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Rejection Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 8 unique sources about Rejection

To dream that you are rejecting something indicates that there are feelings, ideas, people or situations in your waking life with which you feel you cannot cope or want to be rid of. Your dream may be suggesting that there is a great deal of clutter in your life that you need to reject or dispose of; this clutter can be old habits, worn-out opinions, or old objects and clothes. Does your self-image or your wardrobe—or both—need a makeover? Alternatively, you may be refusing to accept a situation that is being imposed and forced upon you.

To dream that you are being rejected signifies a lack of self-belief.

If you dreamed of your partner leaving you, this reflects feelings of insecurity about the strength and consistency of their affection for you in real life.

If you do the leaving, however, your unconscious is alerting you to negative emotions that person arouses in you. It may be, however, that your dreaming self rejected your shadow; a quality within yourself you dislike.

If you dream of losing a treasured object, item of jewelry or even a pet or childhood toy you value highly, it may be a warning that someone or something in your waking life is draining you. This may be something within yourself—perhaps your possessive nature—but it may also be referring to your talents, and whether or not you are making enough use of them.

See also: LOSS AND FRUSTRATION. [1]

(1) Rejection in a dream may be a symbol of suppression or repression, the action by which we trv to get rid of anything in our psyche - usually a desire - that offends our moral sense or brings with it a threat of

punishment. Try to identify with what is rejected, as well as with the rejector in the dream; and give the rejected emotion or instinct an appropriate role in your conscious life. (On repression / suppression)

(2) Bear in mind that, if in the dream it is you who are rejected, it may well be you who are doing the rejecting. In cases of self-rejection it is usually the ‘conscience’ or super-ego - introjected social conventions and attitudes - that does the rejecting, and often the victim is sexual desire. The rejection may have started in early childhood, where the offending action or - more likely - desire was almost certainly quite natural and innocuous and does not at all warrant the punishment and disparagement you have meted out to yourself.

See also: Ab, onment. [2]

You may not want to accept an influence or situation that has been imposed on you in real life.

If you are rejected, the dream reveals that you have hidden feelings of underestimation or that you have distanced yourself from your environment due to lack of confidence. Sometimes this is produced in the sexual plane. According to Freud’s studies, you are the one that rejects yourself: your conscience does not integrate sexual needs of the subconscious. In this sense, it would be as though you were punishing yourself.

Some oneiric oracles believe that the meaning of this dream is the reverse. Generally, rejection foretells successes. [3]

An issue involving boundaries, personal power, authority, or preference.

Being rejected could represent: a feeling or fear of rejection, being let down, or being left out, rejecting or judging yourself in some way.

Rejecting someone can represent judgment or a desire to distance yourself.

For more clues, consider the motivation of the person doing the rejecting.

See also: Feeling, Ab, onment, Judgment or Disapproval, Leaving a Person, Denying [4]

In this kind of dream trusted friends or allies end up betraying you or murdering you.

If you are prone to this kind of dream, the chances are you are extremely loyal, kind, helpful and unselfish in waking life and your dreaming mind is urging you to say ‘no more’ in an attempt to try and put your own needs first for once. [5]

To dream of being rejected, represents a lack of self-worth. You need to gain confidence in order to gain the acceptance you want from others.

To dream of rejecting someone, means there are feelings or situations you want to be rid of. [6]

1. Low self-worth, self-rejection.

2. Refusal to accept a certain situation or aspect of another person. [7]

Rejection in a dream may suggest that there are feelings or situations the dreamer wants to be rid of. [8]

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What does REJECTION mean in a dream?


1. Low self-worth, self-rejection.2. Refusal to accept a certain situation or aspect of another person.

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1. Fear of rejection.2. Feelings of alienation, social awkwardness, low self-esteem.3. Extreme fear of rejection (to “dump” someone).

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Longing for closeness; or distance. Feeling of social isolation, of being closed off or refusing to face up to something, or refusing to take action. Often, however, the opposite meaning—being...

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Rejection or getting rid of something.Oversensitivity or heightened personal boundaries (physical, emotional, or mental).Denying yourself love, nurturing, or nourishment (such as for body, mind, or spirit).Feeling afraid of the world,...

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The back of anything signifies rejection, and the front acceptance. Conflict between rejection and acceptance can be shown in a dream as seeing both the back and front of something.

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If falling overboard, see “falling”; throwing one overboard is unfair rejection: see “rejection”

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Getting rid of or cleaning out.Rejecting or rejection.Denial.Someone or something that you feel gets “dumped on” with unwanted things, responsibilities, tasks, toxic emotions, or other “garbage.” Neglecting or avoiding a...

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Dreams of an execution symbolize rejection and punishment. Perhaps you are venting out your disdain for a person or an aspect of yourself of which you are ashamed. This dream...

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An object of rejection; see “spew” and “rejected”

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Revealed to encourage and eliminate fear of rejection

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Revealing the rejection helps prepare one’s heart; see “rejected”

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1. Greed;2. Offences;3. Backsliding;4. Rejection; Lev. 18:25; Prov. 23:6-8.

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To disguise one’s true feelings in order to prevent disapproval and rejection

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To see lilac in your dream indicates disappointments and rejection. It also wanrs that you should not always rely on what you see or hear.

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If you dream of someone breaking up with you, you may have low self-esteem or feel alienated from others. This could also be a straight-forward fear of rejection.

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Dreams of castration symbolize disempowerment, invalidation, rejection, and criticism. You are either rejecting yourself or invalidating someone else.See Testicles.

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1. Someone may be following one.2. Commitment of rela­tionship one is reluctant to make.3. Rejection of one or more as­pects of one’s personality.4. One’s real self is being hidden or...

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This is an action of closing yourself; it denotes self protection. It could indicate that the external environment is hostile and the dreamer needs shelter. Notwithstanding, it can also be...

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Depth Psychology: Dreaming about “changing sides” (becoming a deserter) is a warning: don’t sacrifice your convictions because you are fearful and concerned about rejection. Remain true to yourself!

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If you dream of being separated from someone or of being left out, then you are processing through your feelings and attitudes about loss, rejection, loneliness, abandonment, autonomy and freedom.See...

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Signifies acceptance (if you are getting adopted), rejection if you are putting someone up for adoption. Also it could mean adopting new ideas, or a need to do so.

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Dreams of the sound of a hiss denotes disapproval, disdain and rejection.See Snake.

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Symbolic of worthless things. Garbage on your face symbolizes rejection, Mal. 2:3

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To dream that you are lonely indicates feelings of rejection. You may be feeling that no one understand you.

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Down is a symbol of energy and sexual potency; Therefore, if a man is seen with it, it makes evident his insecurity in the unexpected and his fear of rejection....

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Dreams of a rib or rib cage denote the need for protection for your heart, feelings and emotions. Also, this dream may be showing you where you are using humor...

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To leave a situation may suggest conscious rejection of the past in order to create spiritual progression.

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A dream in which there is a feeling of nausea is drawing attention to an imbalance, rejection, opposition or resistance in your life.See Vomit

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Spiritually to be redundant is not to be needed, to be surplus to requirements – which is the challenging of the basic human need to be wanted and a fear...

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Bravado or nerve.Rejection.Neutrality or non-reactivity (as in “turning the other cheek”).Beauty (as in “rosy-cheeked”).Purity.See Face

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Being shut out suggests rejection by others but if we ourselves are shutting something out then we are not prepared to include what is represented in...

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Usually represents looking for strength from without instead of within; need for self-acceptance, companionship, overcoming fear of rejection. Escape; numbing feelings and attunement to self and others. Also, transformation of...

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Dreams of leprosy symbolize fear of being abandoned, rejected, and/or made an outcast. You are processing denial, -rejection, -doubt and -loathing.

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1. Need to “tell a story,” reveal inner thoughts and memories.2. Symbol of one’s persona or hidden self.3. Accep­tance or rejection, depending on how manuscript is interpreted by others.

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(see Books, Fables)The preservation of history, culture, religion, or central truths. Among many civilizations, this person equated to the medieval bard, or Hebrew cantor, who by their talents kept an...

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A negative answer in a very important matter; fear of the future and dissatisfaction. Coughing is almost always connected to an unconscious need for distance and rejection.See Cold, Lung.

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Material aspects: From a purely pragmatic viewpoint, any ejection signifies complete out­of-hand rejection of a principle or idea.

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Dreams of a guillotine represent severe criticism and rejection of yourself or someone in your life. Perhaps you are disowning your mental process and are in an unhealthy imbalance between...

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Poison in a dream may represent an attempt to get rid of something within oneself that is producing sickness.A violent rejection of a condition or a relationship may be causing...

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Dreams of an “F” symbolize failure, comparison, losing, -rejection and not making the grade.To receive an “F” as a grade is about feelings of inferiority, overwhelm or that you are...

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Dreams of a shawl signify emotional warmth and the need for protection from the chill of rejection or withheld feelings. This dream also signifies your ability to comfort yourself and...

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Material aspects: As humans we have a strong need at times to belong to groups. When we dream of being excommunicated we must cope with feelings of rejection, and perhaps...

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Approval. Vanity based on fear of rejection or success. Often a sign of avoiding criticism.One is surrounded by envy and jealousy.A warning not to be so vain. Also an expression...

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1. Counting or being aware of “blessings,” looking on the positive side of affairs.2. Seeking greater spiritual enhancement or “communion.” 3. Reverse: a feeling of disappointment, possibly rejection, “outsider-ness.”

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To dream of a lilac indicates heartache and rejection. Additionally, this dream reminds you to be wary of your environment. Things that you see and hear should not be taken...

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As is “real life”, dreams of spitting at someone or something is a sign of disrespect, disgrace, dishonor, disdain, and rejection.See Integration Dreams.

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1. Spiritual What you are called to do;2. Weakness (of people);3. God’s strength or ability demonstrated through people’s weakness; rejection.

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1. Security.2. Horse refusing to take oats indi­cates rejection of care.

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From a spiritual perspective the one thing that we all fear is rejection.To dream of being an orphan highlights this spiritual desertion, a moving away from source into the uncharted...

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Carrying a heavy load or responsibility, or the ability to do so.Pushing your way forward (such as toward a goal or toward something you want).Comfort or support (as in “a...

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A desire to get rid of something in your life or mind (perhaps because it’s overloading you or because it’s mentally or emotionally toxic).Unable or refusing to accept something in...

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Material aspects: When we find ourselves in isolation in a dream we should decide if it is by our own volition or because of others.If by our own wish, then...

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Dreams of an outcast reflect your issues of rejection, feelings of loneliness and alienation. You may be afraid of exposing your true feelings for fear of being rejected. Keep in...

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1. Eating alone equals depression, or being engulfed by a feeling of rejection.2. One is being “eaten up” by something.3. The desire to break off a relationship.4. Overeating indicates anxiety...

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If you see an orphan or orphanage in your dream, you are probably feeling lonely or scared of rejection.

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also see Journey1- To be departing from a known situation such as leaving home indicates a breaking away from old or habitual patterns of behaviour. We may need to give...

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To dream that you are breaking up with someone is a signal that there are feelings or situations in your life that you want to be rid of. Or, it...

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Something you consider undesirable (such as an aspect of yourself or your personality, a habit, a tendency, etc.).Undue disrespect from someone else.A feeling or fear of being affected by someone...

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lucky numbers: 01-05-16-17-28-30having: your bitterness and anger are avenging themselves in you. enemies: disappointment in wishing another’s downfal . friends: wil yield yourself captive to another’s chaos. relative: keep track...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: To experience ourselves as being lost denotes confusion and perhaps a sense of rejection. This may be emotionally or mentally as much as physically. We have...

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A liquid squirting (such as out of a hose or pipe) can represent: A result of (physical, emotional, or mental) pressure, overwhelm, or overload.Taking action, extending, or reaching out (especially...

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lucky numbers: 03-05-13-15-35-45falling on a: difficulties wil be overcome by your own efforts in facing a partner’s jealousy. others: your misfortune in love affairs is your responsibility to solve. kneeling...

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A warning dream.Anything counterfeit in a dream indicates that you may be deceived regarding support you expect from others, so try to arrange to stand on your own feet, unless...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: If we ourselves are laughing we may be experiencing a release of tension. Often the object of our amusement will give a clue to the relevance...

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Dreaming that you wrap an object reflects your desire to hide something; usually some aspect of your personality that is repressed. The opacity of the wrap indicates whether this rejection...

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An extremely vulnerable aspect of us; our own prenatal experience; or our feelings connected with our pre­natal life—for instance we may have been told our mother tned to abort us....

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To dream that you have a stroke, represents your inability to function in certain situation of your waking life. You may be dealing with issues of acceptance and rejection or...

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1- Reaching out in a dream signifies our desire for something we do not have. This mav be either emotional or material. We may be trying to manipulate circumstances in...

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To dream of the sound of a gong denotes the calling of spirits, a spiritual ceremony, and a call to connect to your center.For some, however, the sound of the...

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Dreaming about receiving and reading a letter can indicate either our intuitions or our fantasies about what the sender thinks about us. We send letters in a dream when we...

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The popular psychological interpretation of obesity is lack of self-esteem and overindulgence in fear and denial; layers of protection to insulate the dreamer from involvement or action; hopelessness and helplessness...

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lucky numbers: 09-10-16-19-21-30being at a sarcophagi: your search for meaning, and not finding it, has caused depression. empty, an: put a different slant on your rejection of the past. full,...

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A person or place that gets “dumped on.” The idea of “discovering a diamond in the rough” or “one person’s trash is another one’s treasure.” Picking through a junkyard can...

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Setting down an object in a certain location can represent: Setting aside a matter or activity until later.A desire not to have to deal with or acknowledge something.Actual or perceived...

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This flower, whose petals are thorns, symbolizes irritability caused by bad experiences; an attitude that can lead to the departure of your loved ones. On the other hand, if they...

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As in real life, a door allows one to enter from one place to another.An open door is an invitation, a closed door is a sign that the time is...

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Getting rid of what you consider unwanted or undesirable (such as judgments, negative thoughts, toxic relationships, or personal habits that don’t support your well-being).A person who deals with other people’s...

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1- Being laughed at in dreams suggests we may have a fear of being ridiculed, or may have done something which we feel is not appropriate. We may find ourselves...

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Dreaming that you’ve lost your job is a sign that you’re feeling anxious about some area of your life. This doesn’t necessarily have to be work-related, you could be feeling...

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Being left alone or behind can represent: A feeling or fear of being abandoned, forgotten, alone, or left behind in real life (by a specific person, yourself, God, etc.).The importance...

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lucky numbers: 03-13-16-28-37-42being: triumph over enemies by undermining their vigor. animal: wil be found guilty of causing a sexual trauma. lamb: give a large dinner party for repressed emotions, feelings...

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(see Animals, Wool)A symbolic representation for a passive, shy, or docile person.A sign that you, or someone you know, are too easily led astray by strong or charismatic people.Black sheep...

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lucky numbers: 24-32-37-40-41-49date, a: are causing another a disappointment in love. elders, your: the source of your feeling abandoned is your rejection of your roots. forgotten, being: sense a wel...

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Dreaming of someone famous is aspirational; there is something about this person that you identify with, or perhaps you’d like to be in their position. If they treat you like...

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(Relish) Pickled fruits in a dream means apostasy, corruption, emulating evil people, wasting one’s money foolishly or breaking one’s promise. Pickling fruits in mustard in a dream means speaking the...

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They symbolize light and where there is light, there is hope.A lit candle suggests that you are unconsciously seeking comfort and some sort of spiritual enlightenment.An unlit candle suggests that...

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Aggression (“sharp tongue”), chopping up. Often points to the animal side in humans. Vicious personality, social inhibition, in many ways related to the acceptance / rejection of one’s own “animalistic”...

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