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Below are dream interpretations of dreams from E to G. The whole alphabet can be found here: Dream Dictionary

Dream Dictionary - E

Dream Dictionary - F

Dream Dictionary - G

Some dream symbols...

Cap - Covering up the intellectual processes needed to make good judgements. An informal aspect of yourself {as opposed to formal thinking of who you think you are}.

Joke - A joke told in a dream may be the unconscious trying to get your attention. Concentarte on the symbolism even of minor items in the dream, since they may bear an emotionally weighty message.

Abbot - To dream that you are an abbot, warns you that treacherous plots are being laid for your downfall.
If you see this pious man in devotional exercises, it forewarns you of smooth flattery and deceit pulling you a willing victim into the meshes of artful bewilderment.
For a young woman to talk with an abbot, portends that she will yield to insinuating flatteries, and in yielding she will besmirch her reputation. If she marries one, she will uphold her name and honor despite poverty and temptation.
[3] See Meaning of Dreams about similar words in connection with churches, priests, etc.

Crazy - Total loss of control. Freedom from responsibility. Afraid to lose something.

Papyrus - To see a papyrus in your dream, indicates that you are looking back into the past. You can learn a lot from your previous interactions.

Voodoo - To dream that you are practicing voodoo, suggests that you are unconsciously trying ward off surrounding negative energy. To see a voodoo doll in your dream, represents a primitive and shadowy aspect of yourself.

Chocolate - Chocolate stands for temptation, vitality and good health. If you are giving a chocolate gift to somebody, it means that you would like somebody to be your friend. Seeing chocolate in the dream could also mean that you are literally dependent on food and need to stop eating much. Receiving chocolate as a gift indicates that soon you will gain a good and reliable friend.

Children - To see children in your dream, signifies 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, signifies fallen hopes or a project. To save a child, signifies your attempts to save a part of yourself from being destroyed.

Relationships - It is common to dream about our relationships. You can interpret this dream by remembering the details and comparing them to the realities of your daily life. In your dream state you may be experiencing some wish-fulfillment or confronting things that you would normally ignore. Some say that relationships with strangers in your dream state represent the different sides of your personality. See Relationships

Fish - To dream about fish or fishing denotes energy and economy. A fish in clear water expresses freedom related with your feelings.

Bats - If the bats are flying it is a symbol of reassurance and calm. If you see bats at night, however, problems are coming towards you. If you''re brushed by a flying bat, it means that any bad luck will quickly pass.

Moss - To dream of moss, denotes that you will fill dependent positions, unless the moss grows in rich soil, when you will be favored with honors.

January - To dream of this month, denotes you will be afflicted with unloved companions or children.

Field - To see green fields in your dream, symbolizes great abundance, freedom, and happiness. You may also be going through a period of personal growth. Alternatively, this dream may simply be an expression for your love of nature.` To see freshly ploughed fields in your dream, signifies growth, early rise to wealth and fortunate advancements to places of honour. To see dead or barren fields, signifies lack, pessimism and your jaded prospects for the future.

Exam - Dreaming of passing an exam is a common dream theme. Usually people dream of being unprepared to the exam and having fears to fail. It means that you might be overloaded with tasks in work or be in a high-pressure situation. This dream can also indicate that you are concerned with high-performance which is crucial to your work, study etc. Usually people dreaming of failing an exam have very high standards of excellence and are goal, career-oriented.

Hanger - To see a hanger in your dream, suggests that you are getting the hang of some situation or some task. Or it may mean that you are just hanging in there. You need more motivation and encouragement.

Bald - To see a bald-headed man, denotes that sharpers are to make a deal adverse to your interests, but by keeping wide awake, you will outwit them.
For a man to dream of a bald-headed woman, insures him to have a vixen for wife.
A bald hill, or mountain, indicates famine and suffering in various forms.
For a young woman to dream of a bald-headed man, is a warning to her to use her intelligence against listening to her next marriage offer.
Bald-headed babies signify a happy home, a loving companion, and obedient children.

Under - Covered. Restraint. Secrecy. You are loosing strength or power.

Exterior - May symbolize your persona, the self-iamge you present to the world.

Toaster - To see a toaster in your dream, suggests that you are quick witted and quick-thinking. It may also refer to your continuous flow of ideas.

Camping - Who are you camping with, how do you feel about them and what are the physical surroundings like? Another real question is how is your accommodation and did you plan to camp or just end up in the middle of nowhere without provisions? Most archetypal hero-quest journeys include a time of testing in a man-against-nature conflict. As such, it can often symbolise a time of purification to get back in touch with the earth

Juggernaut - May symbolize some external catastrophe that you see looming over constantly. May cause guilt complex arising from early childhood out of some imagined crime, and causing you to conjure up pictures of future punishment. May symbolize internal, unconscious forces that threaten to destroy the conscious ego-which would mean a loss of control, psychic chaos.

Javelin - If you dream you are fighting someone off with a javelin then you will be facing a probe in your business and personal affairs that will leave no stone unturned. If you are stabbed by the javelin then will your enemies discover things about you that could threaten your safety or even your freedom.

Oath - Taking an oath in your dreams portends many fights and arguments in your present situation. If you refuse to take an oath and leave the area this portends an immediate change in your relationships for the better.

Ideal - A man who dreams of meeting the ideal person will soon experience much love and devotion from his chosen mate. A woman dreaming of meeting her ideal person may have a long peroid of business accomplishment coming up. To dream of having ideals usually mean you will be treated with the utmost honesty in any legal matter you are involved in.

Name - To dream that you forget your name or someone else''s name, suggests that you be feeling overwhelmed and burdened. It may also indicate that you have forgotten your true self or your family roots. To hear your name being called, indicates that you are in touch and in tune with your spirituality. It also makes you aware of your own uniqueness and highlights your individuality. To see a familiar name written in your dream, symbolizes the way you feel about that person. Your intuition about them may turn out to be true.

Suicide - To commit suicide in a dream, foretells that misfortune will hang heavily over you.
To see or hear others committing this deed, foretells that the failure of others will affect your interests.
For a young woman to dream that her lover commits suicide, her disappointment by the faithlessness of her lover is accentuated.

Alarm bell - To hear an alarm bell in your sleep, signifies a situation that is giving you much anxiety. This situation may arise unexpectedly where you are then required to spring into action.

Zinc - To work with or to see zinc in your dreams, indicates substantial and energetic progress. Business will assume a brisk tone in its varying departments.
To dream of zinc ore promises the approach of eventful success.

Harlequin - To dream of a harlequin cheating you, you will find uphill work to identify certain claims that promise profit to you. If you dream of a harlequin, trouble will beset you.
To be dressed as a harlequin, denotes passionate error and unwise attacks on strength and purse. Designing women will lure you to paths of sin.

Break - Breaking something may indicate needed changes in your life. Or it may indicate a need to break away from those things that bind or limit you.

Eating - Nourishment is needed or is being provided;a substitute form of self-gradification, replacing your love life, fulfillment in work, etc.

Bathroom - In dreams bathrooms symbolize physical and emotional cleansing, and toilet dreams deal with letting go of what we no longer need. If we don''t get a support in real life and our feelings are not nurtured, we might dreams of flooding in the bathroom.

Widow - To dream that you are a widow, foretells that you will have many troubles through malicious persons.
For a man to dream that he marries a widow, denotes he will see some cherished undertaking crumble down in disappointment.

Sweet Oil - Sweet oil in dreams, implies considerate treatment will be withheld from you in some unfortunate occurrence.

Clouds - 1. Bright, fluffy clouds in a clear sky indicate aspirations that you can attain if you work at them. A lot of such clouds imply success and happiness in romance.
2. Dark, stormy clouds indicate trouble ahead. If the storm ends and you’re still safe, then you’ll get past the trouble with few if any complications. But if the storm gets out of control, action must be taken immediately in order to prevent misfortune.
3. Clouds obscuring the sun indicate circumstances in your life that you either don’t know how to deal with or that seem worse than they are. Either way, this symbol is an augur of everything coming out right in the end.

Apology - Seeking forgiveness, of oneself or others. Confronting the truth.

Herbs - To dream of herbs, denotes that you will have vexatious cares, though some pleasures will ensue.
To dream of poisonous herbs, warns you of enemies.
Balm and other useful herbs, denotes satisfaction in business and warm friendships.

Grapes - To see grape vines in your dream, signifies you achievement to a prominent position giving much happiness to others. It is a symbol of opulence, wealth, and decadence. To see or eat grapes in your dream, represents wealth and prosperity. Your hard work will pay off and you will soon receive the rewards for your labour. To dream that you are picking and gathering grapes, signifies profit and the realization of your desires.

Jeans - Informal and being individual rather than conforming.

River - A river represents spirituality and/or a boundary.

Crowd - Many parts of self; differenting emotions.

Lawn - Life. Prosperity and well being. Relaxation. Break from daily chores.

Scratch Head - To dream that you scratch your head, denotes strangers will annoy you by their flattering attentions, which you will feel are only shown to win favors from you.

China - As long as the china in your dream is not broken, cracked or chipped, you can expect happiness in your homelife.

Vegetables - Dreaming about a large variety of foods seems to be typical. Food represents nourishment and pleasure. Interpreting the symbolism of vegetables in your dream depends on how you feel about them in daily life: whether you like them for their taste and nutritional value, or find them dull and boring. You may be projecting a need to feed your body or soul or reflecting on a dull and not very satisfying part of life. The shape and type of vegetable and the overall content of the dream need be considered when making interpretation.

See also: Meaning of Dreams about Food

Loss - House or property loss or damage
In these dreams, your house is damaged or destroyed by fire, water or other causes. These dreams may surface because you feel that some valuable aspect of waking life is at risk, she says.

Dreams about losing a wallet, watch or cherished piece of jewelry, such as a wedding ring, also fall into this category. Meanings vary depending on what is lost or damaged. Biologically, they may reflect a basic need to defend your territory.

Flip side: House or property improvement
You may discover new rooms in your home or dream about repairs or improvements. These dreams may occur when you feel that some valuable aspect of waking life is improving.


Shaman - To see a shaman in your dream, symbolizes a spiritual messenger or guide. The shaman is a variation of the "wise old man", an archetypal figure who represents superior knowledge, wisdom and insight.

Incoherent - To dream of incoherency, usually denotes extreme nervousness and excitement through the oppression of changing events.

Lantern - To see or buy a lantern in your dream, denotes unexpected wealth and fortunate dealings. To dream that you are carrying a lantern, signifies that you generosity and kindness will attract many friends. To dream that a lantern goes out, foretells that you will fail to rise to prestige. To dream that you blow out a lantern, signifies that you will miss an opportunity of getting married.

Gun - To see a gun in your dream , symbolizes aggression, anger, and potential danger. You may be dealing with issues of passiveness/aggressiveness and authority/dependence. Alternatively, a gun can represent the penis and male sexual drive. Thus the gun may mean power and impotence. To dream that you are loading a gun, forewarns that you should be careful in not letting your temper get out of control. To dream that you shoot someone with a gun, denotes your aggressive feelings and hidden anger toward that particular person. To dream that someone is shooting you with a gun, suggests that you are experiencing some confrontation in your waking life. You may feel victimized in some situation. *Please see also Pistol.

Adulation - To dream that you seek adulation, signifies that you will arrogantly step up to undeserved position of honour. To dream that you are offering adulation, denotes that you are willing to part with something near and dear to you in the hopes of material advancement.

Altar - Discovery of lost money. Holiness. Big sacrifice.

Rust - Deterioration. Inactivity. Problems that need to be taken care before is to late.

Sleep - To dream of sleeping can signify the need for rest or perhaps of an illness you may be getting.

Kettle - To see kettles in your dream, denotes great and laborious work before you.
To see a kettle of boiling water, your struggles will soon end and a change will come to you.
To see a broken kettle, denotes failure after a mighty effort to work out a path to success.
For a young woman to dream of handling dark kettles, foretells disappointment in love and marriage; but a light-colored kettle brings to her absolute freedom from care, and her husband will be handsome and worthy.

Spinning - To dream that you are spinning, means that you will engage in some enterprise, which will be all you could wish.

Angels - Dreaming of angels always means that you study your present attitudes. The angel is a divine messenger that can give you some new insights in finding a new way. If a woman dreams of an angel, the angel represents a longing for harmony, emotional connection and guidance. Seeing an angel symbolizes good luck and shows the strength of your character. If you are an angel in your dream, there is love and friendship on the way. Being surrounded by angels means you will find inner peace and satisfaction.

Lucky - To dream of being lucky, is highly favorable to the dreamer. Fulfilment of wishes may be expected and pleasant duties will devolve upon you.
To the despondent, this dream forebodes an uplifting and a renewal of prosperity.

Lantern - Take heed not to play around where your love life is concerned if you dream of seeing a lantern. You are in for trouble legally if the lantern is blown out.

Above - The intellect, thinking aspect. Maybe you need to lift your sights, embrace a new goal. New attitudes, tap into your ''higher'' creative self.

Christ - To dream of beholding Christ, the young child, worshiped by the wise men, denotes many peaceful days, full of wealth and knowledge, abundant with joy, and content.
If in the garden of the Gethsemane, sorrowing adversity will fill your soul, great longings for change and absent objects of love will be felt.
To see him in the temple scourging the traders, denotes that evil enemies will be defeated and honest endeavors will prevail.

Coxcomb - To dream of a coxcomb, denotes a low state of mind. The dreamer should endeavor to elevate his mind to nobler thoughts.

Landau - To dream that you are riding in a landau, signifies that you will meet a fun, light-hearted person who will bring you much pleasure. To see an overturned landau in your dream, signifies that your pleasure will come to an abrupt end.

Cheese - To see cheese in your dream, symbolizes gains and profits.

Battle - Conflict in your life, perhaps between rational thinking and your irrational impulses. Look to stressful situations to detremine what the battle is about.

Safe - A safe, when used to protect valuables, is a good omen signifying security in your life. An empty safe in your dreams may mean loss if it has been broken into, or lack if it is simply empty.

Radio - Communication. Message. You want to say or to hear something.

Back - To dream of seeing a nude back, denotes loss of power. Lending advice or money is dangerous. Sickness often attends this dream.
To see a person turn and walk away from you, you may be sure envy and jealousy are working to your hurt.
To dream of your own back, bodes no good to the dreamer.

Phosphorus - To dream of seeing phosphorus, is indicative of evanescent joys.
For a young woman, it foretells a brilliant but brief success with admirers.

Exam - To dream that you are taking an exam, signifies insecurities, fear of not meeting others'' expectations, and fear of failure.

Bread - As a food, bread is a fundamental part of most diets. In poverty bread is the filler, and in jail the prisoner receives bread and water to keep from starvation. In Christianity, Christ is the "bread of life," and in popular jargon bread is used to refer to money. Crossculturaly in both physical and metaphysical references, bread is the basic sustenance of life. As a dream symbol it is rich in both meaning and message. The bread in your dreams could represent those positive and wonderful things that you have learned in your life''s journey. It could be symbolic of "good" and most basic things in your life which will yield positive benefits in the future. The bread in your dream could be spiritually symbolic; it could represent a profound communion or connection with others and with God. Consider the details of your dream before interpreting, but know that bread has positive universal symbolism and that this dream should bring with it a level of positive feelings and peace.

Apple tree - Spiritual growth. Overcoming tempations.

Olives - Gathering olives with a merry band of friends, foretells favorable results in business, and delightful surprises.
If you take them from bottles, it foretells conviviality
To break a bottle of olives, indicates disappointments on the eve of pleasure.
To eat them, signifies contentment and faithful friends.

Fish - Fertility, personal growth; fish in the sea represents unconscious urges; fish is a symbol of Christ and may therfore represent your true self (spiritual}.

Secretary - Work. Help. Affairs need to be organized.

Blossom - You are in a period of productivity or prosperity. Maturity, or a need to mature. The beauty within yourself. Your great potential needing to blossom.

Rat - Non

Unknown - To dream of meeting unknown persons, foretells change for good, or bad as the person is good looking, or ugly, or deformed.
To feel that you are unknown, denotes that strange things will cast a shadow of ill luck over you.
[234] See also: Meaning of Dreams about Mystery.

Poison - To see poison in your dream, denotes that you need to get rid of something in your life that is causing you much sickness, distress, or negativity. To dream that you consume poison, implies that you are introducing something into yourself that is harmful to your well-being. This may be feelings of bitterness, jealousy or other bad feelings that is consuming you.

Rejection - To dream that you are rejecting something, indicates that there are feelings or situations that you want to be rid of. 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-worth and alienation of others.

Paralysis - Loss of sensation. No change or growth. You are not ready for a big move.

Cut - Removing old parts of self-belief, attitudes. Bleeding from a cut means you are losing emotional energy.

Vermin - To see vermin crawling in your dream, signifies sickness and trouble. You may also be faced with many disappointments and obstacles.

Apologize - To dream that you are apologizing to someone, denotes your revolving door of friendships and friends who have come and gone in your life. It is also representative of truth and forgiveness. It is time to let go of past grudges.

Guns - Dreaming about guns and interpreting these dreams depends greatly on your attitude about guns. Many people are uncomfortable with the life-and-death power of guns. If you don''t like or are afraid of the gun''s power, it is a taboo symbol. Dreaming about guns from this context reveals a sense of being deeply threatened by the environment of the dream or persons in the dream. The gun may represent a nearly desperate need to reassert personal control in the situation or to find personal power in relationship to others.

If you are comfortable with the recreational use of guns, they may be less important as a dream symbol. If you are a recreational target-shooter or hunter, guns may not have much significance apart from what is being shot at or who is hunting with you.

See also Violence and Victim

Pen - If you dream of a silver pen it signifies your feistiness, while a gold one predicts wonderful news about a relative. If it was a fountain pen, you will receive a very important letter.

Admiration - Dreaming about admiring someone means that you are too easily led by people and you don''t check their intentions first.

Lava - To see lava in your dream, signifies an expression of anger which you have kept inside for awhile.

Journey - To dream that you are going on a journey, signifies profits, self-discovery or progress. The scenery you see in your journey is telling of your feelings and circumstances you may be currently experiencing. To dream that your friends go on a journey, signifies delightful and welcomed change and harmony.

Hawk - Generally a dream of hawks means increase in your fortune but if the hawk is flying you could face losses caused through intrigue.

Railing - If you see porch or guard railings this denotes that some one is out to bar your way on the road to success. If you find yourself holding to a railing for protection or stability then this shows that you are ready to take a drastic step to secure your hearts desire. It is also a warning to play it as safe as possible.

Carp - Seeing a carp in your dream indicates that you need to put aside your pride and ego and not let it get in the way of friendships and relationships.

Salt - To see salt in your dream, represents added flavour and a new found flare in the experience of life. You may be experiencing and elevated sense of individual worthiness and increased zest and vigour in your life. Your efforts are paying off. Alternatively, salt also symbolizes dependability, truth, dedication and longevity. To dream that you are salting meat, signifies piling debt and as a result you will be constantly harassed by bill collectors.

Pirate - To see a pirate in your dream, signifies that some person or situation is adding chaos to your emotional life. You may feel that someone has violated your integrity or creativity. Alternatively, the pirate may symbolize freedom and one who defies authority. You may have desires to explore new adventures and take riskier ventures.

Cross - To dream of seeing a cross, indicates trouble ahead for you. Shape your affairs accordingly.
To dream of seeing a person bearing a cross, you will be called on by missionaries to aid in charities.

Milk - Feeding young''s.maternal love. Part of you is seeking nourishment.

Rainbow - The rainbow is a symbol of inner peace and harmony of body, soul and spirit. It also represent the bridge between heaven and earth. Seeing a rainbow is a warning saying that good fortune could be an illusion. In spiritual terms, however the colourful arc of rainbow shows that you are at peace with God and the world. It is always a sign that an important reconciliation is possible.

Aluminum - If the aluminum in your dreams is shiny, you can expect happiness. If it is dull, expect frustration.

Wine glass - To see a wine glass in your dream, symbolizes trouble and shocking disappointments.