To dream that you are putting labels on items, symbolizes your need for organization and order. It may also indicate that you are too quick to label something and stereotype it. To see or read labels in your dream, signifies that you have unknowingly let an enemy see the inside of your private affairs, as a result of carelessness.
To dream that you are in a laboratory symbolizes that you are experimenting with your inner feelings and beliefs. You are testing yourself and you may be about to go through a transformation.
To see a labyrinth in your dream signifies complicated situations with family members. It's time to face your feelings about something to do with your living situation. If you dream of being in a hedge maze (a labyrinth made of trees or bushes), you will have unexpected happiness where you were expecting disappointment.
To see lace in your dream symbolizes you will succeed in winning your heart's desires.
Dreaming of a ladder can mean the dreamer will achieve new understanding of herself and her surroundings. It also suggests growth in social stature. To see a broken ladder in your dream indicates consistent failures in your undertakings. You may feel stuck in pursuit of your goals.
Dreaming of a ladybug is very good luck. Good fortune is coming to you.
To see a lake in your dream signifies your emotional state of mind. If the lake is clear and calm, it symbolizes your inner peace. If the lake is disturbed and wavy, then you may be going through some emotional turmoil.
A pleasant dream about a lamb means your romantic interest has your best interests at heart. If you have a bad dream featuring a lamb, you give too much of yourself in relationships.
To dream of turning on a lamp foretells an unexpected reward for a past kindness. To turn out a lamp suggests that you will have a holiday or a well earned rest. A dream of red lamps is a warning of danger due to uncontrolled passion or temper. An unlit lamp indicates a disappointment, while a dim or flickering lamp forecasts news of an illness. To hang a guide lamp outdoors or in a window foretells a stroke of good luck. To break a lamp portends difficulties through lack of trust. Many bright or decorative lamps are a sign of coming festive occasions. Also see "Lava Lamp."
A lamp post in your dream is an omen of family troubles.
To see a landlord in your dream suggests that you need to show some more self-control in certain parts of your life.
A dream of land mines suggests that you are going through a potentially explosive and trying situation in real life. The mines could represent repressed 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.
If you dream that you are studying a language, or speaking a foreign language, you are having difficulties expressing your thoughts.
To dream that you are sitting someone's lap, signifies that you will find stability and security after some difficult situations.
See "Computer"
To dream of lasagna represents an unusually large appetite and desires. More self-discipline is needed. This dream can also mean that the dreamer is hungry!
To see a laser in your dream, symbolizes clarity and truth. You are seeing and understanding things much more clearly. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to focus your attention and concentrate on one task at a time.
To dream that you are skillfully swinging a lasso symbolizes happiness in your love and family affairs. If you dream that you lasso an animal, you will succeed in gaining the heart of your true love.
To dream that you are in Las Vegas, refers to excess and overindulgence. You need to show some restraint in some area of your life. Alternatively, this dream may suggest that your good judgment is being clouded by all the emotional turmoil in your life.
To dream that you are late for something represents your fear of change and your nervousness about seizing an opportunity. You may feel unready or unworthy in your current circumstances. You may also be conflicted with decisions about your future.
To dream that you are laughing, is a lucky omen which predicts you will be surrounded by nice friends and have success in important areas of your life. To hear the cheerful laughter of children means you will enjoy excellent health. If others laughed at you in your dream, you will soon have good news related to a money issue. To hear evil, demonic laughing in your dream, represents feelings of humiliation or helplessness.
To dream that you are doing your laundry, suggests that you are cleaning up your act or change your image. You are concerned about how you appear to others. If you dream that someone else is doing your laundry suggests gossip. If it's a person you know, the gossip may be about you and this person, or possibly that person is telling others something about you.
If you dream of flowing lava, your selfishness may lead you into complicated adventures. This dream could also represent your strong romantic passions and feelings. Also check the meaning for "volcano."
To dream of a lava lamp suggests confused emotions. Your instincts will guide you, but you must learn to listen to your heart. Don't be distracted by the opinions of others.
To see lavender in you dream, indicates mysticism and spirituality.
If you dream of walking on a green lawn, you will experience many occasions of pleasure and bliss.
If you dream of mowing a lawn, it suggests that you will have great luck and happiness in life once you get rid of people or old habits that no longer are positive influences. It also suggests that once you get organized and bypass obstacles, you will have good luck in finances and in academic pursuits.
To see a lawyer in your dream, or to dream that you are a lawyer, suggests that help is available to you if you ask. You need to put aside your pride and look upon others for their assistance.
To dream that you are feeling lazy foretells that you will make an error at work, or with your finances, that will lead to deep disappointment. To dream that your boyfriend is lazy suggests that your love relationship - either current or future - will go through a stage of feeling rocky and insecure.
To dream that you are a leader, represents your ability to assert your ideas and offer guidance to others. The dream may also be telling you that you are being too passive and need to take a more active role in a situation. Take more control over your life and behavior.
See "Leaves"
To dream of seeing a leak in anything, usually signifies loss and troubles.
If you were leaning on someone or something in your dream, it predicts independence. However, if someone was leaning on you, then you will need help to support an unexpected burden. Don't try to do it all alone.
If you dream of learning something, you will take great interest in acquiring knowledge, and if you are careful with your time and stick to your goals you will advance far.
To dream that you are holding a leash indicates a need for more control in your life. To dream that you are wearing a leash, suggests that you need to show more restraint with regard to your infatuations and the way you express your sexuality.
To see leather in your dream, signifies success in romance and business. It also suggests faithfulness in love. To dream that you are dressed in leather means you will have good luck with money. Also see "Clothes", "Purse" and "Shoes"
To see leaves in your dream signifies new found happiness and an improvement in your school grades or your job situation. If you see fresh green leaves in your dream, you will marry a rich man. To see brown or withered leaves in your dream signifies fallen hopes.
If you dream of leaving home, important changes are about to take place in your life. To dream that someone else in your family is moving out, suggests that any troubles you have had with that person will soon be mended.
To dream that you are giving a lecture, suggests that you are becoming somewhat of a bore. You may need to improve your communications skills. Alternatively, your dream may serve as a continuation of your intellectual thinking carried over from your waking hours. To dream that you are attending a lecture means something will not turn out as great as you wished. If you dream of being lectured by your parents or an authority figure, this signifies guilt or shame about your actions.
If you dream that you are standing on a ledge, you are feeling tense, anxious or excited about something. Consider what direction you are looking in as you stand there. The direction to which you are looking relates to your viewpoint, whether it be an optimistic one (looking up), a pessimistic one (looking down) or realistic one (looking straight ahead). On a more positive note, this dream may signify a sense of freedom and liberation. To dream that someone else is standing on a ledge means a friend needs your help.
A dream featuring these repulsive bloodsuckers predicts that you will have an unexpected demand on your resources, but don't worry, the strain will be temporary.
If you have a dream that strongly features the left side of something, or taking a left turn or direction, it means you will achieve all your goals if you persevere, even though you will encounter minor obstacles on the way. If you are a right-handed person but you dream of being left-handed, you may face an awkward personal situation or a dangerous rival. If you actually are left-handed, the dream is a good omen of better luck ahead. Dreams that strongly feature your left hand (using it or looking at it) predict frustrations and minor difficulties.
If you dream of having more than two legs, you are full of ideas and imagination, but they won't all come true - you need to focus on what's most important. If you are unable to move your legs in your dream, you may have financial troubles. To dream of having only one leg, or having an artifical leg, it means you are representing yourself falsely to friends. If your dream strongly features someone else's leg, you are envious of a friend in some way. If you dream of having hairy legs, it's time for you to reshape your thinking or change your goals. You need to eliminate unwanted thoughts and habits that are holding you back.
To dream about playing with Lego foretells family happiness. To dream that you are made of Lego means you are searching for comfort and security. Or, you may feel like someone is toying with your emotions.
To dream that someone is giving you a lei (a flower garland), signifies welcoming and acceptance. It is a positive sign of true friendships and increasing popularity. Giving or receiving a lei is also a common dream to have about someone to whom you are physically attracted.
To dream of eating or sucking on a lemon, foretells social difficulties or embarrassment. If the lemon in your dream was being squeezed, it indicates upcoming money problems and a need for saving cash.
To dream of making, serving, or drinking lemonade predicts an increase in personal popularity.
To see a lemur in your dream suggests that someone is trying to trick you. This dream may also symbolize the playful and mischievous side of your own personality, or an immature attitude. To dream of seeing a lemur hanging or swinging from a tree represents being troubled by young ones.
To dream that you are lending money foretells debts and other financial difficulties. If you dream that you refuse to lend out anything, this means that you look out for your own interests. A dream that others lend you things symbolizes close friendship ties - you can count on your pals.
To see a leopard in your dream is great good luck, meaning that you will overcome any obstacles.
Help from unexpected, or even unknown, sources will be yours if you dreamed of these magical characters. However, it may involve mischief.
If you dream that you are a lesbian (but you are not in your waking life), or hanging out in a group of lesbians, it is symbolic of self-love and self-acceptance. You are becoming comfortable with your sexuality and femininity. If in your dream you hate the idea of lesbianism, then it represents your fears and rejection of parts of your own femininity and sexuality. If you are a lesbian in real life, then the dream is simply a reflection of your own self.
To dream that you receive a letter means that a new opportunity or challenge will soon come into your life. Letters in dreams can also be a way
that your mind sends you messages from your subconscious. Other meanings of dreams about letters:
If you dreamed of receiving good news in a letter, your prospects are very bright indeed.
If you receiving a letter that contained anything of a disappointing or upsetting nature, it foretells an approaching struggle.
Receiving unimportant or routine letters signify financial difficulties due to overspending.
If your dream concerned destroying an unopened letter, it signals a need to make amends for a past injustice.
To dream of reading a letter addressed to someone else predicts a money loss.
A dream of mailing a letter predicts unexpected good news.
Chain letter dreams indicate an unusual new experience in your future.
To dream of looking a letter delivered by messenger (instead of by
mail) indicates petty disagreements.
Letters written in brightly colored ink signify family and relationship arguments.
To dream of hiding a letter or finding a hidden letter is a warning against an unfaithful friend or lover.
See "Love Letter" for more meanings.
To see letters of the alphabet in your dream, symbolizes something that your mind is associating with or those particular letters - it might be an object, a place, or a person in your life. For example, the letter "T" may refer to your friend Tina.
Lettuce is a lucky dream symbol, suggesting wealth and good fortune will come to the dreamer.
To dream that you are levitating signifies that you are holding on to far-fetched ideas and you need to starting thinking more realistically.
To dream of a librarian may be a warning against gossiping. Don't talk behind people's backs or it will come back to you threefold. Librarian dreams can also suggest that you are seeking advice and guidance as you head into a new life path.
Dreams of libraries are strong suggestions from the unconscious mind that the dreamer needs to find meaning in her life. This can often be the need for spiritual nourishment.
A dream involving lice symbolizes annoyances and frustrations caused by the stupidity or stubbornness of others. The exception is if you killed or got rid of the lice in your dream - that means you will have a period of good luck.
To see a license plate in your dream represents liberty and the freedom to run your own life.
To dream that you are licking something or someone, signifies your tendency to be cautious before proceeding on to new situations or adventures. To dream that you are licked by an animal, foretells that you will be called upon for advice.
If you dream that you are lying, it means you are trying to deceive yourself into believing in something that goes against your values. Ask
yourself what are you hiding from yourself or from others. To dream that someone is calling you a liar means that you will be bothered by some
deceitful person. If you dream that someone else is lying to you, this represents your growing distrust for that person. You may have lost your faith
in that individual. Alternatively, it suggests that you are no longer as confident in yourself as you used to be. To dream that your romantic partner
is a liar forewarns that your disagreeable attitude will turn valued friendships away.
If you dream of taking a polygraph (lie detector) test, the meaning depends on whether or not you were lying in the dream. If you were, ask yourself what you're hiding from yourself or others. Deep inside, you want the truth to be known. If you were accused unjustly, you will be annoyed by a troublesome person. If you dreamed of someone else taking a lie detector test, you may find help from an unexpected source in some situation.
If you dreamed about having a life after death (being a ghost/spirit), this suggests that you are feeling disconnected in some way from life and society. This dream may be a calling for you to move on and abandon your outdated modes of thinking and behavior, and make a positive change in your attitude.
To dream of being in a lifeboat symbolizes a situation in which you will have to defend your reputation.
If you dream of a lifeguard, this indicates you do not completely trust your own instincts. You want some help coming up with the answer to a personal problem. This dream can also symbolize the need for protection or nurturing in one's life.
To dream that you are wearing a life jacket symbolizes that you are in need of some support and reassurance. To dream that you are not wearing a life jacket when you should be, indicates that you want to approach your problems and feelings head on, despite the notion that it may be painful or uncomfortable.
To dream that you are being lifted means that you are rising above unpleasant conditions or issues.
A dream featuring very bright light means you will solve a problem by learning to look at it in a new way. It is a sign that you should trust your instincts. To dream of turning on lights foretells an unexpected reward for a past kindness. To turn out lights suggests that you will have a holiday or a well earned rest. A dream of red lamps is a warning of danger due to uncontrolled passion or temper. To dream of flickering or flashing lights suggests that something is preventing you from solving a current relationship or family problem - it could be your own emotions or preconceptions that are getting in the way. Try to cool down and look at the situation in "a clearer light." Also see "Neon Lights"
To see a light bulb in your dream suggests that you are ready to accept and/or face reality. This dream also symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, hope and new ideas. You are approaching a situation in a new way.
If you dream of turning on a light switch, you will receive thanks for doing something nice. If you turned off the light switch, you are due for a vacation or a break from your responsibilities. If the light switch in your dream wasn't working, you are having a hard time figuring out the solution to a personal issue.
If you use a lighter in your dream, you have found the solution to a problem that has been troubling you. If you can't get the lighter to work, it means you are still struggling to shed light on a cloudy situation.
The lighthouse is a strong symbol of emotion and spirituality. A dream of finding one in a storm means you should trust your feelings in an emotional matter.
Lightning in a dream means you will find out something surprising about someone close to you, that could cause you to see them in a whole new way.
To see lilac in your dream indicates disappointments and rejection. It also wanrs that you should not always rely on what you see or hear.
Dreaming of lilies signifies sadness and the illness of someone you love.If you dream of gathering lilies, you will find great love but that person will have health problems.
Lily pads in your dream signify that your grasp exceeds your reach. You would be wise to readjust your ambitions and be more realistic.
To dream that you are in limbo, signifies confusion, troubles, scandal, and worries. You may not be seeing things the way they really are or you may have lost your sense of direction in life.
To see a lime in your dream foretells that you will experience a temporary period of hard times. But don't worry! You will arise from it with greater happiness and more prosperity than before.
To see a limousine in your dream means you have an exaggerated sense of self-importance. You may also feel the need to show off and impress others. If the limousine is black, this dream may suggest that your are unwilling to make changes or go along with others.
To dream that you are limping, refers to a lack of balance in some relationship in your life. You feel that the relationship is one-sided. Perhaps you feel that you are giving more than you are getting back or vice-versa.
To dream that you are standing in line, indicates your need for patience. You should be prepared to wait for something and not have it right away.
To dream that you are wearing lingerie, represents your sexual identity, body image and your self-esteem. You may finally be recognizing and acknowledging an aspect of yourself that was not previously expressed. To dream that you are buying or shopping for lingerie, indicates that you are compensating for your inner feelings of emptiness. You may be trying to fulfill some emotional need. Alternatively, you may be seeking to change your image and attitude. You may feel one way on the inside but behave another way on the outside. Also see "Underwear."
A pleasant dream about a lion - especially if you tame it - means that you are in control of your life and your emotions. If a lion in a dream is threatening, there are problems with a male in your life, possibly a father or boyfriend.
To dream of someone with thick, ugly lips represents an unhappy love relationship or a rushed decision. Full, sweet lips symbolize harmony, wealth, mutual affection and trust. Thin lips represent intelligence. If you dream your lips are sore and swollen, you have strong desires that are not being met. To dream of chapped, dry, or sore lips indicates a loss of social status. Also see "Lipstick" and "Chapstick."
See "Lipstick"
Lipstick in a dream represents sensuality. If you dream your rival is wearing lipstick and you aren't, you may fear she is going to win over you in a romantic situation. If you dream that you put on lipstick, you are growing confident in your female powers. Putting on lipstick can also mean masking communication, so dreaming of someone else putting on lipstick suggests they may be keeping some information or truth from you. To dream of buying lipstick at a store is very lucky - the more you buy, the luckier you will be in real life.
To dream that you are making a list, suggests that you are worried about a problem or situation in your waking life.
To dream that you are listening to something indicates that you need to pay closer attention to what you are being told and what you are seeing. Perhaps your dream is telling you to be more receptive towards the guidance and/or criticism of others.
To see yours or someone else's liver in your dream suggests the possibility of a physical disorder, possibly due to an addictive or compulsive behavior. Or, this dream could also mean that there is someone in your life who may not be looking out for your best interests. If you dreamed of eating, cooking or serving liver, your health is going to improve.
To dream of living together with your romantic partner, or with a good friend, symbolizes transition and commitment. You will undergo an important developmental phase in your relationship with this person. The dream may also represent the unification of formerly separate or opposite aspects of yourself, such as the masculine and feminine sides of your personality.
Dreaming of a lizard is a warning that you have false friends in your close circle. A dead lizard signifies a successful battle to protect your reputation. Also see "Chameleon."
To see a llama in your dream represents deep trust, strength and endurance. It may also mean that you are worrying too much and carrying too many problems.
To dream that you are in a lobby, indicates that you are trying to make something known.
If you dream about live lobsters, you have minor annoyances up the road. But dreamns about eating or cooking a lobster are very positive omens, signifying repayment of a forgotten loan or finding something you thought was lost.
Dreams about locks mean you are frustrated and need to express your feelings about a situation in real life.
The meaning of a locked door or locked window depends on which side you were on in the dream. If you were locked in, you may expect a change of location in your life. If you were locked out, it represents some troubles of your own making. If you dream that you are locked in but you break the lock and escape, you will overcome the obstacles that are facing you now. If the lock in your dream is a padlock, this symbolizes the need to sort out some family or personal matters.
To see or use a locker in your dream, signifies aspects of yourself which you have kept hidden inside. Consider what items are inside the locker. Dreaming of a school locker also denotes hidden feelings that you should recognize in yourself, or knowledge you should learn. Also see "Locker Combination", below.
If you forgot your locker combination in your dream, this is your unconscious mind's way of telling you that you may have forgotten something in real life - like an important date or an appointment.
To dream that you are in a locker room, suggests that you need time to cool off and calm down. It also indicates that you are involved in some competition or overcoming an obstacle in your life. Perhaps you are trying to pursue a love interest. If you dream of being in a locker room of the opposite sex, you must take a more subtle approach if you want to win someone's heart. If you are naked or semi-clothed in the locker room, you may be feeling unprepared or unfit for a situation.
To dream of wearing a locket represents your openness to love. If you open the locket, you are ready for love, but if you can't open it then you are somehow scared to open up your emotions. If you break a locket in your dream, you will have a changeable boyfriend who is up and down in his feelings for you. To dream that your lover places a locket around your neck, foretells that you will receive many beautiful offerings.
To see locusts in your dream, signifies a lack of emotional satisfaction. You may feel that you are lacking in creativity or that your creativity is being repressed. Alternatively, this dream may represent a phase of transformation in your life.
To dream of sawing logs signifies an improvement in home conditions. To see stacks of logs, or fallen trees in a wood, is a generally favorable omen for whatever concerns you most. Logs floating in water predict a new opportunity which should not be overlooked. A logjam in a river foretells obstacles in the form of delays - have patience. A brightly burning log symbolizes family joy. To sit on a log is a sign of personal contentment.
A log cabin is a symbol of satisfaction through diligent hard work.
To see or lick a lollipop in your dream is good luck. You will experience happy surprises, new experiences and adventures.
To dream that you are lonely indicates feelings of rejection. You may be feeling that no one understand you.
To dream that you lose something may mean that you really have misplaced something that you had not realized yet. It may also be a signal for you to clean up and reorganize your life. You have become overwhelmed and distracted with the drama and trivia of daily life. Finally, a dream of losing something important can also suggest lost opportunities, past relationships or forgotten aspects of yourself. Your personal associations to the thing you lose will clue you into the emotional meaning and interpretation of your dream.
If you dream that you are lost, you may be feeling worried and insecure about the path you are taking in life. Or, you may be trying to adjust and get accustomed to a new situation in which the rules and conditions are ever changing. If you dream that someone else is lost, you have unresolved feelings about the person that is lost.
To dream about a vacant lot signifies lacking, pessimism and your jaded prospects for the future.
If you dream about lotion, especially of putting lotion on your body, you will have success in difficult circumstances and turn enemies into friends.
To dream of winning the lottery, represents your inner desires to live without having to worry about financial and material troubles. If you just dream of buying lottery tickets, you are relying too much on fate instead of taking responsibility for your own actions and decisions.
If your dream featured loud noise, this foretells arguments or disagreements with family members. However, if the loud noise in your dream actually woke you up, you can expect a change for the better. To hear a sudden loud noise in your dream may represent a breakthrough in your personal struggles. Perhaps you have burst through a barrier of resistance which had been holding you back for a long time.
A dream about being in love suggests intense feelings carried over from a waking relationship. It implies happiness and contentment with what you have and where you are in life. On the other hand, if you're not in a love relationship in real life, this dream suggests that you are not getting enough affection in your daily life. Hug someone! To see a couple in love or expressing love to each other, indicates much success ahead for you. If you dream of saying "I Love You", you will achieve happiness and contentment the moment you learn to take a realistic approach to life. However, if in your dream you expressed love to someone who is already in a relationship in real life, you will experience disappointment in love. If someone told you "I Love You" in your dream, you are learning to enjoy what you have and where you are in life. You may also be craving to hear these three little words when you are awake!
To dream of writing a love letter is a sign of regret over a foolish love affair. A bundle of love letters featured in your dream suggests that you would benefit from relieving your conscience of a guilty secret. If you dreamed of receiving good news in a love letter (like finding out someone likes you back), your future prospects are very bright indeed. A dream of mailing a love letter predicts unexpected good news in romance. To dream of hiding a letter or finding a hidden letter is a warning that someone you love may be unfaithful.
See "Control Dreams."
If you dreamed of being lucky, you will be lucky in real life. BUT - if you let the luck go to your head, you are likely to reverse it. To dream about bad luck is a warning against being conceited or overestimating your abilities.
Luggage in a dream suggests you will not be happy in a certain real life relationship until you can be honest about your true feelings.
If you heard someone singing a lullaby in your dream, you are trying to find your way towards happiness and a state of peacefulness in real life. If you were the one singing the lullaby, you uplift others with your positive attitude and cheerful disposition.
To dream of eating lunch suggests that you shouldn't let trivial matters interfere with your happiness or the way you pursue your goals.
To see lungs in your dream, symbolize insight, creativity, and inspiration. Alternatively, lungs may indicate a stressful situation and refer to a relationship/situation in which you feel suffocated.
To dream of lust, suggests that you are lacking or feeling unfulfilled in some aspect of your life. Alternatively, you may need to exercise more self-control.
If you dream that you are lying, it means you are trying to deceive yourself into believing in something that goes against your values. Ask yourself what are you hiding from yourself or from others. To dream that someone is calling you a liar means that you will be bothered by some deceitful person. If you dream that someone else is lying to you, this represents your growing distrust for that person. You may have lost your faith in that individual. Alternatively, it suggests that you are no longer as confident in yourself as you used to be. To dream that your romantic partner is a liar forewarns that your disagreeable attitude will turn valued friendships away.
If you dreamed of lying down, you can expect some extra hard work in your future, but the results will be rewarding.
To see a lynx in your dream symbolizes secrecy. You need to expose and examine the secrets around you and learn from them.
To dream of song lyrics suggests that you are an idealistic person. This dream also signifies that you need to improve the lines of communication with someone. For even deeper meaning, think of the specific lyrics from your dream and whether they have any relation to something that's currently going on in your life.