Baboon

To see a baboon in your dream, suggests that you need to be more expressive in your feelings. You need to be more direct in telling others how you feel. On the hand, it could be saying that you are expressing yourself in an inappropriate manner. 

Baby

To see a baby in your dream, signifies innocence, warmth and new beginnings.  Babies symbolize something in your own inner nature that is pure, vulnerable, helpless and/or uncorrupted. If you find a baby in your dream, then it suggests that you have acknowledged your hidden potential. If you dream that you forgot you had a baby, then it suggests that you are trying hide your own vulnerabilities; You do not want to let others know of your weaknesses.

If you dream that you are on your way to the hospital to have a baby, then it signifies your issues of dependency and your desire to be completely care for. Perhaps you are trying to get out of some responsibility. If you are pregnant, then a more direct interpretation may simply mean that you are experiencing some anxieties of making it to the hospital when the time comes. 

To dream of a crying baby, indicates that a part of yourself that is deprived of attention and needs some nurturing. Alternatively, it represents your unfulfilled goals and a sense of lacking in your life. If you dream that a baby is neglected, then it suggests that you are not paying enough attention to yourself. You are not utilizing your full potential. Alternatively, this dream could represent your fears about your own children and your ability to protect and to provide for them. 

To dream about a starving baby, represents your dependence on others. You are experiencing some deficiency in your life that needs immediate attention and gratification.

To dream of an extremely small baby, symbolizes your helplessness and your fears of letting others become aware of your vulnerabilities and incompetence. You may be afraid to ask for help and as a result tend to take matters into your own hands. 

To see a dead baby in your dream, symbolizes the ending of something that is part of you.

To dream that you are dipping a baby in and out of water, signifies regression. You are regressing to a time where you had no worries and responsibilities. Alternatively, it is reminisce of when the baby is in the fetus and in its comfort zone. In fact, some expectant mothers even give birth in a pool, because the environment in the water mimics the environment in the uterus. It is less traumatic for the baby as it emerges into the world. So perhaps, the dream your search for your own comfort zone.

Baby Carriage

To see a baby carriage in your dream, symbolizes your desire for a family or longing for a baby. If the baby carriage is empty, then it indicates sadness or an unfulfilled goal.  Alternatively, it suggests that you need to cater to the needs of your own inner child. 

Baby Clothes

To see baby clothes in your dream, suggests that you are expressing yourself in a more subtle way. Alternatively, baby clothes represent your former ways of thinking. You may refer to old habits or former notions which you have outgrown.

Baby Food

To see or feed baby food in your dream, indicates that nurturance and care is needed in a waking situation. Alternatively, the dream may be a metaphor to indicate that you need to eat smaller portions of food.    

To eat or dream that you are being fed baby food, indicates that you are being forced to to re-learn something that you already know. 

Baby Shower

To dream of a baby shower, suggests that you are welcoming a new start. You are given a chance to start over again and do things differently this time around. You have a new found faith in life itself. 

Babysitter

To dream that you are babysitting, suggests that you need to care for the child within yourself.

To see or call for a babysitter in your dream, indicates that you need to acknowledge and work on your inner child.

Bachelor

To meet a bachelor in your dreams, suggests that you are seeking freedom in your love life.  For a man to dream that he is a bachelor, indicates that he is having difficulty with gaining his own sense of self or freedom in a relationship. Alternatively, the bachelor represents our masculine side.

Back-biting

To dream of back-biting about someone, warns that you will cause harm to someone if you do not stop whatever you may be doing. Think twice over your actions and its consequences.

To dream that someone is back-biting you, signifies that you will have some family problems.  

Back

To dream of your back, represents your attitudes, strengths, burdens and stance in the world. It may also relate to stress and pressure that someone is putting on you.

To see a naked back in your dream, symbolizes secrets that you may have kept from others or aspects of yourself that you have kept hidden and shielded away. Consider the pun, "watch your back!"; this dream may be telling you to do just that. Traditionally, seeing a back in your dream, forewarns that you should not lend money to anyone. In particular, lending money to friends will cause a rift in your relationship.

To see a person turn their back on you, signifies that you will be deeply hurt as a result of envy and jealousy.

Backbone

*Please see Spine.

Backflips

To dream that you are doing backflips, suggests that you are going out of your way to help or please someone. You may feel under-appreciated or that your work is going unnoticed.

*Please see also Cartwheels.

Backgammon

To see a backgammon game in your dream, signifies that you will have an unwelcome guest in the near future.

To dream that you are playing a losing game of backgammon, symbolizes misfortune and unlucky in love. You seem to seek out the wrong type of people and your pursuit for love will be a rocky path.

Background

*Please See Landscape.

Backpack

To see or carry a backpack in your dream,  represents the decisions and responsibilities  that are weighing your down. 

Backpacking

To dream that you are backpacking, symbolizes your self-sufficiency and survival skills. You may be reflecting on all the obstacles and adversities that you have overcame.

Backseat

To dream that you are sitting in the backseat of a car, suggests that you are no longer in control of your life.  You may be feeling overpowered, dominated and being told what to do. You need to start taking back control of your life. 

Backstroke

To dream that you are doing the backstroke, suggests that although you are acknowledging your emotions,  you are not confronting them head on. 

Backward

To dream that you are walking or moving backward, signifies that what you are doing may be counter-productive. What you are seeking in life appears to be moving away from you. Thus you may be feeling a sense of failure or believe that you are unable to achieve your goals and aspirations. On the other hand, moving backward in your dream may symbolize that you should back off or retreat in a situation you may be facing in your waking life.

Backyard

To dream about your backyard, represents your childhood memories or your unconscious. Things in the backyard are things you want to keep hidden and out of the view of others. The condition of the yard is also symbolic of how well you maintain and balance aspects of your life. 

Bacon

To see bacon in your dream, symbolizes essentials, staples, and life's supply. It may also be a play on the common phase "being home the bacon" to refer earning a living.

To see bacon that has gone rancid in your dream, suggests a forbidden situation. 

Backyard

To see the backyard in your dream, refers to the secrets your are keeping. There are some aspects of your life which remain hidden from view. Alternatively, it represents poverty.

Bad

To dream that you are feeling bad, suggests that you are off balance, off centered, or even feeling worthless.

Badge

To see or flash a badge in your dream, represents your position of stature, honor and status and are being recognized for it. You regard yourself highly. Alternatively, it signifies your need to belong and to be part of something.

Badger

To see a badger in your dream, signifies your persistence and final victory over your opponents. The dream may also be a pun on badgering and aggravating others.

Badminton

To play or watch a badminton game in your dream, indicates that you need to make a decision quickly or else opportunities will pass you by.  You need to learn to keep up.

Bag

To see a bag in your dream, represents the responsibilities that you carry. If the bag is ripped or torn, then it indicates that you are carrying a lot of burden.

To dream of a bag full of junk, symbolizes that you are burdened with worries and problems; you have to find a way on unloading some of this load.

Bagel

To see or eat a bagel in your dream,  suggests that there is key element missing from your life. You are not completely whole.  Alternatively, it refers to sexual urges. 

Baggage

To see or carry baggage in your dream, refers to the problems and things that you are carrying on your shoulders and weighing your down. You feel that you are being held back by past emotions or problems. Alternatively, baggage symbolizes your identity.

Bagpipe

To hear pleasing music from a bagpipe, signifies good fortune and contentment.

To hear unpleasing music from a bagpipe, signifies that misfortune will head your way.

Bail

To dream that you are making bail, symbolizes your need to accept help in your business dealings. This dream is trying to make you acknowledge that it is perfectly all right to accept a helping hand.

Bailiff

To see a bailiff in your dream, suggests that you have crossed a certain boundary and now must be held accountable for your actions.  

To dream that a bailiff is arresting you, signifies your need to improve your business ethics. Your integrity is being called into question.

Bait

To see bait in your dream, denotes that you may be fishing for a deal or a compliment. It may also indicate your desire to lure or entice someone.

Baking

To dream that you are baking, represents your creative self and you ability to make things happen. If you are mixing  ingredients together that you normally would not combine, then it suggests that you need to find a connection between two seemingly different things. Perhaps these things that seem incompatible may yield surprising but positive results. 

Bake-house

To see a bake-house in your dream, signifies danger and pitfalls that you may be run into.

Bakery

To see a bakery in your dream, signifies richness and success. Your future will be an enjoyable, pleasant and filled with satisfaction.

Balance

To dream that you loose your balance, suggests that you are having difficulty weighing your options and choices in some situation.

Balcony

To see or dream that you are on a balcony, refers to your desire to be seen and noticed.  You are searching for prestige and higher status. It may also mean that you are on your way up the social ladder. If the balcony is clean, then it indicates that you are looked up to by others. If the balcony is old, then it suggests that your public image is in need of repair.

Bald

To dream that you are going bald, suggests a lack of self-esteem or worries about getting older. Alternatively, baldness symbolizes humility, purity, and personal sacrifice. You are at a stage in your life where you are confident in fully exposing yourself.

*Please see also Hair.

Ball

To see or play with a ball in your dream, symbolizes completeness and wholeness. It may also indicate that you need to be more in tune with the inner child within. The dream may also be a metaphor for the testicles or that "he's got balls" to indicate guts and strength.

To dream that you are watching a ball game, indicates that you need to take more of an initiative. Your lack of action may  stem from your shyness which you must overcome. Perhaps you are too overly self-conscious.

Ballet

To dream that you are watching a ballet, symbolizes balance, cooperation, and harmony.

To see or wear ballet slippers in your dream, represents your understanding of the principles of balance and grace. You carry yourself with much poise and get along well with others.

Ballerina

To dream that you are a ballerina, suggests that you are moving through the obstacles of your life effortlessly. You feel unrestricted. It is also a symbol of innocence, frailty, and vulnerability. Alternatively, you may feel unable to attain and measure up to society's ideals of beauty. 

Balloon

To see balloons in your dream, indicates declining hopes in your search for love. A situation in your life will take a turn downward. Balloons also represent arrogance and an inflated opinion of yourself. 

To see black balloons in your dream, symbolizes depression, especially if the balloons are descending.

To see an ascending balloon in your dream, signifies frustrating conditions in your life in which you are seeking to rise above. You are expressing a desire to escape. On a positive note, balloons symbolize celebration and festivities. You need to acknowledge your inner child.

To see a balloon pop in your dream,  symbolizes an unrealized goal or dream. It may also represent the stresses in your life. The pressure may be starting to be too great for you to bear.

To see or dream that you are in a hot air balloon, suggests that it is time to overcome your depression. The dream may be a metaphor indicating that you are losing your ground or your foothold on some situation/problem. Alternatively, it represents the process of  individuation and your quest to fulfill some spiritual needs. You feel the need to be elevated in someone's eyes.

Bamboo

To see bamboo in your dream, symbolizes trustworthiness, strength and resilience. You easily bounce back from setbacks and disappointments in your life.  Alternatively, it refers to strong ties/bonds and fair dealings.

To dream that the bamboo is soft or rotting, suggests that there is some imbalance in your life. 

Bananas

To see bananas in your dream, may be a metaphor for repressed sexual urges and desires. It is a phallic symbol and represents masculine sexuality.

To dream that you are eating bananas, denotes that you hard work  will be met with little reward and gains. 

Band

To see a band in your dream, represents a sense of community and belonging. The dream may also be a pun on banding together and need for cooperation/unity.

Bandages

To dream that you have bandages, indicates your need to heal. You may be feeling emotionally wounded and are trying to cover/shield your hurt from others.  Consider where on the body was the bandage for more additional clues.

To dream that someone is throwing bandages at you, suggests that someone is causing you some emotional pain. You are hurting on the inside, but manage to keep a happy appearance on the outside.

Bandit

To see or dream that you are a bandit, indicates primitive sexuality and primal lust.

Banjo

To dream that you are playing a banjo, symbolizes that your time spent with friends will be most cherished and enjoyable.

To see someone playing a banjo in your dream, foretells of an escapade. You will meet an exciting new love and will be drawn into a wonderful affair.

Bank

To see a bank in your dream, denotes your desires for financial security. The dream may be trying to offer reassurance and that your fears of financial instability is unfounded.

To dream that you are robbing a bank, signifies that you are expending too much energy and are in danger of depleting your inner resources. Alternatively, it indicates that money that is due to you is being delayed. 

*Please see also Vault.

Banker

To see a banker in your dream, suggests that you are experiencing financial difficulties or money problems and may be too proud to get help. You are feeling out of control.

Bankrupt

To dream that you are bankrupt, indicates that you need to start take measures in protecting yourself and your resources. You may be feeling insecure.

Banner

To see a banner in your dream, indicates that you are willing to stand up and fight for a cause or common goal. It also means the need for better organization and planning. 

Banquet

To dream that you are at a banquet, indicates that you are emotionally malnourished. You are seeking emotional stimulation.

Baptism

To see a baby being baptized in your dream, represents renewal, a new way of being, a new attitude toward life, or a new approach toward others. 

To dream that you are being baptized, suggests that your sins and impure thoughts are being washed away. Perhaps you are feeling guilty about something that you have done and are seeking forgiveness. Immersion in water represents death, whereas emergence signifies resurrection. You need to let go of your old negative self, so that the new you can emerge and be successful. 

On a spiritual note, this dream signifies your renewed faith in God. You are coming closer to self-realization and spiritual fulfillment.

Bar

To dream that you are at a bar, signifies your desire to escape from the stresses of your daily life and retreat into a light-hearted environment where pleasure abounds. Alternatively, you are seeking for acceptance in some aspect of your daily life. 

Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah

To dream that you are at a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah ceremony, represents a transitional phase into adulthood.  It indicates your social responsibilities, sense of morality, mental reasoning, and hopes. 

Barbarian

To see a barbarian in your dream, represents the savage and instinctual aspect of your character.  

Barbecue

To dream of a barbecue, refers to a minor problem that is affecting your social life.

Barbed Wire

To see barbed wire in your dream, represents difficulty in breaking through or getting your point across to someone.

To dream that you are caught in barbed wire, suggests that you are feeling trapped and restricted in some relationship. You find yourself confined to specific boundaries. 

Barber

*Please See Hairdresser.

Barbie Doll

To see a Barbie doll in your dream, represents society's ideals.  You may feel that you are unable to meet the expectations of others.  Alternatively, the Barbie doll refers to the desire to escape from daily responsibilities.

Barefoot

To dream that you are barefoot, represents your playful attitudes and relaxed, carefree frame of mind. You have a firm grasp and good understanding on a situation. Alternatively, it mean indicate poverty, lack of mobility, or misunderstanding.  You have low self-esteem and lack confidence in yourself. Or you may be dealing with issues concerning your self-identity. 

Bargain

To dream that you got something for a bargain, indicates that you are being undervalued. Perhaps you are not putting in as much effort into a project or relationship as you should be.  Consider the symbolism of the item and how you feel about it in your dream.

Bark

To hear barking in your dream, represents your tendency of barking orders at people instead of asking or talking kindly. It may also indicate that you are annoying others, grumpiness, or fussiness.

To see a happily barking dog in your dream, symbolizes pleasures and much social activity.  If the dog is barking ferociously, then it represents your habit of unnecessary barking at people and the situations around you. It could also mean unfriendly companions.

Barn

To see a barn in your dream, signifies feelings kept in your unconscious. There is a possibility that you may be holding back your instinctual action or natural urges.

Barnacles

To see barnacles in your dream, suggests that there is a situation you need to confront head on before it gets out of hand.

Barometer

To see a barometer in your dream, represents the state of your inner feelings and how you are coping with emotions or situations.

Barricade

*Please See Barrier

Barrier

To see a barrier in your dream , represents an obstacle to emotional growth. You may feel hindered in fully expressing yourself.  The dream may also indicate your resistance to change.

Bartender

To dream that you are a bartender, suggests that you want to escape from the demands of your daily life. The dream may also be a pun to indicate that you are creating a barrier for yourself of that you are "barring" yourself from doing something.

Baseball

To dream that you are attending a baseball game, represents contentment and peace of mind. 

To dream that you are playing a game of baseball, denotes your need to set  goals and achieve them. It is time for you to stop goofing around and set your sights for the long term. Consider how baseball is often used as an analogy to sexual foreplay as in getting to first, second, or third base on a date. Baseball can have sexual innuendos where the masculine aspects is depicted by the bat and the feminine aspects is depicted in the form of the ball or the ballpark.

To see a baseball field under construction, refers to unresolved sexual issues. 

Baseball Bat

To see or hold a baseball bat in your dream, represents your motivating and driving forces.  The dream may also be a pun on an "old bat" or old woman. Alternatively the baseball may be a phallic symbol and thus have sexual connotations.  

Basement

To dream that you are in a basement, symbolizes your unconscious mind and intuition. The appearance of the basement is an indication of your unconscious state of mind and level of satisfaction. It represents primal urges, animalistic desires and basic needs. The dream may also be metaphor for "abasement" or being "debased". Are you feeling humbled or unworthy?

To dream that the basement is in disarray and messy, signifies some confusion in which you need to sort out. It may also represent your perceived faults and shortcomings.

Basil

To see, smell, or taste basil in your dream, refers to kindness, sweetness, and deep love.

Basin

*Please see Bathtub

Basket

To see a basket in your dream, symbolizes the material body. It also represents the things that you are holding onto.

Basketball

To dream that you are playing basketball, indicates that you will need the cooperation and assistance of others in order to achieve your goals.  Perhaps you are standing in the way of your own progress and need to ask for help.

To see a basketball in your dream, suggests that you need to make the first move. You also need to concentrate and be more focused in your goals.

Bass

To play bass in your dream, represents the beat and rhythm of life. 

To sing bass in your dream, symbolizes a solid foundation and groundwork for what is ahead.

Bath

To dream that you are taking a bath, signifies a cleansing of your outer and inner self and a washing away of difficult times. This dream may also be symbolic of ridding yourself of old ideas, notions, opinions, and other negativities. Your dream may be pointing toward forgiveness and letting go.

To dream that you are bathing someone, suggests that you are seeking a closer connection with that person. It also points to your nurturing side. 

Bathrobe

To see or wear a bathrobe in your dream, represents personal needs or privacy issues. It also relates to sexual/intimate situations and your need to confront and deal with them.

Bathroom

To dream that you are in the bathroom, relates to your instinctual urges. You may be experiencing some burdens/feelings and need to "relieve yourself".  Alternatively, it may symbolize purification and self-renewal. You need to cleanse yourself, both emotionally and psychologically.

To dream that you are in a public restroom with no stalls, signifies your frustrations about getting enough privacy. It may also indicate that you are having difficulties letting go of old emotions. You are afraid that if you reveal these feelings, then others around you will judge and criticize you.

To dream that you are in a bathroom meant for the opposite sex, then it suggests that you are overstepping your boundaries. You have crossed the line in some situation.

To dream that you can not find the bathroom, signifies that you are have difficulties in releasing and expressing your emotions. 

*Please also see Urination.  See The Meaning In Action: "Restroom Maze" , "Sitting On The Toilet", " Filthy Stalls" & "Dogs In The Bathroom"

Bathtubs

To see or be in a bathtub in your dream, suggests a need for self-renewal and escape from everyday problems. You need to rid yourself of the burdens that you have been carrying. Alternatively, it indicates your mood for love and pursuit of pleasure and relaxation.  

To dream that you or someone has drowned in a bathtub, indicates that you are not as ready as you had thought you were in facing your fears and emotions. You are feeling overwhelmed in confronting your repressed emotions. You need to take things more slowly, instead of trying to dive right in.

Baton

To see or throw a baton in your dream, represents your need for self expression and be noticed in a dramatic way. In particular to see a police baton, symbolizes male sexuality or power. 

Bats

To see bats in your dream, symbolizes uncleanness, demons, and annoyances.  Alternatively, bats represent rebirth. You need to let go of old habits. Your current path is not compatible with your new growth and new goals. It may also mean that you are blindly entering into a situation or deal. You need to evaluate the facts more carefully. The dream may also been a pun on feeling "batty" or feeling crazy. 

To dream of a white bat, signifies death of a family member.  To dream of a black bat, signifies personal disaster.

To see a vampire bat in your dream, represents that a person in your life may be draining your of self-confidence and/or your resources.

According to Chinese folklore, if you see five bats in your dream, then it symbolizes good health, longevity, pace, wealth, and happiness.

Battery

To see a battery in your dream, symbolizes life energy. If the battery is dead, then it suggests that you are emotionally exhausted or feeling low. 

Battle

To be in or see a battle in your dream, suggests that you are overworked. You need to give yourself a break. There is a conflict between your rational thinking and your irrational impulses. Alternatively, it represents eroticism. You may be overly stimulated or you are trying to suppress your instinctual urges. 

Battlefield

To dream that you are on a battlefield, represents some major conflict occurring in your waking life. It may indicate a new situation, new problem or new relationship which you need to solve and conquer.

Bay

To see a bay in your dream, represents understanding.  Something is become clearer to you. The dream may also suggest that you are keeping someone at a distance and not let them get too close to you.

Bay Tree

To see a bay tree in your dream, symbolizes immortality, longevity, resurrection, success, and victory. If the bay tree is located in your garden, then it represents protection. You may be seeking refuge from your emotions.

Bayonet

To hear or play a bayonet in your dream, suggests that you need to stand up and fight for your beliefs. Do not give up! 

Beach

To see the beach in your dream, symbolizes the meeting between your two states of mind. The sand is symbolic of the rational and mental processes while the water signifies the irrational, unsteady, and emotional aspects of yourself. It is a place of transition between the physical/material and the spiritual.

To dream that you are on the beach and looking out toward the ocean, indicates unknown and major changes that are occurring in your life. Consider the state of the ocean, whether it is calm, pleasant, forbidding, etc.

To dream that you are looking toward the beach, suggests that you are returning to what is familiar to you. Alternatively, you may be adapting or accepting to the changes and circumstances in your life.

To dream that you are relaxing on a beach, signifies that the coming weeks will be calm and tranquil for you. Your stress will be alleviated and you will find peace of mind.

To dream that you are working on the beach, signifies a business project that will consume most of your time.

Beads

To see beads in your dream, indicates your tendency to please others and put their needs in front of your own. Alternatively, you have a need to strive for perfection.

To dream that you are stringing beads, suggests that you have laid the groundwork for your success. You will be recognized and/or rewarded for your achievements.

To dream that you are counting beads, symbolizes pleasure, calmness and joy.

Beak

To see a beak of a bird in your dream, suggests that you or someone is meddling in a situation you or they have no business in. It is symbolic of an annoyance or interference. 

Beans

To see or eat beans in your dream, signifies your connection to your roots and to humanity. Consider what binds you to your community.  Alternatively, beans are symbolic of the soul and of immortality. They also relate to fertility.

Bear

To see a bear in your dream, symbolizes independence, the cycle of life, death and renewal.  It may signal of period of introspection and thinking. The dream may also be a pun on "bare". Perhaps you need to bare your soul and let everything out into the open.

To dream that you are being pursued or attacked by a bear, denotes aggression, overwhelming obstacles and competition. You may find yourself in a threatening situation. 

To see a polar bear in your dream, signifies a reawakening.

**See The Meaning In Action: "Polar Bears" & "Bear In A Field"

Beard

To see a long beard in your dream, is representative of old age and insight, and wisdom. 

If you are a woman and you dream of growing a beard, signifies your masculine aspect of your personality. You want to be more assertive and wield more power.

Beast

To see a beast in your dream, signifies foolishness and ignorance. 

To see faceless beasts in your dream, indicates a situation you are refusing to see or confront, but are aware of it in some passive way. This dream also suggests that something in your life is bringing up feelings of fear and insecurities. 

According to the bible, a beast symbolizes men in honor without understanding. (Psa: 73:22) 

Beating

To dream that you are beaten, indicates that you need to make some fundamental changes to yourself. You need to make some conscious adjustments and evaluations. Alternatively, it suggests that someone is pushing you beyond your limits. 

To see others being beaten, suggests that some part of your life is out of balance. 

To dream that you are beating someone, indicates that you are shoving your own views and opinions on others. 

Beauty Contest

*Please See Pageant. 

Beauty Parlor

*Please see Salon.

Beaver

To see a beaver building a dam, symbolizes ambition and that hard work is necessary to achieve your own goals. It is time to put your ideas into action and settle any differences with fellow coworkers and friends. In isolating yourself from these people, you will find it difficult to attain your goals. The support of people around you are important.

Bed

To see your bed in your dream, represents you intimate self and discovery of your sexuality. If you are sleeping in your own bed, then it denotes security and restoration of your mind. You are looking for domestic bliss and peace. If you are waking up in different and/or unknown beds, then it represents the consequences of the decisions you have made. 

To dream that you are searching for a bed, suggests that you are having difficulties acknowledging your intimate self. You may be feeling inhibited in expressing your sexuality. Alternatively, it may also mean that you are looking for domestic security and happiness.

To dream that you are going to bed with a stranger, suggests that you are making friends too fast. You need to be more cautious.

To dream that you are floating or lifting up into the air from your bed, suggests that you are feeling helpless and  disconnected from those around you. Your ideas may be alienating people. You might need to tone down your personality a bit.

Bed Wetting

To dream that you wet the bed, represents a lack of control in your life. You are experiencing a lot of anxieties. You may be concerned with not being accepted because of your beliefs or behaviors.  The dream may also point to issues in your sexual relationships or sexuality. 

Bedbugs

To dream of bedbugs, indicates that you are uneasy or annoyed about some situation or relationship. You are keeping these negative feelings to yourself instead of verbalizing it. 

Bedroom

To dream that you are in the bedroom, signifies aspects of your self that you keep private. It is also indicative of your sexual nature and intimate relations.

Bedspread

To notice or buy bedspread in your dream, represents your open sexuality and outward beauty. The design and look of the bedspread may be a clue as to what you are looking for sexually.

Beech

To see a beech tree in your dream, symbolizes intellect, learning and wisdom. Pay attention to the message in your dream as you will learn something important from it. Alternatively, it represents death.

Beehive

To see a beehive in your dream, denotes that there are many opportunities for you to get ahead in life and to not let them escape from your grasp. It symbolizes hard work and the importance of teamwork.  A promotion may be in store for you.

To see an empty beehive, signifies sorrow over love affairs and loss in income.

To dream of destroying a beehive, symbolizes losses and temporary poverty.

Beeper

*Please See Pager.

Beer

To see or drink beer in your dream, represents happiness, fogginess, or inspiration. It also indicates that you have quite a social life.

*Please also see Alcohol.

Bees

To see bees in your dream, symbolizes wealth, good luck, harmony, and bliss. Bees are also symbolic of hard work and industry as represented by the common phrase "busy as a bee."  Alternatively, the dream could indicate all that is happening in your life or something that is buzzing with activity. Is there a lot going on in your life?

To dream that you are stung by a bee, indicates that you have been wronged. Maybe you have been hurt by some stinging remark.

Beets

To see or eat beets in your dream, symbolizes success and abundance. You are reaping the benefits of your hard work.

Beetle

To see a beetle in your dream, indicates that some destructive influences may be at work in your waking life.  You may also feel that your values and beliefs are being compromised. If you dream that beetles are crawling all over you, then it indicates that a lot of minor issues are bugging you. 

Beggar

To see or dream that you are a beggar, represents your sense of insecurity and lack of self-worth. You feel that you are undeserving.

Begin

To dream about beginning something in your dream, indicates that valuable time has been wasted through procrastination. You need to get on with life and put your plans into motion.

Behead

To dream that you or someone else is being beheaded, signifies poor judgment or a bad decision that you have made and regretted.

*Please see also Decapitation.

Behind

To dream that you are behind someone, suggests that you are offering your support and encouragement for someone.  Alternatively, it refers to emerging unconscious thoughts and feelings.

To dream that you are left behind, represents feelings of rejection or not fitting into a group. It may also highlight fears of not being able to keep up.   You are questioning your abilities and/or may not be utilizing your full potential.  If you left something or someone behind, indicates that you are ready to let go of the past and move forward.

Belch

*Please See Burp.

Bellow

To use a bellows in your dream, symbolizes hard work and industry. Nothing is going to come easy.

Bells

To hear a bell in your dream, represents a warning or a call to order. The ringing of the bell could signal the beginning of something new or a way for your unconscious to prepare you for whatever is happening next. If the bell rings and never stops, then it suggests that you are experiencing extreme anxiety. 

Belly

To see your belly in your dream, indicates that your are processing and integrating your ideas and feelings from the unconscious to the conscious level. The belly symbolically holds repressed emotions and unexpressed feelings. Your dream may also be telling you to trust your gut feeling and intuition.

To see a pregnant belly, represents emotions that are due to come to the surface. They can no longer remain suppressed. 

To dream that you are stroking or touching a belly, indicates that you are coming to terms with certain feelings. You are slowly confronting and acknowledging your repressed emotions.

To dream that you or someone has a belly piercing, denotes your deep connection with your mother. Perhaps the dream is telling you to reconnect with your mother or that you need to be in touch with your maternal instincts.

Belly Button

*Please See Navel.

Belt

To see a belt in your dream, signifies a constricted flow of life energy and issues of morality. You may be feeling conflicted between what you think (your intellectual reasoning) and what you feel (your instinctual nature). Alternatively, a belt may symbolize punishment and discipline.

Bench

To see or sit on a bench, signifies your tendency to procrastinate and put things aside. It also suggests that you often take on a passive role instead taking initiative. 

Bending

To dream that you are bending signifies your ability to adapt to new situations. In particular, bending backward may represent how you are going out of your way to please, while bending forward, implies your eagerness to do something.

Bereavement

To dream that you are in bereavement, suggests that you are repressing your grief. You need to express your sadness and not keep it inside.

Berries

To see or eat berries in your dream, indicates that you will be involve with a fulfilling relationship or experience. In particular, if the berries are poisonous, then it suggests that you are in danger of becoming negatively influenced by something or someone.

Beryl

To see beryl in your dream, symbolizes hope and happiness.

Beryl

To see beryl in your dream, symbolizes hope and happiness.

Bet

To dream that you are making a bet, suggests that you are taking a risk in a relationship or work situation which may not be such a wise choice. Use your judgment and proceed cautiously.

Betrayal

To dream that you have been betrayed, represents your suspicions about a particular person, relationship or situation.  This dream often occurs when you are having feelings of insecurity and are faced with major commitments in your life at the same time.

To dream that someone has betrayed you, indicates self-pity. You are feeling sorry for yourself. 

Beverage

To drink a beverage in your dream, represents your ability to understand and take in a new idea or concept. The dream may be analogous to your thirst for knowledge. Consider the type of beverage for additional meaning.

Bewilderment

To dream that you are bewildered, indicates that you are stuck in the middle between two opposing views. It represents your indecision and your inability to make up your mind. Such dreams often reflect your waking state of confusion and shock.

Bible

To see or read the bible in your dream, symbolizes truth, belief, inspiration and knowledge. You are seeking some form of comfort. The bible may also refer to your fundamental belief system. Perhaps you need to turn to the bible more.

Bicycle

To dream that you are riding a bicycle, signifies your desires to attain a balance in your life. You need to balance work and pleasure in order to succeed in your current undertakings. If you have difficulties riding the bicycle, then it suggests that you are experiencing anxieties about making it on your own.

To see a  bicycle in your dream, indicates that you need to devote time to leisurely pursuits and recreation.

Big

To dream that someone or something is bigger than normal, indicates that you either have an inflated opinion of yourself or of someone.  You may be expressing a desire to be more dominant in some situation or relationship.  

To see a big figure in your dream, represents authority and power.

Bigamy

To dream that you commit bigamy, suggests that you are having an extremely difficult time with weighing our your options and making a decision between two choices.

To dream that you marry  a bigamist, indicates that you are being deceived by someone in your life. You need to look closely at those who are close to you.

Bile

To dream of your bile, suggests that you are moody and irritable. Consider the color of the bile. If the color is dark, then it symbolizes sadness and depression. If the color is yellow, then it represents anger.

Bills

To see bills in your dream, suggests that your mind is preoccupied with financial and money matters. You may be feeling overwhelmed with life's demands. 

To receive a bill in your dream, represents something that you have done is now costing you in some way or other.

Billboard

To see a billboard in your dream, is a sign or message that you need to take note of in your path toward your goals. Consider what advice the billboard is trying to convey to you.

Billiards

To dream that you are playing billiards, represents your competitive nature. You need to learn to win or lose gracefully. Alternatively, it may mean that you need to concentrate harder on a problem in your waking life. 

Bikini

To dream that you are wearing a bikini, suggests that you are feeling exposed. You may feel unprotected emotionally. It may also signal a return to innocence or youth.  Alternatively, it indicates superficial desires.

Binoculars

To dream that you are looking through a pair of binoculars, suggests that you need to take a long and close look at a situation. You need to carefully evaluate your choices and decision.

Birch

To see a birch tree in your dream, indicates self-punishment or guilt issues.

Bird

To dream of chirping and/or flying birds, represents joy, harmony, ecstasy, balance, and love. It denotes a sunny outlook in life. You will experience spiritual freedom and psychological liberation. It is almost as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

To dream of dead or dying birds, foretells a period of coming disappointments. You will find yourself worrying over problems that are constantly on your mind.

To see bird eggs in your dream, symbolizes money.

To see birds hatching in your dream, symbolizes delayed success.

To see a bird nest in your dream, symbolizes independence, refuge and security. You need something to fall back on. Alternatively, it may signify a prosperous endeavor, new opportunities, and fortune.

Birdcage

To see a birdcage in your dream, represents a loss of freedom. You are feeling locked up and unable to fully express yourself.

Birdhouse

To see a birdhouse in your dream, suggests that you see your home as your own spiritual haven. You may need to pay more attention to your spiritual side and work on developing it. Alternatively, it symbolizes the season of spring.

Birdseed

To dream of feeding birds with birdseed, suggests that you are nourishing your higher, spiritual qualities. Alternatively, it many indicate insufficient rewards for your efforts. 

To dream that you are spreading birdseed on the ground, signifies minor growth in your business endeavors.

Birth

To dream of giving birth or see someone else giving birth, suggests that you are giving birth to a new idea or project. It also represents a new attitude, fresh beginnings or a major  upcoming event.  Alternatively, the dream may be calling attention to your inner child and the potential for your to grow. A more direct interpretation of this dream, may represent your desires/ anxieties of giving birth or the anticipation for such an event to occur.

To dream that you are giving birth to a non-human creature, signifies you overwhelming (an unfounded) fear in the health of your baby. You are overly concerned that your baby may have birth defects. This type of dream is common in expectant mothers in their second trimester. If you are not expecting, then it refers to your fear in the outcome of some decision or project. You are trying to overcome difficulties in your life and achieve inner development. 

In particular, if you dream that you are giving birth to a monster, then it implies that your inner creative energy has yet to differentiate itself and grow into expression. You may hold some hesitation in releasing this "monster" for fear that others will judge your or that they will not accept your ideals.  

To dream that the mother dies during birth, represents transformation. The dream represents the ending of one thing (death) and the new beginning of another thing (birth). You may be making life changes or getting rid of your old habits and ways.

*Please see also Pregnant

Birth Control

*Please See Contraceptive.

Birthday

To dream about your birthday, denotes acceptance of yourself. You are celebrating who you are and coming to terms with who you are as a person.

Birthmark

To dream that you have a birthmark, serves as a reminder that something you must do or never do again. It represents a stain on your soul.

Birthday Cake

To see a birthday cake in your dream, indicates that the best of your wishes will be realized. It also represents your willingness to let people in and share your life with others. 

Bisexual

If you are not bisexual and dream that you are, then it may indicate some sexual repression. You may be trying to compensate for your lack of sexual expression. Alternatively, it may represent general sexual confusion.

Bison

*Please see Buffalo.

Bites

To see bites in your dream, forewarns of danger from someone who has wished you harm, either physical or monetary. Be careful of people who surround you.

To dream that you are being bitten, represents your vulnerability regarding your unresolved issues emotions. You may be pestered by a problem or obstacle. 

To dream that you are being bitten by a vampire, signifies your need to shut out a person in your life who has been using you. It is time to open your eyes and stand up for your self. Do not let yourself be manipulated and played for a fool.

To dream of biting someone in your dream, signifies the pressure you are putting on some people causing them great distress. You may have unexpressed, perhaps even childish, feelings of anger or resentment that need to be recognized.  This dream is a message for you to lighten up and alleviate the stress that you are putting on others.

Bitter

To dream that something is or tastes bitter, suggests that a certain aspect or condition in your life is becoming difficult to swallow/tolerate.  You may also be experiencing some guilt.

Black Widow

To see a black widow in your dream, suggests fear or uncertainty regarding a relationship. You may feel confined, trapped, or suffocated in this relationship. You may even have some hostility toward your mate.

Because the female black widow has the reputation of devouring its mate, it thus also symbolizes feminine power and domination over men.

Blackberries

To see or eat blackberries in your dream, suggests that you are becoming careless. It is also an expression of your hidden sexual desires.

Blackbird

To see a blackbird in your dream, is a bad omen, bringing about misfortune for you in the coming weeks.  It also signifies your lack of motivation and that you are not utilizing your full potential.  Alternatively, it represents jealousy.

To see a flying blackbird in your dream, signifies good fortune.

Blackboard

*Please See Chalkboard.

Blackmail

To dream that you are blackmailing someone, indicates your issues with power and domination.  You may be letting your competitive nature get the best of you.

To dream that you are being blackmailed, represents inner weaknesses and helplessness. You may not have confidence in your own ability. It may also be a pun on a "black male" you may know in your life. 

Blacksmith

To see a blacksmith in your dream, represents inner strength and endurance.

Blade

To see a blade in your dream, suggests that you are making some difficult and important decisions. You need to be able to make clear distinctions between your choices. It also indicates that you are walking on a thin line and need to balance aspects of your life carefully. 

Blame

To dream that you are being blamed for something, suggests that you are feeling powerless and helpless in some waking situation.

To blame someone else for something you did in your dream, indicates that you are trying to deflect responsibilities for your actions.

Blanket

To see a blanket in your dream, symbolizes warmth, love, security and protection. You may be seeking for some form of shelter from the outside world.  Consider also how your dream may be calling attention to a "cover-up" in some situation or circumstance in your waking life.

To dream that you are wrapped in a blanket,  indicates your fear of the unknown. You may feel some sort of threat/chaos or sense some coldness from those around you.

To dream that you are covering or wrapping someone in a blanket, suggests you desire to care for that person.

Bleach

To see or use bleach in your dream, signifies a time of healing and cleansing. You are ready to mend past hurts and resolve any unexpressed emotions. 

Bleachers

To see or sit on bleachers in your dream, indicates that you are are reflecting on your progress in achieving your goals.  The appearance of bleachers can also serve to bring you back in time to the high school gym or track field and the feelings you experienced at the time.

Blender

To see a blender in your dream, symbolizes your ability to blend various ideas into a harmonious whole.

Blind

To dream that you are blind, represents your refusal to see the truth or your lack of awareness to a problem. Perhaps you are rejecting something about yourself or your situation. Are you refusing to see any other point of view except your own? Consider the pun, "turning a blind eye".

To see a blind person in your dream, suggests that you are letting opportunities pass you by. 

Blindfold

To dream that you are wearing a blindfold, indicates that you are being deceived by someone or by some situation. You may be to naive or too trusting. Alternatively, you are trying to cut yourself off from the world.

To dream that you are blindfolding someone, suggests that you are being dishonest. You are trying to deceive others. 

Blinds

To see or dream that you are shutting the blinds, suggests that you are in denial about a situation or problem.  The dream may also be a pun on being blind and refusing to see something. Perhaps you are hiding something.

To dream that you are opening the blinds, indicates that you are ready to reveal something significant and/or personal that was previously unknown.

Blinking

To dream that you are blinking, indicates that there is something you fear in seeing. You are refusing to see the obvious.

Blister

To dream that you have a blister, indicates that some minor annoyance or problem is draining your energy and time. Consider how you may have gotten the blister. To dream that you got the blister from manual and hard labor, indicates that you need to put forth more effort in order to overcome your little problems. To dream that you got the blister from a burn, suggests an emotional or relational problem.  

Where the blister is located is also significant.  If the blister is on you hand, then it suggests that you are having issues related to power and competency. If the blister is on your face, then it indicates issues related to your identity, self-image, and self-identity.

Blizzard

To dream about a blizzard, suggests that you are feeling emotionally cold and frigid. You feel excluded and left out. It may indicate a lack of love and the absence of warmth within your own family circle.

Blocks

To see a block or blocks in your dream, represents obstacles that you need to overcome. These are things that try to hinder you from achieving your goals. Alternatively, it symbolizes a vision and making something out of nothing.

Blond

To see a blond person in your dream, suggests that you need to enjoy life and live it up. Be a little glamorous.

To dream that you dye your hair blond, indicates that you literally need to lighten up and quit being so serious all the time. Try  to be more upbeat.

Blood

To see blood in your dream, represents life, love, and passion as well as disappointments. If you see the word "blood" written in your dream, then it may refer to some situation in your life that is permanent and cannot be changed.

To dream that you are bleeding or losing blood, signifies that you are suffering from exhaustion or that you are feeling emotionally drained. It may also denote bitter confrontations between you and your friends.  Your past actions has come back to haunt you. Women often dream of blood or of someone bleeding, shortly before or during their periods or while they are pregnant.

To dream that something is written in blood, represents the energy you have put into a project. You have invested so much effort into something that you are not willing to give it up.

To dream that you are drinking blood, indicates that you have a fresh burst of vitality and power.

**See The Meaning In Action: "Menstruation"

Blossom

To see a blossom in your dream, represents the beauty within your Self. It may be analogous to how you are opening to something.  Alternatively, the dream suggests that your hard work will pay off in the end.

Blow Dry

To dream that you are blow drying your hair, suggests that you are clearing out your thoughts and getting some fresh ideas. It may also be a pun on something that blows your mind.

Blowout

To dream that you have a blowout, suggests that unexpected occurrences are creating obstacles and delays toward your goals.

Blue Jay

To see a blue jay in your dream, indicates that you are over-confident and being too arrogant.  Alternatively, a blue jay may be trying to call attention to something which you have overlooked.

Bluebells

To see bluebells in your dream, foretells of news coming your way. 

Blueberries

To see blueberries in your dream, represents your youth and the desire to recapture aspects of your youth. It is a symbol of eternity and optimism of the future. Alternatively, it may depict your depressed mood and sadden state of mind.

Bluebird

To see a bluebird in your dream, symbolizes both happiness and sadness. It is also an indication of purification and resolution to the opposing conflicts/paradoxes in your life.

Blueprint

To see a blueprint in your dream, indicates that you need to pay closer attention at the details before proceeding forward with some plan or relationship. It may also mean that you are in the process of going through some inner changes in your life. You are working on expanding your way of thinking.

Blurry

To have a blurry dream, indicates that there is something you are not confronting or refusing to see. It also represents secrets and confusion. Perhaps you think that someone is trying to keep something from you.

Blush

To dream that you are wearing blush, indicates that you want to be more expressive and loving. Alternatively, the dream may be highlighting an embarrassing situation.

Boa Constrictor

To see a boa constrictor in your dream, suggests that you are feeling suffocated or restricted in some personal relationship. Alternatively, it represents repressed sexual urges or hidden enjoyment of sex.

Boar

To see a boar in your dream, signifies that you need to look inside to find the answers and secrets about yourself and the people around you. The dream may also be a pun to mean " a bore" or something or someone that is "boring".

Board Games

To see or play board games in your dream, signifies your progress in life. How you do in the board game is analogous to the setbacks and accomplishments in your waking life.  Consider the name of the board game you are playing in your dream for additional significance.

Boardinghouse

To dream that you are in a boardinghouse, signifies emotional difficulties and hardships. However, hang in there and these times will past. 

Boardwalk

To dream that you are on a boardwalk, symbolizes your life's path. It represents your social circle and lifestyle.

Boat

To dream that you are in or see a boat, signifies your ability to cope and express your emotions. Pay particular attention to the condition and state of the waters, whether is is calm or violent, clear or murky, etc. Are you "smooth sailing"? Alternatively, you may be ready to confront your unconscious and unknown aspects of yourself.

To dream that you are trying to jump off a boat, suggests that  you want to confront those difficult emotions and approach your  problems head on.

Bobcat

To see a bobcat in your dream, suggests that you need to pay close attention to what you see and hear in your daily life.

*Please see also Cat.

Body

To dream about your own body, signifies your level of self-worth and self-esteem. Often times, these qualities are dependent on your physical appearance or how your perceive yourself. The dream body also reflects your conscious identity. The body is also representative of your state of health.

Bog

*Please See Swamp.

Bogeyman

To see a bogeyman in your dream, symbolizes the repressed and rejected aspect of yourself. It also signifies fear.

Boiling

To dream that something is boiling, represents transformation and/or sacrifice.  There is something that you need to get down to the heart of. In particular to dream that water is boiling, suggests that you are expressing some emotional turmoil. It also may mean that feelings from your unconscious are surfacing and ready to be acknowledged. 

Bolt

To see a bolt in your dream, suggests that you are protecting yourself from difficult emotions and experiences. The dream may also be a pun on your tendency or desire to flee from a situation.

Bomb

To see a bomb in your dream, signifies that you may be going through a potentially explosive and trying situation in your waking life. The bomb could represent repressed desires and unexpressed emotions that are likely to explode or burst if not dealt with soon. It could be something within yourself, such as the desire to explode with anger over an issue that's affecting you.

To dream of a bomb threat, suggests that you are experiencing some inner anger and/or pressures which are on the verge of exploding into violence.

Bondage

To dream that you are in bondage, signifies that aspects of your emotions and/or character are too tightly controlled or that are repressed. You may be restricting your need for self-expression or feel that you are a prisoner of your circumstances.

In a sexual sense, dreams of bondage represents your desires to be more sexually submissive or that you have unacknowledged sexual passions.

Bones

To see bones in your dream, suggests the discovery of your personal, family, or cultural secrets. It is also symbolic of your underlying strengths that you have not yet recognized. Consider the symbolism of getting to the "bare bones" or the significance of "having a bone to pick with someone."

To dream of broken bones, signifies that you have discovered or realized that there is a weakness in your plans or in your thinking.  Your dream may call for your immediate attention to a particular situation or relationship.

To see a dog eating or chewing a bone, represents your basic desires and instincts. 

Bonfire

To see a bonfire in your dream, suggests that you need to find a new path and set forth toward a different goal. It is time to freely express yourself and let go of the old outdated ways of thinking.

Bonnet

To see or wear a bonnet in your dream, represents your sheltered ideals and old-fashioned beliefs. Your close-mindedness is restricting your vision and plans.

Bonsai Tree

To see a bonsai tree in your dream, indicates the limitations of your own conscious mind. You need to consider what your instincts is telling you.

Boogie Board

To see or ride a boogie board in your dream, indicates that you are riding out the difficulties and take each day one day at a time.

Booing

To hear booing or dream that you are being booed, indicates that you are seeking approval. Alternatively, you may find yourself in an embarrassing or shameful situation.

Books

To see books in your dream, indicates calmness. You will advance toward your goals at a slow and steady pace. Books also symbolize knowledge, intellect, information and wisdom. Consider the type of book. It may represent your calling into a specific field of work.

To see dusty books in your dream, denotes forgotten knowledge or previous "chapters" of your life.

To see children's books in your dream, memories and a collection of personal memories from your own childhood.  It may also suggest your desire to escape from reality and retreat into some fantasy world.

To see a satanic book in your dream, symbolizes your one-sided way of thinking and looking at things. You are trying to denounce any responsibility in your actions and are putting forth as little effort as possible.

Book Bag

*Please See Knapsack. 

Bookkeeper

To dream that you are a bookkeeper, represents a need to keep you life in balance and in harmony. Alternatively, it may indicate that you should be held accountable for some condition or circumstance.

Bookshelf

To see a bookshelf in your dream, represents the various levels of your mind where ideas, concepts, and memories are kept. It also suggests your need to acquire some information or knowledge in a situation before making your decision.

Boomerang

To see or throw a boomerang in your dream, indicates that what you do to others will come back to you, whether it is positive or negative.

Boots

To see or dream that you are wearing boots, refers to the power in your movement and the boldness of your position. You are taking a firm stance.

Border

To see or cross the border in your dream, indicates that you are entering a new phase or transition in your life. You are encountering new territory. Alternatively, it represents the conversion of two states of mind or attitudes.

Boss

To see your boss in your dream,  represents the bossy or authoritative side of your own personality. Your boss may reveal  self-confidence and the assertive aspect of yourself. It is telling of your issues of control and authority. Alternatively,  to see your boss in your dream may indicate your over-involvement or obsession with your work. Negatively, the boss in your dream may symbolize your limitations and lack of freedom/originality.

To dream that you are afraid of your boss, indicates your fear of authority. You may feel that someone else is running your life or dictating what you can and can not do. 

Consider also the relationship you have with your boss. This may provide clues to work-related stress or issues that need to be resolved.

Bottle

To see a bottle in your dream, signifies how you may be pushing your feelings back inside rather than expressing them. The contents of the bottle indicate the nature of the emotions. A bottle of champagne shows your need to socialize, while a bottle of poison signifies evil thoughts.

To see an empty bottle, denotes that you have exhausted your inner resources. You may be feeling drained and empty inside. 

Boulder

To see a boulder in your dream, symbolizes a major obstacle and problem in some component of your life. 

Bound

To dream that you are bound or tied up, represents your need to be free from some relationship or situation. According to Freud, this dream may be an indication of repressed sexual fantasy.

Boundary

To see a boundary in your dream, indicates that something is restricting your growth and hindering your goals. You are being limited.

Bouquet

To dream that you receive or give a floral bouquet, signifies respect, affection, approval, graciousness, admiration, and love. It is indicative of some healing energy. Consider the flowers and their colors  in your bouquet for additional significance.

Bow

To bow in your dream, represents respect. You are acknowledging a greater and larger power.

To see an archer's bow in your dream, refers to the pursuit and accomplishment of your goals.

Bowel Movement

To dream that you have a bowel movement, signifies that you are successfully getting rid of your old habits/ways and thinking patterns. It is usually analogous to the release of strong emotions, such as anger and anger.

*See Constipation. or Diarrhea.

Bow And Arrow

To see a bow and arrow in your dream, represents a combination of female and male energies. It may refer to your libido or some sexual energy/desire. Alternatively, it symbolizes anger, aggression, or tension. This dream symbol may also be a metaphor that you are aiming for perfection.

Bowing

To dream that you are bowing, symbolizes respect, honor, humility, and reverence.  You need to be more submissive to another's wishes. 

Bowl

To see a bowl in your dream, symbolizes the womb and sense of security. Consider the condition of the bowl and how it is treated or handled in the dream. This may offer clues as to how you feel you are being treated in a particular relationship.

Bowling

To dream that you are bowling, refers to the strikes, hits, and misses in your life. Perhaps you are expressing some regrets if you are bowling a bad game. And if you are bowling strike after strike, then it suggests that you are on your way toward a successful future.   It may also be a pun on your striking performance and/or stellar ability.

To dream that you bowl a gutter ball, suggests that you are stuck in a rut and need to make some changes of where your life is headed.

Alternatively, bowling and bowling alleys may also be a metaphor for sexual conquest.  Consider all the sexual innuendos that are at play in the bowling alley. The pin deck is symbolic of the womb or vagina (as is with with any dark receptacle like caves, bowls, containers, etc.)  The pins and bowling balls, can be viewed as masculine symbols.

Box

To see a box in your dream, signifies your instinctual nature and destructive impulses.  Alternatively, you may be trying to preserve and protect some aspect of yourself. The box may also symbolize your limitations and restrictions.

To dream that you are opening a box, denotes that things are being revealed about yourself that were once hidden. Consider your feelings as you open the box. If opening the box fills you will fear, you may be uncovering aspects of yourself that make you feel anxious. Also consider the pun, "being boxed in".

Boxcar

To see a boxcar or a cable car in your dream, signifies that you will make an adequate income to support your lifestyle.

Boxing

To watch boxing or dream that you are a boxer, suggests that you are experiencing some internal struggle or conflict. The dream may also be a pun on "boxing" things us. It suggests that you are limiting yourself and your goals/ideas. It may also indicate that you keep your emotions inside. 

Boxing Gloves

To see boxing gloves in your dream, represents a difficult or even violent situation in which you are trying your best to succeed or overcome.

Boy

If you are female and dream that you see or are a boy, then it indicates that you are developing the masculine aspects of character. Alternatively, it may represent your feelings about a real-life boy who is important and significant to you. You may have a crush on this boy and your waking thoughts of him has carried over into the dream world. Your motherly instincts may be taking over.

If you are an adult male and dream that you see or are a boy, then it suggests your playful, innocent, childlike nature. Alternatively, it can symbolize the immature aspects of yourself that still needs to grow. Your inner child may be trying to draw your attention to parts of yourself that you need to recognize and acknowledge.

Boy Scout

Your own experience as a boy scout will definitely affect this dream symbol. If you were never a boy scout and dream that you are, then it signifies your commitment and discipline toward some task. The dream may emphasize a sense of community, belonging, and helpfulness. 

To see a boy scout in your dream, denotes that you or someone else has displayed exemplary behavior. You will gain the ranks necessary  to achieve your goals and success.

Boyfriend

To see your boyfriend in your dream, represents your waking relationship with him and how you feel about him.

To dream that your boyfriend is dead,  indicates that something in your own Self that is no longer functional and is "dead". You are not being allowed to fully express yourself. It is also symbolic of your own relationship with that person. Perhaps you need to let go of this relationship.

If your boyfriend is away and your dreams of him involve a lot of touching, signify how much you miss his presence and have him being nearby. The dream is telling you not to take the day to day things for granted. Learn to cherish the smaller things in life. 

To dream that your boyfriend tells you that he is gay or that he doesn't love your anymore, represents your own insecurities with the relationship. It may also mean that the relationship is moving to a new level to which you are expressing some anxiety and fears about the changing situation.  You may feel left out it in his life or that you are unable to share in all his experiences. It boils down to trust and communication. 

Bra

To dream that you are wearing a bra, signifies support and protection. Perhaps you need to have your spirits uplifted. Alternatively, it may represent your nurturing side and maternal feelings.

To dream that you are not wearing a bra, indicates that you have no discipline or control. Alternative, it may reflect your sexual nature.

Bracelet

To see or wear a bracelet in your dream, refers to an expression of deep passion and fire. The dream also highlights your need to reach out to others. It is a sign that you need to rekindle old friendships and to call up an old friend that you haven't heard from in awhile.

To see a broken bracelet in your dream, suggests that you tend to sacrifice your own comfort and happiness for others.

Braces

To dream that you have braces, indicates that you should not be so quick to criticize.  You should stop talking too much and listen to what others have to say. It may also indicate your brashness. The dream may also be a pun on "brace yourself"

**See The Meaning In Action: "Braces"

Bragging

To dream that you are bragging, indicates that you are feeling insecure about yourself. You are trying to overcompensate for your shortcomings.

Braids

To dream that you hair is in braids, represents your neat and orderly way of thinking. It symbolizes your determination and a strong mindset.

Brain

To dream of your brain, suggests that you are under severe intellectual stress. It may also symbolize your problem-solving abilities and that you need to put those abilities to use. Alternatively, it may imply that your ideas are not receiving enough attention and validation. You are concerned that your knowledge and teachings are not be transmitted clearly.

Brakes

To dream that you are applying your brakes, signifies that you should slow down in your business and/or personal affairs. You have been living on the fast lane and you need to take it easy.

To dream that your brakes failed, forewarns that you lack any sort of stability in your life. Your life is out of control. Any agreements that you entertain or engage yourself into will prove risky. It is also not a bad idea to check out the brakes in your car, as you mind might have picked up subtle cues and is manifesting the problem in your dream.

Bramble

To see or be entangled in bramble, indicates that you are feeling trapped in a relationship or emotionally.

Branches

To see branches in your dream, is a symbol of good luck, growth, and new life. Alternatively, branches represent the relationships and communication between you and your family/relatives.

To see broken branches in your dream, indicates some personal or work-related problem.

**See The Meaning In Action: "Scissors In The Forest"

Brandy

To drink brandy in your dream, symbolizes your preoccupation with material gains and money.  You need to remember that there are more important things in life. 

Brass

To see brass in your dream, indicates deception, falsehood and deceitfulness.  It may also refer to your boldness.

Bravery

*Please See Courage. 

Bread

To see bread in your dream, represents the basic needs of life. Bread may signify the positive qualities and great things you have learned on your journey of life. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to rise above the situation or rise for the occasion. 

Break

To dream that you break something, indicates that changes are ahead for you. You want to change the direction that your life is headed. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to take things slower.

Break-Up

To dream that you break up with your significant other, indicates that there is something in your life that you need to let go no matter how hard it may be.

To dream that you did not break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend, suggests that you are still in denial about the break-up. Your mind many not have accepted the notion that the relationship is over. 

Breakdown

To dream that your vehicle breaks down, suggests that you may be pushing yourself too hard and going beyond your limits. You are in danger of driving yourself toward physical difficulties, hardships, and even illness.  You need to take better care of yourself or reevaluate your choices and alternatives.

Breakfast

To dream about breakfast, indicates the start of a new project or the beginning of a new stage in your life. Alternatively, your mind may already be thinking ahead on what to make for breakfast in the morning. It is not uncommon for your fleeting thoughts to be incorporated into your dream.

Breast Feeding

To dream that you are breast feeding, symbolizes tenderness, love, nurturance, and motherly love. Good things will be at your grasp.

*Please see also Nursing.

Breastplate

To see or wear a breastplate in your dream, suggests that you are trying to protect yourself from love and heartbreak. You feel that you need to protect yourself emotionally.

Breasts

To see breasts in your dream, symbolizes primal nourishment and your need to be nursed and care for. The breasts represent motherhood, nurturance, and infantile dependency. Alternatively, breasts represents sexual arousal and raw energy.

Seeing naked breasts can also denote a feeling of exposure and invasion of privacy. In particular, for a woman, the dream may indicate anxieties about becoming a woman/mother.

Breathe

To dream that you are breathing rapidly, indicates that you are experiencing some anxiety, tension, or fear concerning a new situation in your waking life.

To dream that you are breathing underwater, represents a retreat back into the womb. You want to return to a state where you were dependent and free from responsibilities. Perhaps you are feeling helpless, unable to fulfill your own needs and caring for yourself.  Alternatively, you may be submerged in your emotions.

To dream that you are holding your breath, indicates your stubborn state of mind.  Your views may be one-sided and the dream is telling you  to be open to the opinions of others.

To dream that you cannot breathe, indicates that you are feeling exhausted. People who suffer from asthma often have dreams of not being able to breathe.

Breeze

To feel a breeze in your dream, represents the movement of ideas and minor changes. 

Brew

To brew something in your dream, suggests that patience, hard work, and tenacity will pay off in the long run. Hang in there and don't let difficulties or hurdles discourage you.

Bribery

To dream that you are being bribed, suggests that you are easily influenced. Perhaps you are letting others persuade you into doing something you don't really want to. Gather your strength and stand up for yourself.

To dream that you are bribing someone, indicates that you expect too much of others. You may be too demanding. In particular, if you dream that you are bribing a policeman, then you believe that you are above the law or rules. You think you can get away with being dishonest and deceitful.

Brick

To see a brick in your dream, represents your individual ideas and thoughts. Experience and/or heartbreak may have hardened you.

To dream that you are building a brick wall, signifies a wall that you are putting up to protect yourself against hurt. It may also indicate that you may be hard on the outside but still sensitive on the inside.

Bride

To see a bride in your dream, signifies the most feminine qualities about you. A bride may also symbolize a union or partnership or some sort.

To dream that the bride is shot at her wedding, suggests that a feminine aspect of yourself has come to an abrupt end. 

Bridge

If you are female and see a bridegroom in your dream, then it represents your desire to be in a committed relationship or to be married. You are seeking for a partnership.

Bridge

To dream that you are crossing a bridge, signifies an important decision or a critical junction in your life. This decision will prove to be a positive change with prosperity and wealth in the horizon. Bridges represent a transitional period in your life where you will be moving on to a new stage.

To dream of a run-down bridge, indicates that you should not contemplate any major changes in your life at this time.

To see a bridge collapse in your dream, denotes that you have let a great opportunity pass you by.

 **See the Meaning In Action: "God Is Dead"

Bridle

To dream that you are being bridled, indicates that you need to show some restraint and control, either physically, mentally or spiritually.

Briefcase

To see or carry a briefcase in your dream, represents your level or preparedness in some situation or circumstance. It also refers to your concerns and worries about work and travel.

Bright

To dream that something is bright, represents divinity, a higher consciousness, and spirituality. You need to honor an admirable person or situation.   The dream may also be a metaphor for intellect and someone who is smart. 

If the brightness is blinding, then it suggests that you are not paying attention to some new insights.

Broadcast

To dream that you are in a broadcast, indicates your desire to have your voice heard and get your message out there. You need to be more expressive.

Bronchitis

To dream that you have bronchitis, represents obstacles that you will need to overcome.  You need to stay the course and remain steadfast. The dream may even forewarn of a future illness.

Bronze

To see bronze in your dream, suggests that you need to provide more care to something. It indicates maintenance of beauty and health.

Brooch

To see or wear a brooch in your dream, represents an aspect of yourself that you are trying to express. It may also indicate a personal message that you need to convey.

Broom

To see a broom in your dream, denotes that it is time to clean up your act and resolve your past issues. You need to discard what is no longer useful to you. Alternatively, brooms symbolize domesticity and the establishment of a household. Also, brooms are sometimes associated with witches and thus broomsticks may refer to the female shadow aspect of yourself.

Brothel

To dream that you are in a brothel, indicates dissatisfaction and deprivation in your emotional or sexual relationship.  Your physical urges need attention. 

Brother

To see your brother in your dream, may symbolize some aspect of your relationship with him. It can also serve to remind you that someone in your waking life has certain characteristics/behavior similar to your brother's.

If you do not have a brother and dream that you have one, then he may symbolize characteristics that you need to acknowledge within yourself.  The brother in your dream can also be synonymous with a close friend or buddy.  Brother also has religious implications and thus represents spiritual issues. Consider also the familiar phrase "big brother is watching you" which indicate that your dream has to deal with issues of authority and oppression.

To dream that you are mad or angry at your brother, signifies repressed anger that you are feeling but afraid to express in your waking life. 

Bruise

To dream that you have a bruise, represents stress and mounting pressure that you are dealing with in your waking life. It may also refer to a reawakening of old, family wounds. Alternatively, you need to accept the consequences of your actions. Consider the symbolism of the specific part of your body that is bruised. 

Brunette

To see or dream that you are a brunette, indicates that you need to be more down to earth. It may also be symbolic of your sultriness and smoldering sexuality.

Brush

To see a brush in your dream, symbolizes your desire to brush away problems or something in your life that needs to be cleaned up. Perhaps you are taking a nonchalant attitude to circumstances that need serious consideration.

If you lose or can't find your brush, then suggests that you are unable to sort our your problems.

Brutality

To dream that you are being brutalized, suggests that you need to confront your fears in order to progress forward. The dream may also symbolize animalistic passion.

Bubble

To see bubbles in your dreams, represent merriment, fun, and childhood joys. It may also symbolize wishes or unrealistic expectations. In deciphering this dream symbol, consider also the phrase of "bursting one's bubble".

Bubble Bath

To dream that you or someone is taking a bubble bath, represents ultimate relaxation. You have rid yourself of your worries/difficulties and release all the negative emotions you have been keeping inside. 

Bucket

To see or carry a bucket in your dream, indicates an improvement in your current situation. If the bucket is filled, then it signifies abundance, love and wealth. If the bucket is empty, then it signifies that you will overcome some loss or conflict. 

Buckle

To dream that you are fastening a buckle, represents your acceptance of certain responsibilities. The dream may also be a pun to not "buckle" under the pressure. A fancy or expensive looking buckle symbolizes status and honor.

Bud

To see a flower bud in your dream, symbolizes great potential and the beginning of new experiences or relationships. A project that you have been working on may be finally taking off. 

Buddha

To see Buddha in your dream, symbolizes wisdom, insight, compassion, and inner spirituality. You need to find calmness and peace within your own Self. 

Budgie

*Please See Parakeets.

Bugle

To see or hear a bugle in your dream, signifies a warning of sorts.  Alternately, it symbolizes an end to something and the beginning of another.

Buffalo

To see a buffalo in your dream, symbolizes survival.  The dream may warn that you are go off your life path.

To see an injured or killed buffalo, forewarns that you must not accept any new ventures. 

To see a herd of buffalo in your dream, signifies tranquility and plentitude.

Bug

To see a bug in your dream, suggests that you are worried about something. It is symbolic of your anxieties and/or fears. What is literally bugging you? Consider also the popular phrase "bitten by the bug" to imply your strong emotional ties or involvement to some activity/interest/hobby. Alternatively, the bug may be representative of your sexual thoughts.

Building

To see a building in your dream, represents the self and the body. How high you are in the building indicates a rising level of understanding or awareness. If you are in the lower levels of the building, then it refers to more primal attitudes and/or sexuality. 

To see a building in ruins or damaged, indicates that your approach toward a situation or relationship is all wrong. You need to change. Your own self-image may have suffered and taken some blow.

To dream that you or someone fall off a building, suggests that you are descending into the realm of unconscious. You are learning about and acknowledging aspects of your unconscious. Alternatively, it symbolizes your fear of not being able to complete or succeeding in a task.  See also Falling in our Common Dream Themes section.

Bulb

To see a plant bulb in your dream, represents your spiritual, physical, and intellectual potential. It refers to the growth of some project, relationship, or situation.  Alternatively, it symbolizes your genetic heritage, family tradition or fertility.

Bull

To see a bull in your dream, symbolizes stubbornness, strong will, strength, and power. The dream may be telling you that it is time to take a stand and be more assertive. Alternatively, the bull indicates a rich, prosperous, and  abundant life. Consider the pun, "being bull-headed". May be you need to show a little compromise in a situation.

Bulls are also symbolic of repressed sexual energies, fertility and virility. To see an untamed, raging bull represents that your passions may be out of control. The bull may also represent a person in your life who is born under the Taurus sign.

To dream that you are bathing in bull's blood, represents immortality and eternal life. 

*Please See Also Steer.

Bulldozer

To see a bulldozer in your dream, suggests that you are feeling pushed away from what you want.  Or you are being diverted away from the path to your goals.  You may be feeling helpless and bullied. Alternatively, it may indicate that you need to organize and clear away the clutter in your life. 

Bullets

To see a bullet or bullets in your dream, indicates anger and aggression directed at you or someone else. You need to be cautious on what you say and do. Your actions and words may easily be misinterpreted.

To dream of being hit by a bullet, suggests that you need to persevere and endure the difficult times. 

Bull's Eye

To see a bull's eye in your dream, represents your search for perfection. It may also mean that you will achieve the goals you have set for yourself.

Bullfight

To dream that you are watching a bullfight, symbolizes the struggle between your animalistic desire and your spiritual side.

Bully

To dream that you are a bully, indicates your tendency to dominate a conversation, relationship or situation.  You have difficulties in recognizing your weaknesses and asking for help when you need it.

To see a bully in your dream, signifies repressed rage. The bully may be seen as your shadow Self which you have rejected. 

Bum

To dream that you are a bum, indicates that you are feeling like  failure or an outcast. You are losing control of a situation in your life. 

To see a bum in your dream, suggests that you are being lazy and need to take more or an initiative. 

Bumblebees

To see a bumblebee in your dream, is symbolic of distress and coming problems.

Bungee Jumping

To dream that you are bungee jumping, represents your ability to bounce back from adversities and setbacks in your life. The important thing is you took the initial risk. 

Bunk Beds

To see bunk beds in your dream, represents childhood and innocence. Alternatively, it may refer to diverging and conflicting views of sexuality. You may have difficulties expressing your needs and desires. 

Buoy

To see a buoy in your dream, represents your ability to hold your head up even amidst your emotional distress. It may also indicate a renewed state of mind and emotional calm. Alternatively, it suggests that some of your repressed thoughts or unconscious material has come to the surface and made itself known.

Bureaucracy

To dream that you are dealing bureaucracy, signifies a lack of emotions in some aspect of your life.

Burglar

To see or dream that you are a burglar, indicates that your energy is being sucked away from you.  You are feeling drained. It may also mean that your fears, guilt, and anxiety make it hard for you to say no to others. 

Burglary

To dream that you have been burglarized, indicates that you are feeling violated. You feel helpless in some situation. This could be due to a major change in your life. The dream may also occur as a result of being burglarized in real life and symptom of post traumatic stress. 

Burial

To see a burial in your dream, signifies that you have gotten rid of your bad habits or freed yourself from a negative situation. You are finally letting go of something. 

To dream that you are burying a living person, signifies emotional turmoil.

To dream that you are being buried alive, suggests that you are being undermined or stifled in some way. 

 * Please also see Funeral.

Burning

To see something burning, indicates that you are experiencing some intense emotions and/or passionate sexual feelings. There is some situation or issue that you can no longer avoid and ignore.  Alternatively, it may suggests that you need to take time off for yourself and relax. Consider also how you may be feeling "burned out" or "burned up".

*Please see also Fire.

Burp

To dream that you burp, indicates that you unconscious is informing you that you are going through some changes and beginning to see things differently as you grow older and gain more experience.

To hear a burp in your dream, signifies a breakthrough in your personal struggles. You have overcame barriers and resistance. You are no longer being held back.

Burst

To dream that something bursts, indicates that you are under a lot of pressure and stress.

Bury

To dream that you bury something, suggests that you are hiding your true feelings. Or you are trying to cover up some situation or act.

Bus

To dream that you are waiting for a bus, indicates a temporary setback in achieving your personal goals. If you miss the bus or get on the wrong bus, then it indicates that an aspect of your life is out of control. You need to slow down and map out a new plan. 

To dream that you are at the bus station, suggests that you have reached some new level or stage in your emotional or physical life. 

To dream that you are riding a bus, implies that you are going along with the crowd. You are lacking originality and are taking no control over where your life is taking.

To dream that you are in a bus accident, signifies that you will find yourself in an embarrassing situation.  Your finances will be effected in an adverse way causing your much frustration.

Bus Driver

To see a bus driver in your dream, indicates leadership in some group idea or plan. It is symbolic of collective power. Alternatively, it suggests that you are going around in circles and have showed little progress.

To dream that you are a bus driver, suggests that you are moving forward quickly. You need to show more patience and less force. In particular, if you are a school bus driver, then it signifies that through knowledge and learning you will advance rapidly in life. Your dream may be connected with a new learning situation.

Bush

To see a bush in your dream, symbolizes feminine emotions and desires. It may also be a reference to the female genitalia. 

To dream that you are hiding behind a bush, suggests that you are keeping something a secret. You may also be seeking protection. You are not being completely open. 

Business Trip

To dream that you are on a business trip, suggests that you having a difficult time trying to relax. You may be feeling overwhelmed.

Bustier

*Please See Bra.

Butcher

To see a butcher in your dream, represents your raw emotions or some immoral behavior. You may be testing the limits of your physical strength.

Butter

To see or taste butter in your dream, suggests that you are looking to be gratified in some area of your life.  You need to indulge yourself in life's pleasure.

Buttercup

To see buttercups in your dream, refers to your childhood and past memories. The dream may be trying to take you back to a  time where things were simpler and the pace was slower.

Butterfly

To see a butterfly in your dream, denotes your need to settle down. Butterflies also signify creativity, romance, joy and spirituality. You may be experiencing a transformation into a new way of thinking. Or you may be undergoing a transitional phase. Alternatively, you may want to consider the term "social butterfly" to describe someone who is popular and outgoing. Does this describe you? Perhaps you need to be more outgoing.

To see a beautiful colorful butterfly in your dream, denotes the positive impression you will make at a future social gathering.

Buttocks

To see your buttocks in your dream, represents your instincts and urges. It may also indicate feelings of insecurity and reveals your struggles with some situation.

 To dream that your buttocks are misshaped, suggests undeveloped or wounded aspects of your psyche.

Buttons

To see button in your dream, indicates wealth and security.

To dream that you are unbuttoning your clothes, denotes that you are opening yourself to others, either on a mental, emotional, or sexual level.

Buying

To dream that you or someone is buying something, represents your acceptance of an idea, condition, or situation. Consider what item you are buying for additional analysis.

Buzzard

To see a buzzard in your dream, symbolizes death and decay. It may represent an ugly aspect of yourself.