Cage
You may be an inhibited individual in some areas of
your life and you may be experiencing difficulties in getting rid
of your inhibitions. Additionally you may feel restricted by your
family life or work life.
Cake
It may symbolize the sweet and pleasurable parts of
life. The dream may be interpreted according to your interaction
with the cake in the dream.
Cancer
You may be experiencing anxiety and fear as a result
of a bad habit or a certain situation in your daily life. In more
traditional interpretation, dreaming of cancer may be considered
a dream of the contrary, but also of warning.
Candles
They symbolize light and where there is light there
is hope. A lit candle suggests that you are unconsciously seeking
comfort and some sort of spiritual enlightenment. An unlit candle
suggests that you may be feeling rejection or disappointment. If
in your dream you watch the candle burn down to nothing, it
suggest that you may have fears of getting older and dying. For
men it may connote a fear about waning sexual abilities.
Cannibalism
Anyone who has ever raised teenagers knows all about
cannibalism (just kidding)! This dream may be reflective of dark,
destructive and forbidden desires or obsessions. Cannibals
literally consume other peoples lives, and along with it their
energy. When interpreting this dream consider those things which
consistently drain you and take away from your enthusiasm, and
the general quality of your life. It may be any number of things,
such as career or a relationship. However, realize that you are
not a victim of life, but rather its creator. Thus, make changes
which will increase your energies, but not take away from others.
Some believe that dreaming about cannibalism is a dream of
warning and that you should stay away from things that you know
are destructive and less than honorable.
Calculator - See Numbers, Machinery, Money
Car
The car can symbolize the larger self or just the
physical self. Consider all details of your dream including the
emotional aspects of it. Is the road difficult, going up hill or
down hill, and who is in the driver seat? Recurring car dreams
usually deal with issues of control. Some would say that you can
examine weather you have an internal or external locus of
control. Additionally, in this dream you can learn something very
important about yourself. You can get in touch with your own
perceptions in regard to how well you are navigating from one
stage of your life to another, weather you are assertive and take
charge, or passive. Also See: Journey, Road
Cat
Cats have both positive and negative connotations.
You need to consider all of the details in the dream in order to
obtain accurate interpretation. The cat can be a symbol of
sexuality, femininity, prosperity and power. A cat is also an
independent animal, and in your dream you may be associating
yourself or someone else with these characteristics. Historically
black cats have been symbols of evil and bad luck. If you are a
cat lover and have one as a pet, the symbolism may not apply to
your dream. Old, superstition based dream interpretations say
that a cat is a bad omen and that you can expect deceit from
those that you trust.
Chase
Folklore interpretations say that if you are looking
at a chase or participating in it, you will have a comfortable
old age. Although this may be comforting, there is a more
realistic understanding of this activity in a dream. If you are
being chased, maybe you are running away or trying to escape
those things that are frightening and unpleasant. It may be your
own habits and negative behaviors. If you are doing the chasing,
it may be that you are expressing some aggressive feelings toward
others, or you are pursuing a very difficult goal.
Child
Some people have reoccurring dreams about a small
child, while others, from time to time, dream about unfamiliar
children. The child in your dream could represent your inner
self, or the child within. The dream could be based on childhood
memories, and it may carry a specific message or bringing up
buried issues. On the other hand, the dream could simply be a
happy remembrance. Children in dreams could symbolize a need and
an eagerness to learn, simplicity, intuition, new endeavors and
many other positive attributes of childhood. Occasionally, the
child in your dreams may be pointing to your own childish ways,
thus consider all of the details and the tone of the dream before
making interpretation.
Choking
See: Smothering
Church
Dreaming about being in a church is more common than
most people realize. Each week I get at least a few requests to
add church into the dictionary. This may be so due to the fact
that most of us went to church as children. From a very early age
we had to go to church and were thought that there was a God.
This was important in our life and to our families. Dreaming
about churches, cathedrals, synagogues, or any other place of
worship may represent our childhood associations with religion,
or the dream may be a muddled up childhood memory. The church
could represent a need for greater spirituality in the dreamers
life. It may express your religious beliefs, your daily life,
bring up issues of safety, security and strength through
community and religious expression. Non of us can escape the age
old question "who am I and what is the meaning of
life?". Coping with our own physical mortality is a very big
deal. Our conscious, as well as unconscious minds are continually
working and bring up issues of relevance and concern into our
awareness. Think about the details of your dream and make an
attempt to honestly understand its meaning.
Cigarettes
The interpretation of this symbol, as with all
others, depends on your relationship with cigarettes. If you are
a smoker, or are surrounded by smokers, cigarettes may be a
regular part of your daily life which have been brought into your
dream state. Cigarettes could represent anything from phallic
symbols, symbols of pleasure, to tools of destruction. Generally,
the cigarette is an object which carries social and emotional
significance. When we are teenager we associate them with
"being cool", daring and defiant. For some adults they
become a way of life, where all emotions seem to be punctuated
with cigarettes. Finally, as adults become in touch with their
own physical immortality, cigarettes become dreadful objects, and
smoking becomes a terrible burden and curse. When interpreting
the dream with cigarettes in it, ask yourself what cigarettes
mean to you. See: Smoking
Circle
The circle symbolizes infinity, completeness and
wholeness. The circle of life and the eternal unknown. You the
dreamer, may have come to a greater degree of spiritual awareness
and the dream could be spiritual in nature. However, as always,
examine all of the details in the dream, as well as its tone and
mood, and rule out the possibility of "going in
circles" as the primary message in the dream.
Cliff
Standing on the edge of a cliff could be a
frightening, but at the same time exhilarating experience..
Dreaming about cliffs generally indicates that the dreamer has
come to a point of heightened understanding and awareness. An
increase in the level of consciousness may have occurred. Through
hard work and perseverance, the dreamer may have reached a new
plateau of understanding, or a new vantage point.
Climbing
Going upward or ascending, is always a positive
dream symbol. Whether you are struggling on a difficult rope or a
latter, or walking up an easy slope, this dream suggests that you
are moving in the right direction. If the climb in your dream is
extremely difficult, it may be pointing to some obstacles that
you need to overcome before reaching your goals. Consider all of
the details in your dream and if you just completed a difficult
task, or accomplished a goal (such as graduating from college),
this dream may be reflective in nature. See Cliff
Clock
When you are dreaming about a clock, time is an obvious issue.
You may be currently experiencing anxiety in regard to a time
sensitive situation. For example people at times worry about
their "biological clock" running out, or they are
concerned about not being "on top of things". In
general however, this dream may be a reminder that you need to
speed up your actions and that time is an important factor. Old
dream interpretations say that if you hear a clock strike (alarm
go off), positive things will happen to you, and if you are
winding a clock you will fall in love! When interpreting this
dream try to remember the time and then attempt to understand how
those numbers are meaningful to you.
Closet
The closet in your dream may have emotional,
psychological or physical connotations. Closets are used to store
good things that we need, as well as useless stuff. Emotionally
they hold memories, secrets, precious emotions and valuable
thoughts. Consider all of the details in your dream and try to
see the message clearly. Do you need to clean out the closet,
come out of the closet, or share the things that you have stored
in that closet?
Cockroaches
Seeing, and at times just thinking about cockroaches
makes a person feel squeamish and repulsed. When dreaming about
these dreaded insects, the unconscious mind may be hinting to the
dreamer that he needs to reevaluate and reassess a major part of
his life. There is never just one roach, thus the areas of life
that need cleansing and renewal, may be deep and wide. The
negativity or contamination that is represented by the roaches,
may effect a great deal of your life. Thus, this may be a call to
clean your psychological, emotional and spiritual self. (Also,
examine your motives.) On a less dramatic note, cockroaches in
our dreams may be associated with food and uncleanliness, so
don't leave the dishes for tomorrow!
Coffin
This dream symbol most likely evokes fear, but
before making quick interpretations, carefully consider all of
the details in this dream. The coffin could symbolize a lack of
energy or vitality in the dreamer. It could represent the death
of one stage of life and movement into another. (Not necessarily
physical death. In fact, some cultures believe that if you see a
person dead and in a coffin, he will most likely live a long and
healthy life!!) When dreaming about coffins we may be
contemplating the nature of the death experience and may access
the state of consciousness that is attuned to the spiritual
world. Most simply (and most likely), the coffin in your dreams
may represent feelings of confinement and lack of freedom. See:
Burial, Death
Colors
Most people dream in colors, but at times
some stand out more than others. Color are symbolic and their
symbolism is part of culture. We communicate with color and
relate ideas with them. For example, a bride wears white, black
is worn at funerals, and the bull gets attracted to red. Colors
also symbolize or represent energy, such as in the color
spectrum. The meaning that you give to the colors in your dreams
depends on the meaning that you give to those colors in daily
life. If you "see red" when you are angry, then red
symbolizes anger and not passion for you. Some generalizations
have been made as to the meaning of colors in dreams. They are as
follows:
Black - depression, sadness, despair.Some believe it
symbolizes hidden sexual desires.
Blue - some believe that it is a very spiritual color
and that when you see it in your dreams you may be in the
presence of your spiritual guide. Otherwise it may symbolize
positive thinking and optimism about the future.
Green - can have several different types of meanings
depending on the details in the dream. It could represent money,
jealousy, concerns about health, or love.
Red - passion, sexuality, anger, or a warning.
White - purity, transformation, cleanliness and
dignity.
Pink - See Pink
Yellow - See Yellow
Couch
Dreaming about a couch could mean that you may have
a need for some rest and relaxation. The couch also has other
symbolism. For example, it could be an object which brigs up warm
memories, such as those of your first love, where you snuggled
and first kissed. Additionally, look at all the details of your
dream and try to determine if your couch is symbolic of an
analysis's "couch", such as the one that we picture
Freud had in his office. Old dream interpretation books offer a
somewhat strange by curious meaning. They say that the couch may
be symbolic of a false sense of security and that you should
listen to the advice of those that love you!!
Crown
A crown made out of gold and jewels symbolizes
power, honor and status. It could also symbolize an
accomplishment or a passage into higher levels of consciousness
or spiritual awareness. When interpreting this dram pay attention
to what kind of a crown it is and who is wearing it. This dream
may be self congratulatory, where you are holding yourself (or
someone else) in high esteem for a job well done. Different types
of crowns may have varying meanings. For example, Jesus had a
crown of thorns and he was a martyr.
Crying
In our dreams we experience a variety of emotions.
Crying in the dream state generally has the same meaning as
crying in daily life. It is a release of negative emotions,
frustration or fear. Or you could be experiencing the tears of
joy. Due to repression or denial, sometimes people are unable to
express their feelings. In the dream state some of our defense
mechanisms may relax and an emotional release occurs. Some
emotional dreams may be compensatory in nature. Thus, if you
never cry in daily life, you may cry in your dreams.