A tongue is used for communicating, nourishing the body, and giving or receiving physical pleasure. After considering the details of your dream, see into what category your dream message may...

1- Dreaming of locking a padlock suggests that we arc attempting to shut something (perhaps a feeling or emotion) away. This may either be through fear or possessiveness. Conversely, if...

Most people will fall into two categories regarding the Devil: the religious and the non-believers. There is a third category of people who don’t necessarily believe in the Devil, but...

Batter or pancakes, denote that the affections of the dreamer are well placed, and a home will be bequeathed to him or her.To dream of sweet cakes, is gain for...

This category in a dream includes, the grandfather, the maternal and the paternal uncles and whoever has a share in one’s inheritance.A brother in a dream means having shareholders in...

(Straw mat) Owning a carpet or a straw mat on which one sits in the wintertime in a dream means comfort, promotion, high ranking status and exaltation. Acarpet in a...

Perfuming oneself with sweet incense in a dream means having a good friendship.An incense burner or holder in a dream represents a certitude that is praiseworthy. Perfume in a dream...

(Person) When a man is recognized in a dream, he is the same person in wakefulness, or it could be his brother, or a person with the same resemblance or...

This is a dream of contrast in meaning which relates to your personal circumstances.If the restaurant was, by your standards, very posh and/ or ostentatious, it is a warning that...

Dreaming of a water dam may mean that you have retained some emotions inside that need to get out.If you see a dam burst, then it means that you have...

(Changing form) Transformation by substitution in a dream where one thing is converted into something else.If a withered tree is transformed into a blossoming one in a dream, it means...

An accident dream would normally fall under the category of a warning from your subconscious mind telling you to steer clear of whatever was involved in the dream accident, no...

Anything that limits normal ranges of functionality, mental or physical, might fall under the broad category of disability. In a general way, the symbolic meaning of such a state relates...

In the structure of plumbing, the drain is what takes away what is no longer wanted or needed. Often what is being drained would fall into the category of waste...

As a pan of the human survival ability, the capacity to predict the future is a well-developed everyday pan of life—so much so we often fail to notice it. When...

Lingerie as an article of clothing falls into the category of self- expression. Since all articles of this nature are undergarments, there is an implication of a hidden agenda associated...

Sea monsters are mythical in nature and were created by seafarers of old telling tall tales. Any creature that lives in the deep ocean is a product of the unconscious...

Dice fall under the meaning of the broader category of gambling because they are symbols of chance and even of fate (e.g., “the roll of the dice”).

These are dreams which express the theme of something blocking your progress through life. Dreams of locked or forbidden rooms fall into this category, as do bridges that are impossible...

“The interpretation of dreams is the real path to knowing the soul.” SIGMUND FREUD Clear and personalized messages Before jumping in to discover the hidden messages that filter into our dreams and appear...

A particular activity or task can represent: That actual activity in your life, or your thoughts and feelings about it.A completely different activity, but with a similar characteristic (such as...

A particular quality of that animal.Something or someone you (at least subconsciously) associate with that type of animal in general.Consider also the animal’s characteristics, actions, and what stood out about...

(1) Personal relationships in dreams are always important. They fall into two categories: first, those that refer to actual waking-life relationships; secondly, those that depict relations between the conscious ego...

A uniform is a symbol itself; the nature of the outfit defines the wearer very specifically in a particular role, as uniforms are designed to be instantly recognizable for the...

An attribute or characteristic of someone or something can represent: Your perception of an aspect of yourself (such as a powerful magnifying glass representing your “powerful” eye for detail).Your perception...

The main function of the body part (such as hands “handling situations” or teeth “biting off more than you can chew”).Something the body part allows you to do, or a...

A perceived characteristic of the person or thing with that color (such as orange representing cheerful or purple representing regal).Your mood, feeling, or sense about the object or situation where...

The condition or state of something can represent: The actual condition of the thing in real life.A feeling or assumption about the thing.Your perception or impression of the thing, or...

Anthropologists, psychologists and dream analysts often find similar themes in dreams that appear to transcend all generations and cultures. Whilst not all experts agree on the same list and frequency,...

Control or restraint (physical, emotional, or mental).Being or feeling contained, restrained, or not allowed freedom.A category or other “container” within which to organize thoughts, feelings, opinions, to-do list items, etc.Being...

An actual event in your life, perhaps a recent one or one that happened long ago.A desire for or fear of something similar happening in real life.An exploration of an...

Feelings in dreams often represent themselves, meaning that whatever you’re feeling about the dream situation is likely the same way you feel about whatever the situation represents in your life.Another...

Daydreams Studies show that we all have the tendency to daydream an average of 70-120 minutes a day. Day dreaming is classified as a level of consciousness between sleep and wakefulness....

An insect or other bug can represent: Something that’s “bugging” you in real life.A certain quality of the insect that’s significant to you right now.Think about what that type of...

A specific number can be significant itself (such as “1” representing being alone, or “4” representing stability), or it might represent something specific (such as an age, a year, or...

A person you know can represent: That actual person in real life.Your perception or opinion of that person, or a characteristic you attribute to them (for example, your disciplinarian eighth-grade...

Testing, trying, or sampling something (such as an experience).Trying out something during the dream (such as a “what if” scenario, or an imagined result of making a particular choice in...

Connection.Communication.Expression.Consider the context and motivation.A caress might represent caring, affection, compassion, or reassurance.A quick touch or tap can represent an alert, reminder, or attempt to get someone’s attention.See Hand, Hug,...

Vision or eyesight can represent: Observation or watching.The ability to see or understand.Having vision, an elevated perspective, or an ability to see the bigger picture.Inner wisdom or knowing.A connection with...

If there’s any such thing as a shortcut to finding dream meaning, this is it. The majority of dreams convey meaning using one of just a few forms of symbolism....

A container or grouping of things (files, pages, ideas, people, projects, etc.).Organization, being organized, or how things are organized.Putting something where it belongs.Remembering something (or a desire to do so).Forming...

Hearing something (a sound, voice, words, noise, etc.) can represent: Real, imagined, desired, or feared communication.A willingness (or unwillingness) to hear or accept information, news, a change, etc.For more clues,...

A location can represent something you associate with a real-life location, event, person, memory, desire, fear, or something else in real life.A location can also convey a mood or characteristic...

Dreams, it seems, have fascinated the entire human race from earliest times. And until quite recently, most cultures have set great store by dreams. For example, in ancient Egypt the...

Something in your real life that the object resembles in some way, or of which the object reminds you.A particular characteristic you associate with the object.Consider what stood out about...

A person you don’t know in real life can represent: A person you know in real life (perhaps who shares a characteristic with the dream person).A particular person’s role in...

Seeing or hearing words can mean: Communication is on your mind (perhaps because there’s something you want to say or hear).Your mind is in “reading mode” or “busy mode” (such...

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