| labor (birth) | Preparing for or laying the groundwork for a new beginning, a new crea... |
| Labor Day | Gathering with family or friends, relaxation, fun, group activities... |
| laboratory | Curiosity or questioningA desire for knowledge, understanding, ... |
| ladder | The ability to make progress, to go to the next level, to "rise a... |
| ladybug | Good luck, friendliness, helpfulness, femininity, charm, or beauty. Dreaming ... |
| lamp or light | A lamp or light can represent clarity or understanding, as in "shedding s... |
| landlord | An authority figure, someone or something in your real life who you al... |
| landscape or scenery | A representation of a real-life setting or sceneElements that s... |
| landslide | A feeling or fear of losing your footing or foundation, such as your b... |
| language | Hearing or reading a language you don't understand can represent the idea of ... |
| lantern | Security, protection, assistance, or clarity (either through understanding, or c... |
| lap | Sitting on a lap could represent the following, on the physical, mental, or e... |
| larva | A beginning, or the early stage of a processA period before a... |
| laser | Focus, or the ability to focusPrecise accuracyAl... |
| last minute | Waiting until the last minute to finish something can mean:... |
| late | Arriving late for something can mean:Whatever yo... |
| laughing | The meaning of laughing, humor, or joking depends on the feeling you get fr... |
| lavender | Aroma, freshness, nature. Herbal or natural. Femininity. ... |
| lawn | Home Playfulness or game-playingA feeling of expansive... |
| lawn sprinkler | A lawn or garden sprinkler could represent:A delivery or comm... |
| leader | A leader (other than yourself) can represent an authority figure—someone or... |
| leaf | A leaf—as on a plant—could represent life, one aspect of your life, or ... |
| leaking | Loss or loss of control. Dreaming that something is leaking, such a fluid o... |
| leaving a place or situation | The end of a phase, project, etc. in your real lifeA desire to ... |
| leaving someone | Dreaming that you are leaving someone can represent: An ending or... |
| ledge or cliff | Risk or danger. The edge or end of a situation, project, etc.... |
| leech | Feeling sabotaged in some aspect of your life, either by other peopl... |
| left alone or behind | Dreaming that you have been left behind can mean you are feeling abandoned, alon... |
| left side | The left side, or something appearing on the right or coming from the right, ... |
| leftovers | Consider how you feel about the leftovers. Possible meanings include:... |
| leg | Ability to move forward, take action, or make progress in life.... |
| lending | Lending something to someone can mean you feel you've given to them in some way ... |
| leopard | Ability for action, decisiveness, and quick results. Well adapted for your ... |
| letter (message) | Receiving or waiting for a letter or message can mean you'... |
| letter of the alphabet | A letter, such as "A" or "W," might represent a word that starts with that lette... |
| levee | ProtectionControlRestriction or limitation, especially... |
| levitating | Dreaming that you are levitating can represent a feeling of:The... |
| library | A specific real-life place where you interact or work alongside others... |
| license | Permission or approvalOfficial permission from someone or somet... |
| license plate | A license plate on a vehicle can represent: Your unique identit... |
| licking | Trying something, perhaps in a small amount, or "getting a taste&qu... |
| lie detector test | Being forced to take a lie detector test can mean: You're feeli... |
| life (existence) | Your life, your existence, or your life experience or history can represent:... |
| life force | Your life force, life energy, chi, or the part of you that is "life"... |
| lightbulb | A "bright idea," creativity, or resourcefulnessCarity... |
| lighter | A source of light or lifeA source of destruction ... |
| lightning | Feeling of or fear of punishmentAn uncontrollable force, or f... |
| lightweight | Something lightweight, such as a feather, can represent:Airyness... |
| liking | Liking someone or something can have many different meanings, depending on con... |
| lily | Beginnings or endings. Spring, a fresh start, or renewal. A feeling of celebra... |
| limit or boundary | A limit, boundary, or edge can have many meanings, depending on the context... |
| lion | Protectiveness, aggression. Ruling, trying to control people or situations, b... |
| lips | Expression, sensuality, communication, or secrets. Consider what the lips are ... |
| liquid | Liquid can have many different meanings, depending on context: ... |
| list | Organization or the need to organizeAnalyzying or trying to fig... |
| listening | Listening to someone or something can represent:Interest... |
| liver | Emotion, anger, passion "The fire within" and excit... |
| living with someone | Dreaming that you live with someone when you do not in real life can mean:... |
| lizard | The power of observation and perceptiveness. Quick response. Dreaming of this ... |
| llama | Ability to carry a burden. Carrying baggage. Expressing one's opinions, preferen... |
| lock | Seeing a lock can represent:An obstacle to getting what you wan... |
| locked | Dreaming that a door you're trying to go through is locked can mean you feel you... |
| locker | Looking for something in your locker can mean you are missin... |
| locking | Locking something can mean you're worried about someone crossing your boundaries... |
| locomotive | Absolute power, control being out of your hands, something that seems u... |
| logic | Dreaming that you're using logic,such as to solve a problem or figure somethi... |
| login | A point of access or entrance such as a door, gate, or portalA ... |
| loner | A loner, hermit, or someone who purposely isolates themselves from others mig... |
| looking in a drawer | Looking for something in a drawer or cabinet can mean you are: ... |
| loon | Mental clarity, insight to deeper levels within. Surfacing of memories and oth... |
| lose your life force | Dreaming that your life force flows out of you can mean:You're fe... |
| losing teeth | A dream about losing teeth, or discovering missing teeth, can indicate a fe... |
| losing your seat | Returning to your place in a line or to your seat and finding that someone els... |
| loss of a loved one | Dreaming that someone's loved one has died can represent:Loss i... |
| lost an item | Dreaming that you have lost an item can mean you feel you've lost in your rea... |
| lotus flower | Inner peace, spirituality, perfection, or a spiritual process of opening, unfold... |
| loud | Pay attention to the context of and intention behind whatever is loud. ... |
| love | Good will, care, compassion, empathy, respect, adoration. God or spirituality. A... |
| love letter | Receiving a love letter can mean you could use more appreciation, affection, or ... |
| low | Down-to-Earth, practical, or groundedStarting at the beginning,... |
| lubricant or catalyst | A person, thing, action, event, situation, or other element that encourages some... |
| lucid dream | A dream state in which the dreamer becomes aware that he or she is dreaming, dur... |
| luck | The idea of good or bad fortune, good luck or bad luck, or an event that you ... |
| lung | BreathingSurvivalLife, cycles, or ebb and flow ... |
| lure | Manipulation, boldness, or aggression, among other possible meanings.... |
| lust | A feeling of wanting or craving something—not necessarily what you want in the... |
| lying | You lying to someone can mean:You feel you're being dishonest s... |
| lying down | Lying down (such as on a bed or a couch) can represent:The idea... |
| lymph | The essence of your physical existenceThe ability to filter out... |
| lynx | Solitary. Silent or secretive. Instinctive. Dreaming of this animal can represen... |
Possible dream symbol meanings in the dream dictionary are suggested. No "standard meanings" exist because dream meaning is subjective and specific to the dreamer.
