Dream Dictionary

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Hair

Hair is valued and highly regarded by most cultures. It is a point of vanity, security, sensuality, sexual appeal, and a symbol of youth. In some cultures women are not allowed to show their hair outside their homes. Wealthy men go through painful surgery, and spend thousands of dollars to replace lost hair follicles. Needless to say, hair is a valuable dream symbol. It represents physical and spiritual strength. Samson's hair was the source of his strength and virility. In our dreams hair can represent our thoughts, knowledge and our reasoning processes. White or gray hair represents age and wisdom, and body hair may symbolize protection and warmth. When interpreting this dream, make attempts to identify the primary issue and connect it to a situation in your daily life. Also See: Beard

Hands

We express ourselves with our hands, and appropriately reading body language is a valuable source of information. Likewise, in the dream state the hands may reveal information about emotions, intentions and overt behaviors. For example, if in you dream you see clenched fists you may have much repressed anger. At times, extended hands indicate that you are needing and willing to develop close friendships. If the hands in your dreams are stroking, you may be feeling sexy.

Happiness

If you are currently experiencing sadness, this dream may be a psychological compensation and a positive way of comforting yourself. Traditionally, if you dream of being really happy you need to look around you to make sure that you are not overlooking anything (including your health). Dreaming of happy children is always a good omen.

Hats

Hats are usually symbolic of power and authority. Look at the details in your dream, including who is wearing the hat. The type and quality of the hat usually represents the degree of authority and respect that your unconscious mind is giving to the person wearing it.

Heaven

It represents all of those things that most people hope for. Some of us may not be convinced of its existence, but all of us have definite ideas about what heaven should be like. In your dreams it may symbolize happiness, peace, understanding, rest, love, union with God and man, and many more positive things. Some people work for a "heaven on Earth", and others believe that there are many different heavens and in their dreams they visit those place through soul travel. Whatever your belief system or your dream experience, this dream usually leaves you feeling good and generally energized.

Hole

Holes, as all other dream symbols can only be appropriately interpreted by considering all of the details, and the emotional content of the dream. Holes in socks, clothing, furniture, etc. may represent feelings of faultiness or lack. You may be bringing your attention to the fact that there is something missing, or in need of repair in your life. At times holes can represent the female sex organs. Dark holes can symbolize the great "unknown", the entrance to the unconscious, or if there are many negative or frightening feelings associated with this dream, you may be becoming aware of some problematic or troublesome situation in your life.

Homosexuality

Sex in many different forms is frequently the topic of dreams. Sexual dreams don't always have sexual meaning. They are at times about power, control, identity and other non sexual issues of life. If you are homosexual, dreams regarding this particular sexual orientation are not atypical. They are simply the extension of your thoughts and feelings, in the form that is the most familiar and meaningful to you. If a heterosexual person is having a homosexual dream it may have a variety of connotations. The interpretation of this dream (as with all others) is very personal and generalizations are difficult to make. This dream may be about loving yourself, especially if the other individual in your dream is a stranger. The dream may be about integrating ideas and attitudes, and in a few, rare cases may be about sexual orientation. Sexual dreams are either wish fulfillment, compensatory dreams, or have nothing to do with sex at all, but rather are about issues mentioned above. Also See: Sex, Intercourse.

Honey

Sweet experiences and good health are in your subconscious and most likely in your life.

Horse

The horse is a noble and powerful animal. As a dream symbol it can represent a wide range of positive thoughts and ideas, about self or others. Depending on the details of the dream, horses can symbolize freedom, power and sexual energy. At times, they can also be considered messengers, relaying information from the unconscious to the conscious, from the spiritual to the physical. If you are horseback riding, it suggests that you are self assured and feel a sense of control in your daily life. Old dream interpretation books say that the color of the horse is also significant. (Remember that this is based on superstition.) Black horses are said to point out delays, white horses are reinforcing the positive and transformative aspects of life, gray horses may point to the difficulties in the dreams current situation, Piebald horses are symbolic of confusion, brown horses of mental pursuits and tan horses are said to be symbolic of love and sex.

Hospital

Many people reported having dreams about hospitals and surgery. This appears to be a relatively common dream sitting. Most of us are in some need of healing. The healing may be physical, psychological, emotional or spiritual. By paying attention to this dream, you may be able to identify the source of your pain, and where and how the healing needs to take place. Think about why you or someone else was in the hospital (in the dream). What is going on in the dream; what is the prognosis; and what is the cure? Answering these questions in light of a situation or issue from your daily life, could be very helpful and, at times, even enlightening. Therefore, try not to get upset by your dream, but rather pay attention to its message. Superstition based dream interpretations suggest that if you are visiting a patient you will be receiving surprising news (good or bad), but if you are the patient you may be currently overwhelmed by life and should ask others for help. Also See: Pain

House

It is common to dream about houses. They usually symbolize our emotional and psychological selves. You, all of the experiences and stages of your life may be represented by that house. The house may be representing issues concerning a particular dilemma in your life, or it may be more general and comprehensive. Either way, pay attention to the details in this dream and you may learn a thing or two about yourself. Also See: Kitchen, Bathroom, Attic

Hurricane

Dreaming about being in a hurricane, or if a hurricane is approaching, usually suggests that the dreamer is going through sudden and unpleasant changes in his life. It indicates that there is an emotional storms in the dreams life, or on the horizon. Old dream interpretation books consider hurricane dreams to be dreams of warning, and recommend that the dreamer does not take any unnecessary risks. Additionally, if you are uncertain about doing something, don't do anything at all! Also See: Disaster

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Ice

Ice, or water in the solid form, is associated with the emotions and the unconsciousness. Dreaming about ice suggests that you may have some emotions, or denied psychological issues, that are not readily accessible to you. These feelings may be negative, for example: fear and anxiety about either death or sexual frigidity (for some people these are one and the same, sorry, just a joke!). Things that are frozen are generally not usable, and they do not change or grow. This dream may be pointing to some areas of your feeling or thinking that are inaccessible to you, or that part of you that is inaccessible to others. Superstition based dream interpretation books tell us that sitting on ice in your dreams is a dream of the contrary. It indicates that you may have a life of comfort and prosperity (this is may be silly to some , but others like to hear this type of interpretations).

Ice-cream

Eating, making, selling, or serving ice-cream suggests that you are feeling contentment and satisfaction in your life. Things are well and the best is yet to come.

Ice-skating

Please read the interpretation of ice and take that thought one step further. This dream suggests that you may have a part of your emotional or psychological life in a stagnant or inaccessible form.You may me functioning in your daily life "as if" all is well, but in you greater realty there may be a very large issue that you are in denial of , or are simply ignoring. This dream symbol may be a good one in that it encourages you too look at those parts of your life that you are most reluctant to address head on, but are very important to your happiness.

Illness

If you are ill in your dream please pay attention to your health. At times our subconscious gives us warnings before we are consciously aware of any symptoms. Emotional health can also be included in such dreams, so take care of your relationships and express your feelings in positive ways.If someone you care about is ill in your dream, maybe you are concerned about loosing the support and love of that person.

Incest

This could be an extremely disturbing dream, but it does not necessarily have anything to do with sex. It is possible that you may be worried about other aspects of your family life. If this dream persists you may consider talking to a professional about it. If you are currently making important decisions, don't do anything that is morally questionable.

Infidelity

Dreaming about being unfaithful suggests that you take a look at your current relationship. What was the person in your dream giving you (emotionally or otherwise) that your real life partner does not. Communicate effectively and begin to develop those areas of your relationship that need most improvement.

Insects

Some dream interpretation books name specific insects and their symbolism. However, the main idea to consider when you are interpreting this dream is that you may be currently annoyed or "bugged" by a person or a situation in life. Use common sense and some general impressions about the specific insect when interpreting your dream. For example, if you are dreaming about bees stinging you, think about some of your relationships and the motives of others.

Intercourse

Experiencing sexual pleasure in your dreams is most likely wish-fulfillment. If you are watching other people having sex, you may be holding back an emotional difficulty. The meaning of this dream also depends on your emotional reaction to what is going on, and the mood of the dream.

Intruder

Seeing an intruder breaking into your house or hurting your or someone else, can be a very scary dream. Depending on the level of fear, this dream can at times be a nightmare. The intruder braking the law or braking into your house may be representative of your subconscious feelings. The intruder may be a symbol of your guilt and self-indulgent attitudes or behaviors. Or it may represent the more negative side of your nature. If you had a fearful real life experience with an intruder, in this dream you may be reliving this experience and hopefully letting go of the fear.

Island

Dreaming about being on an island can have several different meanings and could be very revealing. Consider your mood in this dream. Was the island a place of rest, peace or solitude? If the answer is yes, it suggests that you may need time to yourself for restoration and renewal. The sea or the ocean generally symbolizes our unconscious. Thus, if you were very lonely and afraid in your dream due to the waters around you, it may be an indication that you are unwilling to look deeply into yourself. You may be afraid of the "stuff" that is under the surface of your conscious thoughts and feelings.

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Jail

You think that you have done something really bad and should be punished. You may also have a fear of being trapped emotionally or physically. If you are the jailer, you may have some unconscious desire to exert control over others. Either way, this dream suggest that you have obstacles in your life, which may not be easy to overcome.

Jesus

If you met and interacted with Christ, you may be on a spiritual search and are looking for guidance and a place to call your spiritual home. If you are dreaming about the crucifixion, you may be experiencing strong, but unwarranted feelings of guilt.

Jealousy

This negative feeling may be in your dream because you are experiencing it in in your daily life. If you are not aware of your jealousy, your subconscious may be giving you some hints of awareness. Jealousy is usually a result of feeling insecure. This dream can be seen as a learning experience. Consider some of the ways that you are feeling insecure or inadequate and then begin to deal with those issues.

Jewelry

The meaning of this dream depends on your current concerns. Jewelry is usually a representation of things that you highly value. Gender differences imply, that for a man this dream symbolizes material wealth and for a woman - love. The details to pay attention to when interpreting this dream are: type of jewelry, weather it's real or custom, and your interactions with it.

Journey

Dreaming about traveling or moving in various vehicles is very common. It represents our path in life and it may reflect some of our fear and anticipation. For details, look up the particular vehicle (i.e.See Car, Boat, Airplane,

Jungle

Impenetrable jungle, your subconscious may be revealing to you the anxiety you have about the future. If you find yourself freely exploring the jungle, it may be a hint that you need a change of scene.

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Kangaroo

Dreaming about this interesting animal, and depending on the details of the dream, may have several different connotations. The kangaroo is a very powerful and strong animal. It has huge feet which it uses for mobility and self protection. Your dream may have to to with issues of strength, freedom to move, and grounding. Additionally, since the kangaroo is a marsupial and we are all intrigued with her mothering style, this dream may be bringing up issues regarding your mother, or your mothering. Superstition based dream interpretation books say that seeing a kangaroo in your dreams foretells unexpected and exciting trips for the dreamer. Also See: Animals

Key

Just like with most dreams, look for the obvious connection by comparing the details, or the theme of your dream to your daily life. Are you trying to figure something out and "unlock" a puzzling question? Do you wish to hide something? Are you locking something up or are you opening the door? Last but not least, does this dream have any sexual connotations for you?

Kidnapping

The main theme in abduction dreams is fear. The dreamer may be afraid of losing a very important part of himself, or of losing his safest and most familiar surroundings. Also, the dreamer may be afraid of leaving his home, his childhood, his familiar support group or his long standing ideas. These type of dreams may be most prevalent during times of psychological or physical transition; during stressful times of life when the future is somewhat uncertain. Consider the details of your dream and try to isolate or identify the fear that created the dream. Please refer to the page called "your dreams and my dreams" in order to obtain a general understanding of how dreams could be interpreted. Superstition based dream interpretation books say that dreaming about being kidnapped is really an omen and that you will receive unexpected news and will be successful against your opposition.

Killing

If you are killing someone in your dreams, you are probably expressing hostile feelings. Consider this an opportunity to look at your negative feelings and decide what would be the best and the least destructive way to address them. If you are a witness to a killing, you may be reflecting on changes going on around you, that you don't particularly like. Also see: Blood, Attack, Anger

Kiss

In this dream you may be expressing feelings that are difficult to express during the day. Kissing is usually an indication of warmth and happiness. If you don't receive enough love and affection in your daily life, then this could be a compensatory dream, where the dreamer is comforting himself. If you are kissing the object of your affection, the dream could be a form of wish fulfillment. Superstition based interpretations say that if you are kissing strangers you may have a need to conquest. If the kissing is insincere you are pretentious, and if you see your partner kissing someone else you may be afraid of infidelity.

Kitchen

Consider the atmosphere and physical surroundings of the kitchen. If it is lavish, you may be concerned about impressing someone (or you may be planing a good party and want to do an excellent job). For most families, the kitchen is a place of warmth and nourishment (emotionally and physically), so if the kitchen is dilapidated it may be a reflection of your emotional or physical health.

Kite

The message that is coming up from your unconscious mind may be one of renewed freedom or an accomplishment of a goal. Kites are generally associated with sweet childhood memories and a sense of abandonment in joy. If your daily life is difficult, this dream may be a form of compensation, or it may be a positive anticipation of things to come.

Knife

This tool does not have positive connotations. It may reflect the unrest and difficulty that you are experiencing. If you are self-mutilating, consider your actions and/or addictions. Take a hint from your unconscious and modify or discontinue your harmful thoughts or actions. Also See: Killing

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Ladder

Ascending or descending on a ladder may be an unconscious reflection of your movement toward a goal. Ascending is generally a more positive symbol than descending. The ladder is suggestive of hard work and exertion of energy. However, you are achieving a goal and the hard work is well worth the effort. The ladder may be symbolic of the "way to heaven". You can decide whether the heaven is here on earth or in the forever after! :) Missing rungs may symbolize the hardships or handicaps that you could be (or are) encountering on your ascent to better and bigger things. Also See: Stairs and Climbing

Lake

All bodies of water generally represent our emotions and our unconscious. Old dream interpretation books say that lakes are symbolic of romantic emotions. If the lake is calm, your love life is probably in good shape and you feel safe. Stormy water-strap yourself in and get ready for a bumpy ride. If you see a monster in the water, you subconscious may be suggesting that you have competition (or some unconscious issue or problem). For a more serious and contemplative definition of this dream symbol please see: Water and Ocean.

Lamb

To interpret this dream most accurately please consider all of the details in the dream and its mood. The lamb in your dream could have negative or positive connotations and it could reflect some of your personal characteristics or attributes. On the positive end, the lamb symbolizes gentleness, warmth, love, innocence, and for those spiritually minded, the Lamb of God. More negative interpretations of this dream symbol would be that the lamb in your dream is a "sacrificial" lamb, or "lamb going to the slaughter". Also See: Animals

Lateness

If you are arriving late, your subconscious may be telling you to be more perceptive and to use more foresight when making plans.

Leak

Whether it be a leaky pipe or a bottle of soda, any type of a leak is usually a waste of energy and resources. If you are dreaming about leaks you may want to consider where you are wasting energy and resources ( be it in your daily life, emotional life or thinking). Additionally, look carefully at the entire dream and see if information is being "leaked" from the unconscious to the conscious.

Letter

Dreaming about receiving letters, just like in daily life, usually represents receiving news, information, or messages from someone specific, or from the world in general. If you are the individual that looks forward to mail, this dream may have positive connotations for you. However, if you dread the envelops which typically hold the monthly bills, then this dream may have negative and anxiety provoking meaning for you. Typically however, dreaming about receiving letters has positive, and at times spiritual connotations. You may be coming into awareness about some aspect of your life, where you make new realizations and get to the "truth" of things. Some believe that seeing many unopened letters in your dreams, may represent missed opportunities.

Library

You may be trying to assimilate some new information or idea. A library is generally a good omen. It suggests that you may be close to solving a problem or discovering something new and exciting.

Light

Whether you are dreaming or awake, light is a very positive symbol. It represents enlightenment, lifting of shadow, gaining of understanding and knowledge, and a positive force. Depending on the details of the dream, you may give the light spiritual or physical meaning. For some the light may represent a higher force or power, God's presence, or rays of God's love and peace. Others may find this dream reassuring, as it may represent a well lit journey through life, or simply a solution to a current problem.

Lightning

Lightning represents energy and a fantastic, altering force. It is generally a positive dream symbol which represents the dreamers "awakened" state of consciousness. At times, a sudden shift in awareness, or unpredictable news, may shock us and leave us feeling anxious. However, enlightenment of any kind has long term positive implications. When interpreting this dream, make attempts to connect it to important and highly charged events from your daily life, which have suddenly occurred, or came into your awareness. Also See: Storm

Lion

It is a symbol of social distinction and leadership. The interpretation depends on the circumstances and the interactions with the lion. Also See: Animals, Cat.

Lips

In the pop culture lips are usually symbols of sexuality and sensuality. They are also symbols of communication. Old dream interpretation books say that if you see beautiful lips in your dreams expect happy events to occur, but if you see ugly or deformed lips, look out for trouble (who knows?).

Lock

If things are locked up and we don't have the key, then it is impossible for us to get to it. Consider the details in your dream and try to decipher the message. Are you the one that is lock up inside, or are opportunities closed to you? Locks in your dreams may represent those things that are currently inaccessible to you. Other interpretations suggest that locks are symbols of security and at times may have sexual connotations.

Love

For most of us, love is a full time obsession . We are concerned about the love of our parents. children, co-workers, friends, and many, many others. There is nothing more important to our emotional or psychological well being then love. It is also a vital part of any growth process. We need to have a healthy dose of self love so that we can in turn love the world. Dreams may be filled with images of love, friendship, compassion and lust. At the end, it is all about acceptance and belonging. To be loved is to feel accepted and to have a sense of belonging. In our dreams we may be trying to figure out this mystery called love. The dream may be a form of wish fulfillment, or compensatory in nature. It may be spiritual or practical, but it always deals with a significant part of ourselves.

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Map

The interpretation depends on whether you are following a map that is leading you to a particular destination and you feel good about it, or whether you are trying to follow a confusing chart. A confusing chart may indicate that you lack a clear sense of direction in your every day life or are in the midst of changing long term plans. Following a good map in your dreams suggest that you are feeling confident in your current path and pursuits.

Marriage

It is a symbol of commitment and depending on the details of your dream, you may be currently dealing with this issue. The commitment could be to your work, to yourself or to your partner. If you are not married, this dream could simply be a form of wish-fulfillment.

Masks

They are a symbol of pretentiousness. If you are wearing a mask, look inside and check if you are being sincere in your presentations, or if you are hiding something and pretending to be something you are not. If other people are wearing masks, it suggests that you may be concerned about their genuineness.

Medicine

When we take medicine we usually feel better. Medicine in your dreams may be a sign for your subconscious that you are fixing your problems and will overcome your difficulties.

Melody/Song

Hearing sounds in your dreams can be looked at from a spiritual point of view. Nice sounds are usually seen as positive omens. Some may say that in your dream state you have traveled to other higher and more spiritual plains. Traditional interpretations tell us that if you hear a familiar melody, you may bump into old friends. Psychologically speaking, you may have heard a song during the day and in your dream state you are simply replaying it.

Milk

The interpretation of this dream can be looked at from two very distinct viewpoints. First, milk can be a safe representation of semen and you may have unconscious (or conscious) desires for sexual relations. Second, milk is a symbol of nourishment and it suggests, depending on the details, that you are giving or receiving an adequate amount of support and consideration from your environment.

Mirror

It is a symbol of vanity and superficiality. You may be concerned about your image and the way you present yourself to the world. Some say that if you see a clear image you may be getting a glimpse of your true self. Broken mirrors always seem to be a sign of bad luck, or at least represent some distortions.

Moon

The moon is an interesting symbol, which has been associated with mostly the irrational and intuitive side of things. It effect the ocean tides, and it has been linked to madness or lunacy. As a dream symbol is can represent all of these things and more. As always, pay attention to the details in the dream before making conclusions about the meaning of your moon or moons. The moon could represent romance and our earthly impulses and passions. It could reveal things about the nature of our soul and the unconscious. For those lucky people, the moon can reflect their inner peace and their sense of serenity and security.

Money

The significance money has in your waking life is reflected in your dream state. Money is a symbol of power and wealth. We often judge ourselves based on our ability to make it, save it, and spend it. First consider your own relationship with money and your current financial situation as this dream could be simple wish-fulfillment. As always, consider all of the accompanying details in your dream because they will help you to understand where your issues lie. Traditional Dream Interpretations indicate that losing money in your dream is a good omen, and that most likely the opposite will happen.

Mother

The relationship that we have with our mother is the most psychologically significant relationship of them all. Rarely all good or all bad, our mothers always invoke powerful emotions. We may dream about our mothers in all different forms. She may be in disguise in our dreams, and it is our job to find her in there. If you are dreaming about your mother, you may be addressing some issues or concerns in your dream, or your dream may be based on a valuable memory. The general image of "mother" in a dream may symbolize a variety of feelings and ideas, including: caring, nurturing, love, acceptance, hard work, sacrifice, martyrdom..etc. Also See: Parents

Mountain

Climbing a real mountain is not always fun, but it is always challenging and rewarding. These ideas can be applied when attempting to understand a dream with a mountain in it. Some say that the mountain may represent spirituality and all the lessons awaiting you. Others say that it represents mental development and awareness. The most logical (but not necessarily applicable to you) interpretation is that, in your dream state climbing a mountain represents attainment of your goals. If you are ascending a mountain, you are working hard and trying to accomplish your goals, and descending may represent letting go of issues and emotional baggage. Either way, this sounds like a good dream!

Music

Hearing music in your dreams has positive connotations. Music is healing to the soul, and as you are listening to it in your dream, you may be connected to the wonderful, creative spirit or flow of life. It suggests a degree of inner harmony and emotional expression. Also See: Melody/song

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Nails

This is a very interesting symbol. If you are hammering you may be: a) expressing some violent feelings,or b) you may be reflecting on hard work and honor (depending on the content). Additionally nails may have some sexual connotations. A man may be expressing some repressed anxiety about sexual potency and a woman may be expressing her unconscious abhorrence of sex.

Night

Night time appears to be a very common background to many dreams. If it is very dark in many of your dreams, it suggests that you are hiding something or are not willing to see things clearly. You may the the type who likes to ignore, minimize or hide your problems.

Nightmare

If you have nightmares try to understand the fears and the occurrences in those dreams. They suggest that you are holding on to very strong conflicts, which may be traumatic or guilt based. You may have a lot of powerful negative feelings which need to be reconciled. If nightmares continue for an extended period of time the individual should consider obtaining professional counseling services.

Nudity

This dream may be encouraging you to come forth with what's really on your mind. Your subconscious is encouraging you to be more open. On the other hand this dream may have many more connotations. There may be sexual meaning in this dream, depending on its details. Additionally, if you see yourself naked in inappropriate places, your rebellious side may be coming through and with it some fear that people may not accept you for what you really are.

Numbers

This dream may be difficult to interpret. Our subconscious mind picks up a lot of information and at times it seems to get muddled in our dreams. Numbers may be a reflection of a financial concern, or you may dream about numbers that are meaningful to you in daily life. However some fun dream interpretations go something like this: Even numbers represent the feminine Odd numbers the masculine or the peculiar.

1 - you may consider yourself "number one", it is also a masculine symbol.

3 - father, mother and child, the trinity

5 - represents the life force;refers to the five fingers and five appendages of the body.

7 - sacred number in Christianity and Judaism.

9 - relates to pregnancy and achievement

10 - marriage

12 - represents time

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