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Ending Dream Meaning

The ending of a process or activity can represent an actual, feared, expected, or imagined situation in which something ends.

Consider the context (such as whether the ending was expected or a surprise), who or what was involved, and your feelings about the ending.

If you were the one ending the process, consider your motivation (which could point to a desire to end something, feeling a need or obligation to do so, or a belief that the activity has run its course).

See also: the specific type of process that’s ending.

See also: Quitting, Interrupting, Failure, Breaking Up, Death of You, Ex, Phase or Process, Dying, Dead Acquaintance, Graduation, Starting Over, Closing [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Ending mean in a dream?


The ending of a process or activity can represent an actual, feared, expected, or imagined situation in which something ends.Consider the context (such as whether the ending was expected or...

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An ending from a spiritual viewpoint indicates a successful conclusion.To be at the end can mean exploring the subconscious and sometimes the consideration of death.

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1. Sadness over something ending.2. One is happy that an ordeal is ending.

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A completion or ending.An accomplishment or achievement.Official approval or permission, or feeling qualified to do or be a certain thing in your life.The idea of having complete knowledge or understanding...

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To dream of a carcass signifies the complete ending of an era in your life. There is no coming back or retreating from the fact that it is now over....

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Switching something off (such as an appliance or computer) can represent: An ending, perhaps leading into a new beginning.An intention (such as to stop communicating or participating).Turning off a light...

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An actual, desired, or imagined reuniting.Repairing a problem (such as ending an argument or repairing a broken object).A fresh start or new beginning.An ending (such as of a long period...

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1. In the sense of ending—ending something, or longing to end a relationship or a situation.2. In the sense of demolition (such as demolishing a house), it points to the...

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Fear of death.Acknowledging your own mortality.A feeling or fear of something in real life trying to take something from you (time, attention, energy, focus, etc.).A feeling or fear of an...

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Saying goodbye can represent: a real or imagined ending (of an interaction, relationship, project, phase, school year, etc.).A temporary ending or a parting, as in “goodbye for now.” A mock-up...

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If dots appeared in your dream or you took extra care to dot the i’s in your dream handwriting, your dreaming mind may have been urging you to pay more...

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The end of a phase of your life before entering another one.Some aspect of your life situation coming to an end (or a fear of or desire for such).A fear,...

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Figuratively, one’s old way of life ending so a new beginning can come forth

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Ending of a relationship, situation or experience.

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Something ending with dignity, grace, and beauty

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If you are lying upon it, it signifies a triumphant ending to your hopes.

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Dreams of death are very common in that it is the job of our subconscious mind to keep us alive, so your dreams are assisting you to process your fears...

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Small worries ending shortly by the help of a business acquaintance.

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1. Ending a situation or relationship.2. Lucky in love.3. A need to let go of some aspect of self and move on.

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1. Worry that one might die soon.2. Longing for a more noble ending.3. One is feeling exhausted, “dead tired.”

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To dream that you are feeling unpleasantly disturbed denotes a successful ending to your plans.

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Although you could interpret your dreams literally, a much more likely interpretation is a symbolic one. In this respect, dreams about nuclear war, the earth exploding, stars and planets falling...

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The ending of a situation or experience; closing off a part of self. Boxed in, no growth. Time to move out and get on with it. Can also mean “case...

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Killing almost inevitably symbolizes a violent ending of some sort. Often there is a struggle involved and spiritually it is important in dreams that we are the one who overcomes...

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1. An ending to a phase of life or relationship, sometimes abrupt.2. Injustice, anger; use caution to limit outbursts of tem­per.3. An emotionally charged, possibly dangerous situation.

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Dreams of a cut symbolize an ending, a break, or a time out from your relationship, job, or daily routine.See Knife and Break.

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1. One’s career, life, etc., Is heading in the wrong direction.2. Someone is pulling one down.3. Something important in one’s life is ending.

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1. Completion, an ending.2. A need or desire to eliminate old patterns of behavior or ways of thinking.3. Repressed anger or rage that needs to be addressed.4. Use caution against...

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Dreams of a body bag represent a cover up for a death, ending or releasing process. Perhaps breaking up is hard to do, so you’d rather not face it.

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Femininity; the vagina; the process of feminine cre­ativity. Crescent moon: the beginning or ending of something to do with one’s feelings or inner life.

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Union of contrasting parts of yourself (often your feminine and masculine sides). Longing for a permanent bond.Folklore: Unfavorable omen, because after the so- called “happy ending,” “things” are just getting...

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Dreams of an ax represent an ending, a severed bond, and a drastic halt to a pattern or person in your life that is unhealthy.See Knife and Integration Dreams.

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A transition, such as into or out of a process or activity.Something that makes progress or a process easier.A beginning or ending.See Bridge, Hill, Descending, Climbing

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This is a dream that foreshadows disappointment in love.It is a presage of the early ending of a love aSair and should be regarded as a warning against criticism or...

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Stopping a process or a flow (as in cutting off the electricity).A desire to get rid of, be free from, or not have to deal with something.A feeling or fear...

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A “look back” or a post-mortem analysis of something that has ended (such as a project, process, event, or relationship).The end of a phase.A setting of solemnity or seriousness.A place...

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To dream of a mango represents erotic fantasies, passion, and productivity.The mango may also be a play on the words ‘man go,’ indicating that perhaps you should consider ending a...

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To fell Timber is a presage of a long engage- went ending in a happy marriage, unless the Timber seem to be old and rotten, in which case the engagement...

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To see calm seas, denotes successful ending of doubtful undertaking.To feel calm and happy, is a sign of a long and well-spent life and a vigorous old age.

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Letting go of what you no longer need.Getting rid of what you consider undesirable or unwanted.The ending of a process.Expressing something outwardly, perhaps to “get it out of your system”...

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To dream of there being an end or an ending to something signifies the reaching of a goal, or a point at which things must inevitably change. We need to...

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lucky numbers: 10-16-20-43-45-50being a, breaker: an unknown person is in love with you. leader: wil be robbed of a position you never wanted. being damaged financially by a: wil have...

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Your own struggle to survive in life’s never-ending ring.Conflicts that exist within your own psychological makeup that need to be resolved (e.g., “wrestling with your conscience”).Playful wrestling may symbolize sexual...

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Femininity or womanhood.A cycle, or something that follows a cycle.An ending, or the preparation for a new beginning.Something that comes and goes repeatedly.Preparation for what’s to come.See Female, Pregnancy, Blood

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To dream of bomb shells, foretells anger and disputes, ending in law suits. Many displeasing incident{s?} follow this dream.

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Dreams of a cemetery represent change or the ending of a relationship or business affair. You may be grieving and moving through the bittersweet sorrow of missing your connection to...

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lucky numbers: 04-15-22-25-29-44being born in: at each ending there wil be a beginning. of the month of, during this month: expectations are raised, then dashed, to raise yours. during other...

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A dream that features an arrow promises pleasure. Good times are coming, and bad times are ending.

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lucky numbers: 02-04-13-14-24-29calm after a storm: period of grace fol owed by an ambush. friend, a: successful ending of a doubtful undertaking. oneself in a stressful situation: must be unflappable...

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The symbol of infinity, also know as the lcmniscate, which looks like the numeral “8” placed on its side, signifies the eternal cycle of time. Its appearance may help you...

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The scythe, like the hourglass, is often held by the figure of death and represents the ending of physical existence. We are becoming aware of the fact that the cutting...

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A sunrise may point to a new beginning, just as a sunset may indicate an ending of some sort.If your dream-sun is blocked by clouds, you may want to consider...

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Spiritually the ouroboros represents completion. Usually dcpicted as a serpent which is eating its own tail, it denotes never-ending energy and everlasting power. It will usually appear in dreams when...

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A hearse will always symbolize an ending of some sort, not necessarily death itself but the carrying away of material or physical aspects of life for we no longer need...

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To yearn is to long for. One stage of spiritual development is a yearning to free yourself from mundane matters. You may have become impatient in a seemingly never-ending search...

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Material aspects: If the basket is full of bread it can represent sharing – as in a sacramental meal.If the contents are spilt, it signifies the possible failure of a...

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Dreams of something breaking symbolize the ending of a pattern, relationship or career. This dream reflects your relationship with change. Consider the feeling tone. Also, this dream could be giving...

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Arriving at a destination can represent: Meeting a goal, or the desire to do so.Feeling successful, or wanting success in a particular aspect of your life.An ending.Completing a process, project,...

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Full or well-rounded.Well thought-out and planned.Done to perfection (as in being “dressed to the nines”).An ending.Finality or ultimate decision.The idea of “almost” (as nine is “almost ten”).Something else you associate...

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A dream of a noose around your neck represents self defeating actions that you may be engaged in.If the noose is around someone else’s neck, then it symbolizes your feelings...

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(see Desert, Garden, Sand)The ending of some type of deprivation or spiritual drought.Fulfilling a thirst for knowledge or spiritual awareness after a long quest.Mirage of: Your search has not yet...

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To be in a canoe on smooth waters with your beloved is a presage of happiness in love and early marriage. In the case of married folk, it signifies freedom...

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To dream that you see a wreath of fresh flowers, denotes that great opportunities for enriching yourself will soon present themselves before you.A withered wreath bears sickness and wounded love.To...

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For a young woman to dream of a physician, denotes that she is sacrificing her beauty in engaging in frivolous pastimes.If she is sick and thus dreams, she will have...

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This tropical fruit is a very positive sign for lovers as it announces quick and happy marriages.If the image is an empty shell it warns you against the bad ending...

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To dream of closing something, such as a window or door, suggests that you are closing the chapter on something in your life. This may be an opportunity you turned...

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To dream of a mourning dove or a hoot owl h an omen of deep unhappincss through the ih fortune of one you love. Colorful plumage cm any bird of...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: We all need some kind of continuity in our lives, something that gives a sense of long-term comfort.A ring holds this symbolism because it is never-ending...

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To dream of a cuckoo, prognosticates a sudden ending of a happy life caused by the downfall of a dear friend.To dream that you hear a cuckoo, denotes the painful...

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A place to stop, rest, find security, or take refuge from the elements (or a person or situation that provides such).An entrance, exit, or other transition.A beginning or ending place,...

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Something in your life is changing or may need to come to an end. This can be literal and connected to a phase of life or an actual relationship with...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Camelot is a representation of a perfect society even up to and including its downfall and ending, so such a dream will put into perspective areas...

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Something “sweet” (a pleasant experience, a kind gesture, etc.).A treat, or the idea of treating yourself.An indulgence, self-reward, or self-soothing.An indication of actual hunger or a craving for sweets.The dessert...

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Singing or playing with one of the opposite sex predicts marriage with the object of your affections. Singing or playing with one of the same sex foretells an ending to...

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An ending, or something winding down.A beginning (such as of a hidden process or period of unawareness).A pause or period of relaxation.An activity or mood that tends to occur in...

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Golf is a leisure sport in which one plays either nine or eighteen holes. In numerology, nine is the number of completion and an ending cycle. Thus, golf may mention...

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The end of a phase or cycle.The result or by-product of a process.The results of destruction.Someone’s cremated ashes might represent that person, something you associate with that person, or an...

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To dream of being mad, shows trouble ahead for the dreamer. Sickness, by which you will lose property, is threatened.To see others suffering under this malady, denotes inconstancy of friends...

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A perceived ending.Abandonment.An issue regarding purpose or meaning.Something or someone you consider “on hold” or waiting for a new beginning.A setting, situation, or environment where you spend time while waiting...

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A crown signifies a change into a different level of awareness, victory over death and a recognition of status.The diadem, the forerunner of the crown, was initially a simple white...

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To hear the sad sweet strains of a harp, denotes the sad ending to what seems a pleasing and profitable enterprise.To see a broken harp, betokens illness, or broken troth...

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To dream of gathering cowslips, portends unhappy ending of seemingly close and warm friendships; but seeing them growing, denotes a limited competency for lovers. This is a sinister dream.To see...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Counting is an extension of language and the psychological significance of a measuring tool such as an abacus is often linked with the idea of learning...

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This is an evil dream that denotes bad tidings for the dreamer.To dream of seeing someone with gangrene foretells sorrow and loss, even a death of a near relative. Sometimes...

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lucky numbers: 04-10-25-29-37-39eating: wil experience a disappointment that wil push you to a position of honor. green: efforts wil fail at a never-ending friendship. out of season: are forcing affection...

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An ending (of a phase, project, process, relationship, etc.).Finishing or completing something.A beginning (since twilight is the beginning of the night).Darkness, or something it represents to you.See Sunset, Evening, Night,...

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To dream of being in a house of mirrors suggests that you feel you are being scrutinized and criticized by others.If the mirrors were distorted or frightening, this represents a...

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Material aspects: Dreaming of suicide alerts us to the sudden ending of something, perhaps a project or relationship. It may also signify the end of a business or business relationship,...

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An ending (such as of a phase of life, a phase of a relationship, a job, or an activity).A feeling or fear of losing a person, a relationship, a job,...

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