dream symbol

Symbol Dream Meaning

A particular quality or meaning associated with the symbol by you or by cultural traditions.

A quality associated with the shape of the symbol (for example, a diamond shape representing excellence).

Something specific, either in your real life or your imagination (an object, person, place, activity, etc.).

A stand-in for something unknown to you.

A desire for information, clarification, or understanding of something.

Consider your feelings about the symbol during the dream, and what it brings to mind for you in general.

See also: Shape, Sign, Religious Symbol, Code, Arrow, Shamrock, Star, Flag, Map or Directions [1]

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Sources and Authors

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

What does Symbol mean in a dream?


A particular quality or meaning associated with the symbol by you or by cultural traditions.A quality associated with the shape of the symbol (for example, a diamond shape representing excellence).Something...

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Foot. Symbol for setting things in motion on your own initiative, in contrast to being in a vehicle Auto, Car.It is also a symbol of your attitude toward life and,...

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(1) A ram may be a sexual symbol; or a symbol of aggressiveness (if homed).(2) As a symbol of fertility, it may mean a promise of personal growth.(3) If there...

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Vision: Morning is a symbol of youth, noon a symbol of maturity, afternoon a symbol of the autumn of life, and evening the beginning of the end.Depth Psychology: Morning is...

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See Devil. Symbol for logic, but without a soul. Also undefined nature.An archetypal symbol for darkness, but also a symbol of creativity and resistance.

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Well-known phallic symbol. Fear of sex and war, as in Helmet, Shot, and Atom Bomb.A symbol for distance, masculine aggressiveness.Astrology: A symbol of Mars.

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Vanity.A symbol of narcissism and arrogance. But at the same time it may represent the beauty of the soul and the diversity of one’s own personality. In alchemy it is...

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Health and naturalness; also renewal of life and the symbol of immortality (the golden apple). Seduction and sexual symbol for breast.(The ideal in the Middle Ages was to have breasts...

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Once a symbol for marriage, because the fire in the hearth was lit in a ritual ceremony with a torch. Then it became a symbol of passing on psychic energies...

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Dream symbols can have both positive and negative associations but some dream symbols do tend to have more positive associations than negative and these include: Acorn: To dream of an...

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Ancient symbol for rulers and power.The eagle can, like the phoenix, rejuvenate himself and thereby become immortal.The eagle possesses superior viewing power, but there is also a warning connected to...

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Symbol of sexual masculinity, the Hero. Masculine power, as in Bear. Frequently appears as a dream symbol when one is feeling weak.Advice that one ought to get involved in fitness....

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A religious symbol can represent: A desire for spiritual guidance, comfort, or connection of some kind.A touchstone for a connection with God.A reminder of how an authentic spiritual connection compares...

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Energy that rises from the unconscious. As fuel, it points to passion.A well-known symbol for Money.According to Freud, the symbol of libido. According to Jung and the alchemists, a symbol...

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To dream of carrying one on a dark night foretells riches; to stumble denotes trouble; for the light to be darkened or extinguished, poverty (Artemidorus). Modern symbol of lanterns, leadership;...

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One of the most frequently occurring symbols of modern times. It points to the transformation into something new. Individual means of transportation, status symbol, motorized energy—it is also a sexual...

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See Palace, Fort. On one hand, and as far back as the Middle Ages, the city has been a well-known symbol for Mother, since cities provide protection and resources and...

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“As gentle as a lamb” is a common metaphor brought to mind by this symbol. In a dream this symbol can indicate the Lamb of God (Christ), or being sacrificed...

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Water is a very common symbol for the emotions.A large body of water like a sea or a lake is often a symbol for the unconscious. Because sex involves fluids,...

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A symbol of life, particularly a burning candle. May also point to specific festivities.See Light.Already, in antiquity, the candle was a male sexual symbol. Also, according to Freud, a phallic...

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See Greed. Sexuality demanding to he set free, but also rejection of physical sexuality. Symbol of luck, natural sexuality, intellectual power. Fertility. According to Moses and the Koran, pork is...

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Symbol of beginning. Many mythologies depict the earth as having been developed from an egg. Symbol of rebirth—Easter eggs. Also, that which is fragile. Longing for or fear of pregnancy,...

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A symbol of majesty, justice and protection, oak trees, along with ash, beech, birch, rowan and hawthorn, were regarded as sacred by early Europeans. The mighty oak, however, was the...

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A hug is a very pleasant dream symbol. It suggests love and tenderness.It is also symbolic of comfort and protection.The only time that this dream symbol has negative connotations is...

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Flying, weightlessness. Being or having often been depressed, now is the time to conquer depression. But this is a warning that you are losing ground.It is also a symbol for...

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A basic tool for building, the hammer forces one object to penetrate another. When this is the intended choice and all is working well, the hammer is a symbol of...

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Symbol: Like many other red-coated animals, the fox is a symbol of deception.Vision: Seeing a fox (or several): you are suspicious of your friends.A running fox: be careful, somebody wants...

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Isolation and loneliness that you suffer from, or that you desire. This image often appears when you are frustrated at work.A longing for harmony and peace, wanting to leave the...

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Symbol: The throne is a symbol of authority. Vision: Sitting on a throne: you are quite arrogant and would like to be “above” other people and give orders. Reassess your...

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Symbol: The turtle is a symbol of Aphrodite (Venus), and of fertility, health, \italit\r, and immortality.Vision: Seeing a turtle means you are well protected and have valuable friends. But it...

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A symbol of the mature soul and completeness of the emotional experience. Also a female sexual symbol (clitoris), and a general symbol of women, loved ones, something precious and complete....

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Retreat, being overly sensitive, inhibition and lack of contact. This dream symbol appears often when one’s shyness collides with the desire for an energetic lifestyle. Are you facing risks with...

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Symbol: The pumpkin is a symbol of rapid growth and a rapid demise.Vision: Looking at a pumpkin means dashed hopes—particularly if you have counted on help from others. Use your...

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A symbol for narrowness and being deprived of freedom, as in Elevator, Village. Restrictions, however, are felt more strongly, similar to Sewer, Amber, Trap. On the other hand, this dream...

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See Circle.A symbol for commitment or a bond.A symbol of wholeness that may also point to vanity.

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Sexual game one plays (i.E., Bat is a phallic symbol, the ball a symbol of the female).

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A symbol of purity, innocence, and naturalness. In France, a symbol of power.

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Support. Symbol of a person that you can trust. Phallic symbol.

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1. Symbol of reproduction;2. Fruitfulness;3. Symbol of femininity;4. Vulnerability being inappropriately exposed.

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Used to wipe away tears of sorrow; a spiritual symbol of christian prayers; a symbol of surrendering one’s will

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1. Feeling threatened.2. Symbol of hard work or problems to be dealt with.3. Sexual symbol.

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As the symbol of partnership, an “X” may point to an important contract. It may also refer to a kiss.An “X” is also the symbol of Chnst, the resurrected Son...

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The animal without trickery. As with all Birds, a symbol of sexuality as well as intellectual euphoria and ecstasy.A symbol of peace and creative thoughts. Doves can also be experienced...

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Usually points to eating (particularly when you’re actually hungry during your sleep).The devil and Neptune both carry a pitchfork (the three prongs are a symbol of the ancient trinity that...

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Symbol of authority, as in Father and Wise Man. One who is free to move, a symbol of freedom.See Mountain Guide.

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To see an unknown symbol in your dream indicates your confusion or ignorance in a situation. Consider what the symbol resembles for additional significance.

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A dream of modesty (Gypsy). Symbol of hidden things (Tarot). Symbol also of the submission of woman to man.

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Being grounded, mobile, and getting ahead.A symbol of something new.A sexual symbol.

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A positive symbol: everything is okay. Symbol for nutritious food and refinement.

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“Muddying the water,” lack of clarity, unscrupulousness, intoxication, emotionalizing, melodrama. It may be a concrete warning of too much alcohol consumption.The symbol may also be a challenge from the unconscious,...

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Symbol: The tomato is a symbol of love.Vision: Looking at a tomato: your love for someone is growing stronger, and your chances are improving! Eating tomatoes: you are about to...

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Fruit. Generally, a well-known phallic symbol. As monkey food, a symbol for delighting in silliness and boisterous nonsense.

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See Umbrella. Old symbol for power, protection, and keeping your distance.According to Freud, phallic symbol in the process of erection.

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A symbol of the level of the unconscious, and for descending into the world of the mothers and the past, into one’s own darkness.A vaginal symbol, according to Freud.

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See School. Mother symbol (alma mater), but also a symbol of masculinity. It represents the intellectual side of life.

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Symbol: The lance—one of the oldest weapons of man—is also a phallic symbol.Vision: Seeing a lance means a fight—instigated by others—is about to break out.If you are handling a lance:...

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Symbol: A belt is a symbol of fairness, energy, faith, and truth. Vision: Finding a belt: you are gaining the trust of another person. Losing a belt: misery in matters...

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A symbol for a woman or girl.ASTROLOGY: According to teacher Johannes Fiebig, a traditional symbol for the zodiacal sign of Cancer.

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Symbol of fertility and well- being, also a phallic symbol. Here it is usually a question of how productive you are—what has grown inside you, what you want to harvest.Astrology:...

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Eagle, Bird. Freedom, control, and success.A symbol for aggression, as in Hawk. Symbol of an aggressive or passionate person.

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As with all plants, the vegetative in human beings; quiet, and equilibrium.According to Freud, the symbol for pubic hair.An erotic symbol.

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Dreams of a pot symbolize that you are being held or contained as you grow and change. In India the pot is a symbol of feminine energy, and the water...

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(1) A cock may represent aggression. Is there some anger in you (rising from unconscious guilt-feelings?) that needs to be dissolved?(2) A symbol of (male) sexuality.(3) A symbol of fertility....

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Cleansing, as in: Bath, Trash Can. Popular symbol for a witch. Pointing to a problem that needs to be resolved. Phallic symbol, magic wand.

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1. Symbol of reproduction;2. Ability to reproduce;3. Symbol of manhood;4. Can give anointing (good or bad)5. Vulnerability if inappropriately exposed.

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Monks are a symbol of spiritual discipline, asceticism, and inner wisdom.The dreamer’s own religious beliefs determine the meaning of this dream symbol.

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See Can, Container. According to Freud, female sexual symbol. According to Jung, symbol of mystery (“Pandoras Box,” which when opened will set loose all the troubles of the world).

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As a male garment, the tie is a symbol of virility and also of slavery. According to an esoteric interpretation, the tie is a symbol of debts. To tie it...

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A symbol of wholeness.The Fire of the sun and the Water of the rain come together; contradictions are united.The connection between desire and will.The rainbow has also been a Christian...

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Adventure, deprivation, travel. Symbol for patience and quiet, but also for stupidity.The ability to “overcome dry periods.” In addition, this is also a symbol of the search for what is...

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Symbolizes misfortune or death because of its black color.See Darkness. It may also be a symbol of an aggressive woman. It was an Early Christian symbol of faithfulness.See Bird.

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A symbol of wisdom and virtue, as a night bird the owl is also a natural symbol of the unconscious. Solemn and wide-eyed, the owl may bear a message the...

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(1) A gun may be a sexual symbol, representing the penis.(2) It may be a symbol of aggressiveness.If there is any uncontrolled aggression in your behaviour, what is the cause?...

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Returning to the origin of masculinity, this is often the symbol for Father. As the first Man, you also want to be the “top man.” Be more vigorous in shaping...

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Leg. Your own point of view. Independence (to stand on your own feet). Always a symbol for being grounded, as in Basement and Floor. According to Freud, phallic symbol.Astrology: Sign...

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Always a sexual symbol, but also symbol of the Devil.

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See Leopard.An image frequently dreamed about by women. Longing for powerful love while, at the same time, also being afraid of the experience.The tiger and the Lion are both symbols...

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Symbol: The elephant is a symbol of sovereignty, power, and stability—in many places it is seen as a sacred animal.Vision: In a woman’s dream the elephant is a symbol of...

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Symbol: The anchor is a symbol of hope, confidence, and health.Vision: Seeing an anchor: a positive sign that dreams will soon be fulfilled.If the anchor is broken or only partially...

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Symbol: The rod is a symbol of the power of invisible things.Vision: W alking with a cane or seeing one: you have a good sense of yourself and should continue...

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The symbol for Vampire, sucking out, being sucked dry. Dull, compulsive, dangerous emotions. On the other hand, this dream symbol expresses great sensibility, having radar-like skills and useful instincts.

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Storms and tempests are augured by this dream, also trouble caused by evil-minded persons (Artemidorus). A Christian symbol of impurity.A phallic symbol with the Freudians.

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Town. Power and isolation, but also the symbol for the center. As a Mother symbol, protective, inclusive, or nurturing.According to Freud, castles, lodges, and forts are always female symbols.

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A dream prognosticating death (Gypsy). The Christian symbol of eternal rest. According to Budge it was used as a symbol of power and placed with the dead in order to...

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Emotional and physical pain. Sometimes a symbol for an awareness that is driven to an extreme. It may also address “sewing together” single parts of what the consciousness is working...

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To dream of them in season denotes contentment, wealth and pleasure (Artemidorus). A Chinese symbol of longevity and good fortune; the peach-tree was also the symbol of the Paradise of...

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Masculine sexual symbol, and a symbol tor aggression always connected to power and achievement.The dangers and the potentialities of self-determination are emphasized here. It also means: come to the point;...

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Because he represents an authority figure in your waking life, dreams of captains may represent an aspect of your personality that is steering you (the ship or airplane) in the...

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Appears rarely in dreams.It is a symbol of power and intellect.See Knight. Seeking power, as in Monument and aggression. Frequent symbol for intellectual work since the sword separates and, therefore,...

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Symbol: The boat is a symbol of your personality, pan of what you need in order to move forward in the ocean of life!Vision: Seeing a boat means a trip...

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The ocean is a symbol for the unconscious mind and the overwhelming emotions that can emerge from such a deep place.A tsunami results from an earthquake, which is a symbol...

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See Door.A symbol of transition and a suggestion that something new is coming.See Threshold. According to Freud, if the dreamer is a neurotic person, the image has unmistakable sexual meaning...

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Symbol: A spring is a symbol of femininity and fertility. It represents eternal life and rebirth.Vision: In a woman’s dream, the spring is a symbol of virtue and purity. Either...

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Symbol: Milk is a symbol of physical and spiritual nourishment.Vision: If you’re looking at or drinking milk: congratulations, you have a clear conscience. You are at peace with yourself and...

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Symbol: The dagger is a phallic symbol or one of Aggression.It is also a sign of your own weakness and hope that you will find strength and courage.Vision: Seeing a...

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A symbol is a vital element in dream interpretation, serving as a critical bridge that connects different aspects of the dream. It represents a connection between a past memory and...

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