Dagger
Daggers, knives, and swords could
represent significant feelings of anger toward yourself and
others. If you kill or wound a perceived enemy in your dream,
your unconscious mind may be encouraging you to conquer your
fears. Freud thought that all such objects were phallic symbols.
Dancing
This may be a happy dream which
suggests that on some level you feel joy, happiness, and a sense
of victory. If you are not in a good mood, and don’t feel very
joyful, this dream may be compensatory in nature. It may be
trying to balance negativity and stress that you feel in daily
life. Superstition-based dream interpretation says that dreaming
of dancing predicts happy times ahead. Depending on the content
of this dream, it may have some sexual connotations.
Danger
If you are in a dangerous situation in
your dream, you may consider this a sign from your unconscious.
Take the hint and pay closer attention to your finances, business
matters, health, and things in general. If you faced the danger
in your dream, it may be a positive sign and an indication that
you are capable of overcoming current obstacles.
Death
Dreaming about death is very common and
it can be interpreted in many different ways. Death is usually a
symbol of some type of closure or end. It implies an end to one
thing and a beginning of another. Death dreams usually have
positive symbolism. If you are the dead person in your dream, it
could imply that you would like to leave all of your worries and
struggles behind and begin anew. Dreaming about someone that you
care about may express your fear about losing them. Dreaming that
one of your parents died may express fear of loss, but it also
may be an unconscious valve through which you release anger and
other negative feelings. In some cultures dreaming about death
and dying is a very good omen that represents longevity and
prosperity. See also: Coffin, Zombie, Smothering
Decapitation
This dream suggests that the dreamer is
losing control. In a decapitation there is a dramatic and violent
separation of the head from the body. Under normal circumstances
the mind controls and directs the body. This dream suggests that
the dreamer may be under the control of his bodily drives and may
be separated from rational thoughts and feelings. Disassociation
may be occurring in regard to some behavior or issue in life.
However, this dream may have other meanings. This includes
excessive concern about punishment and indicates that there may
be severe pressure and anxiety in the dreamer’s life.
Deceased
Relatives
At times we dream about deceased
relatives or friends simply because we miss them. These dreams
may be disturbing but most likely are a form of wish-fulfillment
or are based on memory through which we relive old experiences.
Some people believe that in dreams they meet up with the deceased
on the inner planes and engage in “real” interactions
with them. It is normal to miss and long for the people that we
loved and that have left the physical body. Therefore, it is not
surprising that they will pop up in your dreams from time to
time. A personal belief system plays a large role when obtaining
a satisfying interpretation for dreams in which the dead talk to
the living.
Deer
As like with most other animals, the deer in your
dream may represent some aspect of your intuition or it may be a
message from your unconscious. In some parts of Asia, deer are
considered to be conductors of soul and thus the robes of shamans
are usually made out of deerskin. The Indians of North and South
America also gave deer a spiritually important role. They
believed that the souls of men passed into deer at the time of
death. They also believed that a dying deer was a negative omen,
which usually represented droughts that in turn foretold of very
difficult times ahead. In the modern world, we generally see deer
as gentle forest animals. Deer are characters in children’s
stories and Santa Clause uses them to bring gifts to all. Thus,
the deer in your dream may be a symbol of gentle and helpful
parts of your psyche. In order to understand the message of the
dream, think about what situation in your life would benefit from
gentleness and soul-fullness?
Defecation
Dreams which include excretory
functions usually represent cleansing and emotional release. Look
at all of the details of the dream in order to obtain meaning.
Ask yourself which emotions you may be releasing: anxiety, anger,
mockery, annoyance, etc. Some very old folklore interpretations
suggest that dreaming of feces is a good omen which suggests a
financial gain. See also: Feces
Desert
At times a desert in a dream symbolizes the
unconscious and represents the dreamer’s sense of separation from
it. Deserts are generally barren with little vegetation or animal
life. The desert in your dreams could be bringing up issues of
stagnation and periods of little growth in your life. Also, the
desert could represent your loneliness and feelings of isolation.
However, if you live close to the desert or love the desert, this
may be a positive symbol. For some the desert may be a place
where they can commune with nature and feel a sense of peace.
Devil
Dreaming about devils and demons is usually
very frightening and you may awake from fear. The devil does not
generally represent something outside of yourself. It usually
symbolizes the most negative and least developed part of you. It
may be that part of you that is ignorant and destructive. You can
determine the meaning and message in your dream by looking at all
of the details carefully. All dreams are good dreams in that they
bring unconscious materials to the conscious mind. Only then can
you begin to effectively cope with the more unpleasant sides of
your personality. Carl
Jung called this negative side the “shadow.” The devils
in your dreams could be representations of your personal shadow
or they could be a glance at the collective shadow.
See also: Satan
Diamond
Diamond are valuable, timeless, and very
precious. Dreaming about diamonds may have several different
meanings. It could represent love and money, as well as universal
truths and spiritual consciousness. The diamond is an object of
desire and symbolizes those thing that are most valuable to you.
We are all constantly in pursuit of those things that we have not
obtained but want and need in order to feel complete. Your dream
may help you to decipher what is most valuable and then give you
clues where to find it.
Digging
The interpretation of this behavior in a
dream depends on your circumstances and on the details This is
true for all dreams. Digging is generally considered to be
difficult work or hard labor. You could be “digging”
around for the truth or trying to get to the bottom of things.
Alternately, you could be “digging your own grave.”
Therefore, consider your feelings in the dream and what you were
digging. Were you working a difficult area, or digging in fertile
soil? See also: Dirt / Earth
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs are always fascinating, sometimes
lovable, mostly dangerous, and they are alive only in our
imaginations. Consider all of the details of the dream and try to
tie these ideas to some aspect of your life. The dinosaur,
whether you have given it a positive or negative connotation,
represents something from your past or an aspect of your
personality that you have altered over time. Dinosaurs may
represent old issues that have not been properly addressed and
that continue to have the power to effect your life in the
present.
Dirt/Earth
Dreaming about dirt, as in something dirty,
could represent your state of mind or a situation from your daily
life. It could symbolize a relationship, a business venture, or
any other part of your life where you, or someone else has been
less than honest and honorable. Dirt in your dreams could also
represent your unwholesome attitudes and a devious state of mind.
This dream, depending on its details, may be encouraging you to
clean up “your act” inside and out.
Dreaming about soil and the earth usually symbolizes fertility
and the potential to grow. Rich soil may be an indication that
the time is right for work and new beginnings. Dreaming about
dry, barren soil may be a reflection of your negative mood. It
may include feelings of depression or general feelings of boredom
and emptiness.
Disasters
Dreaming about natural disasters, such as
earthquakes and floods, is not that uncommon. People usually have
these dreams at a time of many changes in their lives. Most
people have ambivalent feelings about change and some resist even
positive changes. Therefore, quick shifts in life style or some
type of crisis may bring about dreams of natural disasters.
Please look up a specific disaster by name. See
also: Flood,
Earthquake,
Tornado
Disease
The word disease
literally means out of ease. Before you begin to interpret this
dream on a psychological or metaphysical level, first check your
health. The dream could refer to physical or emotional health. See
also: Illness
Diving
Diving in a dream suggests that you are
trying to “get to the bottom” of a current situation or
feeling. Water symbolizes the unconscious. Thus, another
interpretation for this dream may be that you are delving into
your unconscious. Finally, Freud thought that diving may have
sexual connotations and represents intercourse.
Doctor
Dreaming about a doctor may represent a need
for physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Doctors are
respected authority figures and we usually follow their advice
and guidance in regard to our well being. Depending on your
belief system, the doctor in your dream could also represent your
higher self or inner guidance. If you are currently experiencing
a health problem and doctors are a part of your daily/weekly
life, this dream may be symbolic of real life difficulties.
However, the dream is most likely based on a past event, a
memory, or refers to a current need for healing, rather than a
prediction of the future.
Dog
Dogs in dreams could symbolize a large
variety of ideas and concepts, but mostly they are symbolic of
the dreamer’s defensive structure and may represent personal
boundary issues. Carefully consider all of the details and the
mood in your dream. First, if you have a dog, it may be natural
to dream about him. We become emotionally attached to our dogs
and we dream about them just as we dream about anything else that
is important to us. Otherwise, dogs could symbolize loyalty and
hard work. If someone calls you a dog, it is a negative
reflection on your personality. If you are being treated like a
dog, you are most likely being abused in some way. On the
metaphysical level, dogs are consider to be the guardians of the
underworld. Finally, dogs could represent the more basic or
“animal” parts of our nature and some think that they
specifically represent male energy.
Doll
Dolls in dreams are lifeless images of real people. They are
suggestive of a person that is not genuine and does not express
her feelings. Most dreams are about our personal issues and
concerns and not about others. Therefore, think about yourself
and try to see if you have been behaving in such ways that have
been less than “real.” Dolls as a dream symbol may
represent the way you relate and interact with your internal and
external environments. If feelings of detachment and phoniness
prevail in your daily life, then they may be reflected in this
dream.
Dolphin
Dolphins represent friendliness, communal
living, rescue, communication, and affection. They are water
dwelling mammals and in our dreams they represent our willingness
and ability to navigate through emotions. They represent positive
messages from our unconscious minds. Dolphins could also
represent a positive connection between our consciousness and to
those parts of the psyche that is a mystery and largely
unconscious. See also: Water,
Whale
Donkey
Dreaming about this interesting and amusing
animal may have several different and opposing interpretations.
Therefore, it is very important that you pay attention to the
details and the emotional tone of the dream. A donkey may
represent humility, honor, and “royalty” in disguise.
On the opposite end of things, it may symbolize stubbornness and
an unyielding personality. Also, it may represent a person who
has many burdens and carries a “heavy load.” Either
way, the individual symbolized by the donkey has redeeming
qualities which include ruggedness, endurance, and loyalty. (But
don’t get them angry because they just may kick you with their
hind legs– just kidding!)
Door
Doors are passageways and in our dreams
that is their symbolism. Going through a door may represent going
from one state of consciousness to another, or from one inner
plane to another. Locked or closed doors may represent an
obstacle or opportunities that are not currently available to you
. Many doors may represent your current choices.
Dragon
This large, mystical creature may represent
large and mystical forces inside of you. In the Far-East it is
believed that the dragons are spiritual creatures that navigate
through the air and through the sky. In the West, dragons are
considered to be dangerous creatures that need to be destroyed.
As far as dream symbols go, the dragon may represent the enormous
power in your unconscious. It could symbolize repressed
unconscious material, including fear. However, the dragon in our
dreams is generally a positive symbol. It may represent a period
of time when the dreamer will confront his fears and empower
himself to effectively cope with negative emotions, extreme
materialism, and be able to obtain greater inner and outer
freedom.
Drowning
Dreaming about drowning is common and
it invokes fear. However, it may have positive significance. This
dream suggests to the dreamer that he may be overwhelmed by
unresolved emotions, old issues, or a current crisis. It suggests
that a release of the old is necessary in order to emerge and
begin anew. This dream serves to awaken the dreamer to embrace
and to effectively cope with problems and negativity in his life.
Drugs
The interpretation of drugs in your dreams
depends on the relationship, you have with drugs in your daily
life and if they are doctor prescribed or not. If you are a drug
user, then the drugs are an extension of what you normally do and
you need to look at the other details of your dream to get a good
interpretation. However, if you use drugs rarely or never, then
this dream could represent a need to get well, to escape from
daily stress, and a desire to get quick relief. The drugs could
be suggesting a need for healing and getting in balance. Your
unconscious mind may be suggesting outrageous things in hopes
that you get the message to “have fun, dream dreams, and get
out of your own head!” Please keep in mind that the purpose
of dreams is to raise our consciousness and to assist us in
having better lives. The message in the dream about drug use is
most likely not encouraging you to use drugs but it may represent
a need to feel better or get better.
Duck
A duck is a very interesting bird and the
message it conveys is generally positive. Ducks are well adopted
to navigate and survive on land and in the water. They can swim,
walk, and fly. Ducks are flexible and
multi-talented. Dreaming about this bird suggests that you, or
someone else in your life, is very flexible and can competently
deal with emotional issues. Superstition-based dream
interpretations say that ducks are very good omens and that you
will “float” away from your current difficulty. See
also: Animals,
Birds
Dwarf
At times people will see dwarfs, midgets, or very small people in
their dreams. These images seem to represent, or allude to, the
childlike creative powers in the unconscious. You can think of
the dwarf as a “worker” in your unconscious. He could
represent some childlike condition which has the potential and
power to influence your life. Consider the details and the
emotional tone in the dream and make an attempt to connect it to
a situation in your daily life. The dwarf suggests possibilities
for learning and brings to the conscious mind messages from the
unconscious.