Dreaming Lens: Were you eating candy in the dream? Was someone else? Was candy being exchanged as a gift? Were there children eating candy or being refused candy? What kind of candy was it? How did you feel about eating it or avoiding it?
Personal Focus: Candy is a food substance that delivers an enormous amount of sugar into the body, significantly altering its chemistry in rapid fashion. The brain responds almost immediately, and while there is an initial surge of energy, it is then followed by a rebound effect shortly thereafter. Much of the symbolic meaning of this symbol connects to this physical phenomenon, as there is an addictive quality to the experience of eating it. Have a little and the body will want more.
There is a romantic element to candy as it is considered an appropriate gift for a man to give when courting a woman, though this may be an old-fashioned sentiment. However, considering the enormous connection between candy and Valentine’s Day, there is still great power in candy as a symbol for expressing affection.
Children and parents have an intense relationship with candy. This can manifest in a variety of ways, from parents who forbid their children to have it to others that use it as a reward in behavior modification. No matter what the chosen perspective is, there is no avoiding the candy issue when you are the parent of a small child.
Candy in a dream could be as simple as an expressed desire for more sweetness in life. Since it is high in calories, many people associate it as a guilty pleasure if they are concerned about their weight. If this is the case, then candy could be representing something that you feel you are doing in your life because it feels good, but may not be in your best interest. If there is a romantic connotation to candy in a dream, you may want to examine ways in which you are attempting to achieve certain results with sweetness. There may be nothing wrong with that course of action, unless the sweet behavior is inauthentic and, therefore, a manipulation. [1]
The brain responds almost immediately, and while there is an initial surge of energy, it is then followed by a rebound effect shortly thereafter. Much of the symbolic meaning of this symbol connects to this physical phenomenon, as there is an addictive quality to the experience of eating candy. Have a little and the body will want more. You may also be longing for some romance, as giving candy as a gift is often thought of as a romantic gesture. Also consider candy as a reward; are you seeking validation for a job well done? [2]
If you’ve been dieting lately, this is likely a circumstantial dream that requires no further examination.
Tilings in life perceived as sweet to obtain, even though not necessarily good for you.
For example, success can be quite sweet, but at what cost?
Because candy is strongly connected with dental work, this may be an indicator that your words are either too sugary, or not amiable enough, depending on what’s happening to the candy in the dream (See also: Teeth).
A happy portent of social pleasures on the horizon. [3]
To dream of eating crisp, new candy, implies social pleasures and much love-making among the young and old. Sour candy is a sign of illness or that disgusting annoyances will grow out of confidences too long kept.
To receive a box of bonbons, signifies to a young person that he or she will be the recipient of much adulation. It generally means prosperity.
If you send a box you will make a proposition, but will meet with disappointment. [4]
If you dream of eating sour or stale candy, something bad will come of keeping a secret too long.
To dream of receiving a box of chocolates means you will gain in popularity. [6]
For women it also brings adoration from the sender.
If you are the sender of the candy, you must face disappointments.
If you are making the candy, you can expect a new adventure. [7]
To a man it signifies prosperity, If either a man or a woman sends bonbons to a person of either sext it is an indication that a favorite plan will miscarry. [8]
eating: loving pleasure in society without the balance of nutrition.
sour: long-held secrets wil be exposed.
eating confections: wil soon be in love.
others making: peace and happiness in another’s home, not yours.
enjoying taste of: spoil yourself with indulgences, believing that security is forthcoming.
giving, as a gift: money long overdue wil be refunded.
receiving: wil have much success with new romance.
jar in your hand, having a: worry wil be smoothed away.
lollipops as pacifiers, using: wil be elected to prominence by your peers.
making: wil reap profit in business.
dainty fancy desserts: wil have pleasure and profit.
nougats, eating: surrounded with exotic flavors. [17]