Dream Meanings

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Cab
Dreaming of riding in a cab by yourself, means pleasantness and satisfaction with what life has to offer. Dreaming that you are riding in a cab with others, means scandal and gossip. Dreaming that you are driving a cab, indicates that you are in a dead-end job will little chance of advancement. It is time to sight your sights on higher goals.

Cabbage
Seeing a garden of cabbage, forewarns of getting yourself into poor and negative real estate deals. Purchasing property at this time will give you more trouble than it is worth. Dreaming of eating cabbage, foretells of quarrels with family members. Dreaming that you are cooking cabbage, forewarns of dental problems.

Cabin
Dreaming that you are in or see a cabin in your dream, demonstrates that you succeed via your own means. It suggests that you are self-reliant and independent, yet still remain humble. You prefer the simpler things in life.

Cabinet
Seeing a cabinet in your dream, symbolizes the female body and/or the womb. Alternatively, you may be hiding some family or personal secret. Consider the contents and condition of the cabinet for more clues.

Cable
Seeing a frayed or broken cable in your dream, warns of imminent danger in an unexpected place.

Cactus
Seeing a cactus in your dream, suggests that you are feeling invaded. Your space is being crowded into and you feel like you are being suffocated. The prickly spines of the cactus represent your wish to establish a boundary of your personal space and privacy. Perhaps you have found yourself in a sticky situation. Alternatively, a cactus may be symbolic of your need to defend yourself in some way. Seeing a cactus in your dream can also signify your need to adapt your existing circumstances instead of trying to change them.

Cafeteria
Dreaming that you are in a cafeteria, means that there may be a lot of issues "eating" you up inside.

Cage
Dreaming that you are in a cage, means that you are experiencing some inhibitions and powerlessness in some areas of your life. You may feel restricted, confined and restrained in a current relationship or business deal. Somebody may be keeping a short leash on you where you are lacking the freedom to act independently. Dreaming that you are putting a wild animal into a cage, indicates that you will succeed in overcoming your rivals and fears. It is also symbolic of you being able to control you animalistic rages and anger. Seeing a bird in a cage, suggests that you are feeling limited in your expression and a sudden lost of freedom. You may be experiencing frustrations and an inhibited spirituality. The dream may also imply that you are feeling like a "jail bird".

Cake
Seeing a cake in your dream, means something that has to be shared or allocated. Are you getting your equal share? It also foretells that you will succeed in any new projects you choose to embark on. Cakes may also symbolize selfishness or more positively, a rejoicing in your own accomplishments and celebration. Seeing a partially eaten cake in your dream, indicates missed and lost opportunities.

Calculator
Seeing a calculator in your dream, suggests that you need to thoroughly think through some problem and carefully evaluate your choices. You need to lay out some sort of plan or outline. The symbol may also be a metaphor for someone who is calculating, cunning and scheming.

Calendar
Seeing a calendar in your dream, means that you are well-organized and well-prepared. Dreaming that someone gives you a calendar, indicates much disappointment for you in the coming week.

Calf
Seeing a calf in your dream, indicates that your financial standing will improve and you will enjoy immense pleasure.

Calm
Dreaming that you are calm, means a fulfilling life. You will find contentment and satisfaction in what you have. Dreaming that someone is trying to calm your down, indicates that you will experience many setbacks if you continue to let your emotions run out of control.

Calves
Seeing your calves in your dream, symbolizes movement and your ability to jump from situation to situation. Dreaming that you are admiring your own calves, foretells that you will soon enter into a love relationship with someone who may be too needy and dependent on you.

Camel
Seeing a camel in your dream, means that you need to be more conservative; you are carrying too many problems on your shoulders. You tend to hold on and cling on to your emotions instead of expressing and releasing them. You need to learn to forgive and forget. Alternatively, it represents you potential for handling big problems, responsibilities, and burdens.

Camera
Seeing a camera in your dream, indicates your desires to cling on and/or live in the past. Alternatively, it may represent you need to focus on a particular situation. Perhaps you need to get a clearer picture or idea.

Camper
Dreaming that you are living in a camper, demonstrates that you need to move on with regards to some aspect of your life. You may be dwelling on a situation and it is time to move forward. Alternatively, you may be expressing your desire to be more independent and self-sufficient.

Camping
Dreaming that you are camping, suggests your need for relaxation and a long-deserved break. You may be looking to be more in touch with nature and for a simpler life. Alternatively, it refers to your social circle and support group. You need to have a sense of belonging, but at the same time be self-sufficient and independent.

Campus
Dreaming that you are on a campus, demonstrates your need to expand your thinking/knowledge and challenge yourself mentally.

Can Opener
Seeing a can opener in your dream, demonstrates you willingness to accept new ideas/concepts. It may also be a symbol of reassurance and way to tell yourself that "I can" do something.

Cancer
Dreaming that you have cancer, means hopelessness, grief, self-pity, and UN forgiveness. You feel you are wasting your life away. This dream also represents areas in your life which are bothering you, disturbing you, and hurting you in some emotional way. Dreaming that someone has cancer, demonstrates that you need to change your negative way of thinking before it creates a cancer in you. Start being more positive.

Candle
Seeing a burning candle in your dream, indicates that good luck and hope will be coming your way in small and steady amounts. You are in a comfortable stage in your life and may be seeking spiritual enlightenment. Lit candles are also symbolic of intellect, enlightenment, awareness or the search for truth. Seeing an unlit candle, means that you have feelings or rejection or disappointments. You are not utilizing your fullest potential. Seeing a candle blow out in your dream, demonstrates that you are surrendering a significant aspect of yourself. You are letting go of something that used to be important to you. To watch the candle burn down to nothing in your dream, indicates your fears of aging and dying or a fear of sexual impotence.

Cannibalism
Seeing cannibalism in your dream, symbolizes a destructive and forbidden desire or obsession. In a literal sense, cannibals consume people's lives, along with their energy. This dream may then denote an aspect of your life (career, relationship, children...) which is consistently draining your enthusiasm and vitality. Dreaming that you are a victim of cannibalism, indicates that you feel that you are being "eating alive" by work, a relationship. or a situation in your waking life.

Cannon
Seeing a cannon in your dream, suggests that there is something drastic that needs to be done immediately.

Canoe
Seeing a canoe in your dream, represents serenity, simplicity, and independence. It is also a reflection of your emotional balance. You are moving ahead via your own power and determination.

Canopy
Seeing a canopy in your dream, symbolizes protection. You may also be elevated to a prominent position.

Canyon
Seeing a canyon in your dream, represents your unconscious mind and hidden feelings. It may point to emotions and relationships that you did not recognize.

Cap
Seeing a cap in your dream, indicates completion of some task or a mission that has been accomplished.

Car
Dreaming that you are driving a car, means your ambition, your drive and your ability to navigate from one stage of your life to another. Consider how smooth or rough the car ride is. Whether you are driving the car or a passenger, is indicative of your active role or passive role in your life. If you are in the backseat of the car, then it demonstrates that you are putting yourself down and are allowing others to take over. This may be a result of low self-esteem or low self-confidence. Overall, this dream symbol is an indication of your dependence and degree of control you have on your life. Seeing a parked car in your dream, suggests that you need to turn your efforts and energies elsewhere. You may be needlessly spending your energy in a fruitless endeavour. Alternatively, a parked car my symbolize your need to stop and enjoy life. Dreaming that you are almost hit by a car, suggests that your lifestyle, beliefs or goals may be in conflict with another's. It may also be symbolic of a jolting experience or injured pride.


Cards
Dreaming that you are playing a game of cards, indicates that you have successfully utilized skills of bluff, strategy, and timing in your everyday life. In particular, diamonds demonstrates wealth, clubs indicated work, hearts indicate happiness in love, and spades indicate troubling times are in your near future.

Carnation
Seeing carnations in your dream, symbolizes light-heartedness, vitality and joy. Alternatively, it may represent bachelorhood.

Carnival
Dreaming that you are at the carnival, represents falsehoods and deception. If you observe freakish sights, then it means that there is a lack of harmony in your domestic life. Much sorrow will arise in what were thought to be pleasant times. Dreaming that you are on a carnival ride, suggests that you are going in circles. It may also symbolize cheap thrills. Dreaming that you run away with the carnival, means that you will be involved in or closely connected to the entertainment field.

Carpenter
Seeing or dream that you are a carpenter, demonstrates that you are confronting and overcoming your obstacles. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to change your way of thinking and readjust your attitude.

Carpet
Seeing a carpet in your dream, represents your way of protecting yourself from life's harsh realities. Alternatively, a carpet symbolizes luxury, comfort or richness. Consider the condition and designs of the carpet. Are you hiding something and sweeping it under the carpet? Dreaming of a magic carpet, implies your desires and wishes to escape from a situation, relationship, or responsibilities.

Carriage
Seeing an old-fashioned carriage in your dream, indicates that you must take care in shielding yourself from malicious gossip. Dreaming that you are riding in a carriage, means that you will be put into an awkward position. Your past relationship may come back to haunt you.

Carry
Dreaming that you are being carried, suggests that you are feeling like a burden to somebody. You need to be more independent and take on more responsibilities. Alternatively, it may allude to romance.

Cartoon
Dreaming that your real life is depicted in a cartoon world, indicates that you perceive the world in a comical and unserious manner. This dream may also serve as an escape from the stressful realities of your life. It is your way of obtaining moments of light heartedness and fun. Additionally, you may need to learn to laugh at yourself and at your mistakes. Dreaming that you are watching cartoons, demonstrates that you are not taking life seriously.

Cartwheels
Dreaming that you are doing cartwheels, represents poise and balance in your life or the need to regain balance. You need handle obstacles and stress with more fortitude. Dreaming that you have problems doing cartwheels, suggests that you do not have confidence in your own abilities. It may also mean that you lack discipline and are exhibiting some struggles or imbalance in your life.

Carving
Dreaming that you are carving a piece of wood, symbolizes spiritual and creative energy. Metaphorically, you are transforming unconscious energy into conscious awareness. Consider whether the carving is purely ornamental or utilitarian. Dreaming that you are carving a cooked animal, demonstrates that you are trying to rid yourself of certain feelings. You may be distancing yourself from your emotions and analyzing them from an objective standpoint. Alternatively, some person or situation is violating an aspect of your life.

Cash Register
Seeing a cash register in your dream, represents financial worries and concerns. On the other hand, you may be expecting monetary gains.

Casino
Dreaming that you are in a casino, indicates the risk-taker within you. If you are a reserved or passive person, then the dream suggests that you should take a chance. If you are not, then it implies that you need to make a more informed decision instead of relying on fate.

Casket
Seeing a casket in your dream, demonstrates that it is time to end a situation or relationship. Additionally, it symbolizes a completion of a project or lifestyle and a beginning of another. In this regards, this symbol may represent new opportunities.

Castle
Seeing a castle in your dream, indicates reward, honour, recognition, and praise for your achievements. It foretells that your future will be a happy one, surrounded by the love of your children, generosity of neighbours, and comfort of friends. You are destined to a position of power, wealth, and prestige. Dreaming that you live in a castle, indicates your need for security and protection to the point where you may be isolating yourself from others.

Cat
Seeing a cat in your dream, indicates much misfortune, treachery, and bad luck. However, for the cat lover, cats signify an independent spirit, feminine sexuality, creativity, and power. If the cat is aggressive, then it suggests that you are having problems with the feminine aspect of yourself. Dreaming that you chase the cat away, indicates that you will overcome your obstacles. Seeing a white cat in your dream, means that you are going through difficult times. Seeing a black cat in your dream, demonstrates that you are experiencing some fear in using your psychic abilities and believing in your intuition. You may erroneously associate the black cat with evil, destruction, and bad luck.

Caterpillar
Seeing a caterpillar in your dream, indicates a stage in your own personal growth and development where you are on your way, but have not yet reached your goal.

Cattle
Seeing a cattle in your dream, indicates that you need to proceed with caution with some situation or relationship. Seeing a herd of cattle in your dream, represents a lack of individuality. You generally go with the flow of things.

Cave
Dreaming that you are walking in a dark cave, indicates refuge or the unconscious mind. It also means that you experience some unexpected misfortune or disagreement.


Ceiling
Seeing a ceiling in your dream, represents a mental or spiritual perspective.

Celebration
Dreaming of a celebration, represents your achievement toward a higher level of growth. This dream may also be a self-congratulatory one for the goals you have achieved and for the recognition you have gained. You may be honouring some victory, success, or accomplishment. Alternatively, Dreaming of a celebration, symbolizes freedom and emotional release. Celebration dreams are common for those who anticipate some upcoming turning points or events in their waking life.

Celery
Seeing or eat celery, represent your need to be cleansed, either physically or emotionally. The dream may also be a pun on "salary".

Cell Phone
Seeing or use a cell phone in your dream, demonstrates that you are being receptive to new information. It also represents your mobility. *Please see also Telephone

Cellar
Dreaming that you are in a cellar, represents a part of your subconscious mind where you have kept your fears and problems hidden. Dreaming that you are going down the cellar, indicates that you are digging deep into your own past and facing your fears.

Cello
Seeing or hear a cello in your dream, represents sensual or creative achievements. You are exhibiting much strength and stability.

Cemetery
Dreaming that you are in a cemetery, indicates sadness and unresolved grief.

Ceremony
Dreaming that you are attending a ceremony, symbolizes the sacrifice and devotion necessary for success. You may be going through a crucial moment in your waking life that requires your commitment. It is a time for introspection, self-discovery, and inner changes.

Chains
Seeing chains in your dream, indicates your need to break free from a routine, old idea, or a relationship. If you are being chained, then some part of you is being forcefully head in check.

Chair
Seeing a chair in your dream, symbolizes your need to sit down and take time out to contemplate a situation before proceeding. Dreaming that someone is offering you a chair, indicates that you need to be open to taking and accepting advice.

Chalk
Seeing a piece of chalk in your dream, refers to school and learning. Your ability and knowledge is being called into question.

Chalkboard
Seeing a chalkboard, represents the classroom and the difficulties you may have experienced in school. There is a lesson to be learned from this dream. You may feel that you are being put to the test. Consider what is being written on the chalkboard. Alternatively, it indicates your debts.

Charm Bracelet
Seeing or wear a charm bracelet in your dream, is symbolic of protection from any harm. Consider the symbolism of the specific charm for additional significance.

Chase
Dreaming that you are being chased, indicates that you are avoiding a situation that you do not think is conquerable. It is often a metaphor for some form of insecurity. In particular, Dreaming that you are chased by an animal, represents your own unexpressed and unacknowledged anger which is being projected onto that animal. Alternatively, you may be running away from a primal urge or fear. Dreaming that you are chasing someone, indicates that you are attempting to overcome a difficult goal or task. You may also be expressing some aggressive feelings toward others.

Cheap
Dreaming that you or someone is cheap, represents your own feelings of inadequacy. You are not fully acknowledging your own self worth. Dreaming that you got something at a cheap price, suggests that you are being undervalued. Or are you cheating somebody of their valuable things? Consider the symbolism of the item and how you feel about it in the dream.

Cheating
Dreaming that you are cheating on your spouse, mate, or significant other, suggests feelings of self-guilt and self-betrayal. You may have compromised your beliefs or integrity and/or wasting your energy and time on fruitless endeavours. Alternatively, it reflects the intensity of your sexual passion and exploring areas of your sexuality. It is a reaffirmation of your commitment. Dreaming that your mate, spouse, or significant other is cheating on you, demonstrates your fears of being abandoned. You may feel a lack of attention in the relationship. Alternatively, you may feel that you are not measuring up to the expectations of others. This notion may stem from issues of trust or self-esteem.

Cheeks
Seeing your cheeks in your dream, symbolizes commitment, intimacy, and closeness. It also reveals your strength of character and your opinions. Alternatively, cheeks can also be a slang for the buttocks. Seeing rosy-colour cheeks in your dream, indicates life energy, enthusiasm and vitality. Dreaming that your checks are painted, represents your attitudes of courage and violence/passivity.

Cheerleader
Seeing a cheerleader in your dream, represents competition and triumph. Your dream may be telling you to offer more praise and encouragement toward others. Dreaming that you are a cheerleader, indicates your self-confidence and self-esteem. You need to be more active and more positive in some waking situation in your life.

Cheese
Seeing cheese in your dream, symbolizes gains and profits.

Cheetah
Seeing a cheetah in your dream, suggests that you need to get moving and be more active in pursuit of your goals. Perhaps you have been a little lazy and you need to get off from that seat.

Chef
Dreaming that you are a chef, suggests that you have the ability and talents to choose your course of action and select your path in life. You have learned from your previous life experiences and moving forward in a productive manner. Seeing a chef in your dream, represents transformation and changes. Consider what is "cooking" in your life?

Cherry
Seeing cherries in your dream, symbolizes honesty and truthfulness or sweetness and good fortune.

Chess
Seeing or play chess in your dream, demonstrates that you need to carefully think through the situation before making a decision. The dream may also comment on how you have met your match in love or in business.

Chest
Seeing your chest in your dream, indicates confidence, conquest and vitality. Alternatively, it represents feelings of being overwhelmed and being dangerously confronted by something. Consider also if the dream is telling you that there is something that you need to "get off your chest". Dreaming that you are beating on your chest, demonstrates triumph and a great accomplishment.

Childhood
Dreaming of your childhood, demonstrates your wish to return to a life where you had little responsibility and worries. It also represents innocence. Alternatively, it suggests that certain aspects of your childhood have not yet been integrated into your adult personality. Or on the other hand, some childhood anxiety has yet to be resolved in your adult life.

Children
Seeing children in your dream, indicates your own childlike qualities or a retreat back to a childlike state. It is an extension of your inner child during a time of innocence, purity, simplicity, and a carefree attitude. You may be longing for the past and the chance to satisfy repressed desires and unfulfilled hopes. The loss of a child, indicates fallen hopes or a project. To save a child, indicates your attempts to save a part of yourself from being destroyed.

Chimney
Seeing a chimney in your dream, represents warmth, tradition, and family values. Alternatively, a chimney is symbolic of a phallic symbol. Thus, Seeing the chimney collapse implies impotence. Dreaming that you are sweeping the chimney, demonstrates your need to vent off your frustrations and get things out in the open. You need to release all that negativity and/or guilt that you are holding in.

Chocolate
Seeing chocolate in your dream, indicates self-reward. It also means that you may be indulging in too many excesses and need to practice some restraint.

Choking
Dreaming that you are choking on an object, suggests that you may find some advice/remarks/situation hard to swallow or difficult to accept. In particular, if you are choking on food, then it may be an expression of self-guilt and UN nurtured feelings. Dreaming that someone is choking you, demonstrates that you are suppressing your emotions or that you may have difficulties in expressing your fears, anger, or love. Consider the phrase "being all choked up". Alternatively, you may feel that you are being prevented or restricted from freely expressing yourself. Dreaming that you are choking someone, indicates feelings of aggression. You may also be trying to prevent something from being said or revealed. Choking dreams are often a fearful experience and it is not uncommon for dreamers to awaken from them.

Christ
Seeing Christ in your dream, represents perfection of the self and spiritual truth. You need to achieve self-fulfilment through love. This symbol has many personal associations for you, depending on your belief.

Christian
Dreaming of Christianity, relates to your own personal beliefs and religious experiences. It is a sign of inner growth and development of the Self. Alternatively, it may refer to a person in your life whose name is Christian.

Christmas
Dreaming of Christmas, symbolizes family togetherness, reunions, and celebration. It is also representative of new beginnings and fresh starts. Consider also your own associations with this holiday.

Church
Seeing the outside of the church in your dream, indicates sacredness and spiritual nourishment. It is representative of your value system and the things you hold sacred. Seeing the inside of a church in your dream, indicates that you may experience some minor setbacks. However, what seems to be nuisances will turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Circle
Seeing a circle in your dream, foretells that you will have fabulous luck in securing your fortune and happiness. The circle symbolizes perfection, completeness and wholeness. On a less positive note, it may also mean that you are going around in circles in a particular situation.. Seeing an imperfect circle in your dream, indicates that you will face many obstacles and setbacks in achieving your goals. In the end, you will overcome these obstacles and you will find that your struggle was well worth it. Seeing a circle with a cross, symbolizes earth. It may also serve as guidance toward the centre and self-orientation.

Circus
Dreaming that you are having a terrific time at a circus, indicates your satisfaction and contentment with your current surroundings. But Dreaming that you are just at the circus, means that you are being misunderstood in some way. You are giving off the wrong impression to others. Dreaming that there is chaos at the circus, indicates that your life is out of control.

City
Seeing a city in your dream, indicates a sense of community and your social environment. Dreaming that you are in a deserted city or that you feel alienated from the activity of the city, then it suggests that you feel rejected by those around you. Seeing a city in ruins, means that you are neglecting your social relationships and allowing them to deteriorate.

Clam
Seeing a closed clam in your dream, suggests that you are emotionally cold. You may be shutting others out and not letting them in on your problems and what you are feeling.

Classmates
Seeing old classmates in your dream, demonstrates that you need to draw on your old associations with your former classmates to gain insight in some current relationship. It represents a past lesson that you have learned and is applicable in some aspect of your waking life now.

Claustrophobia
Dreaming that you have claustrophobia, suggests feeling of self-guilt. You fear that you will be punished for your past's actions.

Claws
Seeing claws in your dream, indicates feelings of vulnerability and/or hostility. You feel a need to defend or protect yourself or your surroundings. You also need to be careful with your words and actions.

Cleaning
Dreaming that you are cleaning, implies that you are removing some negativity in your life and overcoming major obstacles. You are moving ahead toward a new stage in your life. In particular, if you are cleaning your house, then it indicates that you need to clear out your thoughts and get rid of your old ways and habits. You are seeking self-improvement. Dreaming that you are cleaning an object, represents an aspect of yourself that is not working or functioning as well as it should. If you are cleaning the refrigerator or oven, then it demonstrates that you are getting to root of a matter or situation. It may also indicate negative feelings about the female role or that you are feeling inferior or stuck in some area of your life. Dreaming that you are cleaning out a desk, suggests that you are getting rid of the burdens that has been weighing you down. You are acknowledging your new choices, decisions, and a new sense of freedom.

Cliff
Dreaming that you are standing at the edge of a cliff, means that you have arrived to an increased level of understanding, new awareness, and a fresh point of view. You may have reached a critical point in your life and may fear losing control.

Climb
Dreaming that you are climbing up something, indicates that you are trying to or you have overcome a great struggle. It also suggests that your goals are finally within reach. Climbing also means that you have risen to a level of prominence within the social or economic sphere.

Cloak
Dreaming that you are wearing a cloak, indicates the need for security, warmth and the feeling of being well protected. It may also mean that you are trying to cover-up or hide something. If see a torn or ragged cloak in your dream, indicates a separation between you and a friend or lover.

Clock
Seeing a clock in your dream, indicates the importance of time or that time is running out. You may be feeling some anxiety of not being on top of things. Your mind may be preoccupied with a deadline that you have to meet or some other time-sensitive issue. It is time for you to tread on and speed up your actions. A clock seen in your dream may also symbolize the ticking of the human heart and thus is indicative of the emotional side of your life.

Closed
Dreaming that a door is closed, represents an aspect of your life or and opportunity that is closed off to you. It may also refer to sexual secrets or activities. Dreaming that the store is closed, demonstrates your inability to consider other alternatives and other viewpoints. You may be biased in your judgment and opinion. It also represents feelings of inadequacy and frustration.

Clothing
Dreaming of your clothes, is symbolic of your public self and how you are perceived. It is indicative of the act you put on in front of others. Clothes are also an indication of your condition and status in life. Dreaming that your clothes are soiled and you are trying to clean them, indicates your attempts to change something about your character. You may need to change your old habits and old ways of thinking. Dreaming that you are constantly changing your clothes, represents the need for change and your need to fit into a new situation or role. You need to establish a new self-image. Dreaming that your clothes fit too tightly, means that you feel restricted in some way. You may feel constrained in a relationship or held back at work. Dreaming that you are shopping for or buying clothes, represents your anxieties about trying to fit in or being "well-suited" for your changing role.

Clouds
Seeing fluffy white clouds in your dream, foretells of a successful outlook in your endeavours. An issue in your waking life may be clearing up. Seeing grey and gloomy clouds in your dream, means a rocky and turbulent road towards achieving your goals. It may also suggest depression or anger. Your decisions may be clouded in some way. Seeing menacing or stormy clouds in your dream, demonstrates an impending eruption of emotions. It also represents a lack of wisdom or confusion in some situation.

Clover
Seeing a three-leaf clover in your dream, symbolizes the past, present, and future. Seeing a four-leaf clover in your dream, represents good luck. You have successfully come to a resolution of some problem.

Clown
Seeing a clown in you dream, symbolizes absurdity, light-heartedness, and a childish side to your own character. The countenance of the clown is a reflection of your own feelings and emotions. Whether it is a happy clown or a sad clown that will help guide you through how you may be feeling. The actions of the clown signify your uninhibited nature. Alternatively, it is an indication of your thoughtless actions. If you have a fear or phobia of clowns, the clown may represent a mysterious person in your life who means you harm. Somebody you know may not be who they appear to be. Or somebody may be pretending to be somebody they are not and are hiding under a facade.

Coat
Seeing or wear a coat in your dream, symbolizes your protectiveness and defensive persona. You may be isolating yourself. Consider also the colour, appearance, and type of coat for additional significance. Dreaming that a coat is old, worn, or shabby, then it suggests that you are feeling down on yourself. Seeing or wear a fur coat in your dream, symbolizes prosperity and luxury. It also demonstrates your need for attention and your need to be admired.

Cockroaches
Seeing cockroaches in your dream, indicates your need for renewal, rejuvenation and self-cleansing of your psychological, emotional, or spiritual being. You need to re-evaluate major aspects of your life.

Coconuts
Seeing a coconut in your dream, foretells that you will receive an unexpected gift of money.

Cocoon
Seeing cocoons on your dream, indicates a place of safety and solitude. It may also represent transformation or healing. Dreaming that you are in a cocoon, represents your need to rejuvenate and restore your body, mind and spirit. You may be recreating new paths of expression and perhaps a rebirth.

Coffee
Dreaming that you are drinking or need your coffee, suggests that you should gain some insight and knowledge before making a decision or tackling some project/relationship. You may be acting too hasty and need to slow down. Alternatively, it may imply a need for you to change your routine. Dreaming that you are drinking coffee with someone, demonstrates that you might have feelings for that person. Seeing a coffee pot in your dream, indicates hospitality and sharing of knowledge, hopes, concerns and/or ideas. It may also represent neighbourliness, comfort, and companionship.

Coffin
Seeing a coffin in your dream, symbolizes the womb. If the coffin is empty, then it suggests that you are having some irreconcilable differences. Seeing a body in a coffin, indicates that you will be going through a period of depression. You may feel confined, restricted and lack personal freedom. There may be a dead or decaying situation or issue in your life and this dream is calling attention to it. It time to end this situation or relationship.

Coins
Seeing coins in your dream, demonstrates missed or overlooked opportunities that come your way. Seeing gold coins in your dream, represent success and wealth. Silver coins represent spirituality, values, and your self-worth. Seeing coins stacked in your dream, symbolizes masculine power, dominance, and energy. Dreaming that you are flipping a coin, represents your casual attitude about making some decision. You may also not be taking responsibility for your decisions. Alternatively, it demonstrates your irrational thoughts.

Cold
Dreaming that you are cold, demonstrates that you are experiencing a breakthrough in some area in your life. Alternatively, you may be feeling isolated. You sense of coldness could reflect your feelings about that person. The dream may also occur as a result of your immediate environment in which you are really feeling cold. Seeing the word cold in your dream, suggests that you need to be more neutral or objective in your decision making. You need to remain emotionally detached.

Colourless
To have a colourless dream, suggests a depressed mood and a feeling of sadness. You may be shutting yourself off from others.

Colours
Colours in dreams represent energy, emotions, and vibes. First consider what that single colour in your dream means to you and your own personal associations and relationship with that colour. Please see Dream Themes: Colours.

Comb
Dreaming that you combing your hair, suggests your need to organize and sort your thoughts. You need to find or search for some elements that are not clear to you in a situation or relationship.

Comedian
Seeing a comedian in your dream, suggests that you need to be more carefree. You are feeling overburdened from your daily problems and need an outlet to release all that tension. You need to learn to laugh at yourself and not take yourself so seriously.

Comet
Seeing a comet in your dream, demonstrates that you need to move on and free yourself from emotional and physical burdens. Charge forward toward your goals.

Compass
Seeing a compass in your dream, is a way of your subconscious to show you the way. It may be an indication for you to reconsider the direction in your life and to rethink the path you are taking.

Competition
Dreaming that you are in a competition, represents your need to grow and expand. Learn the value of endurance and perseverance. Also be more assertive. Dreaming that you win a competition, suggests that you possess the necessary skills to accomplish a goal or solve a problem in your waking life.

Compliment
Dreaming that you are giving a compliment, suggests that you need to be steadfast and not let others questions your authority and position on things. Dreaming that you are being complimented, refers to your desire for romance and love.

Composer
Dreaming that you are a composer, indicates that you are creating or directing new found energies to a situation or aspect of your life.

Concussion
Dreaming that you have a concussion, suggests that you are not utilizing your fullest potential. You need to be more responsive to others, instead of just sitting back and waiting for things to happen.

Concrete
Seeing concrete in your dream, represents your solid and clear understanding of some situation. Seeing wet concrete in your dream, suggests that some issue or some aspect of your life still remains unresolved.

Condom
Seeing a wrapped condom in your dream, represents your one-sided viewpoints and not allowing others to voice their opinions. It also symbolizes sexual possibilities. Seeing an unwrapped condom in your dream, demonstrates sexual frustration. Additionally, it may also indicate that you are experiencing some anxiety about pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Dreaming that you or your partner is wearing a condom, suggests that you feel emotionally protected.

Confession
Dreaming that you or someone is confessing, represents feelings of guilt and self-blame. Alternatively, it suggests a form of healing and heralding the new changes in your life.

Confetti
Seeing or throw confetti in your dream, represents achievement and success. You have achieved a higher level of growth and learning. You have reached a turning point in your life. Alternatively, it symbolizes much festivity and fanfare. You may be expressing joy, victory, and freedom from restraint.

Confusion
Dreaming that you are confused, may reflect your true confused state of mind and the nonsensical events of your dream. Isolate the single element in your dream that is confusing to you and analyze the meaning of that particular symbol. Alternatively, dreams of confusion indicates that you are being pulled in opposite directions or do not know which viewpoint is right.

Constipation
Dreaming that you have constipation, means that you are unwilling to part with your old ways. You are continuing to grasp on to your old ways and failing to let go, forgive, and forget. You may be dwelling on past problems and previous difficulties.

Contact Lens
Seeing or wear contact lens in your dream, suggests that you need to focus on the task at hand. You need to pay closer attention to a situation before acting on it. The dream may also mean that you need to get in contact with someone. If you have difficulties putting on your contact lens in your dream, then it demonstrates that you are having trouble paying attention.

Contract
Dreaming that you are signing a contract, foretells of a rise in prominence and status. A job promotion is expected. Dreaming that you enter into a bad contract, indicates to think twice about committing to a relationship. Carefully examine what you are getting into.

Construction
Seeing construction in your dream, indicates a new surge of energy, ambition and renewed confidence. It may also represent the rebuilding of your own life.

Cookies
Dreaming that you are eating, giving, receiving, or stealing cookies indicates that you will let trivial problems and minor disputes annoy you. Dreaming that you are baking cookies, indicates feelings of optimism or an increase in productivity. You may also experience a rise in status.

Cooking
Dreaming that you are cooking for other people, indicates that you have a desire to influence others in such a way that they will like you or become dependent on you.

Copier
Seeing or use a copier in your dream, represents your lack of originality and tendency to copy other's ideas/beliefs. You need to start thinking things through for yourself. Alternatively, it may indicate a desire to spread some idea and circulate the word out.

Copper
Seeing copper in your dream, represents the power of healing. It also demonstrates a flow of ideas and information.

Coral
Seeing coral in your dream, symbolizes the beauty of life. Acknowledging your feelings is the key to a happy and rewarding life. Alternatively, it represents purification and blood.

Corn
Seeing corn in your dream, indicates abundance, growth and fertility.

Corner
Dreaming that you are in a corner, indicates feelings of frustration and lack of control in making decisions. You may feel trapped and "cornered".

Corridor
Dreaming that you are walking through a long corridor, indicates your desperation in trying to escape a repetitive situation or behaviour patters. You need to free yourself of this repetition and the corridor is seen as a passage from one phase in your life to another.

Costume
Dreaming that you are wearing a costume, indicates that you are putting on a facade toward others. Your true self is not being revealed and you are not being completely honest with people around you.

Cottage
Seeing a cottage in your dream, represents comfort, peace and serenity. You prefer a life of simplicity. The cottage may represent an altered sense of reality and thus may be a means of escaping the responsibilities and problems that may be associated with your home. You need to approach life's difficulties one at a time.

Cotton
Dreaming that you are picking cotton, suggests that you are seeing little benefits from all your long hard work. Dreaming that you are wearing cotton, symbolizes simplicity.

Coughing
Dreaming that you are coughing, represents your fear or dissatisfaction of the future. You need to put some distance between yourself and others. Alternatively, it demonstrates that you have made a negative choice in some important matter.

Counsellor
Seeing a counsellor or dream that you are one, suggests that you are seeking for some support and direction in your life. Pay important attention to what the counsellor is saying and/or doing. Your dream is trying to convey a message that you need to think about and possibly act upon.

Court
Dreaming that you are in court standing up for charges against you, indicates your struggle with issues of fear and guilt. A situation or circumstance in your life is giving your much distress and worry. You may feel that you are being judged in some way.

Cousins
Seeing your cousin in your dream, represents something or some aspect of your character that is somewhat familiar. Perhaps you need to spend more time in cultivating and developing some emerging ability or character.

Cow
Seeing a cow in your dream, indicates your obedience to authority without question. It symbolizes your passive and docile nature. Alternatively, it represents maternal instincts or the desire to be cared for. For some cultures, the cow represents divine qualities of fertility, nourishment and motherhood. Seeing a herd of cows, demonstrates your need to belong.

Cowboy
Seeing or dream that you are a cowboy, symbolizes masculinity, ruggedness, and toughness.

Co-worker
Seeing your co-workers in your dream, highlights aspects of your waking relationship with them, including difficulties/support. It indicates your ambition, struggles and competitive nature. If the co-workers in your dream are not your actual co-workers, then they may pertain to some psychological business that you need to work on. Dreaming that you are training someone to take your place, suggests that you are moving on with respect to some task or inner development. You are leaving behind old attitudes and are looking toward the future.


Crab
Seeing a crab in your dream, indicates you perseverance and tenacity. On an extreme note, you maybe be too clingy and dependant and hanging on to a hopeless endeavour. Crabs are also symbolic of your irritable personality, as in the pun, being "crabby".

Crackers
Seeing or eat a cracker in your dream, suggests that you tend to care for the needs of others besides your own. You spend your time looking of for other people and as a result, neglect your needs. The dream may also be a pun on "crack her". Perhaps you are trying to get someone to reveal certain information or secrets.

Cradle
Seeing a cradle in your dream, symbolizes a dependent relationship. You may feel the need to be protected and cared for. Your dream maybe telling you to regain some control and independence in your life. Alternatively, it represents a new project or fresh start.

Crane
Seeing a crane in your dream, represents your gestures of good will. You look out for those who are near and dear to you.

Crash
Dreaming that you are in a car crash, demonstrates that your beliefs, lifestyle, or goals are clashing with another's. It may also represent a shocking situation or painful experience. Alternatively, car crashes may forewarn of your dangerous or careless driving habits. Dreaming that a plane crashes, indicates that you have set overly high and unrealistic goals for yourself and are in danger of having it come crashing down. Alternatively, your lack of confidence, self-defeating attitude and self-doubt toward the goals you have set for yourself is represented by the crashing airplane; you do not believe in your ability to attain those goals. Loss of power and uncertainty in achieving your goals are also signified.

Crawling
Dreaming that you are crawling, demonstrates that you are approaching your goals with careful forethought and preparation. Alternatively, you may be lowering yourself and your standards. You may be doing less than your best. Dreaming that you are crawling out of a wreck or ruins, represents your willpower. Dreaming that someone is crawling towards you, indicates your need for power, revenge, superiority, or control.

Crayons
Seeing crayons in your dream, represents some childhood memories or a period of time where you were more carefree. It is also symbolic of creativity. You may need to think outside the lines into more unconventional thoughts and ways of doing things. Consider the symbolism of the colour of the crayon.

Crazy
Dreaming that you are going crazy, suggests that you have lost sight of your goals. You may feel that you are no longer able to depend on someone. Alternatively, you may feel that your opinions, viewpoints or decisions are not being accepted or being ignored. You may feel like an outsider.

Cream
Seeing or eat cream in your dream, demonstrates that you appreciate the minor and sweet things in life. Seeing or apply face cream in your dream, represents a beautiful and true soul. It may also signify the character and personality your portray to others in your waking life.

Credit Cards
Dreaming about credit cards, relates to your worth, value and/or credibility. Depending on your waking experiences, the credit cards may symbolize being in debt and your attitudes about money, work, and thrift. Dreaming that you lose your credit cards, demonstrates your carelessness in some aspect of your waking life. Dreaming that someone is stealing your credit cards, suggests that something or someone is robbing you of vital energy.

Creek
Seeing a creek in your dream, represents your own personal energy flow and steady emotional release. Seeing a dried up creek, demonstrates that you are being cut off from your spiritual being and being out of touch with yourself. You may also feel physically or emotionally drained.

Cremation
Dreaming that someone is being cremated, represents purification and your strive for perfection.

Crescent
Seeing a crescent in your dream, represents the emergence of your feminine character. It also demonstrates versatility and changes.

Crickets
Dreaming that crickets are invading your home, means poverty. To kill a cricket in your dream, indicates that your poverty will be short-lived. To hear the sound of a cricket, indicates sad news concerning a distant friend.

Crocodile
Seeing a crocodile in your dream, forewarns of hidden danger. Someone near you is giving you bad advice and is trying to sway you into poor decisions. The crocodile may be an aspect of yourself and your aggressive and "snappy" attitude. Or maybe it reveals that you have displayed some false emotions and shedding "crocodile tears". Dreaming that you are chased or bitten by a crocodile, means disappointments in love and in business.

Cross
Seeing a cross in your dream, indicates suffering, martyrdom, death, and/or sacrifice. Perhaps your dream is telling you that you have a cross to bear. Ask yourself what is causing you to suffer or what is causing you great difficulties.

Crossroads
Dreaming that you are at a crossroad, indicates that you have come to a point in your life where you have several options to choose from which will take you various destinations. This dream suggests your need to make this important decision.

Crossword Puzzle
Seeing or do a crossword puzzle, suggests that you are being faced with a mental challenge. The dream may be a pun on "cross words" directed at your or aimed toward someone.

Crow
Seeing a crow in your dream, represents your annoying habits and the darker part of your character. The crow may serve as messengers from your unconscious.

Crowd
Dreaming that you are in or part of a crowd, indicates that you need to make some space for yourself. You need solitude to reflect on a situation at hand and recharge your energy. Consider also the familiar phrase of "going along with the crowd" which implies conformity and lack of individuality. Seeing an unruly crowd in your dream, indicates that the worries and problems around you are pressing in on you. You will be greatly distressed. Seeing a happy, orderly crowd in your dream, means assured happiness, pleasant friends and opportunities for advancement.

Crush
Dreaming that you are crushing something, means that you are under tremendous stress over a decision that you need to make. Dreaming that you have a crush on somebody, is a literal reflection of your attraction and fascination for that person. Seeing your crush in your dream, represents your current infatuation with him or her. If you dream that somebody has a crush on your, then it represent you own sense of worthiness and esteem. Dreaming about a former crush, refers to that particular period in your life and what you were feeling. The former crush represents a point in time when you first had the crush on that person.

Crutches
Dreaming that you are on crutches, indicates your need to lean on others for help. Perhaps you are acting helpless in order to get out of some situation or obligation.

Cry
Dreaming that you are crying, indicates a release of negative emotions that is more likely caused by some waking situation rather than the events of the dream itself. Your dream is a way to regain some emotional balance and a way to safely let out your fears and frustrations. In our daily lives, we tend to ignore, deny, or repress our feelings. But in our dream state, our defence mechanisms are no longer on guard and thus allow for the release of such emotions. To wake up crying, suggest the grieving of your soul and that you need to change your ways and how you approach things.

Cuddle
Dreaming that you are cuddling with someone, demonstrates your need for physical and/or emotional contact. Do not overlook the obvious meaning of this dream which suggests your heart's desire for that particular person. Also consider the symbolism of that person you are cuddling with and determine how you need to acknowledge, accept, and unify those qualities in yourself.

Cult
Dreaming that you are in a cult, suggests that you are in some destructive and/or manipulative relationship. You are being exploited. On a more positive note, you have the desire to strive for a better self. It implies devotion and sense of community. Seeing a cult in your dream, demonstrates that you are lacking any spiritual freedom. Dreaming that you are a leader of a cult, indicates your authoritarian attitude. No one should question your motives or choices.

Cup
Seeing a cup in your dream, represents nurturance and the womb. The cup may also signify healing, rejuvenation, and healing. Alternatively, it demonstrates a transcendence into a realm of higher consciousness. Is the cup half-full or half-empty? Do you see life from an optimistic or pessimistic point of view. Seeing a cup with a broken handle, demonstrates your feelings of inadequacy and anxieties of being unable to handle a particular situation. Seeing a broken cup in your dream, means feelings of powerlessness, guilt and/or low self-esteem. Perhaps you feel unqualified or inadequate in dealing with a situation.

Current
Seeing/notice an ocean or river current in your dream, represents the direction of your life and the decisions you have made along the way. It also represents the influences in your life and how they work in guiding you through your life's path. The dream may also be a metaphor for the current events or something that is going on in your life at the moment.

Curry
Seeing or taste curry in your dream, suggests that you are emotionally sensitive and easily irritable. Alternatively, it refers to your quick-wit, sharpness, and intellect. It may also mean that you feel like you are hot stuff.

Curse
Dreaming that you or someone is under a curse, suggests that you are getting caught up in your own guilt. You also need to proceed with caution in some situation or relationship. Dreaming that you or someone is cursing, refers to your inner fears.

Curtain
Dreaming that you are shutting the curtains, indicates secrecy and a repression of thoughts. You are concealing a personal matter or an aspect of yourself. On the other hand, Dreaming that you are opening the curtains, demonstrates that you are ready to reveal something hidden.

Cut
Dreaming that you have a cut, suggests that you are being let down or being undermined. Alternatively, it refers to feminine sexuality and feminine attitudes toward sex.

Cutting
Dreaming that you are cutting something, indicates a broken relationship or severed connection.