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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.
Shame
To dream that you feel shame over something, relates to how you are handling your successes and failures in life. You may feel undeserving of your achievements, or on the other hand, you may feel that you have let others down. This dream can also symbolize repressed and negative feelings that you may have about yourself.
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
To see a shamrock (four-leaf clover) in your dream, represents good luck. You have successfully come to a resolution of some problem.
Shapeshifting
To dream that you (or someone/something else) 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.
