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A
To see the letter "A" in your dream, represents superiority. You are moving on to something new and grand. Alternatively, it may indicate the name or initial of a person.

Abandonment
To dream that you are abandoned, denotes that you are going through hard times and you will have difficulties in setting your plans for future success. A more direct and literal interpretation of this dream is that you have a fear of being deserted, abandoned, or even betrayed. Do you feel that people are neglecting your feelings? Dreaming that you are abandoned, may stem from a recent loss or a fear of losing a loved one. The fear of abandonment may manifest itself into your dream and is part of the healing process of dealing with losing a loved one. It may also stem from unresolved feelings or problems from childhood. To abandon others, you will be overwhelmed with unhappy circumstances and troubled times are ahead in your near future. On a positive note, dreams of abandonment may symbolize the letting go of old attitudes.

Abbey
To see an abbey in your dream, signifies spirituality, peace of mind and freedom from anxiety. You are in a state of contentment and satisfaction. Help for you is always around the corner. To see an abbey in ruins, foretells that your hopes and schemes will fall into failure and incompletion.

Abdomen
To see your abdomen in a dream, refers to your natural instincts and repressed emotions. This symbol may also have a strictly physiological factor where you may be experiencing constipation or indigestion. Emotionally, seeing your abdomen in your dream may imply something in your real life that you "cannot stomach" or have difficulties accepting you wanted to get it out of your system. To dream that you abdomen is exposed, signifies trust and vulnerability. You may be expressing a desire to express your primal emotions/instincts

Abduction
To dream of being abducted, indicates that you are being controlled by your circumstances or by someone. To dream about witnessing an abduction, foretells of unexpected news.

Abhorrence
To dream that you abhor a person, suggests your waking dislike for some person. You feel that this person has been acting in a less than honourable way. To dream that you are being abhorred by others, symbolizes that your good intentions to others will subside into selfishness.

Abject
To dream of being abject, signifies financial changes. If the abjectness altered at some point in the dream, then the consequences will only be temporary. However, if during your dream, you respond amicably to an abject situation, then you will experience substantial financial benefits.

Abode
To dream that you can't find your abode, symbolizes your loss of faith in the integrity of others. To dream that you have no abode in your dreams, signifies misfortune and loss.

Abnormal
To dream of abnormal things, indicates that you will soon come to a sound solution to problems that you have been preoccupied with in your mind. Anything appearing abnormal draws attention to that particular aspect.

Aborigine
To see an Aborigine in your dream, represents both your untamed, natural self and your innocent side, it also suggests that you are being overindulgent or overly emotional.

Abortion
For a woman to dream of an abortion, foretells that she is contemplating such a decision. Or she may have gone through an abortion and have had dreams about it. Although this dream may be disturbing for the dreamer, it is a way of healing from the trauma and working towards self-acceptance. This dream may also be a message for you to take care and look after your health. For a man to have this dream, signifies failures are finances and love.

Abroad
To dream of going abroad via ship, foretells that you befriend a powerful and influential person. To dream of being abroad in a foreign land, indicates an unbalance and chaos to your current situation and condition. Consequently, you may seek for a change in scenery.

Abscess
To dream that you have an abscess, suggests that something need to be expressed.

Abscond
For a man to dream of absconding, indicates fraud and possible deceit from co-workers. For a woman to dream of absconding, forewarns that she should be careful of falling in love to quickly. Be cautious of whom and where you devote your affections.

Abstinence
To dream that you practice abstinence from drinking, sex or any other sort of sensual temptation, is a warning against being over confidant.

Abundance
To dream of having a great abundance of a certain item, is a warning to conserve your resources and energies. To dream of having a great abundance of a wide variety of things, foretells a future of comfort, happiness, and success.

Abuse
To dream you are abusing someone, foretells that you will suffer repercussions from friends toward whom you have acted less than honourable. To dream you are being verbally or physically abused, forewarns that you will fall into the hands of an enemy.

Abyss
To dream of an abyss, signifies an obstacle that you need to overcome in your life. It may be creating anxiety for you. You are afraid and/or uncertain as to what you will discover about yourself and your hidden feelings and fears. To dream that you are falling into an abyss, symbolizes the depths of your unconscious. The abyss may also represent your primal fears and feelings of "falling into the pit of despair" or fear of "taking the plunge".

Academy
To dream of an academy, signifies new friendships and opportunities.

Accelerator
To see an accelerator in your dream, indicates that you will achieve your goals through you own efforts. To dream that the accelerator is jammed or broken, indicates a loss of control.

Acceptance
To dream about acceptance, indicates issues of self-esteem and measuring up to the expectations of others. There is a waking situation where you are seeking acceptance and wanting to be a part of.

Accident
To dream that you are in an accident, signifies pent up guilt and you are sub-consciously punishing yourself over it. To dream of a car accident, symbolizes your emotional state. You may be harbouring deep anxieties and fears. Are you "driving" yourself too hard? This dream may tell you to slow down before you hit disaster. You need to rethink or re-plan your course of actions and set yourself on a better path. To dream that a loved one dies in an accident, indicates that something in your own Self that is no longer functional and is "dead". It is also symbolic of your own relationship with that person. Perhaps you need to let go of this relationship. Accident dreams may also represent your straightforward fears of being an actual, physical accident. You may be simply nervous about getting behind the wheel. This dream may be a clear warning to cautious of approaching vehicles.

Accordion
To hear the music of an accordion, signifies that some amusement and joy will take your mind off a saddening and depressing matter. To dream that you play the accordion, denotes intense emotions that are causing you some physical strain and body weariness.

Accounts
To dream that accounts are presented to you for payment, forewarns that you will be in a dangerous position or possibly be entangled in a lawsuit. You should also be careful in who you lend your money to. To dream that you hold accounts against others, signifies of a rocky road in the management of your business.

Accuse
To dream that you are being accused of something, indicates that you are feeling guilty. It may also mean that you are having some doubts about yourself and the choices you are making To dream that you accuse others, signifies that you will have arguments with those around you.

Aches
To dream that you have aches, signifies that you are showing too much hesitation in pursuit of your business deals and someone else will profit from your ideas.

Achievement
To dream of an achievement, denotes that you will be greatly satisfied with the outcome of a situation or project. The bigger the achievement, the greater the satisfaction.

Acid
To see poisonous acid in your dream, represents feelings of hatred, rage, and/or revenge. To dream that you drink acid, indicates that you are emotionally paralyzed and need to learn how to express yourself.

Acorn
To see acorns in your dream, symbolizes strength and durability. It is indicative of small beginnings and minor goals which have great potential for growth. To dream that you are picking acorn from the ground, signifies that you will receive much success after your long and hard work. To dream that you are eating acorn, denotes that your hard work will pay off in the future where you will enjoy a life of ease and pleasure. To dream that you are shaking acorns from a tree, indicates that you have significant influence on others.

Acquaintance
To see an acquaintance in your dream, signifies positive affairs in business and harmony in your home life. It also foretells that you will see or hear from them shortly after this dream. To dream that you are in a dispute with an acquaintance, denotes that you will soon find yourself in a humiliating situation.

Acquit
To dream that you are acquitted of a crime, denotes the threat of a lawsuit pertaining to acquiring some valuable property. To see others acquitted in your dream, signifies that your friends will balance your hard work and labours with fun and pleasure.

Acrobat
To see acrobats in your dream, signifies that you will be hindered and prevented to carry out your tasks as a result of the fears of others. To dream that you are performing acrobats, denotes that the scheming of your rivals will be growing quite unbearable.

Actor / Actress
To see an actor or actress in your dream, foretells that will enjoy tremendous pleasure in life. Your admiration of a particular celebrity may lead to a desire to have some of their physical or personality traits. To dream that you are an actor, denotes that your hard work and labour will be well worth it in the end. It also indicates your strong desires to be recognized and acknowledge. This may also be an indication of a role that you are playing in your real life, whether it is the role of a parent, sibling, co-worker, etc. Or perhaps you are putting on an act or a facade. To dream that you are in love with an actor or actress, signifies that you are inclined to a profession in the entertainment field. To dream that you are engaged or married to an actor/actress, signifies that your silly fancying will end up in sadness and disappointments. To see a dead actor in your dream, signifies that you will suddenly be stricken will bad luck and overwhelming misery.

Adam and Eve
To see Adam and Eve in your dream, signifies an occurrence in your life that will cause you to lose your hopes and chances of success.

Adamant
To dream that you are adamant, signifies that you will be thwarted in some desire that you held ever so highly in your life.

Adder
To see an adder in your dream, signifies that a deceitful person will cause a lot of trouble for you.

Addition
To dream that you are solving an addition problem, signifies that you will struggle to overcome adversaries and other formidable situations. To dream that there is a mistake in an addition problem, denotes that you will successfully outwit your rivals by discovering their plans before they have a chance to execute it.

Adieu
To dream that you are bidding cheerful adieus to someone, signifies much pleasant festivities and enjoyable visits. To dream that you are bidding sad adieus, signifies grief and loss.

Admire
To dream that you are the object of admiration, signifies that although you will rise above your circle of associates, you will not be resented. You will remain much regarded and well- loved.

Adolescent
*Please see Teenager.

Adopted
To dream that you or others are adopting a child, indicates that you are taking on something new and different. Ask yourself what is missing in your life that would make you happy. To dream that you are adopted, suggests that you are longing for the child within you.

Adultery
To dream that you commit adultery or have an affair, is an expression of sexual urges or self-betrayal from your subconscious. It also indicates that you will be entangled in a situation that is not in your best interest, perhaps even illegal. To dream that your mate, spouse, or significant other is cheating on you, indicates your fears of being abandoned. You may feel some lack of attention in the relationship. Alternatively, you may feel that you are not measuring up to the expectations of others. To dream that you are committing adultery with your spouse's friend, denotes that you are feeling neglected by your spouse.

Adulation
To dream that you seek adulation, signifies that you will arrogantly step up to undeserved position of honour. To dream that you are offering adulation, denotes that you are willing to part with something near and dear to you in the hopes of material advancement.

Advancement
To dream that you are advancing any some situation, signifies your rapid rise to success and honour. Affairs of the heart will also be in your favour. To see others advancing ahead of you, denotes that friends will hold important and favourable positions.

Adversary
To dream that you are confronted by an adversary, signifies that you will defend any attacks against your interest. To dream that you overcome an adversary, denotes that you will escape the effects of some serious disaster.

Adventurer
To dream that you are an adventurer, signifies that you are too absorbed in your conduct that you do not realize your fall from grace and honour.

Adversity
To dream that you are met with adversity, signifies failures and continued bad fortune. To dream that others are in adversity, denotes gloomy surroundings and that someone near you will be stricken with some illness.

Advertisement
To dream that you are looking through advertisements, signifies that you will be defeated by your rivals. To dream that you are putting out an advertisement, denotes that you are not afraid of a little physical labour to further your fortune and promote your interests.

Advice
To dream that you are receiving some advice, signifies your high level of integrity and morality. To dream that you seek legal advice, denotes that you will be involved in some doubtful activity in which its merits and legality will be called into question.

Advisor
*Please See Counsellor.

Advocate
To dream that you are an advocate for a cause, signifies your faithfulness towards your interest and your loyalty to your friends.

Affair
*Please see Adultery.

Affection
To dream that you are showing your affections for someone, suggests your contentment and happiness with a current relationship. It may also indicate your need to be more affectionate to the ones you love and care about.

Afraid
To dream that you are afraid to continue on some situation, signifies trouble in the home and failure in business. To see others afraid in your dream, signifies that some friend will be too wrapped up in his or her own problems then to help you out with some favour.

Afternoon
To see a cloudy and rainy afternoon in your dream, signifies disappointment and gloom. To see a warm and pleasant afternoon in your dream, foretells of long-lasting friendships.

Affliction
To dream that you have an affliction, signifies the coming of disaster. To dream others afflicted in your dream, denotes that you will find yourself surrounded by grief and misfortune.

Affrighted
To dream that you are affrighted, forewarns that you will be injured as a result of some accident. To see others affrighted in your dream, denotes that you will be unexpectedly confronted with a miserable and distressing situation.

Affront
To dream that you are affronted, signifies that some malicious person will take advantage of your ignorance and may even put you in a compromising situation.

Affluence
To dream that you have affluence, signifies fortunate endeavours and that you will be associated with people of wealth.

African American
To see an African American in your dream, signifies your roots and heritage. You may need to discover the soul within your own self.

Agate
To see agate in your dream, denotes a small advancement in your business affairs.

Age
To dream of your age, signifies you anxiety and concern of growing older. It may also represent some regrets or failure in your endeavours. To dream that you are accused of being older that you really are, signifies that you will fall into negative companionship.

Aggression
To dream that you exhibit aggression in your dream, denotes repressed sexual needs. It is also a reflection of conflict in your waking life.

Agony
To dream that you are in agony, signifies that pleasure will be interrupted with much worry.

Agreement
To dream of an agreement, indicates resolution to a conflict or problem. Your unconscious is working in accordance with your conscious.

Ague
To dream that you are shivering with an ague, forewarns that you will suffer from a physical disorder. To see others affected with ague in your dream, signifies that you will offend some people through your indifference.

AIDS
To dream that you have AIDS, indicates that your psychological integrity is being attacked. You are unable to defend your position in some matter. To dream that your mate has AIDS, suggests that the relationship may be a destructive one.

Air
To feel cold air in your dream, signifies discordance in your domestic relations and setbacks in your business affairs. You may be in danger of losing touch with reality. To dream that you are breathing hot air, signifies the influence of evil around you.

Airplane
To see an airplane in your dream, foretells that you will overcome your obstacles and rise above to a new level of prominence and status. You may experience a higher consciousness, new-found freedom and greater awareness. To dream that you transfer planes, implies an important transitional phase in your life which will take you away from your intended path. Changes will occur in your life which will take you to new directions and new heights of status and recognition. To dream that a plane crashes, signifies that you have set overly high and unrealistic goals for yourself and are in danger of having it come crashing down. Alternatively, your lack of confidence, self-defeating attitude and self-doubt toward the goals you have set for yourself is represented by the crashing airplane; you do not believe in your ability to attain those goals. Loss of power and uncertainty in achieving your goals are also signified. To dream that an airplane is hijacked, signifies disturbing feelings and past emotions in your unconscious mind.

Airport
To see a busy airport in your dream, signifies the desire for freedom, high ideals, ambition, and hopes. It is an indication that you are approaching a new departure in your life. Some new idea is taking off or is ready to take off. You may be experiencing a new relationship, new career path or new adventure. To dream of a deserted airport, indicates that your travel plans will be changed or delayed.

Alabaster
To see alabaster in your dream, foretells of success in love and marriage. To dream that you break a alabaster figurine, signifies grief and sorrowful regrets.

Alarm Bell
To hear an alarm bell in your sleep, signifies a situation that is giving you much anxiety. This situation may arise unexpectedly where you are then required to spring into action.

Albatross
To see an albatross in your dream, symbolizes vulnerability and the risk of exposure. To see a dying or dead albatross in your dream, indicates harsh conditions and immediate bad luck ahead for you.

Albino
To see an albino in your dream, represents purity or eternal life. You need to be more accepting and tolerant. To dream that you are afraid of the albino figure, suggests that you are irrationally concerned about the well-being of a loved one. It may also mean denial.

Album
To see an album in your dream, indicates that you are surrounded by true friends. To dream that you are looking through a photo album, suggests that you are unwilling to let go of your memories and the past. You are idealizing about the past.

Alchemy
To dream of alchemy, signifies that you are going through a period of turmoil, inner transformation, and self-renewal. Although these may be tough and difficult times, it will have a positive outcome.

Alcohol
To dream that you are enjoying alcohol in moderation, denotes contentment and satisfaction in the decisions that you have made. Chances for success are likely. To dream that you are consuming alcohol in excess, signifies feelings of inadequacy and regrets. You harbour fears of being discovered for who you really are. Alcohol may serve as a way for you to escape or an excuse for something you did.

Aliens
To dream that you are an alien, symbolizes the undiscovered part of yourself. Your manifestation as an alien may be your way of 'escaping' from reality. Dreams of this nature also symbolize your outlandish ideas and your wild imagination. To dream that you are being abducted by aliens, indicates your fears of your changing surroundings or your fear of losing your home and family. You feel that your space and/or privacy are being invaded. To see aliens in your dream , signifies that you are having difficulties adapting and adjusting to your new surroundings. You are feeling "alienated" and invaded. You are also having difficulties in how to handle or deal with a certain situation or person. On a psychological level, seeing aliens may represent an encounter with an unfamiliar or neglected aspect of your own self.

Alley
To see an alley in you dream, suggests that you have limited options. Alternatively, it indicates that you may be sidetracked due to domestic duties and find yourself in a dilemma. To dream that you are walking through an alley, represents that you may be walking into a dead-end or that you have taken a short cut in life. It also may denote that your reputation is in jeopardy.

Alligator
To see an alligator in your dream, signifies treachery, deceit, and hidden instincts. It may be a signal for you to take a new perspective on a situation. Alternatively, the alligator represents healing powers and qualities. According to biblical interpretations, an alligator suggests that leviathan is king over the children of pride. (Spa 74:14, Job 41:1,Isa 27:1)

Alloy
To see an alloy in your dream, signifies that your business will be full of complications.

Almanac
To see an almanac in your dream, denotes inconstant fortune and illusive pleasures.

Almonds
To see almonds in your dream, signifies that after a short period of sorrow and grief, you will experience great wealth. You will have time for reflection and leisure. To dream of eating fresh almonds, foretells that you will have much success and financial gains. To see an almond tree in your dream, signifies happiness. Wedded bliss is also in your near future.

Alms
To dream that you are giving alms, is a good omen. To dream that you are giving alms unwillingly, signifies the coming of evil.

Alone
To dream that you are alone, indicates feelings of rejection. You may be feeling that no one understand you.

Alphabet
*Please see Letters.

Altar
To see the altar in your dream, symbolizes that you are making a great personal sacrifice. You may also be expressing concerns about your spirituality. To see a priest at the altar in your dream, signifies strife and disharmony in both your work and home.

Alum
To see alum in your dream, signifies frustrations on plans that you have set for yourself. To dream that you taste alum, denotes that you have feelings of regret and remorse over the evil you have done onto an innocent person.

Aluminium
To see aluminium in your dream, signifies your ability to retain what is valuable to you. It indicates contentment in your fortunes, no matter how small.

Amber
To see amber in your dream, indicates something in your life that is rigid and inflexible. Something in your life that was once lively, has now ceased to exist. Or that something in your past will prove to be extremely important to your future. Alternatively, it represents an outdated way of thinking or old ideas.

Ambulance
To see an ambulance in your dream, indicates that your careless activities and indiscretion may lead to major problems and complications. This dream may also stem from your own fears of declining health or that you have contracted a disease. To dream that someone is hit by an ambulance, suggests that some aspect of your psyche is injured and needs immediate care and attention.

Ambush
To dream that you are attacked from ambush, forewarns of a danger lurking near you. Your situation has taken an unanticipated turn for the worse or that you have been prevented or blocked in reaching your goals or destination. To dream that you are lying in ambush, signifies that you will ruthlessly work to defraud your own friends.

Amethyst
To see an amethyst in your dream, signifies contentment and satisfaction in business and love. It does not take much to make you happy. Although you may not be rich, you are completely satisfied with a modest income. To dream that you lose an amethyst, foretells of broken engagements and disappointments in love.

Ammonia
To see ammonia in your dream, signifies that you will experience some distress over the behaviour of a friend which will result in a strain or separation of the friendship.

Ammunition
To see ammunition in your dream, signifies that your current endeavour will prove to be fruitful in the end.

Amorous
To dream that you are amorous, denotes that your personal desires and illicit pleasures may land you into trouble. You will find yourself engulfed in scandal. To dream that others are amorous, signifies that others will try to persuade you into illicit pleasures and abandon your own sense of morality. To see animals amorous in your dream, signifies that you will engage in degrading pleasures will fast men or women.

Amputation
To dream that your limbs are amputated, signifies abandoned talents and serious, permanent loss. It indicates your feelings of frustration, powerlessness and helplessness. Sometimes amputation may also represent a situation that you have been ignoring and has finally reached a crisis point. In particular, to dream that your arms are amputated, suggests that you lack motivation. Dreaming that you legs are amputated suggests that you are limited in movements and where you want to go in life.

Amusement Park
To see or be in an amusement park in your dream, indicates that you need to set some time for leisure and more enjoyment in your life. Consider how everything in the park is an expression of some aspect of your self. Alternatively, you may be too easily distracted lately. To dream that the amusement park is empty or abandoned, suggests that you need to open yourself to more fun and adventure.

Anaconda
To see an anaconda in your dream, symbolizes your creativity and potential. This snakes also calls attention to your sexuality and your need to be more in tune with your own sexuality. *Please See Also Snake.

Anchor
To see an anchor in your dream, signifies stability, security and a solid foundation. To see an anchor, also symbolizes that you stand firmly on your views and opinions. On the other hand, an anchor may be seen as a symbol for something that is holding you back, and restraining your freedom. Consider you relationship that may not be working or a career that is going no where for you.

Ancient
To dream of an ancient theme, symbolizes your sense of foundation. You are well-grounded and are able to learn from your past.

Andirons
To see andirons supporting burning logs in your dream, denotes well chosen and positive friends. To see andirons in an empty fireplace, signifies loss of property or even death.

Androids
To see or dream that you are an android, suggests that you are missing your liveliness and sense of spirit. It may also indicate that you are acting without thinking.

Anecdote
To dream that you are telling an anecdote, denotes that you prefer happy and pleasurable companions as opposed to intellectually stimulating associations. To hear an anecdote in your dream, signifies that you will be surrounded by joyous and pleasure-seeking people.

Angels
To see angels in your dream, signifies an unusual disturbance in your soul. Angels symbolize goodness, purity, and protection and comfort and consolation. Pay careful attention to the message that the angels are trying to convey. These messages serve as a guide toward greater fulfilment and happiness. Angels may appear in your dream as a result of your wicked and mean-hearted activities. To see an angel holding a scroll in your dream, indicates a highly spiritual dream. Your future and goals are clearer to you. The message on the scroll is particularly significant.

Anger
To dream that you are holding much anger, forewarns that you will be involved in a terrible and tense situation. Your loved ones will let your down and disappoint you. It also forewarns that once solid ties will be broken. Being angry in your dream may have been carried over from your waking life. In your dream, you may have a safe outlet to express such emotions. You may have some suppressed anger and aggression that you have not consciously acknowledged. To dream that others are angry with you. Signifies your struggle to regain their lasting favour and friendships.

Angling
To dream that you are angling, is a good omen of fortune and luck.

Animals
To see animals in your dream, represents your own physical characteristic, primitive desires, and sexual nature, depending on the qualities of the particular animal. Animals symbolize the untamed and uncivilized aspects of your self. Thus, to dream that you are fighting with an animal signifies a hidden part of yourself that you are trying to reject and push back into your subconscious. Refer to the specific animal in your dream. To dream that animals can talk, represents superior knowledge. Its message is often some form of wisdom. Alternatively, a talking animal denotes your potential to be all that you can be. To dream that you are saving the life of an animal, suggests that you are successfully acknowledging certain emotions and characteristics represented by the animal. The dream may also stem from feelings of inadequacy or being overwhelmed. To see lab animals in your dream, suggests that an aspect of yourself is being repressed. You feel that you are not able to fully express your desires and emotions. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to experiment with your fears, choices, and beliefs. Try not to limit yourself.

Animation
To dream that you are watching animation, suggests that you can find the humour and comedy in most situations. You tend to take things light-heartedly. *Please See Also Cartoon.

Animosity
To dream that there is animosity towards you, suggests that you need to re-evaluate a situation and rethink your issues of morality.

Annoy
To feel annoyed in your dream, signifies that rivals are at work against you.

Answering Machine
To see an answering machine in your dream, suggests that you are not listening to a message that someone around you is trying to convey. Perhaps you are experiencing difficulties and frustration in understanding some idea or viewpoint.

Anteater
To see an anteater in your dream, forewarns that you need to proceed with caution before entering into any business agreements.

Antelope
To see an antelope in your dream, symbolizes your high ambitions will be achieved through a great expenditure of your energy. You will experience a sudden improvement in your financial status. To see an antelope collapse in your dream, signifies that you are at fault for a broken-up love affair.

Antique
To dream of antiques, represent your time honoured values, tradition and wisdom. It symbolizes something genuine or proven. If you do not like or appreciate antiques, then is suggests that you are moving away from outdated childhood conditioning or old modes of thinking. On a negative note, you may be discarding or rejecting something of value that you should really be embracing and heeding.

Antlers
To see antlers in your dream, is representative of masculine sexuality, male aggression and assertiveness. It may also be symbolic of a trophy.

Ants
To see ants in your dream, signifies your general dissatisfaction in your daily life. You are feeling neglected and insignificant. Petty things will annoy you throughout the following day. You will learn that cooperation will be the only way to achieve your desires. Ants also symbolize hard work, diligence and industry. Increase business activities are expected. On a less positive note, ants symbolize social conformity and mass action. In this regard, you may feel that your life is too structured and orderly. According to the biblical interpretations, ants symbolize your sluggard-ness concerning the things of God. (Prov 30:25)

Anus
To see your anus in your dream, signifies negative emotions that you may be holding in and repressing. It represents feelings of guilt, shame, and self-worth. Alternatively, the anus is associated with your generosity or stinginess. Consider also you or someone in your life who may be anal retentive and perhaps need to loosen up a bit.

Anvil
To see an anvil in your dream, signifies that you hold the power and key to your own success, although you will surely have to go through some struggle and difficulty to achieve your success. To see a broken anvil in your dream, denotes that you have let promising opportunities pass you by forever.

Anxiety
To dream that you are experiencing some anxiety in some affair, is a reflection of what you may be feeling during your waking life. You may have repressed thoughts, unexpressed emotions, resentment, and hostility that are triggering your anxiety dream. This dream also denotes that you are disastrous mixing business with pleasure.

Apartment
To dream about an apartment, symbolizes a financial or situational state. To dream of a large, lavish apartment indicates a large increase to your income or an improvement to your family life. To dream of a shabby and dark apartment, indicates misfortune and possible loss of a lover or money.

Apes
To see apes in your dream, indicates deception, mischievous, and falsehood. Alternatively, it may refer that you or someone have gone "ape". You need to calm down. The ape may also refer to you wild inner nature, particularly your sexual nature.

Apocalypse
To dream of the apocalypse, signifies an emotional and dramatic change taken place within. The dream may also indicate the end of one kind of lifestyle and the beginning of another.

Apologize
To dream that you are apologizing to someone, denotes your revolving door of friendships and friends who have come and gone in your life. It is also representative of truth and forgiveness. It is time to let go of past grudges.

Apparition
To see an apparition in your dream, represents the spirit of life. It also signifies your conscience.

Appear
To dream that things appear out of no where, suggests that you need to utilize your intellect in a more creative and productive way. You need to think clearly and logically. Consider the symbolism of the objects that appear in your dreams for better understanding of your mind and its intellectual power.

Apple Tree
To see an apple tree in your dream, symbolizes grandeur and magnificence. You are feeling larger than life.

Apples
To see apples growing in a tree in your dream, symbolizes wisdom and great prosperity. Well-earned rewards will be promising in your future. Consider also the common phrase, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" which may imply that you need to take better care of your health. To dream that you are eating an apple, denotes harmony, pleasure, and fertility. In a biblical sense, eating an apple symbolizes your sexual appetite and awareness and lustful desires as associated with the apple in the Garden of Eden. To see apples scattered on the ground in your dream, signifies that false friends are working to deceive and harm you. To see rotten or eaten apples in your dream, denotes that what you are striving and aiming for may not be fulfilling, and even harmful to you. It may also represent your carelessness.

Apprentice
To dream that you are an apprentice, denotes that you will struggle to prove yourself and win a place amongst your companions.

Apricot
To see apricots growing in your dream, signifies that your deceivingly pleasant outlook into the future will be filled with bitterness and sorrow. To dream that you are eating apricots, forewarns of approaching misfortune and disastrous circumstances. To see others eating apricots in your dream, denotes that you will be surrounded by much unpleasantness.

April
To dream of the month of April, denotes pleasure and profit are in store for you.

Apron
To see an apron in your dream, suggests that you or someone is making a commitment to work on a task, especially if it is a family or nurturing one. It also symbolizes protection and secrecy.

Aquarium
To see an aquarium in your dream, signifies that you have acknowledged your emotions but have not yet confronted them. Thus, it may refer to your unconscious thoughts or repressed sexual desires. Also, you may feel that your life is going no where or that you feel it is going in circles. Alternatively, the aquarium may indicate that you need to calm down and set some time for yourself to relax and unwind.

Aqueduct
To see an aqueduct in your dream, symbolizes your spiritual path.

Arcade
To see or dream that you are at an arcade, suggests that you need to look back to a previous event or experience that brought you much joy and amusement. Alternatively, the dream indicates that you have manipulated others or that you feel manipulated. The dream arcade also serves as a temporary escape from reality. You are trying to numb and block out your problems.

Arch
To see an arch in your dream, signifies your rise to success via your unyielding hard efforts. To dream that you are passing under an arch, signifies that others will seek your advice. To see a fallen arch in your dream, symbolizes her miserable situation and fallen hopes.

Archbishop
To see an archbishop in your dream, signifies the many obstacles and setbacks you will have to face before achieving your rise to fortune and prestige.

Archery
To see archery in your dream, signifies that you will easily overcome any obstacles and the fulfilment in your goals.

Architect
To see architects in your dream, signifies that you are creativity is being put at work and your are taking on a new project which will require such creativity.

Architecture
*Please See Building.

Argument
To dream that you are arguing, suggests that you are trying to resolve some internal conflict or some unsettled issue in your waking life. Consider the symbolism of which you are arguing with and what you are arguing about. How does he or she reflect some person or soma aspect of yourself in your waking life?

Ark
To see an ark in your dream, indicates preservation and protection of something valuable. It is symbolic of wholeness.

Arm
To see your arms as the emphasis in your dream, indicates your nurturance side and your ability to reach out and care for people. Alternatively, it may represent the struggles and challenges in your life. Consider the pun "arm yourself" which implies that you need to protect yourself, be more aggressive and take a firmer stance on things. To dream that your arm has been injured, signifies your inability to care for yourself or your helplessness in reaching out to others. You may have been feeling limited and restricted in terms of your freedom or activities. The right arm signifies your outgoing nature and is associated with masculine energy, while your left arm signifies your supportive or nurturing nature and is associated with feminine qualities. Losing either arm may suggest that you are failing to recognize its respective characteristics.

Armageddon
To dream about Armageddon, suggests that you are feeling hopeless and out of control. The dream may be triggered from the deep emotional stress that you are experiencing in your waking life.

Armpit
To see/notice your or someone else's armpit in your dream, represent your social connections and your relationships to others. It is the characteristics and personality that you chose to display to the public. To smell your armpit in your dream, indicates that you are making some character adjustments in order to smooth over a situation or relationship. Alternatively, it suggests that you are looking for acceptance.

Armadillo
To see an armadillo in your dream, signifies your need to be more assertive and not let others step all over you. It also suggests that you need to pay more attention.

Armour
To dream that you are wearing an armour, symbolizes your defence mechanisms and your ways of shielding yourself from things that may hurt you.

Army
To see the army in your dream, symbolizes an overpowering force working against you. You may feel outnumbered or pressured and unable to deal/overcome this situation. To dream that you join the army, suggests your feelings of superiority. You feel that no one is any match for you.

Aroma
To smell sweet aromas in your dream, foretells that you will have joyous pleasure or will soon receive a gift.

Arrested
To dream that you are being arrested, indicates issues of control and restraint. Some aspect of your Self may have been prevented from fully developing. Alternatively, it suggests feelings of guilt.

Arrow
To see an arrow in your dream, symbolizes how to reach targets and the goals that you have set for yourself. Arrows also signify an end to suffering and the beginning of new-found pleasures and festivities. To see an old or broken arrow, symbolizes disappointments and severed relationships. Alternatively, it may indicate that you have changed your mind about some decision. To see a two-headed arrow in your dream, signifies opposing ideas and viewpoints. You need to consider both sides. In the Freudian school of thought, an arrow symbolizes the penis and its ability to penetrate.

Art Gallery
To dream that you are in an art gallery, signifies disappointing reunions. You struggle to put forth a happy appearance, but in the inside, you yearn to be somewhere else.

Arthritis
To dream that you have arthritis, indicates that you are having difficulties in achieving your goals. You are lacking some motivation and/or desire to move forward with your plans. Alternatively, you are feeling helpless to do anything.

Artichoke
To see or eat an artichoke in your dream, suggests that you need to get to the heart of some matter. It is also representative of your potential and creativity. Perhaps you are holding back in how you want to express yourself.

Artist
To dream that you are an artist painting a picture, signifies you creative and intuitive side of your character. The picture that you are painting in your dream may symbolize the way that you are visualizing your current situation in your waking life.

Ashes
To see ashes in your dream, signifies bitter changes and disruptions. Ashes may represent a failed relationship or a ruinous business enterprise. You may be feeling that the good times are over and nothing of value is left in your life. Alternatively, you may be dwelling too much on the past. You need to learn to let go.

Ashtray
To see or use an ashtray in your dream, suggests that you are trying to rid yourself of former feelings/memories and your old ways. It symbolizes relationships that have been extinguished and no longer intact. Alternatively, it may be related to feelings of anxieties or connected to your smoking habit, especially if you are trying to quit.

Asia
To dream that you are in Asia, suggests that you need to adjust to some situation. If you are travelling to Asia or thinking about visiting Asia, then your dream may indicate your anticipation of such a trip. To see an Asian person in your dream, represents an aspect of your own self that is unknown to you. Additionally, to see an elderly Asian person, represents wisdom and knowledge.

Asp
To see an asp in your dream, symbolizes misfortune, loss of honour and respect, and hostility amongst friends and lovers.

Asparagus
To see asparagus in your dream, denotes prosperous times.

Aspen
To see an aspen in your dream, indicates loneliness.

Ass
To see an ass in your dream, signifies a lack of understanding. It also suggests that you will come upon many annoyances. To see an ass carrying burdens in your dream, signifies that after much patience and hard work, you will succeed in business and in love. *Please also see Donkey.

Assassin
To dream that you have been assassinated, represents a hopeless situation which needs your immediate attention and action. To dream that you are a witness to an assassin, indicates that you need to pay more attention to every little detail. Do not overlook the seemingly insignificant things in life.

Assistance
To dream that you are giving assistance to someone, signifies that you will be well-liked and much favoured. To dream that you are being assisted, denotes that you are surrounded by caring friends.

Asteroid
To see an asteroid in your dream, represents a spiritual message from above. You are about to be enlightened with some knowledge. Alternatively, it signifies a brainstorming of ideas and thoughts. If the asteroid hits the earth, then it indicates that your idealistic notions are deteriorating are being shattered apart.

Asters
To see asters in your dream, symbolize your hopes, wishes, and your dreams.

Asthma
To dream that you have asthma, refers to insecurity and emotional instability.

Astral Projection
To dream of astral projection, suggests that you are looking at things from a whole new perspective. You may be feeling liberated and free. Alternatively, it may indicate that you are physically or emotionally disconnected from those around you.

Astrology
To dream about astrology, suggests that you are concerned about your future. Your dream astrological forecast may offer a significant message which should be analyzed closely and how it relates to your life.

Astronaut
To see or dream that you are an astronaut, indicates that you are expanding your awareness and consciousness. You are utilizing the information you have and making the best of it.

Asylum
To dream that you are at an asylum, signifies sickness and ill luck in store for you. You will undergo some mental strain.

Athlete
To dream that you are an athlete, suggests that you have pushed yourself to the limits. You have achieved something which you thought you could not do.

Atlas
To dream that you are looking at an atlas, signifies that you will carefully draw out your plans before undertaking any changes or journey.

Atomic Bomb
*Please see Nuclear Bomb.

Attack
To dream that you attack someone, indicates that your ill-mood and temper may cause harm to another. You are releasing some pent-up frustration and anger. You feel that you have been wronged. Such feelings may be easier and safer for you to express in your dream. To dream that you are being attacked by someone, signifies questions on your character and the need for you to defend yourself. You are feeling stressed, vulnerable and helpless. You may also be faced with difficult changed in your waking life. To dream that you are being attacked by an animal, is a warning to be careful with those around you. Take notice on who you know in your waking like that shares and exhibits the same qualities of the animal that attacked you in your dream. To dream that you kill an attacking animal, signifies that your life will be saved by a stranger.

Attic
To see an attic in your dream, represents hidden memories or repressed thoughts that are being revealed. It also symbolizes your mind, spirituality, and your connection to the higher Self. Alternatively, it signifies difficulties in your life that will hinder you from attaining your goals and aspirations. However, in the end, after a long period of struggle, you will overcome them. To see a cluttered attic, is a sign to organize your mind and thoughts. To see a brightly-lit attic in your dream, signifies luck in love and marital bliss. To dream that you are sleeping in an attic, denotes that you will fail to find happiness in your current situation.

Attorney
To see an attorney in your dream, signifies that you will be involved in a serious dispute.

Auction
To dream that you are buying at an auction, signifies good luck, bright prospects, and plenitude.

Audience
To dream that you are in front of an audience, represents the world around you and it is paying close attention to your actions. Alternatively, it suggests your fears of having your personal feelings and private thoughts discovered or revealed.

Audition
To dream that you are at an audition, indicates feelings of insecurity and trouble with expressing yourself. You feel that you are being put to a test and are put in a vulnerable situation. The attitude and behaviour of the audience will also guide you in how you think others perceive you.

August
To dream of the month of August, signifies misunderstanding in love affairs and unfortunate deals.

Auger
To see an auger in your dream, signifies hard labour and struggle.

Aunt
To see your aunt in your dream, represents family characteristics and values. It is a connection to your own heritage. The aunt may also represent aspects of yourself that you like or dislike. She can also be seen as a substitute mother.

Aura
To see an aura around you or someone else, suggests that some important information is being relayed to you in the dream and you need to pay close attention to the message.

Aurora Borealis
To see the aurora borealis in your dream, signifies a positive spiritual experience filled with warmth and love.

Australia
To dream about or that you are in Australia, suggests that you feel that you are being pulled toward opposite directions. The dream may also indicate self-exploration into your natural and uninhibited self. Often referred to as the land down under, the dream may be a metaphor to represent your unconscious and your underlying thoughts.

Autograph
To dream that you are asking for an autograph, indicates your desire to be like the person whose autograph you seek. You may be seeking some form of approval. To dream that someone is asking for your autograph, suggests that you are giving your consent or approval to someone.

Autopsy
To see an autopsy in your dream, suggests that you are disconnected from your feelings or devoid of emotions. You need to carefully evaluate the consequences of your actions.

Autumn
To dream of autumn, denotes that you will obtain some property from the hard work and struggle of others.

Automobile
To dream that you are riding in an automobile, signifies that even in pleasant situations, you will still be restless and uneasy. To dream that you nearly escape from the impact of an automobile, denotes that you will successfully overcome any rivalry. *Please Also See Car.

Author
To see an author at work in your dream, signifies that your mind is preoccupied over some literary work that you or your associates are working on.

Avalanche
To see an avalanche in your dream, signifies your raging emotions which have been held back and repressed for a long time. You may not have been dealing with them in a productive manner and now your emotions are about to erupt in violent anger. Alternatively, it symbolizes the inescapable stresses and pressures in our life.

Avoid
To dream that you are avoiding a person in your dream, suggest that you are not confronting some aspect of yourself. Consider what aspects and characteristics of the person you are avoiding which you are not recognizing in yourself. Alternatively, this word may also be a pun for "a void" in your life that you have been unable to fill.

Awaken
To awaken in your dream, represents a spiritual rebirth. You may be acknowledging and embracing both your feminine and masculine aspects of self. You are utilizing your fullest potential. Consider also who or what awakened you. This is an indication of what is lacking or missing in your life. To dream that you awaken someone up, suggests that you are acknowledging core aspects of that person within your own self.

Awakening
To dream that you have an awakening, signifies that new ideas will be realized. You are experiencing new awareness that is unfolding in your life. You may also be on the verge of lucid dreaming.

Axe
To see an axe in your dream, indicates that you should proceed with caution in your business dealings. An axe is also symbolic of destruction, hostility, and frustrations that you are experiencing. To see others with an axe in your dream, signifies that a rival is seeking to harm you and defame your character. To dream that you are chopping wood in your dream, foretells that you will meet a new companion. If this axe is dull, you will not be able to depend on this person. On a more direct note, chopping wood may symbolize your need to divide your problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

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