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Dagger
What does a Dagger mean in a dream?
A Dagger in a dream can represent:
‘Cuts like a knife’
Attacks and injury
‘Cloak and dagger’ – undercover and dangerous situations.
Dam
What does a Dam mean in a dream?
A Dam in a dream can represent:
Being emotionally ‘pent up’.
Do you feel the need for a release from your emotions?
Do you have repressed emotions? Feeling emotionally ‘dammed up’?
Hard Work
Daming something up is stopping the flow - have you lost the ability to feel your own emotions?See also 'Beaver'
Dancing
What does Dancing mean in a dream?
Dancing in a dream can represent:
The ‘dance of life’
Enthusiasm and joy
Connection with the divine
Sensuality and sexuality
Harmony and self expression
Happiness and ecstasy
Celebratory activity
Freedom
Transformation
Energy
Danger
What does Danger in a dream mean?
The meaning of Danger in a dream can be:
Are you trying to escape from a dangerous situation?
Is the dream a warning that you might be heading into a bad direction in life?
Do you need to be more cautious in your dealings with people?
Dawn
What does Dawn mean in a dream?
Dawn in a dream can represent:
The 'Dawn of a new era'.
Dawn in a dream can signify that you are experiencing 'an awakening' of some kind.
Dawn represents the 'Birth of a new day'.
Hope and rejuvenation
Dead
What does Dead mean in a dream?
Dead in a dream can represent:
If something is dead in your dream, it may be an indicate that it's time has come to an end. Perhaps a situation is no longer working in your life and you to need to leave.
Someone depicted as dead in your dream can represent the loss and grief you feel if you are no longer close to them or they are not in your life like you wish.
Dreaming of someone who has passed on already as still alive or coming back to life someohow, can simply be a reflection of missing them and wishing you could bring them back.
Deadline
What does a Deadline in dream mean?
A Deadline in a dream can represent:
Deadlines in dream can represent that you are feeling under pressure and feel you have run out of time.
Deadlines are put in place so that we can meet a specific goal we have. Do you feel unsure of being able to accomplish all your tasks on time?
Deaf
What does Deaf in a dream mean?
Deafness in a dream can represent:
Being deaf in a dream can indicate that you need to listen more and use your other senses to help guide you in a situation.
The saying 'Falling on deaf ears' indicates that someone is trying to communicate with another, but it is pointless, as they are not even listening.
Someone being deaf in your dream and not hearing what you are saying to them, can be a reminder of someone in your waking life, you are trying to reach out to, but they aren't giving you the time of day etc.
'Blind, deaf and dumb' - the loss of ability to take in and learn from your surroundings.
Being Deaf yourself in a dream can represent that you are refusing to listen to what is going on around. Are others trying to tell you what to do, and you are trying to block their influences?
Maybe you are simply 'being deaf' to the music on the alarm clock that you really need to wake up too!
Death/ Dying
What does Death/ Dying in a dream mean?
Death/ Dying in a dream can represent:
Transformation
Death of old patterns or belief systems.
Making way for changes or a rebirth in your life.
Letting go of the old and making way for the new.
Deja Vu
What does Deja Vu mean in a dream?
Deja Vu in a dream can represent:
Feeling life is "on repeat".
Mystery
Pay attention to what is happening in the dream as it probably has important meaning or message.
Demon/Devil
What does a Demon/Devil mean in a dream?
A Demon/Devil in a dream can represent:
Symbol for Evil
Ruler of 'Hell'
Mindless cruelty / violence
Can be seen as asymbol of productivity.
'The Devil is in the Details'
'The Devil's workhorse'
The Devil is considered to be an unclean or malevolent spirit.
'The Devil is the master of Temptation'
Diamond
What does a Diamond in a dream mean?
Diamonds in a dream can represent:
Rare
Hard
'Diamond in the rough' - a rare find
Forever
Engagement
Diamond Anniversary - 60th
Wealth
Greed
Vanity
Diaper
What does a Diaper in a dream mean?
The meaning of a Diaper in a dream can be:
Childish behaviours or attitudes
Being dependant on others to care for you
Dinosaur
What does a Dinosaur in a dream mean?
The meaning of a Dinosaur in a dream can be:
‘Prehistoric way of thinking’ - outdated attitudes
Size and power
‘Even the mighty fall’ – dinosaurs are now extinct
Dirt
What does Dirt in a dream mean?
Dirt in a dream can represent:
Mother Earth
Being grounded
Disappearing
What does Disappearing in a dream mean?
The meaning of Disappearing in a dream can be:
Anxieties
A ‘disappearing act’ – someone able to leave without being noticed
Do you have insecurities and concerns about important people in your life leaving you?
Disease
What does Disease in a dream mean?
Disease in a dream can represent:
A 'dis-ease' of the body.
Disharmony
Pay attention to what part of the body the disease is affecting.
Something is ‘eating away at you’ inside.
Disguise
What does a Disguise in a dream mean?
A Disguise in a dream can represent:
Not revealing your true self.
Are you ‘masking’ your feelings and hiding from the truth?
Dishes
What do Dishes in a dream mean?
Dishes in a dream can represent:
What are you “dishing out’ to others?
Washing dishes – an unwelcome but necessary task.
Bringing out the ‘good china dishes’ – making a good impression.
Doctor
Authority figure with expert knowledge and wisdom
Caretaker
Healer
What is the doctor’s ‘prescription’ for you?
Do you need to see a doctor about an illness?
‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ – physical health
Dog
What does a Dog in a dream mean?
Dogs in a dream can represent:
Loyalty
Friendship
Faith
Trust
'Dog-eared'
'Dogged persistance'
Best friends
Dolphin
What does a Dolphin in a dream mean?
Dolphins in a dream can represent:
Playfulness – swimming with the dolphins gives one a sense of freedom .
Intelligence
Inquisitive
Spontaneity
Spiritual enlightenment
Dolphins have been known to warn swimmers and sailors of danger.
Donkey
What does a Donkey in a dream mean?
Donkeys in a dream can represent:
Stubbornness
Dogged persistence/patience
Domestic service
Ass
‘He's such an Ass!' -someone who is mean/unkind/pigheaded.
Donuts
What does a Donut in a dream mean?
Donuts in a dream can represent:
See 'Doughnuts'
Door
What does a Door in a dream mean?
Doors in dream can represent:
Doors are gateways or portals to new opportunites.
Opening a door can indicate you are ready to make the choice for new discoveries and adventures in your life.
Doors in dreams can also be unsettling, symbolizing the unknown as in something scary lurking behind it.
Open the door and see what is behind it!
Doppelganger
What does a Doppelganger mean in a dream?
A Doppelganger in a dream can represent:
Double
Look-a-likes
Identity crisis
Being in two places at the same time.
Seeing your doppelganger can be a harbinger of bad luck or even an omen of death.
A doppelganger seen by a person's friends or relatives can often signal an illness or a danger to that person.
Real vs. illusion
An imposter / shapeshifter / chameleon
Are you being 'two-faced'?
Do you need to reveal your 'true self'?
Doughnuts
What do Doughnuts in a dream mean?
Do you feel like you have a 'hole inside you' emotional?
Doughnuts are often associated with 'police officers'.
Doughnuts are a tempting treat.
Using the leftover doughnut to make 'timbits' (tiny round doughnuts) can be looked at as being very resourceful and clever by not wasting anything.
A donut can also refer to anything that is shaped like a ring.
A spare tire is sometimes called a 'donut' in slang terms.
Dove
What does a Dove mean in a dream?
A Dove in a dream can represent:
A Dove is considered a symbol of peace, friendship, purity and freedom.
Perhaps you are feeling the need to make peace with someone?
Dragon
What does a Dragon in a dream mean?
Dragons in dreams can represent:
Powerful and Potent
Breath fire - the life force
Agressive and Dangerous
‘Slaying the dragon' - conquering your fears
Power in isolation
Extreme wealth
Cryptic wisdom
Exotic knowledge
Far-reaching threat
In Chinese culture Dragons are thought to bring good luck and to posess imperial power and wisdom.
Drinking
What does a Drinking mean in a dream?
Possible meanings of Drinking in a dream:
Drinking is a necessity
Refreshing
Relaxing
Drinking alcohol is associated with wild and uncontrollable behaviours.
What kind of drink was it?See also 'Alcohol'
Drive-In
What does a Drive-In mean in a dream?
A Drive-In in a dream can represent:
Alone in a group
Spectacle
Dating / Romance
Driving
What does Driving in a dream mean?
Driving in a dream can represent:
Your life’s journey
Where are you headed in life?
Drowning
What does Drowning in a dream mean?
Drowning in a dream can represent:
Being overwhelmed by your emotions.
Are you ‘drowning in your sorrows'?See also 'Water'
Drugs
What do Drugs in a dream mean?
The meaning of Drugs in a dream can be:
Healing
Illusions
Escapism
Dependance and addiction
Experiencing an altered reality
Drums
What do Drums in a dream mean?
The meaning of Drums in a dream can be:
Primordial instincts
‘Dancing to the beat of your own drum’
Rhythm, keep the beat
Backup/support
Loud, obnoxious
Rock star, lime light
Rebellion/rebellious
Dwarf
What does a Dwarf in a dream mean?
A Dwarf in a dream can represent:
Being 'dwarfed' in size - being overpowered by something/someone.
Are you feeling 'dwarfed' by something ( feeling small)?
Perhaps it is pertaining to something that has not been able to fully develop?
Is there something in your life that has 'Undeveloped potential?
Dwarfs are usually depicted as very hard workers.
Dwarfs can also represent that which is 'child-like' in our selves.
Un-expressed, neglected or repressed parts of yourself.
That which is below the normal or standard size for its kind.