1- The motivating drive or energy that we need within a situation can be perceived in dreams as an engine (See also: Car). When the dream seems to concentrate on the mechanical action of the engine, we may need to be looking at the more dynamic pragmatic ways of dealing with our lives.
To be removing the engine could indicate a serious health problem.
2- Depending on the type, the engine can represent the sexual act.
To perceive a diesel or railway engine may be putting us in touch with our own inner power or principles.
3- An engine is symbolic of our own Spiritual inner motivations and drives. [1]
The harder or faster the machinery in your dream was working, the more the setbacks you must expect along your chosen path; however, if the engine was stopped, it forecasts certain success in your endeavors, although you may have a few obstacles along the way.
An engine which is broken down or damaged predicts delays in reaching your objective through interference from treacherous associates, but their efforts will be ineffective; you’ll get there in the end. [2]
A blown engine may signify that a heart has been blown apart, perhaps by love’s betrayal.
A blown head gasket may signify that anger has ruined an opportunity and that as a result you won’t be going anywhere scon without some major and costly repair. Getting an engine tune-up may point to the need to open your heart after a spat.
An engine left running may suggest hesitation. [3]
The state of the engine in your dream relates to how much power you have access to in order to make things happen. [4]
If the engine is not working properly we are not able to summon up enough energy to go on.
If the starter motor is not working this would suggest that we need help to start a project.
It is for us to be able to translate the symbolism into our own lives. Also consult the individual entry for engine. [5]
How well something works (as in a “well-tuned engine”), such as your body, or you in a certain environment or relationship.
Ability to move forward in your life.
Strength, skill, or other resource required to make progress.
See also: Car, Vehicle, Machine or Robot, Locomotive, Fuel, Lubricant or Catalyst [6]
(1) If you are driving the engine, it probably represents your conscious eg°-
(2) An engine makes something move. It may therefore symbolize things that drive you: instinctive drives, or emotion.
(3) It could symbolize your heart, the physical organ. [7]
To have trouble with a engine in your dream, signifies that you will be confronted with difficulties, but you will have good, strong friendships to uphold you. [9]
The body considered as a machine, particularly the heart. [12]
2. Force driving something.
3. Broken engine means one feels lack of power. [16]
difficulty starting, having: build up your motivation and your team.
driving an: own ambition must be skil ful y control ed.
engineer, being a: unpleasant trip that is destined for success.
gas, a: important and very beneficial event to come.
in motion: expect difficulties in the near future.
of an: must endure trials in pursuit of your goal.
out of order, being: watch out for treachery.
steam, a: money wil come easily during your entire life.
releasing: exercise before you confront the problem.
under: you overemphasize the wrong thing.
top speed, at: your project is ful steam ahead to the finish line. [22]