| waiting | Often represents the idea of waiting in real lifeāor imagining that you a... |
| waking up | Dreaming that you wake up and start doing your morning activities... |
| wallet | Your financial responsibility in life. Dreami... |
| wallpaper | A covering, or something that covers something upA veneer or ... |
| walrus | Wisdom, humor, belligerance. An overbite or "toothy" physical appear... |
| wanting | Wanting, desiring, or being attracted to something can represent:... |
| war or fight | Desperation due to lack of diplomatic or social skillsAnger, ag... |
| warm | Warm weather or feeling warm can represent a secure, safe, love, compassion, or ... |
| warning | A warning or caution sign can mean:You were feeling particularly ... |
| warrior or soldier | Power, authority, protection, aggression, defensiveness. Pay attention to wha... |
| wart | Judgment, or labeling something imperfectUnwillingness to accep... |
| washing machine | Repairing, releasing, cleaning up, or reaching closure in some area of... |
| washing yourself | A fresh start or a new beginning, or feeling the need for one&q... |
| wasp | An under-estimated or hidden dangerA fear, perhaps of attack ... |
| watch | (Wristwatch) The idea of time passing, or limited time, or adhering to a schedul... |
| watching | A feeling of observing rather than participatingAn objective or... |
| water | Water can have many different meanings, depending on context:Sa... |
| water heater | Actions taken to make a situation more comfortable, palatable, pleasing, or desi... |
| water softener | Actions taken to make a situation easier, more gentle, or to "take the edge off"... |
| wave | Waves on a body of water can represent power, energy, nature or the forces ... |
| weapon or ammunition | A wish for power.A person having or wielding a weapon can represent an... |
| weasel | Sly or clever. Low self-esteem. Changing back and forth or "waffling.&qu... |
| weather | The "conditions" in your current life or "climate" of your e... |
| weaving or spinning | Weaving or spinning can represent:A process, activity, or proje... |
| wedding | A culmination or milestone in a romantic relationship, such as starting ... |
| wedding participant | Participating in someone else's wedding and being happy about it... |
| wedding ring | The idea of a commitment, whether romantic or non-romantic.... |
| wedding shower | Attending someone's wedding shower and being happy about it shows your support f... |
| weeds | Something you consider unwanted, undesirable, extraneous, or invasive. ... |
| weird | Something that seems weird, odd, peculiar, or doesn't make sense in a dream c... |
| well or cistern | AbundanceSustenanceA sourceInfinite supply... |
| werewolf | Think of what comes to mind when you think of a werewolf. Some possibilities ... |
| wet | Wetness, such as on a sidewalk or other surface, could repre... |
| wetting oneself | Dreaming that you wet yourself or the bed can represent a fear of losing control... |
| whale | Ancient, grand, wisdom, intuition, or the subconscious. Authentic personal po... |
| wheel or tire | Your ability move forward and accomplish things in your life.Th... |
| wheelchair | Dreaming that you are in a wheelchair, and you don't use one in real life, ca... |
| whisper | Someone or something you perceive as secretive or stealthy, hiding somet... |
| white | Purity, a washout, a clean slate, or a blank feeling.... |
| white rose | Purity, innocence, pure love, a new beginning, or making peace with someone (or ... |
| wig or fake hair | Obscuring or covering up one's real self or real personality, possibly... |
| wild | Something wild, such as an animal, might represent: Being untouch... |
| win a competition | Winning a competition can represent excelling or doing well. Perhaps you have do... |
| win money, prizes, gifts, etc. | Dreaming that you win money or gifts, or that someone is giving you those t... |
| wind | The wind blowing can represent: ChangeThe dynamics or ... |
| windmill | Transforming one thing, situation, or dynamic into another ... |
| window | Your view of the world around you, or how you view or perceive people, events... |
| window washer | Window washer or dirty windows can mean that you feel someone (perhaps you) need... |
| windshield | Ability to see what's coming in life or to look towards the future (as a windshi... |
| wings | The means to achieve, to gain freedom, to experience successA... |
| winter | Cold, harshness, hopelessness, challengesSleep, rest, hibernati... |
| wire | Depends on the type and context of the wire, for example:Co... |
| witch or wizard | Dreaming that you are a witch or warlock or can cast spells can mean:... |
| wolf | Spirit or soul. Loyalty, fearlessness, or steadfastness. Dreaming of this a... |
| wolverine | Consumption (of food, products, attention, etc.) or neediness. Ferocity or ten... |
| woman | A woman can represent many different things. For clues to her meaning, cons... |
| wombat | Disappearing or hiding. Not wanting to be seen or noticed. Having secrets or b... |
| wood | An object made of wood might represent:Nature or the outdoors... |
| woodpecker | Determination. Perseverance. Consistency, consistent progress towards a goal. ... |
| words | Seeing or hearing words during a dream can mean:Your mind is in r... |
| working | A problem, challenge, or project that's on your mindFeeling tha... |
| workplace | Your work or job, even if the dream workplace doesn't represent real lif... |
| world | The world, or some "other world," can represent:The Ea... |
| worm | A perceived basic or low-level form of lifeThe ability to confo... |
| worms | Lots of worms together can mean you've got a situation that's like a "can of wor... |
| woven | In something that is woven, such as fabric or tapestry, the weaving can repre... |
| wren | Strength in one's own self, resourceful, a "can do" attitude. The id... |
| wrinkle | A challenge or complication in a processA perceived imperfect... |
| wrist | Compatibility, sensitivity, give-and-take.... |
| writing | (writing words or text) Dreaming you are writing words can mean you have some ... |
| writing music | Dreaming that you are writing music can mean you are yearning to express yoursel... |
| writing utensil | Self expression, communication, having something to say, creativity, problem s... |
Possible dream symbol meanings in the dream dictionary are suggested. No "standard meanings" exist because dream meaning is subjective and specific to the dreamer.