Dream Symbols Starting With: "E"
Eagle
Dreaming of a flying eagle means you will have success in an upcoming endeavor. To dream of an eagle fighting with a land animal means you are torn between your ideals and your desires. The eagle often also represents the dreamer's father.
Ear
To see ears in your dreams, suggests that you need to be more open to the advice and opinions of others. Try to listen more closely to what you are being told. To dream that you are cleaning wax from your ears, suggests that others are trying to send you a message and you are refusing to hear them - you need to get real and listen up. To dream of pain in your ear, indicates that you will receive some upsetting news. To dream of nibbling on someone's ear, or somebody nibbling on your ear, someone is your life is trying to share their feelings or affection with you. The dream means you should try and listen to them with an open mind and heart.
Early
If you dreamed of being early for something, you need to cut back on your spending.
Earrings
To see earrings in dreams, foretells good news and interesting projects for you.
Earth
Dreaming of the whole earth (seeing it like a globe) means you are a loyal friend. See also "digging."
Earthquake
Earthquakes in dreams often mean you are worried about money issues. These dreams are also common in people recovering from illness.
Easter
To dream about Easter, suggests that the worst of your problems are over. You will experience happiness and joy again after a period of darkness and sadness. You need to walk with your head held high and stop being ashamed. Alternatively, this dream can also symbolize resurrection and spiritual rebirth.
Easter Eggs
To see bright colored eggs in your dream, symbolizes celebration of a happy event. Also see "Egg Hunt."
Eating
Pleasurable dreams about eating mean you are happy in a real life relationship. If you dream about stuffing yourself or feeling sick when eating, you are feeling nervous or guilty about a friendship situation. To dream of eating alone means you're feeling sad. To dream that you are watching others eat, means you feel left out of "the banquet of life" - you need more fulfillment, love and friendship in your waking life. Also see "Eating Disorder", below.
Eating Disorder
If you dream that you have an eating disorder, most often this signifies that you have this problem in real life. But if you eat healthfully in your waking life, then this dream signifies your need of spirituality and fulfillment in your waking life. You need more love, friendship or pleasure because you are not getting enough. If you dream of a friend being anorexic or bulimic, again this could signify an actual eating disorder they have. If you're sure that's not the case, then it could mean your friend is crying out for more attention and affection.
Eavesdropping
To dream that you are eavesdropping indicates that you need to pay closer attention in your waking life to what you are being told. Your dream may also be telling you to be more open to hearing the guidance and/or criticism of others.
Echo
To hear an echo in your dream means you feel like you have to repeat yourself in order to be heard and for others to believe you. If you dream of making an echo, you may have bad times ahead where your friends desert you in your time of need.
Eclipse
To dream about an eclipse of the sun means your desires are getting the better of your good sense. You could also feel that someone else is getting the credit for your achievements. If you dream of a lunar eclipse, this signifies that your feminine side is being overshadowed. It may also foretell the illness of someone near you.
Eel
To see an eel in your dream, indicates that you have issues with commitment. It also means that you have problems holding on to things.
Egg
Eggs in dreams are good symbols, representing renewal and wholeness. A broken egg suggests a transition in your life. Also see "Egg Hunt", below.
Egg Hunt
To dream that you are participating in an Easter egg hunt, signifies relaxation and positive life events. You will soon find the happiness you are seeking.
Egypt / Egyptian
To dream of anicent Egypt represents the core of your own emotions and spirituality. You may be nostalgic for a time in your life when things seemed simpler.
Eiffel Tower
Dreaming of the Eiffel Tower is a positive omen, symbolizing a season of love and friendship ahead. Also see "Paris."
Eight
In dreams, the number eight stands for success and rewards for hard work.
Eight Ball
Dreaming about an eight ball suggests that you will have to overcome certain challenges and gain more confidence before you can surpass your current troubles. But you will surpass them!
Eighteen
The number eighteen symbolizes the conflict between materialism and spirituality. It also warns of deception and selfishness.
Elastic Band
To see or use an elastic band in your dream, suggests that you need to be more accommodating to others. You may need to expand your attitude, imagination and way of thinking. Open your mind! To dream that a rubber band snaps indicates that you have outstretched yourself by taking on too many responsibilities.
Elbow
To notice your or someone else's elbows in your dream, indicates that you need to make a space for yourself. Your dream may express hesitance or fear in creating your own space for fear of being scrutinized. To dream that your elbow is wounded suggests your inability to function in some waking situation, possibly a romantic one.
Election
If your dream featured taking part in an election, you will enjoy quick success with your current plans.
Electric Chair
To dream of an electric chair is a warning that the current course of your actions will lead to disaster.
Electrocution
If you dream of being shocked by electricity, you will soon receive sudden and surprising news.
Elephant
Seeing an elephant in your dream is great luck, signifying that you are laying a solid groundwork for wealth and success. You will have power, strength and prosperity. If you feed an elephant in your dream, you will elevate yourself in your community through your kindness. To dream of riding on the elephant signifies good news from afar. But to dream that you fell off while riding it suggests enemies are looking to harm you.
Elevator
Here are the meanings for several elevator dreams:
Descending or falling elevators in dreams are usually negative, suggesting anxiety about losing social status or repressed emotions.
A rising elevator also represents anxiety, but signifies that the trouble is almost over.
A dream of being stuck in an elevator symbolizes that your emotions have gotten out of control. The same is true if you dream about an elevator that is out of order.
To dream of being in an elevator crash is a common dream, which symbolizes some basic fear in the dreamer's life, such as fear of a moral lapse, social inadequacy, loss of status, etc. The prophetic meaning of this dream depends on what happened. If you dreamed of being killed in the crash, you will experience some major and lastings setbacks in your life. However, if you escaped safely or landed without being hurt, your troubles will be upsetting but only temporary.
Eleven
In dreams, the number eleven stands for intuition, spirituality, enlightenment, and the ability to achieve your goals. It is symbolic of your creativity and vision.
Elf
To see a friendly-looking elf in your dream means you will always be held in high esteem by others. You will be blessed with good physical and mental health. Also, an elf can sometimes represent an aspect of yourself that is not fully developed or has been repressed. To see a hideous or mean elf in your dream is a signal of distressing times. To dream that a friend turns into an elf foretells good health and pleasurable social activities.
Elk
To see an elk in your dream symbolizes strength and endurance. It is an indication that you need to spend more time with friends and eat healthier.
Eloping
To dream of eloping is generally unfavorable and signifies disappointments in love.
To dream about email, indicates that you need to reach out to people who may not always physically be around. It could also suggest that you have been spending too much time in front of the computer and this has carried over into your dreams. To dream of reading someone else's email messages signifies that you are mistrustful of others and you tend to poke your nose into friends' business. Perhaps you have recently stumbled upon some information that was not meant for your eyes.
Embarrassment
To dream of being embarrassed is a warning that one of your friends may be acting falsely. To observe others being embarrassed in your dream is a warning against repeating gossip.
Embroidery
To dream that you or someone else is embroidering, or to see an embroidered item in your dream, symbolizes your ability to make the best of everything that comes your way.
Emerald
To see an emerald in your dream signifies that you will inherit some property that will cause problems with others.
Empty
To be aware of emptiness, or to find something empty when you expected it would be full, suggests that you are contemplating some venture or activity which would turn out to be disappointing and a waste of effort. Don't try anything unfamiliar for a while after you have this dream.
Encyclopedia
To dream of seeing or searching through an encyclopedia, symbolizes your pursuit for literary knowledge and the fine arts. You are bright and know the value of enriching your mind.
End of the World
If you dream about the end of the world, this represents an emotional and dramatic change taking place within yourself. The dream may also indicate the end of one kind of lifestyle and the beginning of another. Also see "Saving the World."
Enemy
Enemy dreams can simply reflect your concerns about enemies in real life, but they can also be omens. If you dream of fighting an enemy, the meaning depends on how the fight turns out. If you have a victory over your enemy, you will succeed in getting past any current obstacles in your academic and social life. This dream is also a sign of luck in finances. If your enemy wins, or you dream that they spread nasty rumors about you, you could have failures in a school or work situation - be careful about making any big changes now.
Engaged
If you dream of being engaged, you are not having good luck in romance.
Engagement Party
If you dream about an engagement party, you are feeling lonely or insecure about your social skills, particularly when it comes to dealing with the opposite sex.
Engine
To dream of a smoothly running engine is an omen of solid progress. To have trouble with a engine in your dream, signifies that you will be confronted with difficulties, but you will have good, strong friendships to uphold you.
Entrepreneur
If you dreamed of starting or owning your own business, this represents the assertive and authoritative side of your personality. This dream may also reveal creative ideas, or highlight your issues with control and authority. Also see "Boss" and "Work"
Envelope
An unopened envelope in a dream means the dreamer has missed an opportunity. Opening an envelope is lucky and means that you are about to experience a triumph in real life.
Environment
If you dream about issues with the environment (such as global warming, pollution, etc.) reflects negative emotions. You may be feeling upset and fearful of a situation or relationship. Alternatively, it suggests that you have not clearly understood a situation well enough to make an informed decision.
Envy
To dream that you are being envied by others, represents your annoyance with friends who are overanxious to please you. To dream that you are envious of others, signifies that you will make warm friends by your unselfish devotion to the wishes of others.
Errands
To dream that you are running errands signifies happiness and understanding from your family. If you dream about sending someone on an errand, it is a warning not to neglect someone you love, or you will surely lose them.
Erase / Eraser
Using an eraser in your dream warns of an upcoming social embarrassment. Be very careful not to gossip now, because you could end up being the one whose reputation ends up damaged.
Eruption
If you see an eruption in your dream, you have been repressing powerful thoughts or urges. You may also be experiencing an upheaval in your life.
Escalator
Dreams about escalators represent changes in our lifestyles or in our romantic status. Going down an elevator is a common metaphor for entering into deeper levels of awareness. Going up means you will succeed in getting where you want to go, but there will be challenges along the way.
Escape
To dream of escaping in a dream means you need to face something that you've been avoiding.
Eskimos
If you dreamed of Eskimos, you need to get a grip on your spending.
E.S.P. (Extra Sensory Perception)
To dream that you have E.S.P., signifies a personal and highly spiritual message from your unconscious. You need to pay more attention to what people are telling you and trying to convey to you.
Essay
If you dream of writing an essay, you are anxious over a mistake that you have made. If you have trouble starting an essay in your dream (especially if you are staring at blank paper), you desire to make a fresh start in your life. You may have a need to express yourself through writing or art. Also see "Bad grades."
Evacuation
To dream of an evacuation suggests that you are isolating yourself and holding back your emotions. To dream that you are in a town that has been evacuated symbolizes that you are feeling rejected or unaccepted by those around you.
Evangelist
To see an evangelist in your dream represents a harsh personal lesson that you need to learn. You may be harboring feelings of guilt and self-punishment. You need to quit being so hard on yourself.
Evil
A dream involving an evil atmosphere or evil spirits foretells that you will encounter obstacles to your current ambitions. You would be well-advised to consider a change of direction or plans. To dream that someone or something is evil, signifies a repressed and/or forbidden aspect of yourself. This part of yourself may be seeking recognition and acknowledgment. Alternatively, evil in a dream may also be a reflection of your strong, negative emotions like hate, anger, etc.
Ex-Boyfriend
To dream about your ex-boyfriend suggests that something or someone in your current life is bringing out similar feelings to the ones you felt in the relationship with your ex. The dream may be a way of alerting you to the same or similar behavior in a current relationship. What you learned from that previous relationship may need to be applied to the present one so that you do not repeat the same mistake. If you dreamed of getting back together with an ex, see "Reuniting."
Ex-Friend
To dream about an ex-friend means you wish for a time in your past when things were easier. Or, it could be a signal that it's time to start acting more mature. You may also be missing this friend. Or, it could be that somebody you have just met reminds you of your ex-friend in some way.
Ex-Girlfriend
If you dream about your boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, you may be comparing yourself to the ex. The dream is warning you not to make the same relationship mistakes that ended their relationship.
Exam
See "test."
Excitement
To dream of excitement means you will soon have an exciting experience in real life.
Execution
To see an execution in your dream suggests that you will suffer some misfortune from the carelessness of others. To dream that you miraculously escape your own execution means you will overcome your enemies and succeed in gaining wealth.
Exercise
To dream about exercising is an omen of good luck if you enjoyed it. But if it was tiring or unpleasant, the dream is a warning to avoid forcing any issues - don't push or try to get an answer out of someone for a few weeks. Also see "Treadmill."
Exit
If you are unable to find the exit in a dream, this symbolizes that you're on a "road to nowhere" in some aspect of your life - you must make changes in the direction your life is heading.
Exorcism
To dream that you or others are being exorcised of evil spirits, often symbolizes the dreamer's initiative to regain control and take steps toward the direction of your goals. However, this dream could also mean that you are not taking responsibility for your own actions.
Expelled
To dream of being expelled from school represents shame about your actions in real life. No matter how much you tell others you are right, a part of you feels uncomfortable with the way you have been acting, because it goes against the values that you know are right.
Experiment
To dream that you are working on an experiment suggests that you need to be more daring and try something new and different. Take a chance. Also see "Scientist"
Explosion
If you dream of an explosion, a problem in real life can be solved if you can be honest with someone who's disappointed or hurt you.
Eye / Eyes
A dream about a giant eye means the dreamer may have strong psychic powers.
To dream that you have a third eye, symbolizes inner vision and insight. You need to start looking within yourself for the answers to the problems that challenge you.
Strange or disembodied eyes in a dream foretell that positive events are soon to come.
To dream that your eyes are closed suggests your refusal to see the truth about something. This dream can also mean that you are avoiding intimacy. You may be expressing feelings of hurt, pain or sympathy.
To injure your eyes, get something in them, or be otherwise worried about them is a warning that someone is trying to trick you.
If the main feature of your dream was the beauty of the eyes, the meaning is that you can count on the sincere love of those who matter to you.
Crossed eyes are a lucky omen for money matters.
Red eyes or squinting eyes are a warning against an unwise love affair.
To see animal eyes, especially in the darkness, are a sign of hidden rivalry or jealousy in your close social circle.
Blue or light eyes mean a new friendship, and dark eyes symbolize a new love affair.
Yellow eyes mean you need to pay close attention to your instincts. Someone in your friendship circle may not be trustworthy.
To dream of having a black eye symbolizes your refusal to see the truth about something. You may be experiencing emotional pain, possibly related to a romantic situation.
Also see "Blind" and "Optician"
Eyebrows
A dream that features eyebrows signifies that you will encounter obstacles in your immediate future. If you tweeze your eyebrows in a dream, the level of difficulty you have represents the amount of trouble you will have in a real-life situation. To dream of shaving off one or both of your eyebrows suggests that you are considering a life-changing decision. Alternatively, it may represent your severe attitude or self-punishment.
Eye Drops
If you dreamed about buying or using eye drops, you need a clearer view on a situation. There may have been a misunderstanding.
Eyelashes
To dream that your eyelashes are growing means good health and fortune will be with you. If you dream of trimming or pulling out your eyelashes, you are experiencing a loss in strength. You may feel vulnerable or at the mercy of somebody. Another possible meaning is that you are reshaping yourself and eliminating unwanted thoughts and habits.
Eye Patch
To dream that you are wearing an eye patch, signifies that you have trouble accepting other people's viewpoints. It suggests that you are one-sided in your way of thinking. This dream can also suggest your refusal to see the truth about something.
