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Dam

In dreams, dams (the kind that hold back water) represent the dreamer's pent-up emotions. If you dream of visiting a dam, you have very strong emotions (possibly sexual) that are raging within you and need to be released. You have been trying to repress feelings that cannot be held inside forever. Or, maybe you know you need to tell someone something important but you are having trouble getting up the nerve to say it. If you dream of a dam breaking, this symbolizes that you are having difficulty containing your desires and feelings - you are almost at the breaking point. This dream is a signal to open up and let yourself go, because it will be a huge relief and a positive thing for you. It can also be a sign that you should accept your feelings as normal and real, and stop trying to be something or someone that doesn't suit you.

Dance

Dancing in dreams represents feelings of freedom, sexuality and a positive attitude to life.

Dandelion

Dreams of dandelions are a good relationship omen. They foretell of pleasurable surroundings and a joyous future for you and your boyfriend or crush.

Dandruff

To dream of having dandruff in your hair suggests that you are extremely tense. Put more care into your daily habits, cut down on caffeine and get more regular exercise. If you dreamed of pulling large sheets of dead white skin from your scalp, you are, surprisingly, starting to feel less anxiety. If your head itched uncontrollably in the dream, your manic behavior has probably been a topic of discussion among friends.

Danger

To dream that you are in danger and are wounded or killed, signifies discouraging prospects in love and/or trouble with schoolwork. You need to be more cautious in some aspect of your life. To dream that you escape from danger, signifies that you will rise to a place of high position and honor in your academic and social circle.

Dare

If you dream of being dared to do something, be extra careful to avoid offending influential people. Think everything over twice and don't speak unless it's necessary! If you were the one doing the daring in your dream, you can expect someone of the opposite sex to give you a hard time.

Darkness

If you dream you cannot find someone in the darkness, you need to keep your temper in better control in real life. To dream that you are lost in the darkness represents feelings of insecurity or sadness. If you are groping around in the darkness in your dream, you are having trouble making a decision because you don't have enough information. Do your research and do not rush into a choice.

Darts

To dream that you (or someone else) are throwing darts in your dream, refers to some hurtful remarks that you or someone else have said. But if you dreamed of throwing a bulleye, the dream symbolizes your goals and your "go-getter" attitude.

Date/Dating

To dream that you are on a date, suggests that you are getting to know some hidden aspects of yourself. You are acknowledging your hidden talents. Alternatively, it may reflect your anxieties about dating or finding acceptance. If you dream of dating your guy friend, you may have secret feelings for him! Or, this dream can mean that you are picking up on vibes from him that he likes you as more than a friend. Also see "Ask Out", "Double Date", "Ex-Boyfriend" and "Love"

Dates

To see plump ripe dates growing on a tree, signifies that the next few days will be happy. Take this time to relax and find peace of mind. To dream that you are eating dates, signifies distress. You are rarely happy with what you have. You are too concerned with your desires for material things.

Daughter

Seeing your daughter (real or pretend) in your dream is a good omen, foretelling that your distress will soon be replaced by pleasure and harmony.

Dawn

To dream of watching dawn break means the dreamer will emerge from problems to enter a new, fulfilling stage of life.

Day Care Center

If your dream about a day care center featured children who were old enough to walk, it is a good omen of happiness in family affairs and/or school, whichever concerns you most. If the children at the day care center were babies, the meaning depends on how they behaved. If they were happy or cute, good things are coming to you through the help of friends. However, if the babies were ugly or in any way displeasing to you, look out for treachery in someone you trust. Helpless or sick babies are generally a warning of difficulties ahead, so be cautious in your friendship and love affairs.

Dead End

If you dreamed of coming to a dead end street, your dream is telling you that you are following "a road to nowhere" in your real life. You must make changes.

Deadline

To dream about having a deadline may suggest anxieties about a current assignment or project. You may need to stop procrastinating. If you dream of missing (or being late for) a deadline, this symbolizes your fear of change. You might be nervous about seizing an opportunity, or unready/unworthy in your current circumstances.

Dead People

To see dead people in your dream, forewarns that you are being influenced by negative people and are hanging around the wrong crowd. This dream may also be a way for you to resolve your feelings with those who have passed on. If you spoke with someone who is dead, you will soon hear very good news.

Deaf

To dream that you are deaf, indicates that you are feeling secluded from the world. You may be closing yourself off from new experiences or shutting yourself out. If someone else in your dream is deaf, this suggests that someone close to you is withdrawn and not sharing their emotions.

Death

Dreams about death are not necessarily bad omens, but they usually represent anxious or angry feelings. To dream of your own death is actually positive - it means renewal and letting go of an old stage of life. This is also a common dream when you are getting over an illness - and it's a good sign that you are getting better. However, if you dream that you are dying slowly, you need to drastically change your routine and reenergize your life. To dream about the death of a loved one, suggests that you are lacking a certain quality that the loved one represents. Ask yourself what makes this person special or what do you like about him. It is that very quality that you are lacking in your own relationship or circumstances. To dream of a death frequently signifies news of a birth. To be aware of a dead person you cannot identify foretells an inheritance which may not be personal, but could be indirectly beneficial to you.

Debate

To dream that you are debating, or watching a debate, suggests that you are trying to resolve some internal conflict or some unsettled issue in your waking life. Consider the symbolism of who the debate is with and what is being arguing about. How does this reflect some person or soma aspect of yourself in your waking life?

Decaptitation

If you dream of being decapitated, you will be successful in life. If you dream of someone else being beheaded, you will still be successful, but only after discouraging delays. Try to use good judgement when making decisions.

Decompose

To see something decomposing in your dream signifies the degradation of a situation or circumstance. Something in your life is falling apart - but remember, unhealthy things must fall aside in order for new and healthier things to enter your life.

Decorate

Dreaming of decorating an area or room is a positive omen, meaning you will do well in your studies and gain increased social pleasures.

Deer

Deer represent grace and spirituality. Deers are important dream messengers, so pay attention to where they lead you in dreams. Some specific dream meanings involving deer:

To see a deer in its natural habitat foretells a new and pleasant friendship.

If the deer was captive or in unnatural surroundings, this symbolizes emotional upsets and/or disappointment in a trusted friend.

To see a dead or dying deer, or to kill a deer in your dream, is a warning to look out for a backstabber who is masquerading as your friend.

Defend

If your dream involved shielding or defending someone else, you can be sure your trust is well placed. If you defended yourself or someone else defended you, you should avoid forcing any important issues for the time being, as someone you count on for support could suddenly fail you.

Deformed

To dream that you are deformed, or that someone else is deformed, represents undeveloped aspects of yourself that you may have ignored. Until you recognize and face these parts of your personality, you may not be able to achieve what you want creatively or socially. Spend some time considering what parts of yourself you may be repressing, or hiding because you're not sure others would appreciate them.

Deja Vu

If you dream of having deja vu, you've probably had the dream before. Study the dream's symbols carefully because your unconscious mind is trying to send you a message.

Delivery

To dream about something being delivered, to you or somebody else, generally means that a new opportunity or challenge may soon come into your life. If you know what item was delivered, look up the meaning of that particular thing for added significance. For the delivery of a baby, look under "Birth"

Demons

To see demons in your dream, represents negativity and distress. It also forewarns of overindulgence. If you dream of being possessed by demons, you are feeling helpless about something.

Denial

If you dreamed that someone else was in a state of denial, you may be too forceful with your opinions. Remember that others have a right to disagree with you. If you dreamed of being in a state of denial yourself, your dream is alerting you to a similar situation in real life. You have all the facts but are not putting them together properly. Also see "Accuse/Accusation".

Dentist

If you dream of being at the dentist, you doubt the sincerity and honor of some person.

Dentures

To dream of wearing dentures represents false or self-destructive motives. Are you being honest with yourself and others?

Deoderant

To see or put on deodorant in your dream, represents your inner strength and your ability to rid yourself of destructive behaviors.

Depression

If you felt depressed in your dream, this signifies that you have a problem making connections. You are having trouble figuring out the causes of your problems and the consequences of your actions.

Descent

To dream of a descent - by elevator, stairs or otherwise - means you are ready to explore your inner feelings.

Desert

The desert in dreams represents the unconscious mind. To dream of wandering through a gloomy and barren desert, suggests that losses and sad emotional times are ahead for the dreamer. If a young woman dreams of being alone in the desert, her health and reputation is being endangered by her indiscreet behavior in real life and she should be more careful. If you dream of finding an oasis in the desert, you are feeling smothered or not getting the kind of attention you want in a real life relationship.

Desk

To dream of sitting at a desk forecasts a disappointment, either related to work, love or social affairs. If you dream of opening or cleaning out an old-fashioned desk, you will meet new friends.

Dessert

To dream of eating a delicious dessert means you will be rewarded for a job well done.

Destruction

Dreams about destruction can be straight-forward anxiety dreams, caused by viewing real life stories of destruction on the news. This dream can also be a symbol that you are in danger of losing some piece of property that has meaning for you.

Detective

If you dream you are a detective, you are trying to solve a problem that is worrying you. If you are followed by a detective in your dream, you will have fortune and honor. But if you feel you've done something bad, then your reputation will be in jeopardy and your friends will turn away from you.

Detention

To dream that you are in after-school detention, signifies guilt or shame about your actions. You need to learn to forgive yourself. Are you punishing yourself for something?

Detergent

To see or use detergent in your dream, indicates that you need to resolve a major problem in your life. You may also need to clean up your image and attitude.

Detour

To see a detour in your dream, signifies that you have encountered an obstacle in some aspect of your life. You may not want to confront something directly and thus must try to find a way around it.

Devil

To see the devil in your dream, signifies negative aspects of yourself. It may also indicate feelings of guilt that you have been harboring. It is time to release these feelings. Alternatively, the devil may represent intelligence, cunningness, deception, and cleverness. Other meanings of devil dreams:

To dream that you fought off the devil, symbolizes that you will succeed in defeating your enemies.

To dream that the devil talks to you, signifies that you will find some temptations hard to resist even though you know it is not in your best interest.

To dream that you and the devils were in friendly terms, suggests that you may be seduced and tempted into doing something you do not want to do. You may be dealing with issues of morality.

To dream of selling your soul to the devil, means you are in danger of sacrificing yourself for a useless purpose or a person who doesn't deserve it. Don't let this happen, or you will lose your self-respect and become unpleasant to others.

Diamonds

Dreams about owning or wearing diamonds is a good omen, meaning you will get honor and recognition from high places. You will also find clarity in matters that have been clouding you. If you dream your boyfriend gives you diamonds, you will have a happy marriage. To dream of losing diamonds foretells bad luck. If you steal diamonds in your dream, it means your unfaithfulness will be discovered by your friends. A dream about fake diamonds suggests that something is not what it appears to be. Perhaps you are feeling unworthy or undervalued, or maybe you are pretending to be something you're not.

Diapers

To see or wear a diaper in your dream, symbolizes your immature attitudes or actions. You may be too dependent on others. If you dream of changing diapers, this suggests that you need to clean up you behavior and change your childish ways. If you have a boyfriend in real life, this dream can also forecast an upcoming fight or a temporary separation from him.

Diary

If you dream of writing in a diary, you should pay close attention to the other symbols in your dream, because they contain an important key to your future happiness. To dream that someone is reading your diary, or to dream that your diary is stolen, indicates that you are keeping secrets. You have difficulties telling others how you really feel.

Dice

To see dice in your dream signifies misfortune with money. This dream also symbolizes the role that chance and fate play in your destiny. To dream of your crush or boyfriend throwing dice symbolizes his unworthiness.

Dictator

To see a dictator in your dream, or to dream that you are a dictator, suggests that you need to be more flexible and open-minded in your thinking and decision-making. You are being too controlling.

Dictionary

To dream of using a dictionary you rely too much on the opinions of others.

Diet

To dream that you are on a diet suggests that you are punishing yourself, or feeling restrained from what you really want to do. Alternatively, this dream may reflect your self-control and willingness to give up the things that are unhealthy in your life.

Digging

To dream of digging can mean you're trying to hide something from others, or a search for the answer to a problem. Digging straight down in the earth means you are trying to understand yourself better. Also see "Archaeology."

Dime

To dream of dimes is a fortunate omen of unexpected gain. This dream may also contain reflections of your self-image or self-knowledge - consider the other signs in the dream.

Dimples

Noticing dimples on anyone in a dream signifies passing love affairs. Don't take any declarations of undying devotion seriously after this dream, however much you may fancy your current attachment.

Dinner

To dream that you are eating dinner alone, indicates that you will need to do some serious thinking about your goals and direction in life. Alternatively, it may represent independence or lack of social skills. To dream that you are eating dinner with others is positive, signifying your acceptance of others. It suggests that now is a time to reflect and share past experiences.

Dinosaur

In dreams, dinosaurs represent something from your past or a personal characteristic that changed and you no longer use. If you dream of being attacked by a dinosaur, you are struggling to change and become a different kind of person. If you escape the dinosaur, you will be successful in being seen differently by peers.

Directions

To dream of getting directions from someone (for how to get somewhere) symbolizes your ability to accept criticism. The meaning depends on what you did afterwards. If you tried to follow the directions, you are able to see yourself clearly and listen to the opinions of others. If you didn't, you have a problem dealing with authority. Perhaps you are overly sensitive. If you dreamed of giving directions, this refers to your goals and search for purpose in life. You are on a path toward self-realization.

Dirt

To dream of stepping or falling into dirt predicts a change of residence for the better. A dream of throwing dirt or having it thrown at you is a warning that someone in whom you have confided will try to use the information against you. Be prepared to defend yourself. Also see "Dust" and "Dirty."

Dirty

To dream that your body or your clothes are dirty, might indicate an illness - you should get a medical checkup. If you dream of being in dirty or messy surroundings, it is a positive omen meaning whatever is worrying you will soon come to an orderly conclusion.

Disability

To dream that you have a disability suggests that you are going through a period of low self-confidence. You may feel like you have lost your power or direction in life. It's quite possible that you are not making the most of your potential and skills. Consider the symbolism of the part of your body that is disabled. Also look up "Blind", "Can't Hear", "Can't Talk" and "Wheelchair"

Disappear

To dream that people or objects are disappearing before your eyes, signifies your anxiety and insecurities over the notion that loved ones might leave your life. You may feel that you cannot depend on someone or that you are all alone. You need to work on improving your self-esteem. If you dream that you are disappearing, this suggests that the way you have been acting is out of touch with your true values.

Disappointment

To dream of disappointment reflects real-life experiences of being continually disappointed. Such dreams often reflect repressed disappointments accumulated over a period of time. You dream serves as an emotional outlet which can provide some relief from this stress.

Disaster

Dreaming about a disaster - whether a natural disaster or a man-made one - can be straight-forward anxiety dreams, caused by viewing real life stories of disaster and destruction on the news. This dream can also be a symbol that you are in danger of losing some piece of property that has meaning for you.

Disc Jockey

A dream of a disc jockey suggests that you need to be more in tune with your instincts. It may also represent a need for more enjoyment in your life.

Disco Ball

To see a disco ball in your dream, suggests that you are ready to accept and/or face reality. It refers to your consciousness and suggests that your personal life is coming into balance. Also see "Nightclub."

Discount Store

To dream about shopping in a discount store symbolizes minor financial problems which can be overcome by using a little self-control. To dream of working in one forecasts a stroke of money luck.

Disease

To dream of disease in general actually signifies happy times for you ahead. If the dream involved the illness of someone known to you, it predicts good luck for that person. However, if your dream concerned a sexually transmitted disease (such as HIV or AIDS, genital warts, etc) then it is a strong warning that someone is trying to ruin your reputation. Beware of confiding in people you are not 100 percent sure you can trust.

Disemboweled

If you dream of being disemboweled (where your guts fall out of your stomach), this means you feel like your strength or ability to stand up for yourself is being attacked. Alternately, consider the common phrase "you have a lot of guts."

Disguise

To dream that you are in a disguise. signifies that you are hiding from something or someone in your waking life. It is time to face reality and stop hiding behind a front. Don't get a reputation as being oversecretive - talk over your worries with a trusted friend if needed. If you dream of others in disguise, you are considering some devious plan or wrong course of action. Think again before you proceed!

Disgust

To feel disgust in your dream represents a denied aspect of your own self. It also suggests that you fear confrontation and lack the means to defend yourself.

Dishes

To dream of dishes full of food, symbolizes good fortune. If the dishes are empty but very beautiful, they predict luck in love affairs. If they are empty and dull, they symbolize a boring period of your life. Broken, damaged, or dirty dishes foretell family quarrels or domestic problems. To dream that you are washing dishes, suggests that you are moving on and planning for the next thing that comes your way.

Dishwasher

If your dream featured a dishwashing machine. it is time for you to clear away the past, get over hurts, and get ready for the next stage of your life. Don't wait for changes to come to you. You need to get out there, take charge of your own destiny, and make things happen!

Dislike

To dream that you dislike a person, might represent the bad feelings you have for some person in real life. You feel that this person hasn't been treating you right, or doing the right thing. This dream may also suggest that you fear confrontation and aren't great at sticking up for yourself. If you dream of being disliked by others, beware of selfishness. You often mean well, but sometimes forget to consider the wants or needs of others.

Dismembered

To dream that you or someone else is dismembered, suggests that some situation is falling apart in your waking life. You are feeling disempowered and experiencing loss.

Disneyland / Disneyworld

See "Amusement Park"

Disoriented

To dream of feeling disoriented, may reflect your true confused state of mind caused by nonsensical dream symbols. Isolate the element in your dream that is most confusing or obvious to you and analyze the meaning of that particular symbol.

Dissection

To dream that you are performing a dissection, indicates that you are facing and dealing with some deep issues or repressed thoughts. You must face them head-on to get rid of the negative feelings associated with these issues.

Dissolve

To dream about something dissolving suggests that you are releasing negative emotions that you have been feeling. You are relaxing and coming to terms with things.

Ditch

If you dream about a ditch, there is something in your waking life that you need to avoid. This dream could also mean you want to avoid responsibilities because you are feeling pressured. If you dream of falling into a ditch, you may be headed for a mistake in real life.

Ditching School

See "School"

Diving

Diving in a dream suggests that you are trying to "get to the bottom" of a current situation or feeling. It also signifies exploring the unconscious.

Diving Board

A dream of standing on a diving board, symbolizes a serious temptation or ordeal with which you are or will soon be faced. If you were unable to jump, you are not yet ready to deal with your feelings about a situation. You are repressing strong emotions.

Dizziness

See "Dizzy"

Divorce

Dreams about divorce can be straightforward reflections of the dreamer's real life experiences. Divorce dreams may also reflect stress that the dreamer is dealing with. You may be wondering if you have made a mistake in some situation or decision. If you dream that you are getting a divorce, you are not satisfied with your present relationship and you should get out of the situation or you will be unhappy. If you dream that your parents are getting divorced, you may be expressing your real life concerns and worries about your folks.

Dizzy

Dreams of feeling dizzy are common when a person is sick. If you are healthy and you dream of being dizzy, expect to be surprised by a sudden passionate attraction to a new acquaintance.

DJ

See "Disc Jockey"

DNA

To dream about DNA is about your need to make a plan for yourself. You must focus and carefully plot out everything that you have to make happen, in order for you to move ahead in life. Learn from any negativity that you have experienced, and move forward. This dream may also represent the initials "D" and "A", so consider who or what in your life has these initials.

Dock

To dream of being alone on a dock suggests sadness. You have the blues about something. If others are on the dock with you, you need to strengthen your friendships. To dream of seeing a dock from on board a ship portends a surprising and positive turn of events. To dream of a broken dock suggests that you are worried that a friendship or family relationship has suffered serious damage.

Doctor

To dream of visiting a doctor at his office represents disagreements between members of a family. Dreams of talking to a doctor in a social setting (like a party) are very lucky, meaning you will have good health and prosperity. If you dream that you are engaged to marry a doctor, someone you know could be trying to deceive you. Dreaming that a doctor makes an incision in your flesh means you may be bothered by some evil person or have bad luck in your finances.

Dodge Ball

A dream of playing dodge ball signifies competition. If you played the game aggressively, you need to be less judgemental of others in your real life. If you dreamed of being on the receiving end of a lot of dodge balls, you may feel unfairly treated in some real-life situation.

Dog

Pay attention to dreams about dogs, as they often bring important messages. Dog dreams that are positive mean that the dreamer is lucky in friendship. A threatening dog signifies discomfort with large social groups. Also see "Barking", "Puppy" and "Rabies"

Dog Food

To dream of buying dog food symbolizes your responsibilities. To dream of eating dog food suggests that you are feeling nervous or guilty about a friendship situation.

Doll

Dreaming of a doll means someone is being dishonest with you in real life.

Doll House

To see or play with a dollhouse in your dream symbolizes your idealistic notions about family life. Alternatively, the dollhouse in your dream may mean that your mind is trying to solve and work out waking problems with family members as you sleep.

Dolphins

Seeing a dolphin in your dream is a very good omen. Dolphins symbolizes spiritual guidance, intelligence and emotional trust. Use your mind to its capacity and you will move upward in life. Seeing a dolphin also means you are good at exploring your emotions. To dream that you are riding a dolphin represents your optimism and love for humankind.

Dome

To see a dome in your dream, signifies that you will have great trouble in fully achieving your goals. To dream that you are in the dome of a building, signifies some honor that will be bestowed upon you.

Dominoes

To dream that you are playing dominoes suggests that you will be/are being drawn into indiscreet activities with the opposite sex, and this is causing a lot of stress and worry for your friends and/or your family.

Donkey

To see a donkey in your dream, represents your stubbornness and unyielding personality. You are unwilling to cooperate with others. If the donkey is dead, then it denotes that your carefree attitude and wild ways will have unfortunate results for you. To dream that you fall off or are thrown from a donkey, indicates arguments in love which will lead to a separation. To dream that you are kicked by a donkey, suggests that you are involved in something you know is wrong, activities, which will bring you much anxiety about being caught. To dream that you are leading a donkey by a halter, signifies your leadership in every situation and your way of convincing people to see things your way.

Donut

Whether you ate them, bought them, cooked them or just saw them, dreaming of donuts is a forecast of upcoming travel.

Door

Dream doors can represent several meanings:

An open door means a new opportunity; walking through a door means you will take it.

A choice of many doorways represents a difficult decision you must make in real life.

A locked door means someone is hiding things or is stopping you from doing something you want, especially if you were locked out of someplace. If you are locked in, you might have a change of location in your life.

If you are unable to find the door out of someplace, your dream is telling you that you're on a "road to nowhere" in your life - you must make changes in the direction your life is heading.

To dream of having a door slammed in your face represents opportunities that are denied and not available to you, or that you have missed out on. You may be having some anti-social tendencies.

A glass door is a warning against over-confidence. There is still work to do before you achieve your goals.

A small door symbolizes your desire for inner exploration and self-discovery.

Revolving doors suggest that you are literally moving in circles and going nowhere. You may feel that your opportunities and choices lead to a dead end.

Doorbell

To dream of a doorbell is symbolic of happy times and new experiences. If you pushed it, you will soon have an interesting new friend. If you heard it ringing, you can expect to have an opportunity to engage in a happy new activity. Be alert, so you don't miss the opportunity when it comes!

Doorknob

If your dream strongly features a doorknob, this symbolizes your opportunities and expectations, both positive and negative. You may be seeking assistance and/or spiritual guidance with a particular situation.

Doormat

To dream about a Welcome Mat is a positive dream, foretelling that you will be distinguished amongst your social circle. If the doormat in your dream is blank, disappointments may be in store for you.

Dormitory

To dream that you are in a dormitory (a dorm room) represents the value you place on knowledge and education. You believe that you are always learning and not just in the classroom. If you are currently a college student who live in a dormitory, then dreams set in a dorm room may just be a reflection of your current surroundings and holds similar meaning as a bedroom (look up the word Bedroom for more details).

Dots

Seeing dots in a dream is an omen of new opportunities. To understand the full meaning, other elements of the dream must be coordinated, such as what the spots were on (if anything), their color, etc.

Double

If you see double of any thing or person in your dream, it predicts an unusual event on your horizon.

Double Date

To dream about going on a double date, suggests that you are nervous about a romantic situation and you need your friends' support and advice to see you through.

Double-Headed

To dream of yourself or another person having more than one head foretells that you will have a sudden rise in social status.

Doughnut

Whether you ate them, bought them, cooked them or just saw them, dreaming of doughnuts is a forecast of upcoming travel.

Dove

If you dream of a dove, love is about to enter your life.

Dracula

To dream about Dracula - especially if you fight him in the dream - suggests that you are feeling physically or emotionally drained. The dream Dracula may also be symbolic of someone who is addicted to drugs or someone in an obsessive relationship. To dream that you are Dracula suggests that you are using up the energy of others for your own selfish benefit.

Drag / Dragged

To dream that you are dragging something, indicates your struggles with getting things accomplished. It may represent your responsibilities, relationships, or situations which you should unload or let go. There may be a clue in what or who you are dragging in the dream. If you dream of someone else dragging you, you are resisiting the influence of another. You may feel stressed out by other people's expectations of you, or want to avoid getting involved in a particular situation.

Dragon

To dream of a dragon represents a struggle between the good and the dark sides of yourself.

Dragonfly

To see a dragonfly in your dream foretells changes coming. It may also mean something in your life is not as it seems. If the dragonfly lands on your body, this is a lucky omen that you will hear some good news from a distant friend or relative. To see a dead dragonfly signifies bad news.

Drain

To see a drain in your dream represents your need to release your emotions. Try not to hide your feelings inside. Alternatively, this dream may represent a wasted effort, or something that is draining you of energy.

Drawbridge

To see a drawbridge in your dream represents protection. You may feel that some relationship or situation is too invasive.

Drawer

To dream about a closed drawer means that you will have to outwit an unsuspected rival for something you want. An open drawer signifies a new opportunity - and if the drawer is full, that means this is a great time for starting something new. An empty drawer indicates success, but only after hard work. A locked drawer (or one that you have trouble opening) suggests unforeseen obstacles in your path.

Drawing

To dream that you are drawing, may be an expression of your unconscious creative and artistic abilities.

Dreadlocks

To dream that you have dreadlocks, indicates that you are thinking long and carefully before making some decision. You may be stuck in your quest for the right answer.

Dreaming

To dream that you are dreaming, signifies your anxious emotional state. You are quite worried and fearful about a situation that you are going through currently.

Dress

To dream of having or buying an attractive new dress foretells good fortune in a social situation. This dream also symbolizes that you are embracing your femininity. To dream that you are wearing a white dress, suggests that you want to appear pure and angelic toward others. If you see or wear a prom/formal dress in your dream, you are good at using your female intuition to guide you.

Dressing

If you dream that you are having trouble getting dressed, some evil person will preoccupy your mind to the point where you are not able to enjoy your daily life and its pleasure.

Dressing Room

To dream about a dressing room suggests that you are going through a transition period in your life. If you dreamed of putting on a new outfit in one, good luck is ahead for you. However, if you dreamed of getting/being undressed in one, or being trapped in one, you will have setbacks and may not get everything you want.

Drill

To see a drill in your dream, indicates that you are headed toward a new direction in life. You are opening yourself up to new experiences and insights.

Drink

To dream that you are drinking water, represents spiritual refreshment. You will find fulfillment and peace by looking within yourself and your past. To dream that you are drinking alcohol, denotes that you are seeking either pleasure or escape. To dream of drinking alcohol in excess, signifies feelings of insecurity and regrets. You worry that people will discover who you really are.

Drinking Fountain

To dream of drinking water from a fountain is a positive omen, meaning that you have the strength of character to solve all your current problems. Look within and trust your instincts.

Driver's License

To dream about your driver's license suggests that you are facing some kind of identity crisis. If you lose your driver's license in your dream, you have lost your true identity. Perhaps you have lost the independence or will to pursue your goals. Also see "Driving Test".

Driveway

If you see or drive up to a driveway in your dream, it symbolizes a positive end to a journey, security and rest. You are well on the path toward achieving inner peace and finding your spirituality.

Driving

-To dream that you are driving a vehicle, signifies your life's journey and your path in life. The dream is telling of how you are moving and navigating through life.

If you are driving and cannot see the road ahead of you, then it indicates that you do not know where you are headed in life and what you really want to do with yourself. You are lacking direction and goals.

Dreaming of driving a car in reverse suggests you have set unrealistic financial or career goals for yourself.

Driving in the wrong lane means that you are taking the wrong approach to a real life situation, or you are heading down the wrong path. Rethink your choices and don't let yourself be influenced so much by others around you.

To dream that someone else is driving you represents good fortune - you will profit from your superior knowledge.

To dream that you are driving a cab or bus means you feel stuck in your life.

Also see "Breathalyzer Test", "Car", "Driving Lessons", "Driving Test", "Drunk Driving", "Road Trip" and "Speed Bumps".

Driving Lessons

To dream that you are taking driving lessons, suggests that you are lacking self-confidence and are having anxieties about your abilities. The dream may also reflect a desire to change your status or take more control over your own life path. Also see ""Driving Test", below.

Driving Test

To dream of taking a driving test suggests that you may be feeling pressure to be perfect from friends or family. You might also doubt your own ability to "steer" your life in the right direction. If you dream of failing your driving test, you are not yet emotionally ready to handle something that you are planning to do (or have already done) in real life.

Drooling

If you or someone else drools in your dream, you may be feeling embarrassed by some real-life situation.

Drop

To dream that you are dropping things, suggests that you are letting go of some project, relationship, person, or idea in real life. Also analyze the significance of what is being dropped. Alternatively, this dream may represent your carelessness. Perhaps you regret letting something slip through your fingers.

Drought

If you dream of a time of drougt (dry land or a long period of no rains), you will have a short period of tough luck, followed by a sudden release from your worries.

Drowning

Drowning in a dream signifies you can no longer hide your feelings about a certain situation. These dreams usually occur when the dreamer is feeling overwhelmed in real life.

Drugs

-If you dream of using drugs, it suggests you have feelings of insecurity and regret. You worry that people will discover who you really are.

If you dream of hiding your drug-taking from someone, especially a parent, you have been keeping a secret that will hurt you if you don't let it out.

If you dream that someone pressures you to take drugs, beware of that person in real life because they are a bad influence.

The same as the above is true if you dream that someone gave you drugs without your knowledge. This dream may also suggest that you are stubbornly ignoring facts that are staring you right in the face.

If you dreamed of being drugged to the extent that it interfered with, or altered, your normal movements and/or behavior, it is a warning that there is active jealousy around you from someone who would not only be ready and willing to take advantage of any mistake you might make but might even try to mislead you into making one. Be extra careful of your actions following this dream.

A dream of giving or selling drugs suggests that you have some dishonesty around you - rethink who your current friends are.

If your dream featured someone else who possessed drugs or took drugs, it is telling you to stop drifting and take a more positive role in your life.

If you dreamed of you or someone else overdosing on drugs, it is a serious warning that your behavior has become self-destructive. You need to take a more positive approach to dealing with your problems and set your eyes on your future, or you will end up sabotaging yourself and not getting what you want.

Also see "Drug Test"

Drugstore

If your dream involved a drugstore, it indicates that you would benefit from a change of scene. Maybe you should consider changing your social group, or even switching schools or jobs.

Drug Test

If you dream about yourself or someone else taking (or being asked to take) a drug test, you are feeling guilty about something. Make sure your behavior matches up with what you know is right.

Drums

To dream of playing the drums signifies that you will achieve a prestigious position and have much fame in life. To see a set of drums in your dream means you are a very likeable person. To hear the beat of a drum in your dream foretells of a distressed friend calling for your aid. Also see "Drum Sticks", below.

Drum Sticks

If drum sticks were the main feature of your dream, you are a strong-willed person. You go through life on your own terms and stick by the decisions you make.

Drunk

If you dreamed of being drunk on alcohol, you are being warned that too much high living in low places will definitely lead to trouble. Slow down! A dream of guzzling booze also signifies feelings of insecurity. If you dreamed of others being drunk, you will lose out when a loan is not repaid to you, but don't worry - it won't matter that much to you. Also see "Drunk Driving" and "Hangover"

Drunk Driving

If you dreamed that you or others drove a vehicle while drunk, this suggests that you are acting careless and being foolish. You are losing control of your life and need a reality check. If you or others got arrested for driving drunk in your dream, you are feeling guilty about something. Also see "Breathalyzer Test"

Dryer

To dream that you are using a clothes dryer, suggests that you need to start dealing with your emotions. The dream may also signify a dry idea that fails to bring any excitement and thrill.

Duck

To dream of a duck in water means you must deal with repressed feelings. A flying duck in a dream signifies freedom and happiness.

Duct Tape

See "Tape"

Duel

If you dreamed of a duel, ou have some mischief-makers in your family or among your close friends. Try to sort them out before their meddling causes a serious argument.

Duet

If you dream of singing a duet (or listening to a duet), an unexpected, positive event is just over the horizon that will bring you much happiness.

Dummy

To see a dummy in your dream means that an important component is lacking in a key relationship in your life. You are feeling unchallenged and unfulfilled by your relationship. The dream may also represent how you or someone else has acted foolishly in a certain situation.

Dumped

If you dream of someone breaking up with you, you may have low self-esteem or feel alienated from others. This could also be a straight-forward fear of rejection.

Dungeon

If you dream of being in a dungeon, after some struggle you will be able to overcome and surmount the obstacles in your life.

Dusk

To see the dusk of day in your dream, signifies defeated hopes. You are bringing a dark, gloomy outlook to your endeavors. Improve your attitude, and your chances at success will improve!

Dust

To dream of seeing a cloud of dust gathering or rolling indicates a new problem on your horizon which will only be overcome with a lot of effort. Other dreams about dust predict an upcoming period of annoyances, petty quarrels and minor embarrassments. However, if you manage to clean up the dust in your dream, things will get better for you quickly in real life. Also see "Dusting."

Dusting

To dream that you are dusting, symbolizes that you are clearing out your past mistakes and starting fresh.

DVD

To dream of watching a DVD, or just to see lots of DVDs in your dream, suggests that you are analyzing yourself and your own thoughts without being emotionally attached. If you dream of returning a DVD to a store, you are regretting your past actions. You may wish that you could go back and do something over again.

Dwarf

Dreaming about a dwarf is usually a very lucky omen. If the dwarf is pleasant in personality and appearance, it means you will be popular and rise to the top in life. It is also an omen of excellent physical health and good finances in your future. If you dream of someone you know becoming a dwarf, their friendship is positive and will bring you many pleasures. If you dream of ugly or mean dwarves, a real-life situation is currently making you feel confused or distressed.

Dye

If you dreamed of dying your hair, you are allowing vanity to overcome your common sense. Try to use better judgement. If you dyed your hair black, the dream predicts a passing sadness concerning your own decision to make a break in a personal relationship which has become upsetting. To dream of bleaching your hair, suggests that you would be wise to be somewhat less flirtatious.

Dying

See "Death"

Dynamite

To see dynamite in your dream symbolizes a fast-approaching, major change in your life. You may be harboring aggression that is about to blow up.