| sacrificing | Making a sacrifice in order to benefit another person can represent:... |
| safe or vault | Putting something into a safe can represent:Concern about someone... |
| safety pin | A temporary fix or stop-gap measureA temporary or improvised si... |
| sailboat | The means by which you move forward in your life, and especially to make th... |
| salamander | The power of observation and perceptiveness. Quick response. Skittishness. Dre... |
| sale or discount | An advantage, opportunity, or good deal for youGetting more for... |
| salivating | Hunger, or desire in general. A subconscious or conditioned response to someth... |
| salon | A place or activity where others focus on youAn effort to impro... |
| salt | Interest, excitement, enthusiasm, where taste represents your state of mind... |
| salve | Calm, control, soothe, heal, comfort.... |
| sand | Sand could have many different meanings, depending on the context.... |
| sandal | Summer, or a summertime moodRelaxation or casualnessCo... |
| sandstorm | The idea of things or issues getting stirred up again, or problems ari... |
| sauna | Heat or steamRelaxation or rejuvinationCleansing or re... |
| saw | (the tool) A saw, or the act of sawing, could represent: Divisi... |
| scab | Protection or self-protective defenses due to a physical or emotional wound. ... |
| scalp | Source or root (as a scalp is the source of hair growth)A cover... |
| scar | A physical or emotional woundA memory of a past emotional chall... |
| scarceness | Lack or a perception of lack (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financia... |
| scarf | Pay attention to the scarf, bandana, ascot, etc., its context (for example,... |
| schedule | A schedule, deadline, or issue of time in your real lifeThe ide... |
| school | Your actual schoolThe period in your life when you went to the ... |
| science | Dreaming about science (physics, biology, geology, etc.) can represent:... |
| scissors | The process of dividing something into smaller pieces or sections, such ... |
| scorpion | Fear or anxiety. A perceived mental, emotional or physical threat. Fear of att... |
| sea lion | Cleverness, playfulness, imagination, creativity, and the ability to know when... |
| sea monster | A sea monster in your dream can represent your subconscious fears, especiall... |
| seafood | Eating seafood can represent:Conquering or making the best out of... |
| seagull | Persistence, even to the point of pestering. Brazen exploration, especially... |
| seahorse | Magical or ethereal. Having the advantage of being "different" or un... |
| seal | Cleverness, playfulness, imagination, creativity, and the ability to know when... |
| searching | Looking for knowledge, understanding, or insightTrying to reg... |
| seat | A place to rest (mentally, emotionally, physically)Your place i... |
| seatbelt | Self protection, or even protecting oneself from oneselfSafet... |
| seaweed | The meaning of seaweed, algae, or plants that live in water depends on the ... |
| second place | Winning something other than first place (second, third, etc.)—and being ha... |
| secret | A secret, or being asked to keep a secret, can represent:Issues o... |
| secretion | A secretion, such as from a gland, can represent:Being productive... |
| security | A feeling or desire to feel safe or to not worry somehow in your life... |
| seed | IdeaBeginning or early stagesPotential to become somet... |
| seeing | Seeing things or people in a dream can mean that that thing or person is pres... |
| seizure | A sudden, temporary shift in (in a demeanor, situation, activity, etc.)... |
| self | You usually represent yourself or your life, desires, fears, imagination, or oth... |
| sell | Selling, or a saleswoman or salesman, can represent:The idea of e... |
| sepia | Aged or old, memories, or a timeframe of long-ago.... |
| server | A server, such as a waitress or bartender, can represent:The du... |
| serving spoon | A serving spoon or ladle might represent nourishing or serving yourself or other... |
| setting down | To put, set down, or lay an object down in a certain location can represent... |
| seven | Perfection, especially spiritual perfection or strength... |
| sewing | Sewing, or a sewing needle, can represent:A creative process... |
| sex | Emotional intimacy (emotional trust and openness), interaction, or a fee... |
| shadow | Seeing a shadow—meaning an unrecognizable or dark object or figure—can mean ... |
| shampoo | Getting rid of unwanted things—especially issues, feelings, thoughts, ... |
| shamrock | LuckLightheartedness or optimismIreland, or Irish char... |
| shape | A shape—such as circle, square, or triangle—can mean many different thing... |
| shaping or molding | Shaping or molding a substance, such as manipulating clay into a certain sh... |
| sharing | Willingly sharing something, such as sharing your lunch wi... |
| shark | Perceived threat, especially a threat that can "come out of nowhere."... |
| sharp | Something that is sharp or pointy can represent:A perceived physi... |
| shaving | Shaving as part of normal grooming can represent: Taking care of ... |
| shaving off | Shaving a moustache, beard, or hair completely off can represent:... |
| shedding | Shedding, dandruff, flaking skin, or peeling skin might represent:... |
| sheep | One of the crowd, or a "follower." Benign. Minding your own busines... |
| shelf | A shelf—or items on a shelf—can represent:Being "shelved... |
| shell | Physical, emotional, or mental protection—usually of oneselfH... |
| shin | Vulnerability, or taking a riskThe idea of putting the best foo... |
| shipwreck | A crisis or disasterSomething you perceive as a disaster or hug... |
| shirt | A shirt, blouse, or top can represent the dreamer's point of view about:... |
| shoelace | Tying a shoelace can represent organizing, preparing, or "neatening up" yoursel... |
| shoes | The image or impression you present to others as you make forays into the world,... |
| shooting | Shooting someone can represent anger, rage, nuisance, or fee... |
| shopping center | A mall, shopping center, or market can represent your life or several aspects ... |
| shortcut | Finding a shortcut can represent the idea of having an advan... |
| shorts | Being prepared to go out and relax or have fun. Feeling comfortable with the wor... |
| shoulder | The ability to carry a heavy load or responsibility, or to make your way forward... |
| shovel | A desire or need to delve deeper, search for, understand, or discover.... |
| show or movie | A show, play, movie, or TV program might represent something you observed recent... |
| shower curtain | A boundary to your inner, personal life (represented by the intimate activity... |
| shrimp | (the animal or the seafood) Consider the context of the shrimp and what com... |
| shrub | LifeCover or camouflageA healthy shrub... |
| sign | The idea of a pointer in a certain direction, or the idea of making a ce... |
| signature | A signature or signing one's name can represent:Identity, self,... |
| significant other | (partner, spouse, etc.) Dreaming about your real-life significant other can... |
| silk | Silk fabric can represent the idea of or desire for:Luxury... |
| silverware | The means by which you support, nourish, or nurture yourself physically,... |
| singing | Singing can represent self-expression, the essence of yourself or your soul, h... |
| siren | Sirens are known as mythical, enchanted females whose beautiful singing drew ... |
| sister | Your actual sister, or perhaps a person who feels like a sister to you.... |
| sitting | Resting or taking a breakPhysical, mental, or emotional exhaus... |
| six | Insecurity, off-balance, incomplete. Something that has been started but needs m... |
| sixteen | Age 16 can represent responsibility, wisdom, validation, or respect, among other... |
| size | The relative size of something in a dream—for example, if it seems larger o... |
| skating or boarding | Skating, skateboarding, or snowboarding can represent:Making prog... |
| skin | Your personal boundaries or integrity. Dreaming that someone or something is thr... |
| skin features | The meaning of freckles, a beauty mark, a mole, etc. depends on the context a... |
| skinny | Depends on what skinny means to you. Seeing someone as thinner than they are ... |
| skipping | Dreaming that you are skipping along can mean you're feeling happy, positive, or... |
| skunk | Suppressed anger, protective or aggressive anger if the skunk is spr... |
| sky | A clear daytime sky can represent possibili... |
| skydive | Taking a risk, facing or conquering a fear, accepting or succeeding at a challen... |
| sleeping pills | Dreaming that you have taken sleeping pills (when you actually haven't) and c... |
| sleepwalking | Dreaming that you are sleepwalking when you are actually in bed asleep can me... |
| slide | A slide (as at a playground) or sledding downhill might represent:... |
| slipping | Slipping, whether it leads to falling or not, can represent "losing your ... |
| sloth | Slowness or steadiness. A sense of being relaxed or unhurried. Judging some... |
| slow | Dreaming that you are moving more slowly than usual or can barely move might ... |
| slow motion | A part of a dream that appears to be in slow motion can mean your subconsciou... |
| slug | A slug, similar to a snail without a shell, can represent: Slow... |
| small | Something that is small (especially smaller than you would expect) in a dream... |
| small person | A person who is small or short, but is not a child, might re... |
| smiling | Approval, acceptance, kindness, understanding, liking, attraction, humor, maki... |
| smoke | Signs or evidence that a problem may exist. An illusion (think of "smoke an... |
| snail | Slowness, or slow to changeSteadiness, patience, perseveranc... |
| snake | Sneaky, stealthy, or passive aggressiveA challenge or potential... |
| sneezing | Getting rid of something or someone unwanted in your lifeAn adv... |
| snow | The idea of covering up, blanketing, hiding or obscuring what lies beneath.... |
| snow leopard | Thriving in an environment that most would consider unfriendly or harsh. ... |
| snowflake | UniquenessMulti-facetedWinter, or a certain timeframe ... |
| snowman | A person, possibly one whom you consider "empty" in some way (... |
| soap | Getting rid of unwanted things, feelings, thoughts, situations, etc., ... |
| soaring | Transcendence over your challenges. Dreaming you are soaring, or to see a bird s... |
| sock | Consider the context. Sock or stockings in general could represent protection ... |
| sofa | Rest or relaxation, which may mean you need more of it or you need to be... |
| soft (pliable) | Changeable, such as someone who is indecisive or who "waffles"... |
| soft (sound) | Pay attention to the context of and intention behind whatever is soft. Some... |
| soft (squishy) | Depends on what the object is that is soft. Some sample meanings include:... |
| someone avoiding you | Someone trying to avoid you may represent a feeling or fear of that person av... |
| someone confides in you | When you dream that someone confides a secret to you, it could mean:... |
| someone leaving you | Someone is leaving you can represent:Feeling abandoned, alone, or... |
| son | Your real-life son, or someone who feels like a son to you, or someone you feel ... |
| song | Consider the characteristics of and your feelings about the song. Some possi... |
| soul | The essence, being, self, or life force of a person. Can also represent personal... |
| spa | Dreaming that you are at a spa or receiving spa treatments might represent:... |
| space | Freedom, permission, possibilities. Dreaming that you have plenty of space can r... |
| sparkle | Something that sparkles, such as sequins or the sun on the ocean, can represent ... |
| sparrow | Strength in commonness or in being average. Dreaming of this animal can repres... |
| special occasion | Dreaming of a special occasion might represent a past or expected special occasi... |
| specific country | Consider what the particular country or nation means to you—what comes to m... |
| specific direction | North, south, east, west, NNW, SSE, etc. can represent:A specific... |
| speech | Public speaking or making a speech can represent:Self-expre... |
| speed | Speed or velocity can represent:The pace of an activity or proces... |
| speed boat | Excitement or adventure, or a desire for more of those things in your li... |
| spell | Trying to put a spell on someone can mean you'd like to control or avoid them.... |
| sphinx | A sphinx is usually depicted as a lion with the head of a human, ram, or falc... |
| spice | An element that makes an experience more interesting or brings more excitement o... |
| spider | A perceived threatFear or anxietyFeeling like someon... |
| spider web | A spider web can represent:A trap, or feeling wary about being tr... |
| spilling | Spilling something, such as a beverage, can represent: An acciden... |
| spine | Ability to support and stand up for yourselfInner strength, per... |
| spiral | The shape of a spiral or spring might represent energy or potential (as in the... |
| spiritual Light | Dreaming that you are in the presence of the spiritual Light or Holy Spirit c... |
| spitting | Depending on the context in the dream, it can mean:/p> Spittin... |
| splinter | Getting a splinter in your skin can represent a small matter or nuisance that co... |
| spoon | Gathering up or pulling together things you want, like, or find useful o... |
| spotlight | Special attention or focus.Being in a spotlight can r... |
| spraining | Resistance, inability or unwillingness to adapt to change. Carelessness or dis... |
| spring (the season) | New beginnings, fresh starts, birth or rebirth, awakeningHope... |
| sprout | A sprout or seedling can represent:New hopeA beginning o... |
| spying | Spying on someone can mean you are curious about a certain person or situation, ... |
| square | Balanced or solid. Logical. Symmetry. Consider what the shape means to you perso... |
| squid | Overwhelm. Going in many directions at once. Devouring (as in someone compromi... |
| squirrel | Activity (or overactivity) or preparedness. Gathering or collecting. Dreaming... |
| squirting | A liquid squirting, such as out of a lemon or a squirt gun, can represent:... |
| stage or screen | A stage or movie screen can represent a setting where life events take plac... |
| stained glass | Consider what stained glass means to you. Some possibilities include:... |
| stairs | The means by which you can make progress and moving forward in life (represented... |
| stalking | Following after or stalking something or someone can represe... |
| stalled | Something that is stalled or in limbo can represent:Something in ... |
| stampede | Lack of controlUncontrolled or out-of-control powerOve... |
| standing up | Standing up, or taking an upright position, can represent:An in... |
| star | A star in the sky can represent a goal, dream, or lofty idea (as in &quo... |
| star shape | A star shape can represent recognition for a job well done, authority or permi... |
| starfish | Multifaceted, having many aspects, interests, projects, etc. Th... |
| staring | Attention or focus. Someone staring at you can represent positive or negative at... |
| starling | Group dynamics and the strength of groups. The idea that "two heads are b... |
| start an engine | Starting a car or other engine can represent:The beginning of a p... |
| starting over | A dream where someone starts a process or activity anew can represent an ac... |
| station | A train station or bus station can represent:A recent or expected... |
| statue | A particular person or a public figureA woman or man in general... |
| stay | To stay in a situation or location (such as staying in the same job) can repr... |
| staying with someone | To stay with someone or choose to remain in their presence can represent:... |
| STD | Consequences, responsibility for your actionsJudgment, shame, o... |
| stealing | Someone stealing money or something else from you can mean: You'r... |
| steam | Anger or other urgent emotionEnergy or powerA by-produ... |
| steering | Steering something can represent the way you're taking responsibility to guide a... |
| steering wheel | A steering wheel, joystick, or other control device can represent the id... |
| stem or trunk | A stem or stalk of a plant, or the trunk of a tree, can represent:... |
| stick | A stick can have many different meanings, depending on context:Part of... |
| stilts | A higher perspective or clearer insight, or a desire for theseS... |
| stingray | Fluidity of movement, agility, and the ability to lay low and camouflage ones... |
| stolen item | Having something stolen from you can represent being taken advantage of, stol... |
| stomach | Ability to accept or "stomach" a situation, person, comment, e... |
| stomach pain | Inability to "stomach" something, inability or unwillingness t... |
| stones | Stones or rocks can represent many things, depending on the particular cont... |
| stop sign | A block, delay, or resistance in a processA perceived attempt b... |
| storage area | A storage area, such as a storage room or warehouse, can represent actual or ... |
| store | A store or other shopping site can represent: An area of your lif... |
| stork | Motherhood or fatherhood. A new "birth" or fresh start somehow in yo... |
| storm | Challenges, rough times, or turbulence in life or in relationships... |
| storm clouds | Dark storm clouds can represent a challenge or problem in your life, the feeling... |
| story | A story or tale being told or being read can represent:A lesson, ... |
| stove | The actual activity of cooking or food preparation in your life... |
| stranded | Being stranded can mean you feel you're feeling stuck or lacking support somehow... |
| straw | Something or something perceived as:A filler or as having a sec... |
| stretchy | Something that is stretchy and returns to its original form after being stretche... |
| string | String that is connecting or binding things together can rep... |
| stripping | Stripping can mean you are feeling trusting, or you are open to emotional ris... |
| stuck | ... |
| stuck in the mud | You or your car being stuck in the mud can represent feeling unable to make prog... |
| stung | Being stung, such as by an insect, can represent a feeling or fear of:... |
| styling product | Hairspray, hair gel, or other styling product can represent:Som... |
| succeed | Dreaming that you're succeeding or have succeeded—in life, with a certain g... |
| sucking | Manipulating something or someone to try to get what you want... |
| sucking | An attempt to get or take something, or pull something closer to you.... |
| sued | Accusation or shirking your responsibility. Being sued can mean:Y... |
| sugar | Emotional sweetness, or "sweet times"Actual hunger or... |
| suicide | Feelings of frustration or wanting to escape from something in real life. (Remem... |
| suitcase | A trip or traveling, prepared to leaveSomething temporary... |
| summer | Happiness, relaxation, warmth or heatFun or vacation time... |
| sun | The sun can represent light or insight, daytime (the setting for the dream event... |
| sunburn | Dreaming you have a sunburn when you don't can mean you feel you've exposed your... |
| sunflower | Sunniness or cheer. Height. Achievement, or overachievement. Abundance or harves... |
| sunglasses | Consider the context and how you feel about the sunglasses. Some possible mea... |
| sunny | A sunny day can represent:A happy or carefree moodA posi... |
| sunrise | AwakeningPreparing for activity or productivityThe beg... |
| sunset | Winding down or relaxingThe end of a phase, project, relationsh... |
| suntan | Being suntanned, as in having darker skin as a result of sun exposure, could ... |
| suntanning | Laying out in the sun in order to get a tan can represent:Exposin... |
| super-powers | Self-empowermentThe experience of your "true" state o... |
| superhero | Dreaming that you are a superhero or that you have special powers could mean t... |
| superior | The idea of comparing one thing to another, or yourself to someone else ... |
| surfing | An actual activity similar to surfingThe way you're "navig... |
| surgery | A surgical procedure can represent: The idea of someone crossing ... |
| surprise | Dreaming about a surprise can mean you're preparing yourself for something yo... |
| surprise party | Someone throwing you a surprise party may mean that you could use a little more ... |
| swallow | (swallow, the bird) Reliability, regularity, predictable, or faithful. The ide... |
| swallowing | Swallowing something can represent accepting something in real life—such as... |
| swamp | Lack of solid ground, foundation, or beliefs. Not knowing how to proceed or what... |
| swan | Grace, and a connection with your own inner beauty. Dreaming of this animal ca... |
| swarm | A swarm of insects can mean you are feeling overloaded by many small things.... |
| swearing | Using swear words to express yourself can mean that there's something within you... |
| sweat | Effort or hard work Worry, concern, nervousness, or anxiet... |
| sweater | A sweater worn to help keep you warm can represent: Self-protecti... |
| swelling | Dealing with emotional or mental injury or toxicity in your life... |
| swimfins | Ability to make progress—especially in a new, different, or challenging situat... |
| swimming | Swimming can represent moving forward in your life or trying to achieve a goal... |
| swimsuit | Fun, relaxationLack of inhibitionSelf-confidence... |
| swing | Swings on a playground might represent going back-and-forth, such as in ... |
| swirl or eddy | A disturbanceA variation from the usual... |
| sword | A sword can represent a challenge, dramatic conflict, a flourish, honor, or dign... |
| symbol | The quality or meaning associated with it by you or by cultural traditio... |
Possible dream symbol meanings in the dream dictionary are suggested. No "standard meanings" exist because dream meaning is subjective and specific to the dreamer.
