What does Abandonment in a dream mean?

Abandonment can represent:
Feeling left out or alone - have you felt excluded lately?
Abandonment can be about leaving behind old beliefs or characteristics.
Do you need to let go of the past and move on to a healthier attitude? 
If you are abandoned in a dream you may be feeling or fear being rejected by someone close to you.
Is there a need for self acceptance in your life, for yourself or of others?
Abandonment can be about letting go of old attitudes and/or inhibitions
Can represent letting go with "reckless abandon".
Reluctance to be responsible for others or their problems.

What does an Abbey mean in a dream?

An Abbey in a dream can represent:
A spiritual retreat
A Peaceful haven
A spiritual place of safety.
An Abbey is a safe place in which to be spiritual.
When you are in an Abbey you are secluded from society and closed off from the world.
Do you need to exam your spirit or your spirituality?

What does an Abbot in a dream mean?

An Abbot in a dream can represent:
Power
Dictatorship
Dominating
Superior authority

What does an Abdomen in a dream mean?

An Abdomen in a dream can be associated with strong emotions.

See 'Stomach'

 

What does Abduction in a dream mean?

Abduction in a dream can represent:
Loss of control
Abductions can indicate that you have lost control over your own circumstances.
Feeling that you have no control over a situation.

What does Abortion in a dream mean?

Abortion in a dream can represent:
That you are wanting or needing to purge yourself of something unwanted.
Aborting something can mean you have changed your mind about something.
Having an abortion can indicate that you are giving up on a situation.
Have you 'aborted plans' lately?
Are you feeling fearful of the loss of your own creativity or new ideas.
An abortion in a dream can represent the 'getting rid of negative beliefs'.

What does Above in a dream mean?

Above in a dream can represent:
Higher learning or power
Are you in ‘Over your head’?
Having 'lofty goals'
It may be representing inspiration or higher self
Feeling like someone is ‘above you’ or better than you - superiority.
Feeling something is ‘looming over you’.

What does Abroad mean in a dream?

Possible meanings of Abroad in a dream:
Being abroad gives you new experiences.
Desiring or reaching for newer experiences.
Extending/stretching yourself to learn about new things.
Looking for ways to reinvent your self.
Do you need a change in scenery?
Are you feeling the need to expand your horizons?
When going abroad you are purposely making changes in your life and taking a new direction in life.

What does an Abscess in a dream mean?

Possible meanings of an Abscess in a dream:
An abscess can indicate that you are holding onto something negative that you need to let go of. 
Are you needing to let go of anger or bitterness that is causing problems for you?
To dream that you have an abscess, suggests that something needs to be expressed.

What does Absence in a dream mean?

Absence in a dream can represent:
A void you are feeling.
Grief or sadness in your life.
Something being Absent is indicative of something in your own life that is missing or the lose of something important.
What is absent can be unknown.

What does Abstinence in a dream mean?

Possible meanings for Abstinence in a dream:
Abstinence is about taking control of circumstances in your life.
Abstinence is having willpower.

What does Abundance mean in a dream?

Abundance in a dream represents:
Comfort
Happiness
Success

What does Abuse in a dream mean?

Abuse in a dream can represent:
What are the repercussions of abuse? For the victim or the abused?
Being abused is about being at the mercy of others.
Abuse is about manipulation of others.
If you are being abused you may be feeling like a victim lately?
Are you feeling emotionally hurt?
Do you feel you have no control over your own well being?

What does an Abyss mean in a dream?

An abyss in a dream can represent:
The 'depths of your unconscious'
Your hidden feelings and fears.
Have you "Fallen into a pit of despair"?
Being depressed or drowning in negative feelings can make you feel like you are in an dark abyss.
"Taking the plunge"
Lack of emotions.
Oblivion

What does an Accent in a dream mean?

An Accent in a dream can represent:
Often considered an attractive feature/turn on.
When someone has an accent it is usually because they stand out and are 'different' than others around them.
Can represent a difficulty in understanding someone.
Are you wanting the excitement and glamour of being in another country?
 

What does an Accident in a dream mean?

Possible meanings of Accident in a dream:
An accident can mean you are 'Out of control' in your life.
Accidents are errors or mistakes.
Do you feel you've been 'sidelined' lately?

What does an Achilles' Tendon mean in a dream?

An Achilles' Tendon in a dream can represent:
Vulnerability
Weakness
‘Achilles' Heel' - Your downfall

What does Acid in a dream mean?

Acid in a dream can represent:
Acid creates erosion.
Is something eating away at you like acid?

What does Acne in a dream mean?

Possible meanings of Acne in a dream:
Lack of self-esteem
Insecurities and worries
Wanting to hide
Acne can make you feel uncomfortable with who you are.
Acne is essentially caused by irritations and hormonal imbalances.
Are you letting things get ‘under your skin’?

What does an Actor/Actress in a dream mean?

An Actor or Actress in a dream can represent:
Aspirations
Fame
Recognition
Envy
Acceptance
The life of anActor or Actress can be glamorous and full of admiration.
Desiring to attain the particular actor/actress's physical characteristics or personality traits.

See 'Celebrities/Famous People'

What does an Adoption mean in a dream?

An adoption in a dream can represent:
Something new and different
Something missing from your life
Adopting a child means you are actively bringing your own happiness into your life.
Dreaming of adoption can mean you are longing for the child within you.
Perhaps you are 'Adopting responsibility' for something finally?

What do Adrenal Glands in dreams mean?

Adrenal Glands in a dream can represent:
Adrenalin rush'
Stress
Anxiety
Flight/fight response

What does Adultery mean in a dream?

Adultery in a dream can represent:
Broken union
Disloyalty
Dueling urges
Questioning expectations

See "Sex/Sexuality"

What does Advertising in a dream mean?

An Advertisement in a dream can represent:
Is someone trying to sell you on something?
'False advertising' - pretending to be something you are not.
Advertisements are rarely 'real' and usually involve a bit of 'smoke and mirror' effect.
Are you trying to 'advertise' yourself to someone to make them desire you in some way? A potential employer or romantic partner?

What does an Affair mean in a dream?

An Affair in a dream can represent:
Can be a symbol for an event - 'a black tie affair'
An illicit love affair
'An Affair of the heart'
'An Affair to remember'

See also 'Adultry'

 

What does being Afraid mean in a dream?

Possible meanins of Afraid in a dream:
Are you afraid of failure or of not succeeding?
Are you unsure of your own strength and abilities?
Being afraid can signify that you are experiencing self doubt and lack of confidence.
Do you lack some specific type of knowledge to be confident?

What does Afterbirth or a Placenta mean in a dream?

An Afterbirth in a dream can represent:
Afterbirth is a connection that is severed after a birth.
A placenta gives sustinence and nourishment to a fetus.
The afterbirth was essentially a temporay necessity.
Is the dream referring to a situation where you feel you have or need a sustaining and nourishing relationship?
Do you need to let go of something from your life that is not longer needed or neccessary?

What does an Afterlife in a dream mean?

An Afterlife in a dream can represent:
Eternity
Heaven
Immortality
The afterlife is something that we don't know about for sure and of which there are many different theories. 
What do you believe?

What does Aging in a dream mean?

Aging in a dream can represent:
When we age we become more mature.
We become wiser and more knowledgable with age.
'Mellowing out' as you get older - taking things in stride as you age.

What does Air mean in a dream?

Air in a dream can represent:
A necessity
Lightness
Flight and freedom.
A 'breath of fresh air' - new opportunity/new way of seeing things.

What does an Air Freshner in a dream mean?

An Air Freshner in a dream can represent:
Are you trying to cover up an unpleasant situation?
Are you desiring to make something more attractive than it really is? 

What does an Airplane mean in a dream?

Airplanes in dreams can mean:
Higher consciousness
Rising above a situation
An airplane in a dream can be a symbol that you are 'Soaring to new heights' in your life.
Airplanes can represent greater freedom and awareness.
Are you attempting to set high goals/have high ideals for yourself?
Airplanes can also represent a connection to the collective consciousness.
Airplanes enable us to make a connection to the world, making it a smaller place.

What does an Airport in a dream mean?

An Airport in a dream can represent:
Arrivals/Departures
Coming/goings
Making a connection with someone.
An Airport has lots going on - a hub of activity - like a beehive.
Starting on a new path/leaving a situation/person behind you.
Airports can represent safety concerns, security, metal detectors, scanners etc.
Missing a flight may represent a 'missed connection' - have you recently missed out on an important opportunity or meeting with someone?

 

What does an Alarm Clock mean in a dream?

An Alarm Clock in a dream can represent:
Setting an alarm clock can be a reminder to yourself about something..
Can be your 'real' alarm clock waking you up that has come into your dream.

What does Alcohol in a dream mean?

Alcohol in a dream can represent"
Alcohol can cause you to 'lose control'.
Alcohol can also make you feel a sense of 'Freedom'.
Some people drink alcohol to relieve tension / stress / lack thereof.
If you drink too much and do silly things you may feel a sense of embarrassment.

See "Drink"

What do Aliens in dreams mean?

Aliens in a dream can represent:
Strangeness
New or unknown
Dreaming of Aliens may represent something that you don't understand/are afraid of but also very curious about.
Are you feeling out of place/like an alien in a foreign country?
Are you afraid of your new surroundings?
Do you feel that your space is being invaded or taken over? 
Have you been feeling 'alienated' lately?

See also 'Extraterrestrial'

What do Allergies in dreams mean?

Allergies in a dream can represent:
Sensitivies
Adverse reactions
Restrictions
Allergies are usually something to be avoided.
Are you feeling extra sensitive about a specific situation?
Are you feeling the weight of having to be overly vigilant about avoiding something harmful to yourself?

What do Alligators mean in dreams?

Alligators in a dream can represent:
Trouble just below the surface
Alligators can represent hidden strength and power.

What does an Altar in a dream mean?

An Altar in a dream can represent:
Making vows - wedding, baptism etc.
Placing yourself in service before a higher entity.
Are you trying to communicate with your higher self?  With God?
Kneeling at an altar in a dream can indicate you are experiencing profound spiritual growth right now.

See also 'Wedding'

What do Alterations in dreams mean?

Alterations in a dream can represent:
Tailoring
Making repairs or changes.
Do you feel that you are having to 'tailor to someone else's needs' too much?
Is there something that needs changing in your life?
Are you trying to 'alter' or change something or someone to suit you better?

See also 'Sewing'

What does an Ambush mean in a dream?

An Ambush in a dream can represent:
Surprise attack
Hidden traps
Concealed intentions.
Have you felt under attack recently that seemed to come from out of nowhere?
Are you planning on ambushing someone close to you and are feeling guilty about it?

What does an Amputation mean in a dream?

An Amputation in a dream can represent:
An amputation means a 'Loss' - something being taken away.
The amputation in your dream may be refering to the taking away of something that is holding you back/dragging you down.
Or the taking away of something that IS a necessity/vital part of the whole.

What does an Amusement Park in a dream mean?

Fun
Excitement
Could be a play on the word 'amused' - is something or someone amusing to you?
The amusement park in your dream may be telling you to light up and have some fun in your life!
Don't take things too seriously - losen up!

What does an Anaconda in a dream mean?

An Anaconda in a dream can represent:
Anaconda's can represent something that is a large and overwhelming threat in your life.
Anaconda's kills it's prey by suffocating it with its large coils.  Feeling suffocated yourself lately?
Anaconda's are non venomous and live both in and out of the water.

See also 'Snakes'

What does an Anchor mean in a dream?

Possible meanings for Anchor in a dream:
Being anchored to one spot - unable to move
Security and stability.
An Anchor is used to tether and tied something up.

What does an Angel in a dream mean?

Angels in a dream can represent:
Angels protect and guide human beings.
Angels are a symbol for dignity, glory and honour.
Being the  'bearer of good news'.
Angels can be 'kind people' that live amoung us.
Getting help from unexpected/unknown places.
Our 'higher selves'.
Angels are also known as 'Messengers of god'.
'Spiritual beings'.
Angels are usually seen as 'Bearers of joyful news'.

What do Animals in dreams mean?

Animals in dreams can represent:
Animals in dreams are very significant and usually represent a part of ourselves.
They often represent a part of ourselves that matches the behaviour or character of the particular animal that is in the dream.
Study what that particular animal is known for, its habitat, hunting patterns and cultural significance.

What does an Ankle in a dream mean?

An ankle in a dream can represent:
Support
Mobility

What does an Ant mean in a dream?

Ants in a dream can represent:
Hard work
Industriousness
Family support
Productivity
Community or social cooperation
Ants are small but mighty
Is something in your life bugging you?

What does Anxiety mean in a dream?

Anxiety in a dream can represent:
Anxiety is usually caused by Fear.
Anxiety in a dream can signify 'Insecurity'.
If you are experiencing anxiety it may be from a feeling of not being in control.

What does an Apartment in a dream mean?

An Apartment in a dream can represent:
Residence, living quarters, accomodation - which word did you use to describe the 'apartment' in your dreams? The answer might be clue to the interpretation as well.
Are sometimes shared crash pads and so may symbolize shared responsibilty.

What does an Ape mean in a dream?

An Ape in a dream can represent:
Copying
Imitation
Mischievous
Are you just being an 'ape' lately with no thoughts or actions of your own?

What does an Apple mean in a dream?

Health - 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'
'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.
She's the 'apple of my eye'.
An apple can symbolize the 'forbidden' and 'temptations' as in the biblical reference - are you feeling guilty about anything?
The wicked Queen in Disney's Snow White uses an apple in her deception of Snow White with a posionous apple.
A fresh, ripe apple can signify success, happiness and fruitfulness.  Bitter, bad apples or, crab apples can signify an event gone sour or unhappy outcomes.

What does an Appointment in dreams mean?

An appointment in a dream can represent:
Schedules
Meetings
Organization
Appointments can represent get togethers with important people.

What does an Appology in a dream mean?

An Appology in a dream can represent:
Do you regret or feel sorry for something you've said or done?
Are you waiting to hear an appology from someone for something they have done to you?

What does an Aquarium in a dream mean?

Possible meanings of Aquarium in a dream:
Water symbolizes emotions - perhaps you have "Contained your emotions" about an issue.
Vulnerability - everyone staring at you and having nowhere to hide.
An aquarium in a dream can indicate you are feeling like your emotions are 'on display' for everyone to see.
Fish in an aquarium can symblize transformation - are you feeling like an important emotional transformation has been happening in front of an audience?

What does an Architect in a dream mean?

An Architect in a dream can represent:
Planning for the future.
Are you being the 'Architect of your dreams?' - designing your future?
Are you attempting to design and construct the life you want?

What does Architecture mean in a dream?

Architecture in a dream can represent:
Does your life need more structure?
Are you looking for plan to help you build the future you want?
Are you realizing that gaving a well thought out plan or map of your life can help you get where you want to be?
Are you trying to build success?
Look up any specific rooms that your dream may have focused on as well such as 'Kitchen' or 'Bathroom'.

What does an Arm mean in a dream?

An arm in a dream can represent:
An arm can mean you are trying to 'reach out' to someone.
Arms are about capability and strength.
Arms are all encompassing.

What does Armour mean in a dream?

Armour in a dream can represent:
Self preservation and protection.
Armour is like a shield. 
You wear armour to protect yourself in dangerous situations.
What are you trying to protect yourself from?
Armour is usually worn when going into battle.
Sometimes when we armour ourselves it means we are prepared and ready for whatever comes. A positive symbol.

What does an Army mean in a dream?

An Army in a dream can represent:
Rigidity and strictness.
Order and discipline.
Are you feeling like someone has too tight of control of you and you feel restricted?
Are you trying to fight and stand up for what you believe in? Are you fighting for a worthy cause?
Have you been thinking seriously about actually joining the Army yourself? Or perhaps a loved one has recently enlisted into the Army and you are worried about it?

What does an Arrow in a dream mean?

An Arrow in a dream can represent:
Arrow's get 'straight to the heart of the matter'.
What target are you trying to reach with the arrow?
An arrow is a sign that literally 'points the way' for you.
An arrow can also be associated with the male genitalia.

What do Artists in dreams mean?

Possible meanings of Artists in dreams:
Creativity
Inspiration
Artists are all about self expression - maybe you need get creative and release your emotions?
'Struggling artists' - talented but under paid - perhaps you're feeling like you are due for a break?

What does Ass in a dream mean?

Ass in a dream can represent:
Elimination
Embarrassed
‘Pain in the Ass'

What does an Attic mean in a dream?

The attic often refers to the 'mind' or the 'head' - your 'sub-conciousness'
An attic is usually used for storage of things no longer in use, often antiques and heirlooms.
Are you digging up memories from the past recently?

What does an Audience in a dream mean?

Possible meanings of Audience in a dream:
Being observed or watched.
An audience can represent that you are feeing the need for approval.
Alternatively an audience can indicate that you feel you are being judged.

What does an Audition in a dream mean?

An Audition in a dream can represent:
Being tested on your character, abilities and skills.
Are you feeling at the mercy of others lately?
Experiencing having to go to an audition in your dream, can indicate that you are feeling insecure about your own abilities.
Do you know how others percieve you?

What does an Automobile in a dream mean?

An Automobile in a dream can represent:
See 'Car'

What does an Autopsy in a dream mean?

An Autopsy in a dream can represent:
Looking for a cause as to why something has ended.
Do you need to take a good look 'inside yourself' to get to the truth of a matter?
Discovering something after the fact.
An autopsy can give you clues as to the cause of  'death' - could be a symbolic death.

What does Autumn/Fall in a dream mean?

Autumn/Fall in a dream can represent:
See 'Seasons'

What does an Axe in a dream mean?

Axe in a dream can represent:
Chopping down something.
He 'got the axe' at work - getting fired.