Dreams incorporating caves are metaphoric of getting in touch with the inner self. These gateways at first are scary but in due course, after exploration, can become safe havens....

Dreams about having an empty stomach can be quite intriguing and layered with meaning. Often, they symbolize a sense of lack or yearning in one\'s waking life. This could be relate...

Clothes can be highly metaphoric in dreams as they can represent the facades or image we wish to impart upon others. In dreams, note should be taken of the clothes we wear around c...

General MeaningWater, as a profound symbol in dreams, greatly reflects the emotional state and unconscious mind of the dreamer. The nature of water in your dream (e.g., the sea, a ...

Tip-a metaphorical symbol of a person’s need to clean out their ears and listen to good advice, Isa. 6:10 ...

(see by type. Brewing, Chalice) Situational dream caused by being thirsty during the night.Metaphorical thirst for something or someone. In this case, what you quaff in the dream m...

A situational dream that comes to those who feel they need to lose weight, or who are already dieting. In this case, probably needs no interpretation.A metaphorical representation ...

(see Clothes, Needle, Sewing, Wool)The metaphorical fabric of time, space, and dimensions in which your life represents one strand. Note, however, that each strand touches the othe...

(see Orgasm, Sexual Encounters)Concerns or thoughts centering around “safe sex.”Metaphorical protection, probably concerning vulnerability’ in relationships....

(see Trees, Rods, Wand)Depending on its size and shape, this can be an emblem of leadership (e.g., “speak softy and carry a big stick”).Freudian: An alternative phallic symbol....

General MeaningA dream involving a visit from a deceased brother is deeply symbolic, with the interpretation depending on the context, emotions and actions taking place within the ...

(see Burial, Death, Holy Ground, Tomb) Death, endings or conclusions, in literal or figurative terms.If any of the headstones had writing, what did they say? Any messages here coul...

(see Abyss, Basket, Beverages by type, Bowl, Circle, Cauldron)Alternative womb and fertility symbol, especially if filled with liquid (see Milk, Juice, Water, Wine).Arthurian and D...

(see Baby, Ties / Tying)For someone who has been gravely ill, this represents holding on to life tightly and tenaciouslv.Your connection to, and relationship with, your mother. Is ...

To dream you are in a resort is your body’s way of saying that you are overworked or overstressed. You need to relax. Alternatively, it may be a metaphorical ‘last resort.’ G...

Dreaming of clairvoyance is an exploration of your own natural gift. Your precognitive visions may be literal, but as is often the case, they are figurative and metaphorical. Consi...

(1) A tomb may symbolize death, literal or figurative.See also Dead / Death.(2) It may symbolize (death and) rebirth, literal or metaphorical (e.g. a new lease of life, or a new qu...

General MeaningDreams involving death or figures of death, such as the Grim Reaper, are commonly metaphoric and typically relate to significant transformations, changes, or the end...

(see Calendar)Each holiday has a unique ambience that depends on your family’s culture and religion. Consequently, any holiday celebration that appears in your dream must be cons...

Self-images, for boon or bane, as with the story of Snow White (see Fun House).The mirror of truth that reflects genuine motivations, feelings, and fears. In ancient times, the mir...

(1) As a sexual symbol, a tunnel represents the vagina. A train or car entering it symbolizes the sexual act.(2) It may symbolize the unconscious.(3) It may symbolize death; or (if...

(see also Dead / Death, Ice)Winter may symbolize decline or death, physical or metaphorical....

A hole implies that something is missing. Whether this is a literal hole in an object, a hole that has been dug in the ground, or the metaphorical hole that people describe having ...

Due to the proliferation of medical dramas in the media, the visual image of scrubs has become part of the modern vernacular. They are the symbol of a character aspect that is conn...

General MeaningDreaming about putting keys in a bottle is a multi-layered symbolism. Keys are often metaphoric for solutions, answers, or access. They represent your power and cont...

Dreaming of being shot can be a powerful and unsettling experience, often representing emotional injuries, feelings of victimization, or unresolved conflicts. This dream image can ...

When some type of washing occurs in a dream, you are cleansing or clearing out something that no longer serves you.The primary symbolic meaning for any kind of bathing connects to ...

Accident dreams can represent a variety of different situations, from straightforward fears of being in an actual, physical accident (or memories of such an accident) to a sense th...

General MeaningContinually dreaming about being chased in your old house could be symbolic of unresolved issues, feelings, or situations from your past that you are still trying to...

(1) An abyss may symbolize impending danger, real or imagined. In either case the important thing is that the dream is expressing vour anxiety. Look for anything in your present li...

Because they are particularly characteristic of certain male animals, antlers tend to represent masculinity, masculine sexuality (virility), and male aggression (particularly confl...

Balls can indicate everything from a game or some other form of relaxation to memories from our childhood. Balls can also have metaphorical connotations, such as being “tossed ar...

Bones can obviously represent death, either literal or metaphorical. They can also symbolize a state of reduction or deprivation (as in being “stripped to the bare bones” and b...

A dream about limping could represent feelings of weakness, inadequacy, or uncertainties about a particular situation.A dream about lameness might also be alluding to the metaphori...

General MeaningDreaming about someone trying to kill you can be rather unsettling, but it\'s important to remember that dreams are often metaphoric and not literal. Typically, such...

(1) If the boar in vour dream strikes you as ferocious, perhaps it represents some part of you that is struggling for recognition, some buried instinct or desire that is defying yo...

Dreaming about a market is often a dream about everyday life in the economic realm.The exchanges that take place in relationships sometimes also have a market quality about them. N...

1- To be stripping wallpaper in dreams suggests stripping away the old facade in order to create a new image.To be putting up wallpaper signifies covering up the old self (possibly...

Dream symbols are the images that are featured in a dream.Teeth falling out, a house being burnt, a winter storm, a foreign country, your sister, a child, a stranger, a painting, a...

Dreams in which you are fighting to breathe are usually to do with a sense that the external environment, or your inner attitudes or fears, are threatening to kill your pleasure in...

(see Building)Edgar Cayce and several other dream interpreters believed this portion of a house represents your head or the mind. So, the condition of the attic is important to the...

Each part of the body symbolizes something different. Fingers indicate blame or direction, arms stand for effective use of skills, and legs are grounding or support.The nose reveal...

(see Desert, Sand)Metaphorically, prickly situations that require careful handling.Protection and safety.The needles on this plant may speak of your own need for protection, or pos...

(see Insects)Hiding yourself to survive.The presence of cockroaches can reveal physical or psychological dirt that needs to be cleaned up.Durability. These insects have the capacit...

Dreams which relate to sporting activities in general are usually positive but they can also reveal your competitive spirit. They should not be taken literally, as they rarely rela...

Your dreaming mind has access to information that is not readily available to you when you are awake. Dreams can reveal your secret desires and subconscious feelings. By rememberin...

(see Fish, Zodiac Signs: Cancer)Scuttling about, carrying half truths with you wherever you go.The hard shell of the crab equates to armor that you may use for protection.Metaphori...

Hunting for something that seems elusive or hidden from direct view. Due to the soil involved, this may have something to do with personal foundations.Metaphorically digging up the...

(see Candy, Dieting, Eating, Fasting, Foods by type)A situational or circumstantial dream resulting from going to bed hungry or having an unsatisfied craving.A symbolic manifestati...

(see Creatures by type. Forest, Trees)The chaotic world (e.g., “it’s a jungle out there”).The wild, untamed animal nature within each of us that desires a place where it can ...

“Everything serious comes to us at night.”CICERO What Happens When We Sleep? Why do we sleep? The answer is not as simple as it seems. We sleep so that our body can rest, we ...

(see Baby, Birth, Pregnancy)Something that you hoped for suddenly being waylaid or totally called off.Metaphorically feeling that there has been a miscarriage of justice or other h...

(see Acrobatics, Marathon, Running)Because of the generally peaceful, positive atmosphere of the Olympics> this can represent your development or expansion of one-world thinking an...

(see Animals)Defense mechanisms working overtime.Metaphorically bristling at any new ideas, possibilities, or relationships for fear of failure or being hurt.You may be threatening...

(see Animals)The lunar, feminine aspect of self or the Universe.Fertility, abundance, and sexuality (e.g., “breeding like rabbits”).Metaphorically: Prolific energy, as when a w...

Universal Landscape: Unknown sources of joy.Dreaming Lens: Were you given a gift in your dream? Were you the recipient of one? Was there a gift exchange? Was the gift wrapped? Did ...

Universal Landscape: Increased effectiveness in navigating life.Dreaming Lens: Were you wearing glasses in your dream? Was someone else? Were they the right prescription? Had you l...

Universal Landscape: Rebirth, resurrection.Dreaming Lens: Were you reborn in the dream? Was someone else? Was it a literal birth, or more figurative? Did your dream include images ...

(see Astronaut, Meteorite, Planets, Sky, Stars, UFO)An abyss that seems vast and untouchable, but one that the wonders of human technology are slowly making accessible. What new pa...

(see Four, Pictograpb)Metaphorically, the inability to fit in due to social awkwardness (e.g., being “square”).Trying to adapt to an impossible situation, like putting a square...

Trees often symbolize the various stages of personal growth, wisdom, and life itself. This dream interpretation delves into the many aspects of trees and their connection to our jo...

Universal Landscape: A process of creating socially acceptable states of being.Dreaming Lens: Were you bathing or was someone else? What types of structures were involved? Were you...

Understanding the Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual Significance of Dreams and Visions The idea of a dream as a "vision" is a fascinating topic that warrants further expl...

(see Candle, Fire, Light)Metaphorically “carrying a torch” for someone or a situation.Improved light with which to navigate whatever darkness surrounds you.Does the torch ignit...

In the most straightforward terms, dreaming is the process through which your brain processes and consolidates memories. This information is encoded into easily retrievable symbols...

Positive InterpretationThis dream may signify your ability and readiness to undergo significant transformation and self-growth, as suggested by the analogy of a caterpillar prepari...

(see Colors, Gold, Sun)A color strongly associated with the element of air, this represents the mind and your ideals.Bright: An extroverted personality who gains much energy from b...

Turning meat on a barbecue may represent creating a meaty or meaningful experience for friends. It may also indicate a transformational experience or may mean that you arc now “c...

Baseball has often been connected metaphorically with playing the game of life. Sometimes you may be delivered a curveball or a fastball, either of which may throw you off balance,...

Positive InterpretationIn a dream, roller skating symbolizes smooth progress and enjoyment. On an upbeat note, dreaming about roller skating portrays your free spirit and sense of ...

General MeaningDreams about having the flu often mirror actual health ailments or represent anxiety around illness. In a broader perspective, dreaming of being ill, such as with th...

A snowstorm metaphorically represents an extremely cold or fearful situation. It may also represent harsh conditions in your life that have made you feel fearful or generally appre...

A PC may reflect your concerns about work. It may metaphorically stand for the ability to process information or for brain function. Problems with your personal computer may point ...

Positive InterpretationThis dream could signify the dreamer\'s subconscious processing of the past and a release of old, pent-up emotions and issues. Under this interpretation, the...

General MeaningDreams involving moving cars often indicate progression or transition. Cars are symbols of direction and purpose in life and thus, dreaming about them can signify an...

A diskette holds data, which may be transferred into a computer’s hard drive or run without storing it. Thus, metaphorically it may represent information given to you tha: you ca...

A very aggressive sport in which you can make a goal playing offensively and defensively, football may thus metaphorically reflect an individual who will do anything to win and ach...

Positive InterpretationSeeing someone mopping the floor in your dream can be a positive signal, indicating the elimination of negativity, worries, doubts, and regrets from your lif...

General MeaningDreaming about failing a test is a common occurrence, mostly attributed to feelings of anxiety, inadequacy, and stress. This dream usually occurs when an individual ...

Frozen sheets of ice metaphorically comment on frozen conditions, which create hazardous areas to move across. Ice can also represent frozen feelings that may need thawing out. Mov...

Positive InterpretationDreaming of someone digging many graves may represent a process of transformation and renewal. Symbolically, graves can signify the subconscious, where our m...

(see Food by type, Beverages, Candy, Fasting, Hunger)If you have been dieting lately, this is likely a circumstantial dream that needs no further explanation.The ideas, concepts, o...

The arrival of a moving truck at your front door may be a direct message to move out of an old environment, mentioning that a change is needed. Metaphorically, it may reflect a cha...

The brand name Wishbone may metaphorically point to fulfillment, as it refers to the breastbone or the cavity where the heart is. It may call back a memory of a deep wish or desire...

Attention to the shoulders may mention your strength to carry a load.A man or woman with exaggerated broad shoulders may represent superior strength and the ability to take on resp...

Maneuvenng skillfully down a slope on one board, snowboarding in a dream metaphorically translates into surfing or demonstrating finesse in conquering your fears....

Since it’s a game played with the feet, playing soccer in a dream may comment on stepping onto the playing field of life grounded and ready to make a goal A soccer ball alternate...

Positive InterpretationDreaming while in a flat house may signify stability, balance, and clarity. Houses in dreams are often interpreted as a reflection of one\'s self or one\'s l...

(see Buildings)As with any part of a building, this can represent our body’s floor—the foot. Tlie condition of the floor then becomes the dream key.For example, a cracked floor...

(see Herbs)Talmudic: An emblem of increased fecundity. Among Hebrew men, it was customary to eat garlic before intercourse to ensure fertility.Protection: Garlic was used regularly...

Turning bread into toast may metaphorically represent making money. It may also have associations with a surpnse gift of money....

(1) Baking a loaf or cake may be a symbol of pregnanev.(2) Since ‘pregnane / and related words such as ‘birth’ and ‘baby may be used metaphorically, the baking in your drea...

It is a sign of passivity, conformity, and lack of initiative. We tend to delegate responsibilities that affect us to others in order to avoid commitments. Or, we give only what is...

This dream could be a warning of your physical state: You may be cold and have a fever. But it could also signify that your temperature, metaphorically speaking, is too high; perha...

General MeaningDreaming about your nose falling off is generally about losing your instinctive nature or feeling disconnected from your innate abilities. The nose is often associat...

The lunar, feminine, water aspect of the Universe.An influence that causes odd behavior, such as the full moon or a blue moon are purported to do.If being covered by a cloud, a typ...

Old Testament: In the Old Testament, the snake is an emblem of temptation and evil. Greco-Roman Interpretation: In Greco-Roman tradition, the snake symbolizes renewed health and w...

All shoes relate to how grounded you are feeling in your life and also the choices you are making about where you are walking metaphorically. Sneakers imply a readiness for effort ...

The meaning of a Bible in a dream often depends on one’s religious upbringing. Can indicate insight (revealed knowledge), “good news,” tradition, or even intolerance (“Bibl...