A
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| abandonment |
shows that one fears being deserted or
abandoned; usually occurs after a loss of a loved one |
| accident |
either a fear of an actual physical accident or
a break down (mental or physical) |
| airplane |
represents that one may be able to overcome
some obstacles; "flying over" obstacles or rising to a new level |
| alcohol |
alcohol can represent many things; it can
mean one fears the effects of alcohol, most likely an addiction; also may
symbolize the wine or the blood of Christ |
| alien |
when dreaming of being an alien, one might
be feeling unsure of his or her new surroundings; if dreaming of an alien
(whether extraterrestrial or foreign) the dreamer might feel that his or
her life is being invaded |
| angels |
symbolic of goodness and purity; if the
angel is a messenger from God, then the message is very important and must
be given serious attention |
| animals |
can symbolize many things; most likely
symbolize beasts, the inner wildness of the dreamer |
| awakening |
dreaming of an awakening symbolizes the
realization or consciousness of new ideas |
B
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| baptism |
symbolizes a spiritual awakening or rebirth |
| beheading |
a recall of a bad decision or poor judgment
the dreamer might have forgotten; the head symbolizes a loss of intellect |
| birth |
represents an anxiety for giving birth; dreaming
of giving birth to a non-human creature symbolizes that the dreamer fears
the defect of the baby; can also symbolize 'rebirth' or 'baptism.' |
| blood |
has many meanings, most literal; represents
existance of life |
| brother |
meaning depends upon relationship with one's
brother; if the relationship is bad, it shows that deep inside you love
your brother |
| burial |
symbolizes the disposal of bad habits or
conditions or a relationship with something or someone |
C
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| cancer |
often means that the dreamer's life is
wasting away or hopeless |
| cemetery |
often symbolizes grief or the remembrance of
sad times |
| chase |
if the dreamer is being chased, it means
that the dreamer is running away from something he or she does not think
is conquerable; if the dreamer is the one chasing, then the person is
trying to attain a difficult goal |
| church |
represents the need for spiritual help or
guidance |
| climbing |
symbolizes the attainment of new goals as
well as mental, physical, or spiritual growth |
| clouds |
there are two types of clouds, blue clouds
or dark stormy clouds; blue clouds represent that things down the road
will be good; dark stormy clouds show trouble or turbulence up ahead |
| couch |
symbolizes being in love (when sitting next
to someone you love) or it can mean laziness (if sitting in front of the
television) |
D
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| danger |
A warning of danger such as a caution sign
means that the dreamer must be careful in the future or there will be
trouble. |
| darkness |
Darkness represents all the evil in the
world. It can mean danger, trouble , death, or even being lost |
| death |
Deaths can represent either the death of a
habit, or occurrence, but more often represents anger towards something or
someone |
| devil |
Most often means evil, but in select cases
can mean cunning or slyness |
| desert |
Shows loneliness, poverty and possible
death. Similar to cancer |
| digging |
Can symbolize many things. It can mean
finding something that has been lost, reviving old reputation, or even
trying to understand oneself |
| doctor |
Shows that the dreamer needs healing,
whether physical or emotional |
| door |
Shows the entrance into a better place. Can
also mean new opportunities that will spring up |
| drinking |
Drinking symbolizes the 'thirst' for
something. Whether a goal or a material thing, it is usually a good thing |
| drowning |
Drowning represents being flooded with
something. This something can be almost anything, ranging from work to
attention |
E
|
| earth |
Having 'two feet on the ground' symbolizes a
firm structure |
| earthquake |
Usually represents a life threatening
situation |
| eating |
Shows that the dreamer is being nourished
and taken care of |
| eleventh hour |
This shows that whatever the dreamer is
doing, time is running out on him or her |
| emptiness |
This represents that much effort has been
put into a project or development, but there is nothing to show for it |
| entrance |
Same as a doorway. Shows a new stage in life |
| exam |
This usually shows that the dreamer is
afraid of either failing the exam or does not want to take the exam |
| excrement |
This is usually a good thing. This is a
fertilizer that brings on and nourishes new life |
F
|
| failure |
Dreaming of failing either a class, test or
exam shows that the dreamer is just too overwhelmed by the pressure and
will be glad to get it over with |
| falling |
This shows that the dreamer has failed to
achieve a goal. It can also mean that the dreamer has failed to maintain a
position (I.e. Marriage, a job, honor) |
| fat |
Being fat symbolizes the great wealth of
knowledge. In the example of the Buddha, fat is possessing all the
knowledge |
| father |
Same as brother. It depends on what your
relationship with your father is |
| fear |
Usually represents the urge to overcome a
fear. This is done so by trying to find the root of the fear |
| fight |
Symbolizes the everyday struggle to continue
on |
| fire |
This can mean many things. It can symbolize
destruction, a desire, passion or anger. What it is usually depends on the
setting |
| floating |
This represents freedom. A person is free to
do whatever he or she wants to do, as long as he can 'stay afloat. |
| flood |
Same a drowning. The dreamer is overwhelmed
by something |
| flying |
This symbolizes that the dreamer has 'over
passed' an obstacle, and is moving on. |
| food |
This represents the nourishing of the
dreamer. The dreamer is well taken care of |
G
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| garbage |
This often symbolizing the throwing away
unwanted items such as characteristics, habits, or conditions |
| gate |
This shows that the dreamer is going to exit
from current conditions. This does not necessarily mean for the better,
however |
| giants |
These symbolize huge obstacles that the
dreamer must surpass |
| globe |
A stationary globe symbolizes that the
dreamer has control of his life. A spinning globe shows that the dreamer's
life is going out of control. In rare cases a globe can symbolize power (
he's got the whole world in his hands") |
| gun |
This symbolizes protection from a danger.
The dreamer might feel that he is in danger so he must get protection |
H
|
| hammer |
This shows that the dreamer is building new
dreams and is using his creativity to move ahead |
| heart |
This is the universal symbol for love. When
a heart is in a dream, it always deals with love and truth |
| hell |
This shows that the dreamer is going to
punished. He will 'suffer' for his wrong doings |
| home |
This usually symbolizes security. When
inside the home, the dreamer cannot be hurt |
| hospital |
This represents that the dreamer has to heal
up before he can continue on. |
| hourglass |
This symbolizes that either time is running
out or that a cycle is almost over. (This cycle can be either a period in
one's life or possibly a life itself.) |
|
I |
| illness |
This is a warning to the dreamer that he
better take care of the body parts that he or she is revealed in the dream |
| immobility |
This symbolizes that a person is feeling
either immobile or trapped. He cannot move because of a problem, he must
solve |
| island |
One being stranded on an island symbolizes
that a person is stuck and does not know where to go or what to do |
|
J |
| joke |
This can have two meanings. The first
meaning is that the person is not taken serious and is frustrated. The
second is that he thinks something he is doing is either pointless or
ridiculous |
| judgement |
Being judged in a dream shows that something
the dreamer thinks is ok, deep down inside he knows it's wrong |
| jumping |
Jumping in a dream symbolizes that the
dreamer is achieving new goals. He is progressing and the future looks
promising |
|
K |
| key |
A key means that the dreamer has a secret
locked inside. If the dreamer can correctly use the key, he will be able
to unlock the secret |
| kill |
This is not especially the 'bad' killing,
but it can be. More often killing is the killing off of a habit or
childish things. If it is the bad killing then the dream has killed of his
will to live |
| knife |
This can either represent the killing of
something, or the betrayal of someone (back stabbing) |
L
|
| ladder |
This symbolizes one rising to a new level of
achievement. This shows prosperity and in most cases happiness |
| landing |
The landing of an aircraft symbolizes the
completion of a long journey |
| light |
Light symbolizes the clearing up of things
(shining some light on it). Religiously speaking this is good. It can mean
that the kingdom of heaven is in reach |
| lock |
Locks represent a hidden ability or
knowledge of the dreamer. |
|
M |
| magic |
Magic represents creativity. When a dreamer
possesses this in a dream, he is powerful |
| map |
When dreaming of a map, the dreamer is
looking for guidance or leadership. He is not sure where to go and must
rely on the map |
| marriage |
Marriage in a dream usually represents the
joining of two people. It is making a commitment that should not be broken |
| military |
When dreaming about the military, the dreamer wants
authority. He wants the courage and the bravery that members of the
military possess |
| missing |
Something missing in a dream symbolizes that that item
or person is out of control |
| money |
This is usually a sign of self confidence. When
dreaming of wealth, one is very self confident. When dreaming of poverty
he is low on esteem |
| Monster |
Monsters in dreams are supposed to be scary. They
represent the dark side of the dreamer. Many of the dreamer's bad
characteristics are in the monster |
| Murder |
This represents the release of anger and hate towards
others. If the dreamer is murdered his life's obstacle might be released |
| Music |
Music in a dream more or less sets a mood for the
dream |
|
N |
| Nakedness |
This can represent two things. The first is that the
dreamers wants freedom and nothing else. The second thing is different.
Almost everyone has the dream of being naked in a public place. That is
this nakedness. This symbolizes the fear of being exposed or vulnerable.
It is natural to feel ashamed |
| Night |
Dreaming about the night suggests that the dreamer is
unsure about a few things |
| Noose |
This symbolizes that the person about to be hanged is
in deep trouble. He will be punished. Also just seeing a noose on a tree
shows that the dreamer is fearful about something |
|
O |
| Office |
Being in an office symbolizes that the person is too
occupied in something and has little or no time for others things |
| Old man |
An old man in a dream symbolizes great wisdom and at
times forgiveness |
| Operation |
This can symbolize either things of the past cut up
(forgotten) or patched up (being reconciled) |
|
P |
| Pain |
When dreaming of pain, the dreamer probably has a real
physical pain. Otherwise, the dreamer might have someone in his life that
is a pain (pain in the neck) |
| Path |
A clear path symbolizes a peace of mind. The dreamer's
mind is free and is confident. |
| Pig |
A pig symbolizes dirtiness and greed. According to the
Chinese however, a pig symbolizes strength |
| Poison |
Poison symbolizes a hurtful aspect or thing that the
dreamer is trying to rid of himself. It can also symbolize pain in which
the person suffers |
| Police |
This truly symbolizes authority. It can also be a
warning sign for future events |
| Priest |
Dreaming of a priest can symbolize the need for
spiritual guidance or advice |
| Prison |
The dreamer is being punished for misbehaving or
misconduct. When this happens, the dreamer might need to reform himself |
| Professor |
This is the symbol for higher learning. In a dream
with a professor, you can learn from him |
| Punishment |
Punishment usually represents shame. The dreamer is
sorry for his wrongful actions |
|
Q |
| Quicksand |
When dreaming of quicksand, the dreamer has to be
careful. This shows the dreamer that the current circumstances are going
out of control |
|
R |
| Rain |
Rain symbolizes a cleansing. Also rain can also be
seen as a way for new life to exist |
| Rat |
Rats generally symbolizes betrayal. However, rats
might also symbolize filth (as rats do carry around diseases) |
| Rejection |
Rejection in a dream shows that the dreamer either is
frustrated by non-acceptance or want to rid himself of certain feelings |
| Rescue |
Being rescued usually means that the dreamer must get
himself out of the current situation or he might no be saved. |
| Road |
This symbolizes a dreamers path to a goal. This is
usually a long road |
| Running |
The might be a warning telling the dreamer that he
must escape his current situation or he will be chased down |
|
S
|
| Satan |
Satan symbolizes that the dreamer is doing something
wrong. These wrong doings are results of evil thoughts or actions |
| School |
This is a place to learn. This is where the dreamer
can recount his past experiences |
| Sleeping |
Sleeping in a dream symbolizes that the dreamer is
peaceful in mind. He has an open mind |
| Snake |
This symbolizes evil. As in the original sin, this is
a harbinger of trouble |
| Stairs |
This symbolizes a rise or fall of status. This status
can be social status, physical status or any other status |
| Suicide |
When a dreamer dreams about suicide, then he probably
does not want to live much longer. This is actually one of the most
serious dream symbols one can have |
T
|
| Thunder |
Thunder in a dream symbolizes inspiration. It can also
be seen as a warning to the dreamer to pay attention |
|
W |
| Window |
Looking out a window in a dream symbolizes an outlook
at someone's dream. It poses sort of like an overview |
Z
|
| Zero |
Zero represents infinite. When put into context,
however, zero can mean almost anything |
