To be in a group of people and listen- ing to gossip generally means that we are looking for some kind of information, but perhaps do not have the ability to achieve it for ourselves. We have to use other people to enable us to achieve the correct level of information.
2- Within the framework of personal development, there is often what could be called the ‘gossip’ in the background the chatterbox - that which is part of our personality but which prevents us from moving away from previously held ideas and behaviour. Thus, to be gossiping in a dream may mean that we have to complete certain actions before moving on.
3- ‘Spiritual static’. [1]
If you were the subject of tihe gossip, it*s a dream of contrary and predicts pleasant news; to dream of engaging in, or listening to, gossip about others signifies family disagreements over property or domestic quarrels.
A dream of being accused of gossip or being caught at it is a warning that you could be humiliated by repeating confidences, so guard your tongue. [2]
If a gossip or gossiping figures in your dreams, the archetype is connected to lessons of truth, integrity, and honoring the trust another has placed in you. [3]
If you are the one being gossiped about, then know that it is a back-handed complement. [4]
If you dream of gossiping about another person, your overconfidence in your acquaintances will lead to some humiliation or trouble for you. [5]
If you are the object of gossip, you may expect some pleasurable surprise. [6]
2. Device for making one feel better about oneself. [8]