| baby | The need for self-nurturing, and responsibility for yourself or others. ... |
| baby animal | Promise, hope, potential, new beginnings. Vulnerability. Innocence. The need for... |
| baby items | Dreaming of a nursery, crib, or baby items could mean that one of these thi... |
| babysitter | An authority figure or person who you feel is responsible for taking care of oth... |
| backseat | SecondaryAway from the main action or eventsIn... |
| backward | Something that is backward or opposite of what you would expect can mean that so... |
| backyard or patio | A back yard, back porch, or patio can represent: An actual locati... |
| bad | An event that you consider to be bad can represent somet... |
| bad breath | Bad will, or expressing negativity or judgmentsIncringing on so... |
| badge | Authority or permission.Dreaming that you're wearing a badge... |
| badger | Tenacity, perseverance, the ability to dig and keep digging until you get to t... |
| bag | A bag, such as a backpack, purse, or fanny pack, can represent your responsib... |
| bakery | A setting or situation where things are created or "cooked up&quo... |
| balancing | The idea of balancing or balance in real life. For example:Main... |
| balcony | A higher perspective or view from above Feelings of great ins... |
| ball | A ball can represent roundness, bounciness or resilience, a game. Throwing a bal... |
| balloon | Balloons that float in the air can represent lightness, happiness, or the a... |
| banana | Protection, as the banana peel perfectly protects and fits the banana. Sweetness... |
| band | Playing in a band, orchestra, or other ensemble can represent: Re... |
| baptism | Birth or rebirth. New beginnings. Accepting rules or beliefs. Dreaming that you ... |
| bar or night club | A bar, night club, dance club, or similar location can represent:... |
| barefoot | Consider how you feel about being barefoot, or about someone else being bar... |
| barn | A barn or other outbuilding can:Convey a setting for the ... |
| basement | Your subconscious mind. Pay attention to what's going on in the basement and how... |
| bat | Stealth. Having a secret weapon or special gift. Having a higher perspective ... |
| bathroom | The health and well-being of your mind, body, or spirit—especially through... |
| bathroom sink | Mental or emotional "cleanliness": conscientiousness, integr... |
| bathtub or shower | Cleanliness—or lack thereof—of body, mind, emotions, intentions, et... |
| baton twirling | The idea of taking risks, similar to the risk of throwing the baton in t... |
| battery | A battery, as in a stored source of energy, can represent:A sour... |
| beach | Fun, relaxation, play, warmth, vacation, easyA boundary or ed... |
| bear | Power, or a power imbalance. The use of power, such as in aggression or p... |
| beard | A man with a beard can represent masculinity, masculine ch... |
| beauty | Beauty or handsomeness can represent any desirable or pleasant concept, such a... |
| beaver | The ability to build or create, embracing the idea of working in order to acco... |
| bed | Your romantic relationship, especially communication and emotional intim... |
| bee | The idea of focusing more on the sweetness of lifeProductivit... |
| beetle | Ancient wisdom. Royalty. Dreaming of this insect can represent: ... |
| before | Something that happens before something else in a dream often represents an e... |
| beginning a process | A dream where a process or activity is begun can represent an actua... |
| beheading | Dreaming of a beheading can mean you are feeling like your identity is being thr... |
| beige or tan | The color beige or tan can mean natural, neutral, simple, relaxing, plain or ... |
| being a guest | A new or different experience of a temporary nature Feeli... |
| being attacked | Being attacked, beaten, or tortured can represent:A feeling or fe... |
| being betrayed | Dreaming that someone is untrustworthy or a traitor can mean you're feelin... |
| being blamed | Being blamed, if you are really to blame, can represent: Taking... |
| being bothered | Someone bothering you can represent something that is bothering you in real life... |
| being carried | Being carried by someone else can represent receiving help or assistance. ... |
| being chased | If you dream someone is chasing you, consider the context.If the chase... |
| being comforted | Someone comforting can represent a feeling of being comforted or supported by a ... |
| being confronted | Being confronted by someone can mean:You're afraid of being con... |
| being controlled | Someone trying to have power or control over you can represent:A ... |
| being grateful | Being grateful to someone can mean that you're actually fe... |
| being hit by a vehicle | The idea of sudden challenge in real life, such as a feared, expected, or imagin... |
| being invaded | Being invaded or intruded upon can represent an actual, feared, or imagined c... |
| being invited | Being invited or receiving an invitation can represent:Some s... |
| being killed | The idea that some person or situation is attempting to take power from ... |
| being lied to | Someone lying to you can mean:You feel someone is being dishone... |
| being lost | Dreaming that you are lost usually represents feeling lost or powerless somehow ... |
| being protected | Dreaming that you are being protected can represent: A feeling th... |
| being rescued | Feeling that you need help or need to be rescued—physically, mentally ... |
| being sabotaged | Fear of sabotage or betrayal. Feeling a lack of trust for someone in your life... |
| being shot | Being shot or someone who wants to shoot you can represent f... |
| being watched | Being watched can represent a feeling of self-consciousness, an awareness or f... |
| bells ringing | The ringing of a bell or bells can represent a message being delivered. For exam... |
| belly button | Nourishment or nurturingBeing human, being mortalOur c... |
| belt | A belt or suspenders can represent: Support, especially self-supp... |
| bench | Sitting it out, or observing the action. Not participating, or waiting to part... |
| bicycle riding | The way you're "running your life" right now, or the way you... |
| big | Power or strength, protectiveness, or a feeling of overwhelm or of things being ... |
| bills | Paying bills or people demanding money can mean: You're feeling t... |
| bird | Freedom, soaring, meaningful successAbility to "rise abo... |
| bird egg | A bird's egg with the shell intact can represent a new begin... |
| birth control | Actual birth controlFeel the need for precautions or security m... |
| birthday | An actual birthdayThe idea of celebrating a person, giving them... |
| birthday cake | Someone giving you a birthday cake can mean you're feeling someone in real life ... |
| bison | Strength through gentleness and moderation, ruggedness, sturdiness. Dreaming o... |
| bitten | Being bitten by insects or animals can represent fears, nuisances, or other th... |
| black | The color black can represent grief, solemnity, formality or authority, basic ... |
| black and white | Dreaming about something in black and white can mean you feel that it has no &qu... |
| black hair | Consider what black hair represents to you, and specifically what came to mind w... |
| black hole | A black hole is known as a vortex of negative mass in outer space that sucks ... |
| blackbird (oriole) | Ancient magic. Insight into the mysteries of life. Also, being content with wh... |
| blaming | Blaming someone can represent an effort to understand a situation or identify ... |
| blind | Your eyesight being impaired when it isn't in real life can represent:... |
| blinking | Blinking one's eyes can represent:Hesitate or pauseTempo... |
| blister | Attempt to protect yourself, especially emotionally. Tiredness or exhaustion due... |
| blockage or obstacle | A challenge to progress, or an impediment to meeting a goal... |
| blond | Consider what blond represents to you, and specifically what came to mind when y... |
| blood | Life force, life energy, or the essence of humanity.Someone be... |
| blood sugar | Dreaming that your blood sugar is low can mean you're feelin... |
| blue | Royalty or distinction, honesty or sincerity (as in "true blue"), aver... |
| blue jay | Power, assertiveness, standing up for yourself and your needs. Bullying or ina... |
| blue sky | A blue sky can represent possibility, limitless potential, hope, or freedom.... |
| bluebird | Optimism, happiness, contentment. Dreaming of this animal can represent: ... |
| boar | Fierce, independent; volatile and easy to anger; stubborn. Dreaming of this an... |
| boat or ship | The means by which you move forward in your life, and your movement along yo... |
| bobcat | Solitary, silent, instinctive. Dreaming of this animal can represent:... |
| body | The body can mean many things. For clues to the meaning, consider why the body i... |
| body odor | The presence of something toxic, such as bad will or festering emotions. ... |
| body of water | A body of water such as an ocean, lake, etc. can represent:The co... |
| body part | A part of the body (knee, elbow, head) often represents one of the main fun... |
| bomb | Domination or victimization by an (often anonymous) authority against which yo... |
| bone | Support of self. Personal integrity. Strength of character (as in being a &quo... |
| book | Information, understanding, or solutionsExpression or communica... |
| borrowing | Borrowing something from someone can mean you feel you've taken from them in som... |
| bothering someone | You bothering someone else could mean: You feel or fear you're... |
| bottle | A container or dispenser for liquid (bottle, jug, pitcher, etc.) can repr... |
| boulder | Obstacle, challenge, or threat. A moving or rolling boulde... |
| bouncing | Something that bounces can represent a person, object, or situation that ... |
| bowing | Bowing can represent:Gratitude for something being given, such ... |
| boy | A boy in a dream can represent many different things. For clues to his mean... |
| Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts | Dreaming that you are in Scouts or at a Scout event can represent the idea of pa... |
| boyfriend | Dreaming about your real-life boyfriend can mean he's on you... |
| bracelet | Someone giving you a bracelet can represent the idea that they're expressing pos... |
| braids | A braid can represent complexity, components that "weave together"... |
| brain | A person's brain can represent logic, their ability to think, or their beli... |
| brakes | The brakes in a car or other vehicle can represent:Self-control o... |
| branch | A branch or offshoot, or the branching out of something, can represent:... |
| bread | Basic nourishment (physical, emotional, mental), or the means by which nourishme... |
| breaking an agreement | Someone breaking a commitment, agreement, or promise can mean: ... |
| breaking an object | Breaking an object in anger can mean your emotions about whatever is represen... |
| breaking up | A relationship coming to an end (breakup, divorce, separation, etc.) can re... |
| breast | Femininity, nurturing, female sexuality. Mother or motherly love. Emotional supp... |
| breastfeeding | Femininity, nurturingMotherhood or motherly loveEm... |
| brick | A brick, block, stone, or other building component can represent a ... |
| bridal gown | Trying on a bridal gown or veil can represent:The idea of your ow... |
| bride | Dreaming that you are a bride can represent:Feeling "on th... |
| bridge | A passage from one phase to another in your life, or a transition to a new be... |
| briefcase | Work, your career, your responsibilities.Losing your briefca... |
| bright light | Hope, goodness, or assistance—especially when it appears in the darkne... |
| broken bone | A perceived obstacle or inability in the area of your life represented by the ... |
| broken leg | A perceived or real impediment to progress in your life. If the leg represents... |
| broken object | A broken or damaged object can represent a less than perfect, impaired, less e... |
| brother | Your actual brother, or perhaps a person who feels like a brother to you.... |
| brown | The color brown can represent:Earthy or naturalPlain o... |
| brownie | (chocolate dessert) A brownie can symbolize a "denseness of sweet emotion... |
| bruise | Dreaming that you're getting bruises can represent: Allowing yo... |
| brunette | Consider what brown hair represents to you, and specifically what came to mind w... |
| bubble | A bubble can represent:An enclosed or self-con... |
| bucket or basket | Containing, controlling, holding, reining in, or restraining, as a buc... |
| buffalo | Strength through gentleness and moderation, ruggedness, sturdiness. Dreaming o... |
| building | You or your life. If it's an office building, it might represent your work li... |
| bulimia | Denying yourself love or self-acceptanceRejecting nurturing, ... |
| bull | Aggressiveness or a no-nonsense attitude. Virility or masculinity. Dreaming of... |
| bully | Actual, feared, or imagined abuse of power or authority, or someone who continue... |
| bumble bee | The need to focus more on the sweetness of life.An under-estimated or hidden dan... |
| bursting | Something that bursts or ruptures, such as a water balloon or a dam, can re... |
| bury | Burying an object can represent:An unwillingness to deal with o... |
| bus stop | A milestone along a certain process in your life or along your life path... |
| business or company | A company, business, or other commercial entity could represent:A... |
| busser | A busser or busboy, or someone who clears tables in restaurants, can represen... |
| butterfly | Transformation, transition, phases. Perhaps you have come through a transition... |
| buttocks | Ability to make progress, or to get ahead and "make strides" i... |
| buying | Exchanging one thing of value for another thing of value. This could point to an... |
Possible dream symbol meanings in the dream dictionary are suggested. No "standard meanings" exist because dream meaning is subjective and specific to the dreamer.
