If the mouth is fleshy it will indicate a repressed desire to maintain an emotional relationship. On the contrary, to shut up and to utter no word at all when someone speaks reflects a refusal to communicate and a profound rejection of that person. According to Freud, besides a sex symbol, the mouth represents an immature childish fixation on verbal assault.
Dreaming of a big mouth portends wealth; of a small one, poverty. To see someone with a twisted or deformed mouth portends a family dispute. [1]
If you dream of being gagged, for example, this represents either swallowing your words, or having your speech repressed by societal or situational standards.
An overexaggerated mouth can reveal a propensity to gossip or to dominate a
conversation with your own ideas.
Freudian: An alternative vaginal emblem.
With an extended tongue, the mouth becomes an emblem for gender unification, and therefore potent speech that affects all who listen.
It is only in recent years that this symbolism transposed into an insult. Depending on the remainder of the dream, this might reflect the need to watch your words, being certain they carry the intended meaning for the most powerful impact on the listener.
A mouth with a forked tongue represents lies, and purposeful misrepresentations with an aim of personal gain or profit. [2]
See also: Lisp.
Depth Psychology: The mouth is one the most important human “tools,” used for eating (taking in something new and sensuous) and also for spitting out, getting rid of something “indigestible” or bad.
The mouth is for speaking (communicating with others, making contact, expressing feelings), but also is for kissing (sexual/sensual needs). What did your mouth “do” in the dream? [3]
An open mouth with teeth showing indicates a false friend - be on guard.
If you dream that someone is covering your mouth so you can’t talk, this indicates your inability to persuade others into your mode of thinking. It may also suggest that you gossip too much. [4]
A mouth can also represent physical and emotional hunger; perhaps you have been starving for affection. Your mouth is an avenue of communication, expression, passion, kissing, pleasure and manifestation. Consider what it is you are hungry for.
An open mouth represents receptivity or a desire to express.
A closed mouth represents secrecy or a fear of expression and exposure.
(2) The dream may be saying something about self-expression. Is there some part of you that has not been allowed to express itself in your conscious life? Are you bottling things up, instead of talking about them?
(3) Perhaps something is threatening to swallow you up. Have you not yet achieved inner independence of your mother? [6]
Need, want, or lack.
The ability to nourish yourself (physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually).
An opening or a beginning.
Consider also the context and what the mouth is doing.
The circumstances of the dream may give a clue to the correct interpretation. Sometimes the mouth can symbolize the feminine side of our nature. [8]
2. Blood coming out reveals the inner being (heart),
3. Words, mouthing off death coming out of mouth…. bad words spoken over people)
4. Word of faith; Luke 6:45; Rom. 10:8; Rom. 10:9-10; Luke 14:5-6; 20:36. [9]
A crooked mouth is symbolic of perverse speech, Prov. 8:8.
A silver mouth symbolizes a righteous person, Prov.10:20 [10]
To see a small Mouth signifies money to come; a large one, a companion worth more than money. [12]
According to Freud and Jung, it represents the female sexual organ. [15]
big, a: loyalty to a friend is worth more than popularity.
closed, a: unjustified, untenable fears.
tightly: unconsciously ashamed of your part in a sticky situation.
dirty, a: desperation for nourishment.
food, full of: your current actions are sated with ridicule.
wine: big pleasures to come and happiness for lovers.
gag, having a: wil soon be kissed by one who takes your fancy.
unable to free yourself from a: expect serious trouble with your self-presentation.
grimacing, a: lack of flexibility to al ow others their mistakes.
halitosis, having: a social obstacle needs to be overcome.
being rejected for: your self-assertiveness offends those you don’t wish to alienate.
infected, an: public shame when you talk out of context.
of a: wil become drunk with covert meaning.
animals: starvation of malicious gossip from your mouth.
children: person you relied on least wil be firm, dependable al y.
enemies: quickness to criticize brings speedy regret.
friends: misfortune wil fol ow your dissatisfaction with your lot.
others: are hurt by insinuations from those you rely upon.
open, an: generosity and misplaced destructive chatter.
own: guard your tongue and your giggle.
pulling objects out of your: the source of the venomous words of your outburst is you.
toothless: wil outlive your teeth.
unable to open the mouth: peril unless you spit out the truth.
very large, a: an abundance of talk does not make a friendship.
small, a: in stil ness your innate abilities reveal themselves. [19]
If one puts food in his mouth in a dream, it means worldly gains and profits, unless one puts something that tastes bad, or which is spoiled, then it means losses, distress and depression. Putting good and tasty food or sweets in one’s mouth in a dream means living a happy and a rich life.
If one’s mouth is buckled in a dream, it means death, sickness, dumbness, silence, helplessness, or defeat. Ifone’s mouth looks larger than usual in the dream, it denotes growth and greater benefits, but if one’s mouth looks smaller in the dream, then it means the opposite.
If one’s mouth smells good in the dream, it means speaking good words. Infection of one’s mouth in a dream means a disaster or business losses.
If something nice comes out of one’s mouth in a dream, it means kindness toward others. Ifone sees his mouth sealed in a dream and did not know who did it, it means a scandal or defamation. In a dream, one’s mouth is interpreted in seven ways : It could mean knowledge, a coffer, a cellar, a bookcase, a market, a doorman, a minister, or a door.
If a pious person sees a harness around his mouth in a dream, it means fasting from food.
If an impious person sees that, it means rebuke and reprimand.