| package | Receiving or waiting for a package in the mail probably can mean you're expectin... |
| packing | Preparing for a recent, expected, imagined, or desired tripPrep... |
| paddle | A paddle or oar can represent your ability to "get places" or to change directio... |
| pager | Communication or request. Being paged can represent: Being called... |
| pagoda | A special or magical space or mood, or a wish for such an experience... |
| pain | An actual imbalance in the body, or a response to being hurt in the dream in a w... |
| pain medicine | Numbness, inability to feel emotions, loss of power, loss of awareness or cons... |
| painting | Dreaming that you are painting (a wall, a room, etc.) can represent:... |
| palace or mansion | Real, desired, or imagined:Power or statusAbundance or w... |
| pale | Paleness of color can represent a slight amount of whatever the color represents... |
| pampering yourself | Calling attention to your own needs, wants, or desires. Perhaps you have not b... |
| pancakes | Dreaming about pancakes may mean you're hungry for them, but could also represen... |
| pancreas | Maintaining balance—such as having enough activity, but not too much—or havi... |
| panda | Good naturedness, a relaxed attitude, cuteness, or whatever else comes to mind... |
| panther | Strength in action (especially through stealth) and personal power. Decisivene... |
| pants | Being prepared to go out into the world, interact with others, or be see... |
| parachute | A safety mechanism or escape route, such as for escaping an uncomfortabl... |
| parade | A parade or procession can have many meanings, including:An act... |
| parakeet | Curiosity. Joyful chatter. A "whistle while you work" attitude. Talk... |
| paralysis | Dreaming that you are paralyzed can mean:You're feeling unable to... |
| paramedic | Attending to a crisis. Receiving treatment from a paramedic ... |
| paranormal | The paranormal or supernatural can represent:The unknown, mysteri... |
| parasites | (worms, etc.) Feelings of being sabotaged in some aspect of your life, either... |
| parents | Can represent your real-life parentsAn authority or caretaker... |
| park | The meaning of a park depends on the type of park and the context in the dr... |
| parrot | One who speaks without really understanding what they're talking about. Copy, ... |
| party | Recent or imagined interactions with people around you. Enjoyi... |
| passageway or hall | A passage from one phase to another in your lifeA new beginning... |
| passport | Permission from an authority figurePermission to "come an... |
| password | Access or entranceSecret codeProtection or security... |
| past | Dreams about the past are very common. They can be attempts by the subconscious ... |
| pastry | A treat, treating yourself, indulgence, self-reward, or self-soothing. Dreaming ... |
| path | A way to get from one place to another—either literally or symbolicall... |
| pavement | Depending on its shape and context, pavement can represent a path or walkway, ro... |
| pavilion | Positive social interaction. Dreaming that you are in a pavilion with a lot of... |
| paving | Paving a surface, such as a road or sidewalk, could represent: ... |
| paying | Paying money, or people demanding money, can mean you're feeling that life—or ... |
| peace sign | A peace sign can represent peace, tolerance, love, acceptance, the 60s, hippies,... |
| peacock | Expression yourself, your thoughts, or your feelings—fully and without reser... |
| pedaling | Pedaling, such as on a bicycle, can represent self-motivation or willingness ... |
| peel | A peel removed from a fruit or vegetable might represent:Someth... |
| Pegasus | Pegasus is known as a winged horse. Some possible meanings include:... |
| pelican | Carrying a lot of baggage, items on your to-do list, responsibilities, etc.—... |
| penguin | Hardiness. Self-protection through playfulness or sense of humor. Intuitiveor ... |
| perform | Performing for others can represent: The idea of attention focuse... |
| permit | Official permissionPermission from an authority figure... |
| person you know | A person can represent that actual person, or the characteristics you attribu... |
| pet | ResponsibilityUnconditional love or acceptanceInnocenc... |
| petting an animal | Petting a pet can represent:Expression of positive feelings... |
| phase or process | A phase or process can represent: An actual, feared, expected, or... |
| pheasant | Balance. Family. Knowing when to be seen and heard and when to "lay low.&... |
| phobia | Dreaming that you have a phobia could mean you're feeling afraid of something in... |
| phone message | The need for communication. Dreaming that you're leaving a pho... |
| photograph | The person, place, or thing shown in the photograph, or a special focus ... |
| picnic | An actual or imagined casual social interaction, meal, or gathering... |
| pie | A special occasion, indulgence, self-reward, or self-soothing. Actual hunger or ... |
| pier | An extension from one environment or world into anotherA point ... |
| piercings | Dreaming that you got a piercing can represent:Compromising you... |
| pig | A sweet nature, unassuming. Messy. Gluttony Stinky or undesirable. Think about... |
| pigeon | Returning home, or to a "home" inside yourself. Nuisance. Dreaming o... |
| pigtails | Someone wearing their hair in pigtails can represent girlishness, playfulness, o... |
| pillow | Support for you or your ideas, desires, comfort, preferences, or sense ... |
| pilot | An authority figure in your real life, someone who you're allowing to have a s... |
| piloting | Dreaming that you're piloting a plane can represent the way you're "ru... |
| pink | Femininity, or classically feminine qualities such as intuition, creativity, s... |
| pink rose | Closeness, familiarity, appreciation of the receiver's specialness and uniquenes... |
| pins | Pins, safety pins, bobby pins, clips, etc. could represent a temporary or quic... |
| pipe | A communication channel, connection, route or pathway, delivery method, or pr... |
| pirate | Adventure, escape from the humdrum, a carefree attitude, feeling unlimited by so... |
| pituitary | Master control. Central, or the functional center of something. Ability to maint... |
| pivoting | Pivoting or turning, such as the action of a hinge or lever, can represent:... |
| place | A place, location, or setting can indicate the setting of a dream, a mood, an ev... |
| place of worship | Dreaming that you're in a place of worship or a similar place can mean that you ... |
| placenta | Physical, mental, or emotional nurturing, or the way in which you give or receiv... |
| plane crash | A fear or feeling of something catastrophic happening that's out of your... |
| plant | A plant or plants can represent many different things, including growth, deve... |
| planting | Planting seeds, bulbs, or other plant starts can represent:A ne... |
| platypus | Eclectic or having diverse characteristics. Well-adapted or able to adapt to one... |
| playground | Play or having fun, or a place or group where you tend to do this. For example, ... |
| playing music | Playing a musical instrument can mean that you have something to express or say,... |
| plus sign | A plus sign might represent addition, and or plus, first aid or medical person... |
| poetry | Reading poetry can mean that you want to feel more deeply, l... |
| poison | A poison or toxin can represent mental or emotional negativity or ill will, thre... |
| polar bear | Power, or a power imbalance—especially friendly sources of power, or the ... |
| pole | A pole, as a telephone pole or device for pole-vaulting, can represent:... |
| police | Authority, rules, lawsPunishment or enforcement of laws, or ... |
| polygon | Consider what the shape means to you personally, and the way it appears in the d... |
| polygraph test | Being forced to take a lie detector test can mean you're feeling afraid of bein... |
| pool | Swimming or floating in a pool can represent: Freedom from your u... |
| popcorn | Popcorn popping can mean you're expecting great results or a big payoff in some ... |
| porcupine | Bristling, having emotional walls up, being stand-offish or brash, hiding behi... |
| possessed | Dreaming that you are possessed—that some other entity has taken over your bod... |
| post office | Organization or delivery of information or messages.... |
| postage stamp | Payment (financial or otherwise) for a service or promise of a service... |
| potato | Basic or traditional mental, emotional, or spiritual nourishment. Fluffy or not ... |
| powers | Power, control, ability. Dreaming that you have special powers or abilities can ... |
| prairie dog | Sharing, social, interdependency. Curious yet cautious. Dreaming of this anima... |
| praying | Dreaming that you are praying could mean:You feel the need for ... |
| praying mantis | Predation, or feeling preyed upon. Enemy or adversarial. Seeming alien or for... |
| predictive dream | A predictive dream foretells or gives some indication of actual future events.... |
| pregnancy | A process or project somewhere in your lifeResponsibility for a... |
| preserved | Something that has been preserved or pickled can represent:Pres... |
| prison | Lack of freedom or loss of freedom. Punishment. Discipline. Feeling like autho... |
| privacy | Having to do with physical, emotional, or mental personal boundaries... |
| problem or trouble | Having trouble or encountering a problem can mean:You're feeling ... |
| problem solving | Trying to solve a problem can mean there's a real-life problem on your mind, you... |
| promotion or raise | Validation or recognition. Abundance. Dreaming that you receive a raise or ... |
| propeller | Power to move forward, such as on a project or in your life. Examples inclu... |
| proposal | A marriage proposal can represent a culmination or milestone... |
| protecting | Dreaming that you are protecting someone or something can represent the follo... |
| psychic | A person who is psychic can represent knowledge, insight, wi... |
| pulling | Desire, want, need, a demand for someone's attentionA desire ... |
| puma or cheetah | Strength in action, especially through stealth. Decisiveness, the attitude of &q... |
| punishment | Actual or imagined consequences of an actionFeeling punished or... |
| puppet | Someone or something you consider powerless or unempowered, perhaps wh... |
| puppy | Innocence, playfulness, optimism, unconditional love. Dreaming of this animal ca... |
| purple | The color purple can mean a sense of royalty or distinction, fun, richness of li... |
| pushing | Pushing something towards someone can represent giving—o... |
| puzzle | Dreaming that you're doing a puzzle can mean you're in the mood for problem solv... |
| pyramid | Egypt, or Egyptian culture or historyThe ancient world, or the ... |
Possible dream symbol meanings in the dream dictionary are suggested. No "standard meanings" exist because dream meaning is subjective and specific to the dreamer.
