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Cradle
To see a cradle in your dream, symbolizes a dependent relationship. You may feel the need to be protected and cared for. Your dream maybe telling you to regain some control and independence in your life.
Crane
To see a crane in your dream represents happiness, maternal love, and your gestures of good will. You are good at looking out for those who you care about.
Crash
Dreams about being in a car or motorcycle crash mean your beliefs or lifestyle are clashing with someone else's. It may also represent a recent shocking situation you were involved with. Dreams about airplane crashes mean you have set unrealistic goals for yourself.
Crate
To dream about a crate suggests that you are trying to preserve and protect some aspect of yourself. The crate may also symbolize your limitations and restrictions. If you opened the crate, things are being revealed about yourself that were once hidden. Consider your feelings in the dream. If you were filled with fear as you opened the crate (or if there was something scary inside of it), you might be nervous about people knowing/liking the "real you".
Crawling
Dreams of crawling are usually warnings against upcoming troubles. Most often, it means you will lose the respect of your boyfriend or crush through your own actions. If you crawl over rough place and stones in your dream, it symbolizes that you have not taken proper advantage of your opportunities. If you dream that you are crawling on the ground and you hurt your hand, you will be asked to do something that you find humiliating.
Crayfish
If you dream about crayfish, you have minor annoyances up the road.
Crayons
To see crayons in your dream, represents a period of time where you were more carefree. It also symbolizes creativity. You may need to think about more creative ways of solving current issues. Also consider the color of the crayon and what it symbolizes.
Crazy
To dream that you are going crazy, suggests that you have lost sight of your goals. Alternatively, you may feel that your opinions, viewpoints or decisions are not being accepted or being ignored. If you dream of someone else going cra, you may feel that you are no longer able to depend on someone. Also see "Mental Hospital"
Cream
If you dream of drinking or pouring cream, you will soon be very lucky. To lovers, this is a happy omen, as they will soon be united.
Credit Cards
To dream about credit cards refers to the way you value yourself and how trustworthy you are. If you're having financial difficulties in real life, this dream may simply symbolize your real troubles and/or attitudes related to money, work, and saving. If you dream about losing your credit card, this suggests you are being careless in some aspect of your waking life. A dream of having your credit card stolen suggests that something or someone is robbing you of vital energy.
Creek
To see a creek in your dream, represents your energy flow and the healthy expression of emotions. To see a dried up creek indicates that you are out of touch with your own spiritual side. You may also feel physically or emotionally drained.
Crib
To see a crib in your dream suggests that you are nurturing a new idea, creation or project that has the potential to transform your life. This dream may also refer to your caring nature.
Crickets
To see crickets in your dream, suggests that you are seeking guidance. Remember to look within yourself for the answer, as well as asking others. To hear crickets in your dream, suggests that you are letting minor things bother you.
Crime / Criminal
To dream that you chase or capture a criminal, is a positive omen which means you will overcome your rivals. To dream of witnessing a crime, indicates that others are wasting and your time, energy, and ideas. To dream that you are a criminal, unpleasantness in your social life. You may also be overstepping your boundaries. If you dream of being an accomplice to a crime, you are feeling guilty about something.
Crippled
If your dream featured a handicapped person or persons, you can expect an appeal for help from a relative or friend. You would be well advised to give the assistance, as it will eventually turn out to be "good karma" for you (as you sow, so shall you reap). If the dream involved being crippled yourself, you are confronted with many challenges and need to utilize your full potential. The good news is, you can rely on getting whatever help you may be needing.
Criticize / Criticism
If you were criticized by others in your dream, you can rely on your friends to stand by you. However, if you criticized someone in your dream, this means that in real life, your actions will be subject to criticism.
Crocodile
A dream of a crocodile is a strong warning. It foretells that you will be deceived by your warmest friends.
Cross
To see a cross (crucifix) in a dream, is a warning that someone you care about will go through troubling times. If you dream of holding or wearing a crucifix in your dream, you are a kind and modest person and these are the personal qualities that will win you love and success.
Cross Dressing
If you dream about a man dressed like a woman, or a woman dressed like a man (or if you cross-dressed in the dream), this signifies that you are uncomfortable in some way with the more feminine side of your personality.
Crossroads
Dreams of being at a crossroads symbolize your need to make an important decision in your waking life.
Cross Walk
If you dream of standing at a crosswalk, you need help dealing with a situation in real life. Look to a trusted guardian or a close friend for guidance.
Crossword Puzzle
To see or do a crossword puzzle in your dream, suggests that you are being faced with a mental challenge. The dream may be a pun on "cross words" - that is, angry words directed at you, or aimed by you toward someone.
Crouching
If you dreamed of crouching down, you are in danger of being cheated. Curb your tendency to be overgenerous with people - some don't deserve it!
Crow
To see a crow in your dream, represents your annoying habits and the darker part of your character. A crow in a dream may serve as a messenger from your unconscious.
Crowbar
To see or use a crowbar in your dream is a symbol of hidden jealousy. You may also be feeling emotionally drained by a relationship situation, or by the effort of keeping your feelings inside.






