Dream Symbols Starting With: "S"

Sacrifice

If dream that you are being sacrificed, it symbolizes your tendency to punish yourself. You may also feel that others don't appreciate you. If you dream of sacrificing yourself to save another, you are trying to find a way to express a part of yourself that has been neglected or ignored.

Sad / Sadness

To dream that you are sad, actually foretells a happy turn of events. It is a positive dream that means good things are going to happen to you in the near future.

Saddle

To see a saddle in your dream means you will have many welcoming visitors who bring you good news. If you dream of sitting on a saddle, you will rise to a position of power.

Safari

To dream that you are on a safari represents freedom from societal norms and rules. You are trying to break free from the confines of civilization. Or, you may feel overprotected by your family.

Safe

Dreaming about a safe (where valuables are stored) means you do not value yourself highly enough.

Safety Pin

To see a safety pin in your dream, indicates that a situation is on the verge of falling apart - and that is causing you much anxiety or fear. You feel that the health of the relationship depends on you.

Sage

To see sage in your dream, signifies frugality and practicality. To dream that you burn sage or use it in food, foretells that your extravagant lifestyle will leave you broke in the end.

Sailing

To dream that you are sailing on peaceful waters suggests that you are living life with ease. You will achieve success without major barriers. If the sea is stormy, you are troubled about a personal situation.

Sailor

To see a sailor in your dream signifies your desires for adventure and exploration. You may be ready to venture into deeper waters, particularly in personal relationships.

Saint

To dream of seeing a saint (or saint figurines) is telling you not to lose heart. You can overcome your present difficulties if you keep on trying. However, if you talked with a saint in your dream, this is a strong signal that you should make amends for some past mistake or injustice.

Salad

To see or eat a salad in your dream, suggests that you need to express your feelings and take in the positive influences in your life in order to create personal growth. Alternatively, it indicates that you are longing for nature and good heath.

Sale

To dream that something is on sale, represents opportunities that are readily available to you.

Salesperson

To see or dream that you are a salesperson suggests that there is something you need to include in your life.

Salon

To dream of being at a beauty salon indicates your consciousness of your appearance and beauty. You may be trying too hard to impress others. It may also suggests deception and cover-up of some situation. This dream could also suggest that you are taking on a new outlook toward life.

Salt

Salt in dreams is a strong symbol. The person who holds the salt in your dream is dependable and has your best interests at heart.

Samurai

To dream that you are a samurai, or to see a samurai in your dream, symbolizes honor and duty. You need to work on your issues with commitment. Do not make promises that you cannot live up to.

Sand

To dream of sand suggests difficult times or losses are ahead. Also see "desert," "sand castle" and "Sand storm"

Sandals

To dream of wearing comfortable sandals predicts a new romance. But if the sandals hurt your feet or were featured on someone else, they foretells small annoyances, possibly related to money. Also see "Flip-flops."

Sand Castle

Dreaming of sand castles suggests that you should beware of a new acquaintance who will try to exploit you. This dream can also symbolize that you are standing on uneasy ground in a relationship or new life situation.

Sand Dollars

To dream about sand dollars represents your hidden skills or talents.

Sandpaper

To see or use sandpaper in your dream suggests you need to smooth over some rough spots in a current relationship or life situation. For some people, this dream can mean that you may be a little too direct or harsh in your words and/or attitude.

Sand Storm

To dream about a sand storm represents unexpressed fears or emotions, such as anger, rage, turmoil, etc. It is possible that you feel the "sands of time" are passing you by, and you are being left behind. On a more positive note, this dream can also signify the rising of spirit within, in response to overwhelming challenges. If you dream of taking cover from the storm, your real life troubles should quickly blow over. Stay strong!

Sandwich

To see a sandwich in your dream, suggests that a lot of pressure is being put on you. It also reflects your ability to do two things at once.

Sanitary Napkin

Sanitary napkins in dreams signify that you are having trouble accepting your feminine side. Also see "Menstruation."

Santa Claus

To dream of Santa Claus is a warning that you will reap what you have sown. It's time to "make a list and check it twice" - you're about to get what's coming to you.

Sap

To see tree sap in your dream signifies physical health and energy. It may also represent someone who is overly gullible or sentimental.

Sapphire

To see a sapphire in your dream represents protection.

Sari

To dream of a colorful sari foretells increasing security and success in your social life.

Sasquatch

To dream of the mythical Sasquatch may represent a person or situation in your life that offers warm companionship, yet is a dangerous threat to your well-being. If you dreamed of a mountain-dwelling Sasquatch, you will need to be strong to get through a tough social or emotional ordeal. If the creature you saw dwelled in the forest, follow your instincts to keep certain things to yourself - this is an important time to protect your privacy. Also be careful of giving in to irrational urges that go against what's best for you.

Satellite Dish

To see a satellite dish in your dream represents global awareness and your understanding about worldly issues.

Satin

A dream of wearing satin is a lucky omen which promises you will achieve all the necessities of life and some of the luxuries too. If your dream featured bolts of satin fabric, it is a warning that flattering people to get what you want will end up backfiring against you. It's better to be straightforward with people instead.

Saturn

To see the planet Saturn in your dream represents discipline, limits, and a conservative attitude. It may also symbolize the lessons of life.

Sauerkraut

To dream of eating or cooking sauerkraut is a good omen, foretelling good health and happy social occasions.

Sauna

To dream of a sauna suggests that you need to be more open to the opinions and ideas of other people. You may also need to break the habit of negative thinking.

Sausages

If you dreamed of eating sausages, you could be the cause of a breakup between two people you know. Be careful not to make trouble for others, or it could backfire on you!

Saving a Life

Being saved from danger in a dream means you may need to end an unhealthy relationship or situation in your life. If you dreamed of saving others, this foretells that you will be appreciated by others for your good deeds.

Saving the World

To dream that you are saving the world, signifies confidence in your abilities and belief in yourself. You do not let others question your intelligence or your abilities and generally have a good perspective on life and what your goals are. Don't let someone or something prevent you from progressing forward.

Saw

To see or use a hand saw in your dream, indicates that you need to quit doing something. The dream may also be a pun on something you saw or are seeing. To see an electric saw in your dream, signifies your ability to get down to the core of the problem. You know how to get to the point quickly.

Saxophone

To see or play a saxophone in your dream, indicates that there is something you need to express from deep within your soul. Perhaps you have made a deep connection with someone.

Scale

To see a scale in your dream, may symbolize a preoccupation with body and weight issues. On a deeper level, to dream of a scale signifies a decision that you need to make. This dream also suggests that the dreamer needs to take a balanced view of a situation and not get too emotional. Don't be so black and white and consider the other aspects of the situation. Also see "Weighing."

Scales

To dream of fish scales is a prediction of good financial luck - you will have an increase in material wealth.

Scandal

To dream of being involved in a scandal suggests that you should clear your conscience regarding something you regret. However, if the scandal in your dream concerned only others (and not you), you can expect to have to cope with a challenge to your values and/or reputation.

Scanner / Scanning

To see or use a scanner in your dream represents your lack of originality and tendency to copy other's ideas and/or beliefs. You need to start thinking things through for yourself. Alternatively, this dream could indicate a desire to share some idea with others.

Scar

To see a scar in your dream, symbolizes struggles and/or painful memories which may have never entirely healed in your mind. It suggests that your past still has some influence on your life.

Scarab

To see a scarab in your dream, symbolizes your ability to survive, adapt and change. The scarab also represents immortality. You may be experiencing anxieties about death and/or aging.

Scarecrow

A dream that features a scarecrow represents a lesson poorly learned, something from the past that you should have heeded more carefully. If the scarecrow has a recognizable face, it's time to get to know that person better. Your conscious mind may have misjudged them.

Scared

Feeling scared in dreams signifies that your achievements may not be as successful as you had hoped. You are having anxieties in certain circumstances of your life, possibly related to people who you are not able to trust. However, your worries will be temporary and short-lived. If you know exactly what scared you in your dream, check out that dream symbol in this dictionary to get an even deeper interpretation.

Scarf

To see a scarf in your dream symbolizes self-restrictions. You may be too controlling of your emotions instead of expressing them. Or you may feel that your voice is being muffled. To dream that you are wearing a scarf, suggests that you are separating your mind from your body. You may be relying too much on how you think, rather than how you feel, or vice versa.

Scavenger Hunt

To dream about a scavenger hunt suggests that you are trying to recapture something from your past. Alternately, this dream can signify that you need to explore your hidden talents.

Schedule

To dream about your schedule is positive, suggesting that your worries (and the reasons for them) will gradually disappear.

Schizophrenic

To dream that you are schizophrenic, symbolizes your conflict between two ideas, opinions or ways of approaching life. You could also feel stuck between two people or groups in your life who want different things from you. You are feeling torn apart by this conflict - you must make a decision about the person who you want to become, and then act accordingly to make it happen.

School

Dreams about being at school often mean you are feeling inescure about your social status, your abilities or your performance in a situation. A dream that takes place in school may also be a metaphor for the lessons you are learning in your life.

To dream of ditching/skipping school may indicate that you have skipped something important or avoided your responsibilities - have you done the right thing in a situation?

If you dream about the first day of school, you could simply be nervous about returning to school in real life. Or, this dream may also be a warning to pay closer attention to your responsibilities.

A dream about the last day of school can be a straight-forward reflection of reality, meaning you are looking forward to school being over! This dream may also represent how much you have learned from your experiences, and your readiness to go forward with a new phase of your life.

If you dream of visiting an old school, your unconscious mind is telling you that you have come a long way. Try to consider the lessons you learned in the past, and apply them to your current challenges. Your mind could also be trying to teach you what worked or didn't in the past, so you can change your behavior and be happier in the present.

Also see "Boarding School", "Expelled", "Principal", "School Trip", "Suspended" and "Teacher"

School Trip

To dream of being on a school trip signifies that you will make new and fun friends and have many adventures.

Science 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"

Scientist

To dream of a scientist signifies openness to new ideas.

Scissors

If you dream you are using scissors, you are decisive and in control in your life.

Scooter

To dream of driving/riding on a scooter suggests a desire to escape your growing responsibilities. If you dreamed of having mechanical problems with scooter, you are frustrated by your inability to make a much-needed getaway. If your scooter strikes a rock or large crack in the sidewalk, you need to look after your chores at home.

Scorpion

A dream of a scorpion is a sign that false friends will take opportunities to undermine your happiness and social success. If you fail to kill the scorpion in your dream, you will suffer loss from an enemy's attack.

Scratch / Scratches

Bleeding scratches are a warning against hidden hostility that someone has for you. Non-bleeding scratches suggest that you have protective influences around you. If you dream of scratching yourself, this foretells a sudden windfall of money. If you dream that someone else scratches you, this symbolizes a minor irritation or frustration. Perhaps a situation that was once acceptable has gotten worse or annoying. To see a scratch on something in your dream, suggests that you are feeling anxiety about having to start over in some way - or begin something "from scratch".

Screaming

To dream that you are screaming, symbolizes anger and fear. It is an expression of your powerful emotions which you have kept pent up inside. If you try to scream, but no sound comes out, it means that you need to immediately confront some situation. Perhaps you are unable to pinpoint your fears or feelings. To hear the screaming of others indicates that you are likely to hear distressing news.

Screen

Any type of screen featured in your dream is a straightforward symbol of your desire to cover or hide a mistake. Either confess or forget it - worrying is just self-destructive.

Screen Names

To dream about seeing your screen name represents your individuality as a person. If you dreamed of forgetting your (or someone else's) screen name, you may be stressed out from being too busy, or having too many responsibilities. If you had a different screen name in your dream than in real life, you may have forgotten your true self. Screen names in dreams may also be reminders of people in our lives. If you don't recognize the name, consider whether it sounds similar to the name of a person you know, or one from a TV show or movie that has been on your mind.

Screw

To see a screw in your dream, suggests you feel taken advantage in some situation. Or, you might believe that you are messing things up in some way, or having trouble holding things together.

Screwdriver

To see a screwdriver in your dream indicates that you are having difficulties holding some relationship together. If the screwdriver was held by a person you know in real life, you may feel like they are "all screwed up" or "screwing with you" (deceiving you in some way).

Script

If you dream of reading - or acting out - a script, you are experiencing feelings of insecurity. You need rules and routine, because you feel a lack of security regarding social affairs. Try to take more chances and push yourself to be all that you can be in real life.

Scroll

A scroll of paper or parchment in a dream foretells a release from current worry.

Scuba Diving

To dream of scuba diving in clear water, signifies an end to an embarrassing situation. Although you may experience some temporary setbacks, things will surely look up. This dream can also mean that you are trying to get to the bottom of a current situation. If you can't see ahead of you while you are diving, you will suffer anxiety from an unsatisfying friendship.

Sculpting / Sculpture

If your dream featured sculptures, it is a warning to pay more attention to your own personal affairs and less to those of others. To dream of being a sculptor or seeing a sculptor at work predicts an opportunity to make an exciting change in your life.

Scythe

To dream that you are carrying a scythe symbolizes anger, aggression or separation. There may be something in your life that you need to cut out and get rid of. If someone else had the scythe, the dream represents aspects of your personality that are negative or repressed. If you dreamed of using a sycthe to make your way through green fields, this is an omen of great happiness to come. You are going through a period of personal growth, and you will overcome the challenges facing you.

Sea

Dreams about the sea are strong signals from the unconscious mind. If you dream of being lost at sea, you are unsure about your feelings for a certain person. A stormy sea or one with sea monsters suggests confusion and anxiety in the dreamer. On the other hand, a peaceful sea suggets the dreamer is comfortable with herself and her sexuality. If you dream of catching a big fish from the sea, a wonderful opportunity will come to you. Also see "Currents."

Sea Gull

To see sea gulls in your dream indicates that you need to let go of something or someone that's in your life.

Seahorse

To see a sea horse in your dream, signifies the power of your unconscious. It may also indicate a new perspective or different outlook in life.

Seal

To see a seal in your dream, indicates your playfulness and your ability to approach any situation from a variety of angles. Seals are a symbol of good luck, faithful friends, security in love, and spiritual understanding.

Sea Monster

To dream about a sea monster suggests that issues from your unconscious are struggling to come to the surface. You may need to see yourself more clearly, and face the unpleasant aspects of yourself, in order to become the person you want to be. If you killed the monster in your dream, you will successfully deal with your personal issues and rise above them.

Seance

To dream of a seance is a warning not to let foolish pride stand in the way of accepting needed help.

Search / Searching

To dream that you are searching for something or someone, symbolzies the need to find something that is missing or needed in your life. You may be searching for a solution to a problem.

Seashells

To see seashells in your dream represents security and protection. You are not showing your true self or real feelings. In protecting yourself from getting hurt and as a result, you are emotionally closed off.

Seasick

To dream that you are seasick, represents unhappy emotions that are weighing you down. You need to get rid of these feelings.

Seat Belt

To dream that you are wearing a seat belt, suggests that you need to work on controlling your emotions. To dream that you are having trouble putting on or taking off your seat belt, indicates that you are worried about what is ahead in your future.

Seaweed

To dream of swimming amidst tangled seaweed is a warning that you must resist against being influenced to act against your personal values and principles. A firm stand will pay off. Other dreams about seaweed are suggestions that you need to rely on your intuition and trust your own instincts.

Second-Hand

Of you dreamed of something second-hand (old or used), there is something in your life that you need to replace or get rid of.

Secret

To dream that you or someone has a secret, represents hidden power. It suggests that something needs to emerge from your unconscious. If you dream of hearing a secret about somebody, there will be intrigue among people you have trusted. If you dream of repeating a secret, this a sign that you will have to defend yourself against malicious gossip.

Secret Admirer

To dream that you have a secret admirer, signifies that you will achieve a rise in social status, without causing resentment among your present circle. You will remain much admired and well-loved.

Secret Passage

To dream of a secret passageway, indicates hidden power and your desire for inner exploration and self-discovery. Something needs to emerge from your unconscious - and when it does, you will discover new opportunities and increase your level of consciousness.

Secret Room

To dream that you find a secret or hidden room suggests that you are developing new strengths and taking on new roles. You may be growing emotionally. For different types of rooms, look under "Room"

Secretary

To see or dream that you are a secretary indicates that you need more order and organization in your life. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Security Guard

To see or dream that you are a security guard suggests that you may be experiencing a lot of insecurity in your waking life. The dream is compensating for your lack of security. You need to feel well-protected, both physically and emotionally.

Seduce

To dream of seducing or being seduced by someone, is a warning to avoid careless behavior that could seriously damage your reputation by giving a false impression to those whose opinions count. Don't be led astray by wild friends who are bad influences.

Seeds

Dreaming about seeds symbolizes potential. An idea has been planted in your mind and new experiences are being created.

Seesaw

To dream about a seesaw predicts a short-lived but exciting love affair. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Seizure

To dream that you or someone else has a seizure, suggests that you need to have more control in your life.

Self-Defense

If you defended yourself in your dream, you should avoid forcing any important issues for the time being, as someone you count on for support could suddenly fail you. Also see "Martial Arts"

Self-Harm / Self-Destructive

To dream of harming yourself, or being destructive to yourself, reveals that you are being your own worst enemy. You must learn to love yourself and accept all your qualities, in order to achieve happiness and acceptance from others.

Selfish

If you dream that someone being selfish, you need to stop putting yourself first and consider other people's needs and emotions. If you dreamed that you were being selfish, you are a good and dependable friend.

Sell

To dream that you are selling something, indicates that you want people to accept the image of yourself that you are trying to put forward.

Senses (sight, sound, smell, hearing, touch)

If you dream that you are missing one of your five senses, it is a strong signal that you feel out of control in a real life situation. You may feel you don't have the capability to handle a certain situation you're in, or you may feel out of touch with reality in some way. If you dream that one of your senses is heightened (extra strong), you will triumph in a difficult situation.

Separated / Separation

To dream of a separation, or being separated (or kept apart) from somebody, symbolizes a real-life situation or relationship that is breaking apart. Or, this dream may also mean indicates that your feelings are pulling you in opposite directions in a waking situation.

Separate Identities

To dream of having separate identities suggests that you are feeling torn apart and divided. Your feelings are pulling you in opposite directions. You could also feel stuck between two people or groups in your life who want different things from you. You are feeling torn apart by this conflict - you must make a decision about the person who you want to become, and then act accordingly to make it happen.

September 11

See "Terrorism"

Serenade

A dream of being serenaded signifies a happy outcome to your current problems.

Sermon

If you dreamed of hearing a sermon, or if you delivered one yourself in the dream, you need to learn an important personal lesson. You may be harboring feelings of guilt and self-punishment. You need to quit being so hard on yourself.

Servant

To dream of being a servant signifies long-awaited happiness. To dream of having servants foretells difficult times ahead.

Serving Food

To dream that you are serving food represents catering to the demands of others. You may feel that you are doing a lot for somebody, and not getting much in return. To dream that somebody is serving you food symbolizes that you will be involved in many social gatherings involving friends and loved ones.

Seven

If your dream strongly features the number seven, pay careful attention to any messages you receive in the dream: seven is a powerful and mystical number that is associated with important spiritual information.

Seventeen

The number seventeen symbolizes the soul.

Sew

To dream that you are sewing suggests that you are trying to make amends with others. There may be a situation or relationship that needs to be repaired.

Sewer

Dreaming of a sewer indicates that your pessimistic outlook tends to make you a victim of circumstances. Try trading your negative outlook for a more optimistic and hopeful view.

Sewing Machine

To see a sewing machine in your dream means that economizing will help you through difficult times.

Sex

Sexual dreams are often straight-forward representations of our desires for other people. Sex in a dream can also signify our need to bond with or gain power over others. If you dream of having sex with a celebrity, you wish to be more popular or accepted by those around you. If you dreamed of changing into someone of the opposite sex, read the explanation under "Gender" in this dictionary. If you dreamed of watching someone else have sex, look up "Voyeur/Voyeurism".

Sextuplets

A dream about sextuplets suggests that your mental, emotional and spiritual states are coming into harmony. You may also be experiencing positive changes that are making your home life more happy.

Shack

To see a shack in your dream signifies physical tiredness.

Shadow

If you dream that your shadow acts differently than you do, you are not letting others see all parts of your personality. If the shadows in your dream were not your own, this suggests that there is an aspect of yourself that you are rejecting or want to keep hidden.

Shaking

To dream that you are shaking, suggests that you are getting rid of your old habits and former ways of thinking. You need to get rid of the old in order to welcome in the new and better. Shake things up a bit. Alternatively, shaking can be symbolic of fear.

Shaking Hands

Shaking hands in a dream is a sign of reconciliation or renewed friendship.

Shampoo

To see or use shampoo in your dream, indicates that you need to clear out your old attitudes and old ways of thinking. This dream often means that you need to take a different approach towards some real-life situation or relationship. It can also mean you are doing this and moving on from something or someone that used to cause you trouble.

Shamrock

See "Clover"

Shapeshifting

To dream that you are undergoing a transformation, into another thing, person or creature, symbolizes a need for change from your usual routine. It also suggests your expanded awareness and a deep-level personality development. If you are unhappy about the change in your dream, you are not well-prepared for the changes that are coming in your real life.

Share / Sharing

To dream that you are sharing something with others, symbolizes your generosity towards others. Or, the dream could be about a feeling that you're trying to express. If you dreamed of someone else sharing with you, you will be lucky in money and love. This dream also symbolizes a job well done, and that you are held in high esteem by people around you.

Shark

Sharks in dreams represent a person whom you see as greedy and cold. Because this could be yourself in some cases, this dream can also mean that you are feeling angry with yourself or others.

Shaving

To dream that you are shaving suggests you are making a small but life-changing decision. Some aspect of your daily routine is being altered. To dream that someone else is shaving you, represents a loss of your independence. You are relying on others too much to get you through some difficult times. You need to build up your self-confidence and self-esteem. If you see somebody else shaving in your dream, there is some conflict in your self-image. Perhaps the face you portray to others does not match who you really are inside. Also see "Shaving Cream".

Shaving Cream

To see or apply shaving cream in your dream represents the character and personality your portray to others in your waking life. It's possible that you are trying to change your image to appear more like the person you believe yourself to be inside.

Shawl

If you dream of wearing a shawl on your head, your love affairs will be pleasant. To dream of wearing a shawl on your shoulders, or of carrying one, is an omen of a temporary financial difficulty followed by an unexpected gain. A shawl on its own symbolizes money and/or security. To lose a shawl means carelessness with money.

Shed

To see a shed in your dream means that you are not utilizing your full abilities and skills. You are letting your potential go to waste.

Sheep

If there was a black or gray sheep among them, your dream of sheep is warning you to watch your step as regards your personal behavior. If the sheep were all white, your dream is a very lucky omen for all that concerns you deeply. Also see "Lamb."

Sheet(s)

To notice or buy bed sheets in your dream, represents your love style and your outward beauty. The design and look of the sheets may be a clue as to what you are looking for in a romantic partnership. If you dream of clean and neat sheets on a bed, you feel in control. If you dream of messy, torn or dirty sheets, this represents a difficult relationship.

Sheet Music

To dream about sheet music represents your desire for harmony in some real-life relationship.

Shelf

If you dreamed of shelves, prepare for unexpected delays in your current plans.

Shell

Shells in dreams represent the desire to be protected from life's problems.

Shepherd

To dream of a shepherd indicates that a higher force is guiding you toward your goals. You are on the right path. However, if you were a sheep in the dream, this indicates that you lack initiative to break away from the conformist crowd and stand on your own two feet.

Shield

To see a shield in your dream, symbolizes emotional and spiritual protection, as well as physical protection. You may be feeling vulnerable and in need of comfort or support.

Ship

If you dream of being on a ship, you should listen to your instincts in waking life - they are powerful allies for helping you deal with everyday problems. If you dreamed of a ship sinking, you will soon encounter a situation in which you will have to defend your reputation.

Shirt

To dream of a shirt, symbolizes your emotions or some emotional situation in your life. The shirt you wear reveals your attitudes and awareness about a particular situation - so consider the shirt's condition (ripped or neat, dirty or clean) and you will get a clue to your own feelings about something. To dream that you are giving a shirt to someone, represents your self-sacrifice and generosity to others. If you dream that you lose your shirt, it may suggest that you should get more organized in your life, especially when it comes to money.

Shock

If you dream of being shocked by something, you will gain a new awareness about a real life situation that has been causing you frustration. If you dream of being "frozen in shock", you feel unable to deal with the situation that's giving you trouble. You could be upset that you can't change anything, or you are having troubles expressing your feelings. Also see "Electrocution."

Shoe

Wearing comfortable shoes or shoes that you love in your dream indicate you are becoming comfortable with all parts of your personality.

If you dream that your shoes are dirty and ragged, you will make enemies if you continue to criticize people.

New shoes signify positive changes.

Losing your shoes is a sign that you might lose an important relationship.

If you dream that others are admiring your shoes, you should be cautious around people you have recently met for the first time, especially males.

To dream that you are wearing inappropriate shoes for the activity at hand, suggests that your progress and path in life will be challenged because you are not well-prepared. It may also indicate that you are heading in the wrong direction and need to reevaluate your goals.

If you dream of wearing someone else's shoes, this is a strong indication that you need to start looking at situations and relationships from other people's point-of-views. Your opinions and attitudes are not the only ones that matter - be more considerate of others.

To dream that someone else is wearing your shoes, signifies a loss of identity. You may feel that someone else is copying your style, or stealing something from you that is very special. This is a typical dream when you feel like you're being replaced in your friendship group, in a love relationship, or even in a family (perhaps by a new baby).

Also see "High Heels"

Shoe Box

To dream of an empty shoe box, symbolizes that you are ready for true love and want it to come into your life. If you dream of shoe boxes filled with new shoes, you may be overconfident in your success. Or, you may be on a life path that is unfamiliar to you.

Shoe Laces

To dream about shoe laces symbolizes self-control. If the laces are broken or lost in your dream, you are feeling overwhelmed.

Shooting

See "Shot"

Shooting Star

A dream of a shooting or falling star indicates that you will have success, but not as soon as you had hoped.

Shoplifting

To dream that you are shoplifting, means that you are deprived in some way. If you dream of shoplifting from a place you go in real life, the dream signifies your need for more recognition and positive attention in your life. This dream can also signify unrealized and unfulfilled goals.

Shopping

A dream about shopping or being at a shopping mall means that those things that you need (affection, friendship, spiritual support, quality time with people you care about) are available to you. However, you may need to learn exactly where to look, how to select what you need, and how to ask for these things when you need them. This dream calls upon you to know yourself. Before you can ask for or get what you need, you need to figure out what it is that you want. If you dream that you are lost in a shopping mall, you don't know where to turn for support with a certain problem. To dream that you are shopping for food and groceries symbolizes your hidden attempt to buy the attention of others.

Shopping Cart

A dream of piling products into a shopping cart means you are hungry for something you are not getting in real life. That might be affection, attention or respect - think about what you need. An empty shopping cart means you feel lonely and in need of comfort.

Short

To dream that you are shorter than normal, suggests that you are suffering from low self-esteem or a sense of helplessness. Perhaps you are being overlooked.

Shortcut

If you dream of seeing or taking a shortcut, you will achieve your goals sooner than you think. Just be certain that you proceed with care and don't skip any important steps along the way.

Shot

If you dream of shooting someone with a gun, your reputation is going to suffer in some way. If you get shot, you will be annoyed by a nasty person. If you hear the sound of shooting in your dream, this means that selfishness will be the cause of unhappiness between you and someone you love. Also see "Gun".

Shoulder

To see your shoulders in your dream, symbolizes your feeling that you have had too much responsibility to bear. You are overburdened by circumstances in your life. Alternatively, shoulders can represent support and your ability to nurture others. If you dream of being kissed on the shoulder, this symbolizes that you have the support and affection of someone in your waking life.

Shouting

To hear other people shouting in a dream, foretells that you will hear distressing news. However, if you dream of shouting yourself, it is a lucky omen for all that concerns you closely. Also see "Arguing."

Shovel

To see a shovel in your dream, suggests that you are seeking your self-identity and self-insight. You are on a quest for a new understanding of your waking life and your true self. This dream may also indicate that you have been trying too hard to find the "truth" to a particular problem or situation.

Shower

If you dream about taking a shower, good fortune will come to you.

Shower Cap

To dream of a shower cap suggests that you are unwilling to let your guard down. You are still keeping up a protective barrier between you and others.

Shower Curtain

To dream of a shower curtain signifies secrecy and a repression of thoughts You are concealing a personal matter or an aspect of yourself. If the shower curtain was dirty, this signifies misfortune or negative thinking.

Showing Off

To dream that you are showing off, indicates that you are feeling insecure about yourself. You are trying to overcompensate for your shortcomings. If you dream that someone else is showing off, you may have a judgemental streak.

Shrimp

To see live or cooked shrimp in your dream, suggests that you are feeling overpowered and insignificant. However, cooking or eating shrimp in your dream is a promise of more pleasant social times to come.

Shrink

To dream that you are shrinking, suggests that you lack self-confidence. You may also feel embarrassed about some situation. Also see "Small".

Shy / Shyness

If your dream featured your own shyness, it is a forecast of success in your current endeavors. But if you dreamed of the shyness of others, something you are planning will be messed up, when someone who you were relying on suddenly backs out.

Siamese Twins

Dreaming about Siamese twins means you feel torn between your emotions and desires on one hand, and your logic, values and ideals on the other.

Sick

To dream of illness suggests you may be hanging onto an old idea or relationship that is not good for you.

Sickle

To see a sickle in your dream is symbolic of all your hard work. The symbol may also be a pun on "sicko" - is there anyone in your life that term might apply to?

Sideburns

A dream featuring sideburns is generally a good omen. However, it also suggests that you need to be more straightforward in your approach in life. Be more direct and good things will happen.

Sidewalk

To dream that you are walking on a sidewalk, represents your steady progress and direction in life. If the sidewalk is cracked, then minor and temporary setbacks are keeping you from achieving your goals. You may need to make some changes in your life.

Sigh

To dream of sighing, or hearing a sigh, suggests that you need to learn from your disappointments and make yourself happy. Try not to dwell on the negative.

Sign

To dream of a road sign predicts an approaching opportunity to make an important change. Get good advice before making the decision. Also see "Stop Sign"

Signature

To see your signature in your dream is positive, representing your ability to take charge and be responsible for your own destiny. Signatures other than your own symbolize long-term loyalty from friends.

Sign Language

To dream that you are deaf and communicating by sign language, indicates that you are feeling secluded from the world, You may be closing yourself off from new experiences. To dream that you are communicating with a deaf person through sign language, suggests that someone close to you is withdrawn, or maybe they are not communicating what you want to hear.

Silence

A dream of absolute silence or unusual quiet suggests a state of nervous shock. If you have this dream, it's a good idea to see a doctor.

Silk

A dream of wearing silk is a lucky omen which promises you will achieve all the necessities of life and some of the luxuries too. If your dream featured spun silk or bolts of silk, it is a warning that flattering people to get what you want, will end up backfiring against you. It's better to be straight forward with people instead.

Silver

To see silver in your dream symbolizes the moon and the feminine aspects of yourself. You have a very strong sense of intuition.

Singer

To see a famous singer in your dream, represents harmony, spiritual vibrations and the glory of the human spirit. Also, consider your overall impression of this singer - their specific qualities may represent a person or situation in your waking life.

Singing

If you sing in your dream, this is a lucky omen which represents happiness, harmony and joy. You are uplifting others with your positive attitude and cheerful disposition. If you hear others singing but don't see them, you are trying to find your way towards happiness in real life.

Sink

To see a sink in your dream. represents your feelings and how you control your emotions. You may need to cleanse yourself of past feelings and start fresh. If the sink was full of water, you may experience some family troubles or disappointment in love. However, if the sink was empty, your dream more likely has a positive meaning.

Siren

To hear sirens in your dream, represents a situation or problem that is causing you much stress. The sirens may serve to get your attention and encourage you to focus on the problem at hand.

Sister

To see your sister in your dream, symbolizes some aspect of your relationship with her. If you two have different relationships with your parents, your dream may be calling attention to your feelings about that. Or, someone you just met could have qualities similar to your sister. If you do not have a sister and dream that you have one, then it signifies some qualities that you need to find or develop within your own self. Pay attention to the actions and behavior of your dream sister, for they are your biggest clue about what those qualities might be.

Sitting

To dream that you are sitting, indicates your indecision and not knowing what you want to do with yourself in the near future. It may also suggest that you are being idle.

Six

The number six in dreams represents harmony and happiness at home.

Sixteen

The number sixteen represents innocence and tenderness. It also suggests spiritual cleansing, destruction of the old and birth of the new.

Skateboarding

To dream that you are skateboarding, indicates the ups and downs of some emotional situation or relationship. If you zip along with no crashes in your dream, it means you have the strength and energy to achieve your goals in life.

Skating

To dream that are skating symbolizes your ability to maintain a good balance in your life. If you dream that the ice cracks under your feet while you are skating, or if you fall through the ice, it is a warning against trying to advance at the expense of others. Also see "Rink"

Skeleton

To dream of seeing a skeleton represents illness or injury at the hands of others, especially enemies. To dream that you are a skeleton means that you are worrying too much over things that are trivial. Also see "Skull."

Ski

Dreaming that you are skiing, suggests that you are pushing yourself and putting your mental and/or physical ability to the test. You are your own fiercest competitor. Also see "Ski Lift", below.

Ski Lift

To dream of riding a ski lift predicts happiness and prestige through hard work. If you fell off the lift in your dream, there will be difficult obstacles on the road to achieving your goals.

Skin

Smooth attractive skin in a dream signifies happiness in love or family situations. Blotchy skin suggests emotional difficulties and a need to unsnarl your love life. Peeling skin predicts a period of unhappiness, that will be followed by a rewarding new relationship. Also see "Sores"

Skinny Dipping

To dream that you are skinny dipping (swimming naked) suggests that you are anxious about being "found out". You're nervous that others will find out about your activities and expose you for having bad judgement. This is especially true if you were skinny dipping in a public place. If you dream that you are discovered skinny dipping and you try to cover up, you are feeling vulnerable in some situation.

Skipping

A dream that you are skipping usually suggests your need to be more light-hearted. In some cases, the dream may indicate that you have skipped something important. Also see "Skipping Rope."

Skipping Rope

To dream that you are skipping rope, suggests that your sensational escapades will shock your friends. If you dream of skipping rope with young children, this represents your selfish and boastful qualities.

Skipping School

To dream of ditching/skipping school may indicate that you have skipped something important or avoided your responsibilities - have you done the right thing in a situation?

Skirt

To dream that you are wearing a skirt, represents the signals that you are conveying or sending out. Consider the condition of the skirt and you'll get a clue to the impression you are making on others.

Skull

To dream of a skull predicts that you will accidentally uncover a secret that you would rather not know. Be extremely careful how you use or react to it, as your handling of the situation could affect your future. Also see "Skeleton."

Skunk

To see a skunk in your dream, suggests that you may be driving people away or turning people off. Alternatively, it indicates that all is calm about a certain situation but you do not necessarily like it or agree with it.

Sky

To look up at the clear blue sky in your dream indicates peace and freedom of expression. If the sky is cloudy and overcast, then it foretells of sadness and trouble.

Skydiving

A pleasurable dream of skydiving - floating down gently in a parachute - signifies that you have protection and security during a time in which turmoil surrounds you. If you dream that your parachute doesn't open, or if you are scared in the dream, this represents your feeling that you've been deserted by someone who was supposed to stand by you.

Skylight

To see a skylight in your dream symbolizes bright hopes, big possibilities, insight or intuition. You may be reflecting on a decision and seeking guidance. Success may come to you through self-expression. However, if it is cloudy or dark outside of the skylight, troubled times may be ahead.

Slap

To dream that you are slapped by someone, indicates carelessness. You either feel unappreciated or betrayed. To dream that you slapped someone, suggests that you are harboring some deep anger and repressed rage.

Slave

Dreams of being a slave are common for a depressed person, especially one who is unhappy in her romantic relationship or friendships. It indicates the need to make a major change in one's social situation. If you're an escaped slave in the dream, your need for improvement in your life is urgent or intense.

Slaughterhouse

To dream that you are in a slaughterhouse, suggests that you may need to compromise an aspect of yourself in order to move ahead.

Slayer

See "Vampire Slayer"

Sled

To see a sled in your dream signifies childishness. To dream that you are sledding represents your fun-loving personality and open-minded perspectives on life.

Sleeping

If you dream that you are sleeping, you are experiencing a peaceful period in your life.

Sleeping Bag

To see a sleeping bag in your dream, represents warmth and protection. You are expressing a desire to slowly explore the realm of your unconscious.

Sleeping Pill

To dream of a sleeping pill demonstrates a wish to escape reality. It may indicate problems in your waking life that require therapy or counseling.

Sleepover

To dream that you are at a sleepover party, suggests that you need to socialize more and create deeper friendships with people. If the sleepover party was fun, social plans that you make now will bring you much happiness. If the party was bad, this indicates that you are unsure of your social skills. If you see other people sleeping in your dream, you may not be alert or informed about a particular situation in your waking life.

Sleepwalking

To dream that you are sleepwalking , signifies discontent and your ongoing struggle for contentment. This dream may also indicate that you are just "going through the motions" in your everyday life. If so, try to seek the people and activities that can give your life more purpose and a deeper meaning.

Slide/Sliding

If you dream that you are sliding down a wall, hill or mountain without being scared, this indicates that you are exploring your limits and trying to awaken your fullest potential. If you feel scared while you are sliding, you feel out of control in some area of your life. If you dream of going on a playground slide, you are experiencing some instability in your waking life. You may have lost your grip on a situation or relationship.

Slime

To see or feel slime in your dream, represents your inability to place your trust in somebody.

Slingshot

To see (or hold/use) a slingshot in your dream suggests a need to defend and protect yourself emotionally and/or physically. You are experiencing some conflict in your waking life. This dream may also represent a fear of sexuality.

Slinky

To see dream of a "Slinky" (the toy), symbolizes childhood, domestic joy and harmony. You may be searching for the comfort and security of home. It also represents your playful attitude. If the Slinky was frightening in any way, you may be having tension with a family member.

Slippers

To see or wear slippers in your dream symbolizes relaxation, but this dream can have two meanings. Either you are very relaxed and comfortable lately, to the point of being lazy - or you need to relax because you have been stressing about a situation in which you feel insecure or not in control. If you saw or wore glass slippers in your dream, this symbolizes truth and transformation.

Slippery

If the ground is slippery in your dream, you have been acting in a way that doesn't suit your personality.

Slot Machine

Whether you played them, watched others playing, won, lost, or broke even, dreaming of slot machines is a warning to conserve your resources (either mental, emotional or financial) because you are likely to have some unexpected demands on them in the near future.

Slow motion

Moving in slow motion in a dream indicates the dreamer is anxious about something in her life.

Slug

To see slugs in your dream, indicates that you are progressing through life in a slow, steady, and persistent manner. You may feel like your progress towards a personal goal is going painfully slow.

Small

To dream that someone or something is smaller than usual, represents the dreamer's feelings of unworthiness or helplessness. If it's a person who seems smaller than in life, you believe that person is too full of themselves. Unless it is you - then you are feeling unworthy.

Smart

To dream that you are very smart is a symbol of success in whatever concerns you most. You have the ability within you to figure out your own personal path to success.

Smelly

To dream of something smelly (an unpleasant odor) predicts anxieties which could be major or minor, depending on how bad the dream smell is. Also, to smell something in your dream often indicates your past experiences and feelings with that particular smell. Your dream may be trying to convey a feeling to you by associating it with a familiar smell.

Smile

To dream of smiling is a happy omen, whether you were smiling or observed others smiling. You are likely to have an unanticipated reward for a long-forgotten favor.

Smiley Face

If you dream of seeing a smiley face symbol, you are pleased with your achievements. This dream can also mean that you are looking for something or someone that will make you happy.

Smog

To see smog (pollution) in your dream, indicates your 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.

Smoke

If you dream you are surrounded by smoke, you need to sort out some confusion that is happening in your life.

Smoke Detector

If you dream that you or someone else intalls a smoke detector, you are suffering from confusion and anxiety. You are not seeing things clearly. If a smoke detector goes off in your dream, this refers to a situation that is giving you much anxiety. A problem may arise unexpectedly that will require you to spring into action.

Smoking Cigarettes

To dream that you are smoking cigarettes, means that you are trying to shield yourself and others against your emotions. You have trouble letting others in.

Smoothie

To dream of drinking a smoothie foretells happiness and peaceful times with family. It may also suggest that you want to strengthen your bonds with friends and loved ones.

Snack / Snack Food

To dream of eating a snack represents your need for more friendship and companionship. If you dream of being hungry for a snack, but not getting one, you may be yearning for mroe spirituality and/or fulfillment in your waking life.

Snail

To see a snail in your dream suggests that you are being overly sensitive. You may feel shy but wish to be more outgoing and energetic. Alternatively, it suggests that you are making steady progress toward a goal. You just need to go at your own pace.

Snake

The snake is a powerful dream symbol, associated with the feminine, healing and spirituality. Being bitten by a snake in a dream is actually positive, meaning you are accepting all parts of your nature as you grow into a stronger person. If you dream about you or an animal attacking, wrestling with or trying to kill a snake, you will have to defend your reputation against nasty gossip. If the attempt to kill the snake was successful in your dream, you will succeed against all hostilities.

Sneak / Sneaky

If you dream of sneaking around, it may symbolize your nervousness about pursuing some path in your life. You may also believe that others don't support you in something, and you feel like you have to be secretive about your values and goals. If you are being sneaky in your dream to avoid a certain person, this suggests that you are avoiding some aspect of your own self. Consider the character traits of the person you are avoiding - that will give you clues.

Sneakers

To see or wear sneakers in your dream suggests that you are approaching life with a good attitude, and few obstacles are in your way. It also suggests that you are comfortable with who you are. Sometimes, this dream can also mean the dreamer is a very busy person with lots on the go.

Sneeze

To dream that you sneeze is very lucky, foretelling a life of ease and joy.

Sniffles

It is a very positive omen to dream of having the sniffles! It signifies very good luck for the dreamer, especially with money and health.

Sniper

To dream that you are a sniper or are being attacked by one, represents hidden aggression that you need to acknowledge. You need to express your anger in a more controlled and healthy manner.

Snitch

To dream of snitching on someone, foretells arguments within your family. If you dream of being accused of snitching, or being caught at it, this is a warning that you could be humiliated by someone by repeating confidences, so watch your tongue. If you dream that someone snitches on you, it means that you will soon receive pleasant news.

Snob

If someone in your dream is snobby. you may have trouble and disappointment in some situation. If you act like a snob in your dream, you must be more careful to treat friends and family with respect, or risk losing their affection.

Snoring

If you dream that you (or someone else) is snoring, this often means that you're snoring in real life, and can hear yourself! Alternatively, this dream may also mean that you should pay better attention to what's going on around you, or that you need to become more informed about a particular situation.

Snorkeling

Please find the meaning (it's the same) under "Scuba Diving"

Snow

Dreams about snow symbolize the need to confront repressed emotions.
To find yourself in a snowstorm suggests you are failing to enjoy some long-expected pleasure.
To see snow in the summertime, or to see the sun shining through landscapes of snow, foretells that you will conquer adverse fortune and possess yourself of power.
If you eat snow in your dream, you will not achieve your goals.
If you see snow melting, your fears will turn into joy.
To see large, white snowflakes falling while looking through a window means you will have an angry conversation with your sweetheart, and possibly difficult financial times.
To see snow-capped mountains in the distance warns you that your ambitions are too high.
If you dream of going snow sleighing, others will oppose your choice of a lover.
To dream of throwing snowballs means you will have to struggle with embarrassing issues.

To dream of shoveling snow suggests that you are seeking your self-identity. You are on a quest for a new understanding of your waking life and true self. Alternatively, this dream can occur when you are trying too hard in find the truth to a problem.

Also see "Blizzard"

Snowboarding

To dream that you are snowboarding, suggests that you are challenging your mental and/or physical abilities. It may also be telling you to set aside time for fun and relaxation.

Snow Globe

To dream of a snow globe is a good omen, predicting new experiences and adventures. If the snow globe contained fairies or angels, this is a special symbol that represents purity and important messages from the higher self.

Snowman

To dream that you are making a snowman, or any dream involving a snowman indicates that you need to set aside some time for fun and relaxation.

Snowmobile

An exhilarating ride on a snowmobile in your dream predicts a hectic love affair. If you fell off into the snow, the relationship will be very short-lived.

Snowshoes

To dream of wearing snowshoes indicates your ability to cope with your insecurities and other people's negativity.

Snow Shovel

To dream of a snow snovel, or about you/somebody else shoveling snow, suggests that you are seeking your self-identity. You are on a quest for a new understanding of your waking life and true self. Alternatively, this dream can occur when you are trying too hard in find the truth to a problem.

Soap

To dream of soap foretells that friendships will reveal interesting entertainment.

Soap Opera

If you dream about a soap opera, you feel like there is too much drama in your daily life. This dream may also suggest that you are practicing some sort of deception, which could prove embarrassing if it is discovered.

Soccer

To dream that you are playing soccer, is a representation of how you react and run your life when confronted with challenges. How well you play the game in your dream is symbolic of your competency, integrity, strengths and weaknesses. It can also be a way of getting out agressions while you sleep. If you hog the ball in your dream, you need to be more generous and kind to friends and acquaintances.

Social gathering

See "party"

Socks

To dream that you are only wearing socks (no shoes) indicates your warmth and your flexibility of understanding.

Soda

To dream of drinking soda (like Coke or Pepsi), suggests that you are seeking more pleasure or excitement in your life.

Sofa

If you dream of sitting or lying down on a sofa, you should be careful not to get carried away by false hopes. Stay focused and don't be distracted from the right path.

Soft

If you dreamed of something soft, it is generally a sign that a situation you are nervous about will turn out better than you expect. However, if the soft items in your dream were animals, it signifies stormy weather ahead in your family or love affairs.

Soldier

To dream of soldiers is a warning against casual love affairs and ill-advised flirtations. If you dream of being a soldier yourself, you may be preparing yourself do battle over an issue and defend your values and opinions.

Sombrero

Dreaming of a sombrero symbolizes money and your spending style. You need to tighten your purse strings. If you were wearing a sombrero in your dream, you will have good money luck in the near future. But if the sombrero in your dream was tiny, you'll be strapped for cash.

Somersault

If you saw someone do a somersault, don't stray far from home for at least a week, as any travel will be under unlucky stars for that period. But if you dreamed of a friend or relative doing the somersault, it is a warning to look out for deception by the person involved. If you performed the somersault yourself, you will overcome your present difficulties sooner than you expect.

Son

To dream about an imaginary son, represents your ideal, hopes and potential. If you have a real son who you dreamed about, the dream may be symbolic of your feelings, hopes or anxieties about him.

Song

Dreams that feature a song mean that you have strong feelings which need to be expressed.
Also see "Lyrics", "Music", "Music Video", "Singer" and "Singing" for more meanings.

Sorcerer

See "Wizard"

Sores

To dream that you have sores on your body, suggests that you are holding in some negative emotions and attitudes that need to be released. Consider the symbolism of the body area where the sores are located. Perhaps the dream is an indication that you are still feeling sore and resentful about some situation or relationship.

Sorority

To dream about a sorority, refers to your social position and to personal growth. You are going through some personal and/or social changes, which are bringing about the merging of various aspects of your character. There is a focus on your sense of belonging, and this is related to your role in your friendship group or in your family. This dream also suggests that you may be wanting to expand your knowledge and awareness - now is a good time to try new things, including trying on new ways of behaving.

Soul

To dream that you have a lack of soul or no soul, suggests that you are feeling spiritually lost. You need to find yourself and what will make you feel whole as a person.

To dream of seeing your soul leaving your body, or if you dream of selling your soul, this 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.

If you imagined that another person's soul was inside you, you will gain happiness and rewards from a stranger who is yet to come into your life.

If you dream of watching someone onstage, and imagining that your soul is inside of them, you will be outrivaled in some important situation.

To dream that you are discussing the immortality of your soul, signifies that you are smart and thoughtful. Your life will include the pursuit of knowledge and meeting interesting people.

If you dream of selling your soul,

Sound Barrier

To dream of breaking the sound barrier is a good omen. You are achieving positive changes in your life, including emotional growth and self-expression.

Soup

To dream about soup represents emotional hunger, comfort and healing. More specifically, tomato soup means good times with family and chicken soup means healing from emotional pain.

Sour

A dream of eating something very sour symbolizes that you could be in danger of sacrificing personal happiness for material success. Rethink your values.

Sour Cream

A dream about sour cream foretells setbacks or difficulties created by your own foolish actions.

Soy Beans

A dream involving soy beans is a warning of mild difficulties ahead. Make sure you're not causing your own trouble just for the sake of adding drama to your life.

Spa

To dream that you are at a spa suggests that you need to take time out and pamper yourself. Perhaps you need to come clean and wash away old secrets, pains, or guilt. It is time to let your emotions out and begin the healing process.

Spaceship

If you dream about a spaceship, you are ready to explore your spriritual side. Also see "Alien." For "Space" in general, see "Outer Space."

Spaghetti

To see or eat spaghetti in your dream, indicates that you are feeling entangled in some relationship. Perhaps you are not sure how to end a relationship. You may find yourself in an uncomfortable position.

Spanking

To dream of being spanked, or that you are spanking someone, suggests that you need to work on your childish rage and tendency to have temper tantrums.

Sparrow

To see a sparrow in your dream represents inner dignity. Never underestimate the small or those that do not appear powerful.

Sparkles

If your dream featured sparkles in any form, it is reminding you that all that glitters is not gold, so don't put too much confidence in smooth-talking new acquaintances, or any product or deal that promises instant results or fast cash.

Spatula

To dream of a spatula represents unhappy times in love.

Speakers

If speakers were featured in your dream, you need to "speak up" for yourself better.

Spear

To dream that you are throwing a spear symbolizes that you are thrusting forth your will and power into a situation at hand. It is a statement of your strength and commitment. If you dream of someone else having a spear, you are feeling threatened in some situation.

Speech

If you dream of making a speech, you will have an improvement in your social status. This dream can also be a reminder to take care of neglected obligations.

Speed

To dream that you are speeding, or traveling at a very fast speed, indicates that you are feeling compelled and driven to complete something. You may be moving too fast in some relationship or situation.

Speed Bumps

To dream of driving over speed bumps suggests that you may encounter unexpected difficulties on the way toward your goals.

Spelling

If you dreamed of spelling words correctly, it signifies success in your current situation. But if you misspelled any words, your dream is a warning to be on guard against hidden hostility.

Spells

Any form of magic in a dream predicts unexpected changes. To dream that you are performing magic, signifies many pleasant surprises. It may also represent a creative mind and foretell that events will turn out the way you had hoped for. To dream of performing black magic (bad spells), means that you have obtained your wishes through deceit and underhanded ways. If you dream of someone else casting black magaic against you, this symbolizes evil and treachery - beware of false friends or the tricks of enemies. If a spell book was the main feature of your dream, you have the power within yourself to create the future you wish for - listen to your instincts and they will guide you.

Spicy

To dream of something spicy, suggests that you need to look at a current situation or relationship from a different perspective.

Spider

Spiders in dreams symbolize feeling trapped in a stale or unsatisfying relationship. To dream about killing a spider suggests that you are going through a period of difficulties and general bad luck. To dream that you are bitten by a spider, represents a conflict with your mother or some dominant female figure in your life. Also see "Spider Webs."

Spider Webs

To dream of spider-webs is lucky, as they foretell pleasant friendships and successful projects in your future. If you dream of seeing the spider build its web, you will be quite happy.

Spike

Spikes in dreams symbolize personal disappoinment. You may not be living up to what you know you're capable of. Or, you may be realizing that someone in your life is not the person you thought they were.

Spill

To dream that you spill something on someone, represents your inconsideration for the feelings of others. You may be offending and upsetting others - learn to be more careful.

Spinach

A healthy, happy life is forecast by a dream of eating spinach. However, if the spinach tasted bad, your dream foretells arguments with friends or family.

Spine

To dream about yours or someone else's spine, represents your responsibilities and the support you have in your life. You need to keep your head high even in difficult times.

Spinning

If you dream that you and/or your surroundings are spinning, you are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Your plans may be filled with complications and you are probably having strong anxieties about schoolwork or a social situation. Sometimes this dream can also refer to a sudden passionate attraction to a new acquaintance.

Spin the Bottle

To dream of playing spin the bottle has different meanings, depending on what happened. If you kissed the object of your affections in your dream, you can anticipate good progress with your crush if you act like yourself, However, if you kissed a friend's crush (or boyfriend) or someone else who you shouldn't, this signifies a false friend or disappoinment in your own love affairs. To dream of trying to avoid a kiss from someone you dislike foretells a minor illness or a vexing experience. And if you didn't kiss anyone at all during the game, you are having trouble figuring out how to deal with your feelings, or knowing how to act, with someone you are attracted to.

Spiral

Spirals and spiralling movement in dreams refers to anxiety about work and finances.

Spirits

To dream that you are talking to an unknown spirit forewarns that someone is trying to deceive you. If the spirit is known and welcomed by you, it is a sign of great good luck and good fortune in business affairs.

Spitting

To spit in your dream, signifies an aspect of yourself that you need to get rid of. Alternatively, spitting may represent anger and contempt. If someone spits on you in your dream, you may feel ashamed or guilty about something that you have done, or the way you acted in a situation.

Splintler

To dream that you have a splinter, suggests that you are letting petty and trivial things upset you. As a result you are hindering your progress. Try not to take others' opinions and remarks personally.

Splitting in two

To dream of things or people splitting in two can mean you will struggle to achieve your goals. A person splitting in two can also represent someone who is "two-faced" or dishonest. If you dream that you split into two, you are feeling very conflicted over a personal decision, or about what direction you should take in your life.

Sponge

Dreaming of a sponge is generally positive. If you washed with the sponge, you will get credit for doing a good job at something. If you squeezed water out of it, you will get money. But if you tried to squeeze the sponge and found it dry, you are being warned against taking any kind of risks with your money.

Spoon

Spoons in a dream are a symbol of happiness at home. The exception is if you dreamed of losing or stealing a spoon - that means you should beware against making a bargain or purchase you have been thinking about, because you could get scammed.

Sports

To dream that you are playing a sport, represents the learning of rules, talents and the achieving of your goals. It also highlights the importance of cooperation, harmony, and teamwork. To dream that you are watching a sports competition, represents two opposing viewpoints or conflicting opinions. Also see "Athlete".

Spotlight

Seeing, or being in, the beam of a powerful spotlight is a sign that you can get what you want but you will have to focus completely on it and nothing else. If the spotlight kept moving around, be prepared to deal with hostile competition.

Spots

To dream of having spots on your body is a positive omen, symbolizing new opportunities. Also see "Pimple" and "Stain".

Spray Can

To see a spray can in your dream suggests that there is something in your past that you need to hold on to and preserve. The dream may be a reminder that you "can" do something. Don't underestimate your abilities and talents. If you dreamed of spraying the can, you will soon get some good news or learn some secret knowledge. However, if the can in your dream was empty, discarded, or you threw it away, you may have serious money troubles ahead - start saving!

Spring

To dream of the season of spring, signifies new beginnings and creative endeavors.

Sprinkler

To dream of a sprinkler spraying on a lawn or garden predicts pleasant new friends and social occasions in your future. If the sprinkler was used on a fire, or inside a building, it forecasts an exciting new love affair, or satisfaction in your current love relationship.

Spy

If you dream that you are a spy, you are mistrustful of others and you tend to poke your nose into everyone's business. Perhaps you have recently stumbled upon some information that was not meant for your eyes. The same is true if you dreamed of spying or "peeping" on someone. If you dreamed that someone was spying on you, you may be feeling guilty about something. Be careful not to act too impulsively. This dream is also common when you are being evaluated by someone - possibly a teacher, a boss at work, or parents.

Square

Dreams that strongly feature squares suggest the dreamer feels a need for more stability in her life.

Squeeze

To dream that you are squeezing something, suggests that you need to make more space for other things in your life. Epecially, you need to stop dwelling on your past emotions and clear them away. Dreams of squeezing may also mean that you are feeling pressured or stressed about something.

Squid

To see a squid in your dream, suggests that unconsciously you are feeling threatened. Your judgment may also be clouded - perhaps you are not seeing things too clearly at the moment. If you dream about a giant squid, this may symbolize your greed. You are thinking too much about what you want, instead of considering other people's needs and feelings. To dream that you are eating squid, indicates that you are feeling self-conscious and worried about how others perceive you. You may be finding it easier to isolate yourself rather than risking judgment from others.

Squirrel

To see squirrels running around signifies that you are involved in a loveless or pointless relationship.

Stab

If you dream of being stabbed, you may be experiencing feelings of defensiveness and lack of power. It can also mean you feel betrayed by someone you trusted.

Stable

To dream of a stable full of horses is a warning against greed. To dream of being in a stall with a horse is lucky, predicting a period of all-around ease. To dream about cleaning or grooming a horse is also positive, foretelling that you will take a chance on something, with good results for you.

Stadium

If you dream about an stadium, you would be wise to reject any new job or business venture offered at this, time. It will have some hidden snags. Also see "Sports."

Stage

If you dream of being onstage, you crave more attention and drama in your life. Good times are coming, but you will have to work hard to get there. Also see "Backstage."

Stain

To see a stain in your dream, represents a superficial and fixable mistake in your life.

Stairs

-To dream of climbing up a flight of stairs means the dreamer will experience a rise in social or financial status.

Dreams of descending a staircase represent the dreamer's need to work through an old issue or situation.

To dream of sitting on stairs suggests that you are having trouble deciding the right way to act in a situation, or getting up the confidence to go forward in the way that you want.

If you dream that are you running up stairs but you cannot get to the top, or you can't move as quickly as you want to, this suggests a lack of self-esteem and self-confidence.

To dream of falling down a flight of stairs is a warning to be less controversial in the views that you express to others.

If you dreamed of sweeping or scrubbing the stairs, you are likely to have an unexpected improvement in your lifestyle.

Stalker

If you dream of being watched or pursued by a stalker, this signifies that fights with friends and uneasy times are ahead.

Stamp

To dream of seeing or buying or using stamps represents a need for communication.

Stampede

To dream of a stampede suggests that you need to take control of your animal urges.

Standing in line

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.

Staples

To dream of staples indicates that you need to organize your life. You also need to learn to sort out your feelings and express them. Ask for what you want from others.

Star

A star featured in a dream symbolizes luck and the attainment of goals. Also see "Shooting Star", "Celebrities" and "Constellation"

Starfish

To see a starfish in your dream suggests a period of healing. You need to recuperate from something hurtful or difficult. Alternatively, this dream could suggest that you have many options to weigh and important decisions to make.

Staring

To dream that you are staring at something or someone, indicates that you need to take a much closer look at some situation or relationship in your life. Perhaps you need to approach a situation from another angle or viewpoint. This dream may also represents your passivity and suggest that you need to start taking action. To dream that someone is staring at you, suggests that you are hoping someone would look your way more often. It may also represent anxiety or pride.

Starvation

To dream about starvation indicates that you are lacking in some mental or emotional area of your life. You may be ignoring or avoiding an important family/emotional issue. Starvation dreams are not uncommon in individuals who are dieting or who have an eating disorder.

Static

If you experienced static cling in your dream, you have a magnetic personality. You are able to draw people and experiences to you. If you dreamed about hearing static on a telephone line, you need to pay closer attention to what people tell you. This dream also suggests that you are feeling left out of things. To dream of seeing static or "snow" on a screen (like a TV, movie or iPod screen) represents your refusal to see the truth in a situation. You might believe in someone who is deliberately trying to deceive you.

Station

If you dream of being in a train or subway station, this foretells an unexpected delay or obstacle to your plans.

Statue

If someone you know appears as a statue in your dream, they are making communication difficult in real life. If you dream of being a statue yourself, you may be setting unrealistic goals for yourself. Also see "Statue of Liberty" below.

Statue of Liberty

To see the Statue of Liberty in your dream represents personal freedom. You have found your independence and are learning to stand on your own. If you are American, this dream is also a symbol of patriotism.

Steak

To dream of cooking or serving steak foretells an increase in social activity. To dream of eating steak predicts an increase or improvement in your finances.

Steal / Stealing

If someone steals something from you in your dream, you are feeling a lack of emotional understanding or appreciation in your life. If you dream of stealing from a person or place you know, that is where you should look to for the emotional fulfilment you have been needing. Other dreams about stealing money means someone you are interested in is not paying attention to you. Also see "Stealing a Boyfriend", below.

Stealing a Boyfriend

To dream that you steal somebody's boyfriend is a representation of sexual urges or self-betrayal from your subconscious. It also indicates that you will be entangled in a situation that is not in your best interests. Do not let your desires drive you to do anything you will regret later. If you dream of someone else stealing your boyfriend, you are scared of being betrayed and abandoned, by friends, your romantic partner, or both. Alternatively, you may feel that you are not measuring up to the expectations of others.

Steam

To see or hear steam in your dream, represents your emotional state about a situation in your life. The dream may indicate that you are ready and eager to take action on an issue. It may also mean that you are angry with someone or something.

Steamroller

To see a steamroller in your dream - whether it was you or someone else driving it - generally suggests that you are too pushy with others. Alternatively, this dream might mean that you let people walk all over you.

Steel

To see steel in your dream symbolizes toughness and strength. The dream may also be a pun on stealing.

Steeple

To dream about a church steeple suggests that you need you need to get more involved in things around you. You may need to give more of yourself in personal relationships where you tend to sometimes be distant. If you dreamed of the steeple breaking or falling, you may worry about being forgettable, or making a poor impression on others. Also see "Church"

Stepfather

To see your stepfather in your dream symbolizes authority. It suggests that you need to be more self-reliant. Consider also your waking relationship with your stepfather. If you do not have a stepfather, this dream may indicate issues of tension or disappointment with your father.

Stepmother

To dream about your stepmother in your dream suggests that you are seeking to develop your own individuality. You want comfort and guidance, but you may have to create that for yourself. If you don't have a stepmother in real life, this dream may be a signal that you are following the wrong path. Or, you may be having issues of abandonment or disagreement with your real mother.

Stepping Stones

To see stepping stones in your dream, represents your efforts to achieving your goals and ambitions. The dream may be telling you to take things one thing at a time. Or that you need to take a chance and take that first step toward your goals/dreams.

Stereo

If you dream of playing music on a stereo, it is a good omen of happiness and expressing your feelings in a positive way. If you don't like the music, the dream foretells family troubles.

Stethoscope

To dream about a stethoscope symbolizes your need for emotional and spiritual healing. You may be avoiding your feelings, and this is leading to distress. You need to confront or recognize your true feelings, in order to achieve a happier state.

Stewardess

To see (or be) a flight attendant in your dream suggests that you will hear news from a distance or concerning someone who lives far away. This dream sometimes foretells news of the illness of a friend or relative.

Sticks

To see sticks in your dream represents small or minor growth that is occurring in your life.

Sticker

To see stickers in your dream, suggests your tendency to hold on and cling to your childhood. Also pay attention to what is pictured on the sticker - that may offer you a clue to what particular aspect of yourself you are not letting go of.

Stiff

If you dream of feeling stiff in your limbs, it means that your problems are very minor and should not be stressed about.

Stilts

To dream that you are or somebody else is walking on stilts indicates that you are feeling insecure. A situation or relationship is unstable. You are doing your best trying to balance various aspects of your life. To dream that you fall off a pair of stilts suggests that you should not put your trust in one person.

Stingray

Dreaming of a stingray could represent danger or deceit from someone close to you. This dream may also symbolize that you are going through a difficult, painful, or unpleasant emotional period.

Stitches

To dream that you have stitches on your body, represents your responsibility in keeping a situation or relationship together. You may fear that this situation or relationship is falling apart and needs to be mended. Consider also the symbolism of where the stitches are on your body for additional clues. To dream that you are stitching up somebody else, indicates that you need to take extra care in adding your personal touch to some situation.

Stockings

To wear stockings (pantyhose) in your dream, represents your sense of understanding. You are well-grounded and have the support of those around you. To see someone else putting on stockings, relates to some romantic situation - you may be jealous of someone or worry about getting/keeping somebody's interest in you.

Stomach

To dream about your stomach, or to dream of having a big belly, indicates that your are processing and integrating your ideas and feelings from the unconscious to the conscious level. Your dream may also be telling you to trust your gut feelings and intuitions. If you dream about having a stomach ache, you are very frustrated with a relationship or situation - change is required.

Stone

To see stones in your dreams, foretells many annoyances. Dreaming about small stones or pebbles suggests that little worries and vexations will irritate you. To walk among rocks, or stones are omens that an uneven and rough pathway will be yours for at least a while. If you throw a stone in your dream, you will have reason to scold someone in real life. If you dream of throwing a stone at some evil or obnoxious person, it is a good sign that some evil feared by you will pass because of your untiring attention to good moral principles.

Stood Up

To dream you have been stood up by a date, has the opposite meaning than you might think. It is generally a positive omen, meaning you will have a reconciliation with a friend or a quick recovery from trouble. Alternatively, it may reflect your anxieties about dating or finding acceptance.

Stool

To dream of a stool suggests that you don't feel completely comfortable about speaking your mind honestly. Have more faith in yourself.

Stoplight

To see a stoplight in your dream, suggests that you feel you are being held back from pursuing your goals. You may also feel pressure to succeed or else be left behind. If the stoplight is green, then it indicates that you have been given a seal of approval to follow whatever path you have chosen or whatever decision you have made. If the stoplight is flashing all different colors, you are feeling much confusion over which direction you should proceed to achieve your interests.

Stop Sign

To see a stop sign in your dream suggests that you need to stop what you are doing and think about the situation before moving forward. You need to proceed with care and caution. Alternatively, this dream may signify obstacles on your path. To dream that you drive through a stop sign without stopping means that you do not consider the consequences of your actions. Watch those reckless habits!

Store

To dream of a store filled with merchandise, foretells prosperity and advancement. An empty store foretells arguments.

Stork

To see a stork in your dream symbolizes fertility and/or a new birth. The birth may be a fruition of some idea.

Storm

Storms in dreams represent issues that are worrying you in real life, and can be interpreted by how you react to them in the dream. If you take shelter from the storm, the problems in real life will soon pass. If you cannot escape the storm, you will need the help of others to deal with your real life problem.

Story

To dream of writing a story foretells a season of sadness. But to dream of reading or listening to a story is a sign of happy times to come.

Stove

Dreaming of a warm stove suggests that your efforts will be successful. A red hot stove means you will be loved by friends and family for your affectionate and unselfish nature. A cold stove indicates regret over a lost friend or a missed opportunity - you need to learn from your past and move on to your future. If you dreamed of being burned in/by an stove, you will be very lucky, especially if your hands or feet were burned. To dream of being inside an stove represents the womb. You might be pregnant, or worried that you are pregnant. (Consider the saying, "a bun in the oven"). Or, you may need more "mothering" - caring and tender loving care - than you are currently getting from family and friends.

Stranded

To dream that you are stranded, represents your feelings of isolation and loneliness. You are seeking for someone to help and rescue you from your situation.

Stranger

Dreams in which a stranger brings you an important message represent your unconscious mind telling you what you need to hear. This dream can also represent your feelings about someone you love who has died. If you dream of being in love with a stranger in your dream, especially if the dream is recurring, your heart is longing for a true love to call your own.

Strangle / Strangling

To dream about strangling someone, or being strangled yourself, means you have been hiding an important part of your personality - one that you need to express to be happy - just to please someone in real life.

Straw

If your dream features heaps of straw, it predicts an increase in material wealth. Burning straw is a warning against loss of money due to carelessness.

Straws (Drinking Straws)

To see or use a drinking straw in your dream suggests that you have been taking some things for granted. Pay more attention to the people around you. You will find that you will build stronger and more meaningful bonds with them. To dream that you are buying drinking straws indicates that you are trying to buy your way into a situation or relationship.

Strawberries

See "Berries"

Street

To see a street in your dream, symbolizes your life's path. The condition of the street reflects how much control you have over the direction of your life. (If it's rocky and uphill, you're feeling a lack of control in your life; if the street is well-paved and easy to progress on, you are in control of your own destiny). Try to remember if there was a name on the street - analyzing the street name can offer some important significance or hints to the meaning of the dream. To dream of alleys or side streets, suggests that you need to be less rebellious or adventurous for now, and return to more traditional ways. It may also suggest that you have been exploring (or want to explore) an alternative way of life. Curving or crooked streets foretell surprises and travel. To dream of a very long street suggests that you will need much patience before you get what you want. Also see "Street Corner", below.

Street Corner

If your dream strongly featured a street corner, this predicts new opportunities which will change your lifestyle. If the main feature of your dream involved turning a street corner, you can expect a very pleasant surprise.

Strength

To dream you have great strength suggests that your ambition outstrips your ability. You would be well advised to readjust your goals. To dream of a show of strength by another person - whether a friend, enemy or stranger - predicts a sudden passionate but unfriendly love affair. You should probably give it up, because it is destructive to you.

Stress

To dream that you are under stress is a reflection of the stress that you are experiencing in your waking life. Your real life stress that has been carried over into your dream state. Even in your sleep, you may be unable to relax. The dream may call attention to setbacks, obstacles, self-doubts, criticism that you are facing in some waking situation or relationship. You need to take some time away from whatever is stressing you out, and spend time relaxing and taking care of yourself.

Stretcher

To dream that you are lying on a stretcher, indicates your need to be rescued in some situation or relationship. Perhaps you need to take time out and confront your emotional demons.

Stretching

If you dream of stretching, you may let other people get their own way too often. Try to stand up for what you believe in and not just go along with the crowd or what certain people tell you.

Stretch Marks

To see or dream that you have stretch marks, suggests that you are overextending yourself to others and are not paying enough attention to your own needs. You need to learn that you cannot be everything to everybody. Alternatively, it represents a needless anxiety that others see you as unattractive.

Strike

If you dreamed of being in - or just observing - a strike or protest demonstration, this means that you are making progress toward your goals.

String

If you see strings in your dream, you may have concerns about holding some relationship together. This dream can also represent your need to use your position and power to get what you want. If you dream of tying a string, it means you have forgotten to do something.

Strip / Stripper

To dream that you are stripping, indicates repression of your personal and physical desires. You are yearning for greater self-expression. If you dream of seeing a stripper and feeling disgusted, you are nervous about discovering the real truth about a certain person or situation. If you enjoyed the strip show, then your dream means that you see through people and accept them for who and what they are. Also see "Strip Club", below.

Strip Club

If you dream of being in a strip club, you have been repressing thoughts and emotions that need to come out into the open.

Stripes

To see stripes in your dream, suggests that you are making a bold and daring statement. Horizontal stripes (stripes going across) represent your directness and straightforwardness, while vertical stripes (going up and down) indicate that you are a free thinker who doesn't conform to the norm. However, to dream of black and white vertical stripes signifies your limited way of thinking and closed-mindedness.

Strobe Light

To see a strobe light in your dream, suggests that you are presently experiencing some stress in your life. You are having trouble seeing a situation clearly, or finding the answer to a real life problem. You need to move toward a higher level of awareness and feeling.

Stroke

To dream that you have a stroke, represents your inability to function in certain situation of your waking life. You may be dealing with issues of acceptance and rejection or concerns about approval. If you saw someone else suffering from a stroke in your dream, this stands for your own repressed fears. Consider how aspects of that person have been repressed within your own self.

Stroller

A dream featuring a baby stroller symbolzies protection, tenderness and new beginnings. Also see "Baby"

Strong

See "Strength"

Struggle

To dream of struggling, foretells that you will encounter serious difficulties, but if you gain the victory in your dream struggle, you will also be successful in overcoming present obstacles.

Stuck

To dream that you are stuck singifies helplessness and feeling of being unable to escape from life's problems and worries. You have lost confidence in yourself and in your ability to move ahead in your life.

Studio

If you dreamed of composing or performing music in a recording studio, and you are not a talented singer or musician/writer in real life, you will soon receive something valuable - possibly in the form of useful information. If you were a famous singer in your dream, your desires may be beyond your reach at the present moment. If you ARE good at singing/playing/writing music, dreaming of a recording studio predicts an opportunity to make a positive change. If the studio was empty or deserted, be careful of gossiping or conspiring against others, because it could lead to your downfall. If you dreamed of being in a studio with someone famous, represents your understanding about that celebrity and the feelings he/she generates in you.

Studying

To dream that you are studying, signifies that your brainpower and knowledge will lead you into a life path of success and wealth.

Stuffed Animal

To see a stuffed animal in your dream, represents an immature attitude. You may be trying to escape from your daily responsibilities and problems. This is especially true if the stuffed animal in your dream was scary. On the other hand, this dream may indicate your need to relax, be less serious and let your body and mind take a break.

Stumble

If you dream that you stumble or trip, it means the opposite of what you might think. The more clumsy or awkward you were in your dream, the greater will be your ability to handle any life situation which may confront you. If your dream involved observing the clumsiness of others, it predicts new and interesting contacts.

Submarine

To see a submarine in your dream, indicates that you are cautiously exploring your emotions and your unconscious feelings. You are still feeling cautious or guarded about something. This dream may also mean that you need to take a different perspective on some situation.

Subtitles

If your dream featured subtitles, you must learn to listen to your own inner voice. The answer for a current pressing problem you are facing is within you - so tune into your inner wisdom.

Subway

Dreams about traveling on the subway are highly symbolic. If you have this dream, you may reach a goal in real life by using the spiritual or instinctive part of your nature.

Subway Station

If you dream of being in a subway station, this foretells an unexpected delay or obstacle to your plans.

Success

To dream about success signifies triumph and victory. Your self-doubts are disappearing, and you have much confidence and belief in yourself. Nice!

Sucking

To dream that you are sucking on something, indicates that you need some TLC. You are expressing a desire to escape from your daily responsibilities and be taken care of. Alternatively, it may represent low self-esteem. The dream may also be a metaphor for "sucking up" to someone. To dream that someone is sucking on you, suggests that you are feeling drained, physically and/or emotionally. You feel that you are too much of a giver in a situation or relationship.

Suede

Generally, anything made of suede is, in a dream, a lucky omen. However, the meaning is more deeply explained by the type of article that was made of suede, and the action of the dream. Also see "Clothes", "Purse" and "Shoes"

Suffocate

If you dream of being suffocated, you feel pressured to do something you're not comfortable with someone in a real life relationship.

Sugar

To see or eat sugar in your dream, suggests that you are denying yourself pleasure and enjoyment in your life. You need to indulge yourself sometimes and forget about the consequences.

Suicide

If you dream that you commit suicide, this suggests that conditions in your life are so frustrating that you are no longer willing to cope with a situation or relationship in the same way as you did in the past. This dream can also mean you are having feelings of guilt and so you are turning the aggression on yourself through your dream. On a more positive note, a dream of committing suicide may suggest that you are saying good-bye to one aspect of yourself and becoming a renewed, better person. If you see someone else commit suicide in your dream, you are feeling concerned for that person. Also consider what characteristics and qualities in that person you may be trying to "kill" and annihilate in your own self. Perhaps you hope that you are not like that person in some way and are making attempts to get rid of those traits within your own self.

Suit

To dream that you are wearing a suit, indicate that you want to be acknowledged and recognized for your abilities and skills.

Suitcase

A dream of a suitcase forecasts a long trip or journey. If you lost it the suitcase in the dream, you or someone close to you may be coming into money or property. If your suitcase becomes damaged, it is a warning against running up debts.

Sulfur

To see sulfur in your dream, represents a higher level of reasoning. You need to trust your intuitive side as well as your rational side.

Summer

If you dreamed about summer in any other season, you may soon hear some surprising news. This dream also represents growth, knowledge and maturity. You are learning to understand others with tolerance and expand your way of seeing things.

Sumo

A dream of watching sumo wrestlers in action foretells a stroke of good luck for the dreamer. However, if you were sumo wrestling in your dream, you may be grappling with a problem in your personal life. It's possible that your thoughts and actions are out of control, and better self-discipline is needed.

Sun

To dream of standing in warm sunlight is very lucky and means you will enjoy good health and strong friendships. A red sun predicts a struggle from which you will emerge victorious. To dream of seeing two suns shining in the sky, predicts an unusual and fortunate event on your horizon.

Sunburn

To dream of having a sunburn indicates there is an emotional situation or problem that you can no longer avoid. Some urgent matter demands your immediate attention.

Sundae

If you dreamed of a yummy ice cream sundae, you will have success with the opposite sex, especially if you dripped or spilled the sundae on yourself. However, if you didn't like the flavor or something about the sundae turned you off, the dream could be a warning against indiscriminate sexual behavior.

Sunflower

To dream of sunflowers is a lucky omen, symbolizing warmth, abundance, longevity, and prosperity. The sunflower also serves to point you in the right direction and is a source of spiritual guidance.

Sunglasses

Dreaming of sunglasses tips you off to secret plans. If you wear them in your dream, you have devious intentions. If you see others wearing them, you are distrustful of their activities. If the sunglasses obscure or block your view, however, your fears are getting the best of you - there's nothing to truly worry about.

Sunrise

To dream of a sunrise is a very good omen, symbolizing new adventures, renewal of energy and fulfilment of dreams.

Sunscreen

To dream of wearing or applying sunscreen to yourself, you may be feeling helpless or at risk in some situation. It's time for you take charge, and stand up for yourself. If you dream of someone else wearing sunscreen, or of putting it into someone else, you may be putting up an emotional wall or barrier between you and others around you.

Sunset

To see the sunset in your dream indicates the end of a cycle or condition. It is a period of rest, renewal and evaluation.

Suntan

To dream that you have a suntan, signifies the shadow aspect of yourself. It represents your primal instincts and natural senses. A pleasurable dream of lying in the warm sun is very fortunate, signifying happiness and good friendships. To dream of having tan lines suggests that you may have made some errors in judgement which you are feeling guilty about - or that you're afraid of being caught over. Also see "Tanning Bed."

Superhero

To dream that you are a superhero, represents your above-average talents, ideas, and abilities you may not realized you possessed. If you dream of being rescued by a superhero, you are trying to find a way to express a neglected part of yourself. Also see "Super Powers."

Supermarket

To dream of shopping at a supermarket, symbolizes abundance, ease and comfort. However, if you dream of shopping in a grocery store with empty shelves, you feel hopelessness about your life right now.

Super Powers

To dream that you have superpowers, indicates your growing confidence, high self-esteem and increasing skills. Also see "Control Water", "Flying", "Telekinesis", "Telepathy" and "X-ray Vision."

Surfboard / Surfing

Dreaming that you are surfing indicates the ups and downs of some emotional situation or relationship. A surfboard represents your ability to be in control of your emotions.

Surgery

To dream that you or someone else is undergoing surgery represents the opening of the self and the need for emotional healing. You need to eliminate something from your life that is not positive. This is also a very common dream for those who are facing upcoming surgery in real life. Also see "Cosmetic Surgery."

Surprise

If you dream of being happily surprised, you are beginning to acknowledging your unconscious feelings. To dream of being unpleasantly surprised, represents fear of the unexpected and unknown.

Survey

To be given a survey with questions to answer is an obstacle dream. Its meaning relates to whether or not you could give satisfactory answers. For example, if you had trouble answering, this represents difficulties you are having in real life.

Sushi

To dream of eating, serving or preparing sushi is considered a general good omen for your current undertakings.

Suspended

To dream that you are suspended from school suggests that you are feeling guilty about something you have done in real life. Consider that you may be punishing yourself too harshly.

Suspenders

A dream that features suspenders suggests that you have misplaced your affections.

Suspicion

If you dream of being suspicious of someone, it represents your real=life feelings of suspicion in some situation. This does not mean your suspicions are right, but that they should be investigated further.

Swallowing

To dream that you swallow something, or that you have trouble swallowing, indicates that you are holding back your feelings or words. You may feel unable to express your anger, or to say what you really think. Alternatively, your dream may be telling you that you need to swallow your pride.

Swamp

Dreams about swamps symbolize aspects of yourself that are repressed and dark. You may be feeling insecure. To dream that you are walking through a swampy area, foretells that you will be find yourself in an troublesome situation. Disappointments in love may be coming.

Swan

The swan in dreams represents beauty and goodness and suggests the dreamer is satisfied in their personal life. The exception is if you see someone you know walking away with a swan, or turning into a swan - meaning the dreamer is anxious in real life about being abandoned by this person.

Swearing

To dream that you are saying swear words, suggests that you need to stop allowing others to harass you. Others see you as someone who they can take advantage of. To hear others swear in your dream, indicates that you have overlooked an urgent matter or situation. Someone may even need to be rescued from some unusual circumstances. It may be your job to protect them.

Sweat/Sweating

To dream that you are sweating, foretells that you will successfully come out of some difficulty, which has caused much gossip, with a new and better reputation.

Sweater

If you dreamed of wearing a sweater, you need to feel more affection from others in your life. If the sweater was too hot or itchy, you are impatient to get started on something you have been thinking about for a long time. If the sweater was too tight, you need to protect your reputation by cooling down your behavior with the opposite sex. If you lost your sweater in the dream, you need to reconnect with a forgotten or neglected aspect of your own self.

Sweeping

To dream that you are sweeping, implies that you are clearing your mind of emotional and mental clutter. You are taking a new stance and have a fresh attitude toward life. Alternatively, this dream could mean that you are going against what your intuition is telling you.

Swimming

Dreams about swimming are related to the need to trust your instincts and look to past situations for answers to problems. They can also signify the need for nurturing or mothering in one's life. Also see "Flippers", "Swimming Lessons", "Swimming Pool" and "Underwater"

Swimming Lessons

To dream about swimming lessons suggests that you are seeking some kind of emotional support. Pay heed to advice from an older and wiser female source - you could learn an important life lesson.

Swimming Pool

To see a swimming pool full of water in your dream is lucky, symbolizing that you will find much happiness and pleasure in friendship, love and marriage. An empty pool means trouble in love and friendship, or that you are not feeling enough affection in your life.

Swimsuit

If you dream of shopping for swimsuits, you may be worrying about being judged by others. If all the suits feel tight or ill-fitting, you need to protect your reputation by cooling down your activities with boys. If you try on lots of great suits, success is ahead for you. If you dream of wearing a bikini, you want to fall in love. Also think about the color of the swimsuit(s) to get more meaning out of your dream.

Swing

To dream that you are on a swing represents an expression of great satisfaction and freedom.

Switching Places / Switching Clothes

If you dream of switching places (swapping minds/bodies) or switching clothes with someone, it symbolizes that you are trying to understand that person better. You may envy something about them and want it for yourself, or you may be trying to "get inside their head" so you can figure out why they are acting a certain way in real life. This dream can also represent the wish to be someone else, especially if you are feeling stressed.

Swollen

If you To dream of swollen hands predicts an unexpected gain. Swollen feet and/or ankles is an omen of good health.

Sword

If you dream of a sword, you are a strong person who will triumph over present obstacles through honesty and confident action.

Sympathy

If you dreamed of feeling sympathy for another person, this foretells a season of petty fights and/or family discord. But if someone gave sympathy to you in your dream, this is an omen of good fortune in all your affairs.

Syrup

To see syrup in your dream symbolizes sentimentality and nostalgia. Or, this dream can also mean that you have found yourself in a sticky situation.