Dreams are stories and images that our minds create while we sleep. They can be entertaining, fun, romantic, disturbing, frightening, and sometimes bizarre.
They are an enduring source of mystery for scientists and psychological doctors. Why do dreams occur? What causes them? Can we control them? What do they mean?
Dream Moods A-Z Dream Dictionary
There are currently 81 names in this directory beginning with the letter D.
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Daffodil
A dream of a daffodil is symbolic of a new beginning in your life. It represents happiness and reformation whether it is in a new venture or a new outlook and aspiration of bettering yourself.
Daisy
When in a dream daisies symbolize innocence in love and the start of relationships; they are reflective of pride in your feminine side, renewal and purity. If you are being surrounded by daisies you are going to be offered aid with your problems, fortune is in your favor. If you are plucking petals it symbolizes innocence in love.
Dancing
Dancing in a dream is a celebration of independence, life and living in the present moment. Dancing with someone is a celebration of two energies forming and becoming in synch with one another. If you are dancing in church it connects with your own inner connection with your sprit and beliefs. Dancing in the rain suggests you always makes the best out of a negative situation.
Dandelion
To dream of a dandelion is like seeing a rose through its thorn, they represent joyous places. It means that you’ve turned a bad situation around to the best of your abilities and you are content with things. Giving these pretty weeds represents an understanding of someone or a person who they represent.
Dandruff
A dream of dandruff is a sign of being ashamed whether it is something in particular or you just suffer with lack of confidence in yourself. You are conscious of it and alarmed that people may find humor in your humiliation. On the other hand, when you notice it on another person it symbolizes a feeling of superiority but empathy over that person and so you help try to be of assistance to him or her.
Danger
The feeling of danger might be you unconscious mind protecting you from bad events to come in the future. As it plays out scenarios prepping you incase something bad was to happen. It may also be precognitive dream picking up on specific dangerous events in your life. powerful and intuitive so it picks up on certain things in your life that you may not understand in reality.
Dangerous
Person When you dream about someone who is a threat to you, the important thing is how you counter or the way you act towards that person. If someone pursues or attacks you it means the person symbolizes a problem which is troubling you.
Darkness
Opposite to light the symbol of darkness reflects your inability to see or feel (intuition) in your life.
Darts and Dartboards
The game of darts in your dream indicates a task that you are currently working on. Too stop living in fear of failure and reach for your goals. You will know how well your ambitions are going depending on whether you hit a bull’s eye or you miss the dartboard. However, if you just see darts being thrown it could mean someone is out to hurt you emotionally or you feel bad about hurting someone’s feelings.
Dating
Dreaming about dating connected with the dreamers inner masculine or feminine. If you are dating a celebrity in your dream it indicates that you are attracted to these particular attributes they possess. Dreams of dating a rich man, doctor, a friend or someone else usually connected with traits you want to inherit within yourslef. Sometimes these dream might be picking up on your future husband or wife.
Daughter
Daughters appear in our dreams for many reasons. Many parents dream of their daughters when they may be instinctively picking up on them. Depending the bond, or if it it the father or mother will alter the meaning. Mothers may see their daughters as an expression of them in the past, special bonds and memories. Fathers who dream of their daughters relate to their unconsous feelings, the feminine or receptive side. When they are drowning it shows an emotional upheaval they might be going though. A daughter that dies is a positive symbol of a rebirth and transformation. A daughter that gets married suggest a union or bonding of some sort in her life.
Dead
Dreaming of the dead can be a very positive omen especially if they offer you gifts. We tend to dream of the dead for many reasons. If you contact the dead it might suggest you have a gift, they might be saying their final goodbyes, or you have unconscious memories. Dream meaning of dead mother, dead father, dead grandmother, and dead grandfather.
Dead Animal
Depending the type of animal that is dead will alter the meaning of the dream. Animals represent a side of the dreamer that is unconscious to them – behaviors, instincts, urges that need to be revived. You might notice a dead animal on the road showing the dreamer this ending on his path in life. Seeing a dead rotting animals suggest neglects of these unconscious traits. Once you are finding dead animals it is the first stage in trying to find your own instincts. A dead baby animal relates to new growth with these unconscious traits that have been cut short.
Dead Bird
Dreaming of dread birds can be considered very symbolic bringing our attention towards ending personal freedom, relationships and transition in our lives.
Dead Body
A dead body in your dream is a thought that you have chosen to ignore. If the body comes revives and comes back to life it means that the thought is trying to surface itself in your conscious mind. However, if you admit responsibility and grieve over what has happened in your dream, you are ready to get rid of the thought and move on. Could it be implying dead weight in your life or a something you are unable to bury.
Dead End
Dead ends is a warning that you are taking the wrong direction in life. Perhaps the way that you have been going isn’t working so you should try taking a new direction. If you are driving it might suggest a possible end or wrong way in your drive or path.
Deaf
Dreaming of anything deaf relates to the dreamers inability to listen and communicate with others. On the other hand, if you encounter and talk with a deaf person it indicates that you need to try new ways of communicating for someone to understand your views. Animals that deaf reflect the dreamers instincts and behaviors that are not understood. A deaf girl points to the feminine, whereas a deaf boy relates to the masculine – lack of understanding of these traits.
Death
Dreaming of death may not be such a bad omen after all. Death dreams have positive symbolism relating to rebirth, the old you is now dying off. Death mirrors new beginnings that is currently taking place in your life as you are undergoing a personal transformation. This can apply to friends, family and relationships as well hinting at change.
Death of a pet
This isn’t ALWAYS about a pet that’s already died. Sometimes if you REALLY love and care for an animal, it might be perfectly healthy but you start to think ‘what would happen if it died’.And your mind plays tricks on you and sometimes you dream about it dying. There’s no real reason, you’re just worried about it, so you subconsciously think about it and therefore dream about it. Some say it’s your mind preparing you for when your pet actually does die, but as with any of this you can never say for sure.
Death or dying
There are some dreams that are just so common that everyone’s got a different theory for what they mean. Death dreams are fairly personal like most dreams, and so you can’t really put a label on what a death dream means. What you can say is that they’re RARELY good. It’s almost always considered bad or negative to die, unless you get into higher levels of thinking where you realise that death is merely the next stage of life, the next step. On a simpler level though, a dream about death can actually just mean you’re accepting that you’re changing into someone else. When we change, it’s said that we die a ‘small death’, meaning a part of who we WERE dies and makes way for the person we’re becoming. In a way we’re all dying every day in small ways, as well as being born in small ways. This just means you’re changing and your brain and body are trying to make sense of it, and sometimes that just appears in the form of dreaming about dying! It’s not the most fun dream to have, but it can be positive if it’s linked to a positive change in your life. I personally love change and see changing as a positive part of life and nature in general.
Debts
When in debt in a dream it may symbolize anxiety and stress in some area of your life. Whether it is personal or something to do with business, dreaming of debt means that something is causing you to struggle and worry. If you dream of causing someone debt or loaning money from someone it could also mean that you are being a burden to that person or someone they represent.
Decadence
Decadent behavior could be described as self indulging attitudes or some form of immoral action towards something or someone so as to contribute to the loss of innocence.
Decapitation
Whether you are being decapitated in your dream or someone else is, decapitation in a dream has to do with not having sensible thoughts. If you are being decapitated, start using your brain to think and see the light in situations, don’t be careless and start thinking before you act.
Deer
A deer in your dream represents luck and prosperity. They act as spirit guides with it gentle nature bringing you happiness in the near future. Communicating with a deer in your dream could bring out these emotions or if your replace the second “e” represent your feelings towards someone “dear” to you. Dreaming of a deer with antlers represents gifts and wealth. If the deer is in you house it symbolizes a calm and tranquil mind frame.
Deformity
Deformity of yourself in a dream represents your thoughts of yourself not being normal or a part of you which you think looks different to everyone else. However deformity of someone symbolizes what you’ve chosen to ignore in yourself that is hindering your performance in life.
Dementia
Seeing dementia in your dream denotes your mission to be able to provide for those who are dependent on you before you are unable to do so for even yourself. If you have Dementia you are afraid of forgetting important details.
Demons
Your dream is using the symbol of the so called “demon” as a manifestation of your own “inner demons” that you chose not to face. Saying such as “battling my demons” or “overcoming my demons” often filter their way in our dreams metaphorically to deliver a message.
Demons or monsters
To dream about a demon is usually the result of watching a horror film. We ONLY see pictures and images of demons in horror movies and so it’s not a natural thing to dream about. Almost everything else we dream about comes from actual life experiences or things we know to be real like animals. Dreaming about a monster or a demon is only the result of having seen one too many horror films. It can also be linked to what we consider demons to mean. We think demons are evil and bad, so to dream about them might mean we’re anxious or feel negatively about something that’s going on in your life.
Dentist
Dreaming of any form of surgery done to the mouth represents an attempt to fix troubles that you may have communicating whether it be because of anxiety or your appearance. The dentist is symbolic of what repairs need to be done to stop these concerns and problems.
Department Store
To dream that you are in a department store suggests that you are trying to fulfill your needs and desires. Consider the significance of what you are shopping for and how you may be lacking that item in your life.
Depression
Are you happy in your walking life and constantly dreaming being depressed? This is because when you dream of depression you do not necessarily need to be depressed, you could just be looking for a way out of your errands. If you look at what is depressing you in your dream and could relate it back to your reality, then you may answer what responsibility is annoying you or even causing you depression that you could not understand before. However, dreaming of someone else being depressed could indicate your own depression that you do not want to admit to while it could mean that someone is actually depressed and they need your help to persevere.
Deprivation
Hopefully you’d follow your dream and help someone if you see them being deprived of something in your dream. On the other hand, if you dream of being deprived of something get over it, because you are envious or angry about something you’ve given up or something you cannot have that you know someone else has.
Desert
A symbol of an unconscious desert wasteland, where thoughts and emotions are buried or lost; a dangerous place to venture alone. Alternatively it can be a symbol of grounding your energies. To dream of desert sand represents lost time and a symbol of the unconsciousness.
Desk
A desk in your dream means you need to evaluate your problems not only in your life but rather you look at prospects at work and the management of your finances. Now if the desk is cluttered it means you are disorganized in your life and are unable to manage your finances. Alternatively, a neat desk means you are doing well at work, a promotion may even be in order! Make sure it looks neat and not empty because if it is empty it means you are not fulfilling your expectations at work or even you are suffering with problems financially. If that’s the case then try discovering what you are about or what you like but do not hesitate because you may dream of someone else’s desk in another dream which would prove that you are not self-assured.
Dessert
Desserts and what we try to avoid in a health conscience society and so having a dream of them are representative of temptation and a push to enjoy a bit of the good things in reality, in some cases it could mean guilt for being greedy or indulging in fattening foods. Pay attention to whether you are satisfied at the end or whether you in fact even had the dessert. If you have not eaten them and it does not affect you it means that you have gotten rid of a habit, however if you seem to feel depressed because you cannot eat it, it may mean you are missing out on an opportunity or you are being too harsh with your diet.
Destruction
You may need to make changes in your life that are causing you problems because signs of destruction in your dream, in whatever form it may come in, it means you need to burn the old and start afresh. Depending on if you are starting, viewing or caught in the destruction would tell you your position on the transformations in your life. Starting would mean you have control over it, you want to do it! While viewing it would denote you have no power over it while being caught in it means you are lost and confused with anxiety of what’s going on.
Detective
A detective represents mystery in your walking life whether you are trying to solve a problem or discover yourself. If you are a detective it means you are doing it on your own it means you are discovering new mysteries about yourself. If you hire a detective it means you need help with something but if the detective is asking you questions it symbolizes you are guilty about something and you think someone knows about it.
Detour
Seeing a detour in your dream signifies a detour in your real life. You have encountered some problem that is going to postpone you but you will still get where you want to go, you just have to find your way around it.
Devil
Dreaming of a devil could represent conflicts you are having with yourself; it may be negativity, guilt or worrying about a situation. These feelings come out in your dream in the form of the devil. The devil could also symbolize someone who has influenced you to do things that you do not like. The devil could be connected to your shadow archetype, the unknown aspects of yourself you are unable to recognize.
Diamond
Like in your waking life, diamonds are symbolic of commitment and wealth and sometimes pride. If you receive a diamond ring or piece of jewelry it means you are ready for commitment but if the diamonds are loose it means you are not ready or you are going to be facing some difficulties in your relationship or even finances. If you are pretending you have diamonds in your dream when in fact they are false it means you are not being yourself in reality.
Diet
Being on a diet in your dream means you are not satisfied in your appearance or you feel restricted in life. On the other hand dreaming of dieting could mean that you want to break free and rebel a bit in society to get rid of things you think are not good for you.
Digging
If you are digging in your dream it means that you are diligently looking to find something that you want to use to solve your problems. Whether it is truth or trying to find the solution to something, digging symbolizes that you are going to work hard for the answer. If you find something whether it be treasure or just an object it means that you would soon find an answer. Going deep below the surface you may want to get to the bottom of things as well as the unconscious. However if your hole is filled with water, it means that your efforts would never be fruitful no matter your efforts.
Dinner
Dreaming of having dinner alone represents your independence or you may be feeling lonely and need to develop some social skills. If you are having dinner with your family or with other people it means you have a good social life. Conversely not having dinner would mean you are starving yourself from experiencing life and making yourself happy whether it be nourishing yourself mentally, emotionally or spiritually.
Dirt
Dirt is symbolic of mistakes that may cause you dishonor or suspicious behavior that you are trying to conceal. If someone is throwing dirt on you it means they are saying things to bring you down, if you are washing off dirt it means a new beginning.
Disappearing
If you are disappearing in your dream it means fear being alone and you are worried that the people you love would leave you on your own. You feel unappreciated and that things you do go unnoticed, you somewhat already feel invisible in the world. However, if someone else is disappearing you probably have lost communication with that person or they are no longer a part of your life. Also it may mean a loss of a specific quality or feeling you have towards someone.
Disappointment
Your dream serves as an outlet for this feeling because you may not let it out in your waking life. Whether it is disappointing yourself or someone else in your dream, it means that you are actually disappointed in yourself.
Disaster
Disaster in your dream represents your fear and worry for your future or fear for change. Otherwise, be a bit cautious because it may be a predictive dream and it could happen in your life.
Disease
Dreaming of having a disease does not necessarily mean that you actually have the disease. Diseases in your dream, cancer, AIDS, heart disease or the flu, indicate anxiety about a situation or fear that you have about actually getting the disease. It could also be a predictive dream where your unconscious is warning about the illness since you may not be conscious about the symptoms. If you dream about a sexually transmitted disease you may be feeling uneasy about your sexual activity. When you dream of having a heart problem whether you have a heart attack or stroke as well it symbolizes your heartbreaks. Dreaming of having cancer symbolizes an actual person or thing that is causing you to be uneasy. If you are having dreams of plagues or flu of some sort it could mean you anxious about the state of the world or maybe a change in your life. Dreaming of someone else having a disease could mean you are worried about that person or there is an actual problem with your health.
Disguise
Why are you hiding or carrying on with a false persona? When you dream of being disguised it means you refuse to face reality or come to terms with things in your life. If someone else is disguised in your dream it indicates they are being someone they are really not and you have started to realize it.
Dishes
Dishes are symbolic of who you are and your attitude and perception of society. Alternately it could mean that you are “dishing” people out of your life or even someone you are interested in if you dream of having an enjoyable plate of food. If the dishes are dirty you feel down and depressed about situations, otherwise if clean it means you are satisfied.
Diving
Dreaming of diving into water means that you want to plunge into something that would please you, if the water is clean it means you have overcome come problems and you feel content. Conversely, dreaming of diving into muddy water means you feel stuck and worried about an obstacle you have come across. Otherwise, similar to digging, it could mean that you are looking to find a solution to a predicament. If you witness someone else diving in your dream, it suggests your attractions towards another individual in your waking life. Dreaming of animals diving in your dream is a release of your sexual tension which you have concealed.
Divorce
A dream of you having a divorce signifies your fear of being alone or fear of being alone or just the fact that you are unsatisfied with your current relationship and need to make some changes. Divorce is symbolic of changes and a transitional phase in your life or relationship. Dreaming of someone’s finished divorce means you haven’t recovered from something that has affected you yet. On the other hand, dreaming of someone who isn’t even in a relationship getting a divorce means you are sensing a change for that person.
Doctor
Dreaming of a doctor requires your attention to your inner world. They are not bearers of bad news but quite the opposite, doctors are positive omens bringing forth healing and change that is desperately need within. This inner sickness has manifested unconsciously within that needs your help to heal it.
Dog
To see a dog in your dream symbolizes intuition, loyalty, generosity, protection, and fidelity. The dream suggests that your strong values and good intentions will enable you to go forward in the world and bring you success. The dream dog may also represent someone in your life who exhibits these qualities. Alternatively, to see a dog in your dream indicates a skill that you may have ignored or forgotten. If the dog is vicious and/or growling, then it indicates some inner conflict within yourself. It may also indicate betrayal and untrustworthiness. If the dog is dead or dying, then it means a loss of a good friend or a deterioration of your instincts.
To dream that a dog bites you on the leg suggests that you have lost your ability to balance aspects of your life. You may be hesitant in approaching a new situation or have no desire to move forward with your goals. Dreaming that a dog bites on the hand symbolizes disloyalty. To dream that someone is bitten by a dog indicates a betrayal. You feel that you have been wronged by this person.
To see a happily barking dog in your dream symbolizes pleasures and social activity. You are being accepted into some circle. If the dog is barking ferociously, then it represents your habit of making demands on people and controlling situations around you. Are you "barking" too many orders? Alternatively, it could also indicate unfriendly companions.
To see a sick dog in your dream symbolizes a neglected friendship.
To dream that you are feeding a dog means that you are nurturing an old skill or talent. It also implies that you need to put more time and effort into fostering your friendships.
To see a dog chasing its tail or running around in circles in your dream implies that you are not handling a situation in an effective way. You are spending too much time on fruitless labor.
Dreaming that two dogs are licking each other represents mutual understanding in one of your waking relationships.
To dream that you are buying a dog indicates your tendency to buy your friends or buy compliments and favors. Alternatively, it suggest a need for you to find companionship. If you are being guided by a dog, then it suggests that you are having difficulties in navigating out of a situation or problem.
To dream that you give or send your dog away indicates that the decisions and choices you are making now may be misinterpreted as disloyalty. You have to do what is right for you and not worry about what others think of the decision. Alternatively, it signifies rejection of friendship.
Having a dream where you our chasing your dog means that you are taking someone's loyalty for granted.
To run over a dog in your dream means that you are expressing doubt in the intentions of a friend. Perhaps you feel betrayed. Your friend is not being supportive.
To dream about running or living with a pack of dogs means that you are looking for a sense of belonging and familyhood. The dogs may symbolize your siblings, children or other family members that you feel the need to protect and to keep from harm's way.
Dreaming that you are giving a dog a bath symbolizes your nurturing abilities. You also pride yourself in your loyalty and generosity.
To dream that you are rubbing a dog's belly represents trust in relationship.
To dream that you are dressing up your dog signifies your attempts to cover up your own character flaws and habits.
Dreaming that you cannot get a dog off your back implies that you are not able to shake someone off your back. Perhaps they are being too overbearing or too dependent on you.
To see a black colored dog in your dream symbolizes the shadow aspect of a friend. The dark side of someone close to you is being revealed and you are able to see through to their true intentions. If the dog is white, then it indicates that the intentions of a friend are pure and true.
Dreaming that you step on a dog implies that you are taking certain friendships or relationships for granted.
To dream that a dog has puppies refers to your nurturing abilities.
To dream that a dog is eating a snake implies that a close friend is trying to prevent you from making a bad decision.
To see a dog with two heads in your dream means that you are hyper vigilant about your surroundings. On the other hand, the dream may also mean you need to be more aware of what is around you.
Also consider the notions associated with the word dog, such as loyalty ("man's best friend") and to be "treated like a dog".
Dreaming that dogs are being slaughtered or disemboweled represent a bitter ending to a friendship. It indicates betrayal and/or misplaced trust.
To dream that your dog is trying to rape you forewarns that someone who you thought was your friend is trying to take advantage of you.
**See The Meaning In Action: "The Bunny Dog" & Dogs In The Bathroom"
To see a dog in your dream symbolizes intuition, loyalty, generosity, protection, and fidelity. The dream suggests that your strong values and good intentions will enable you to go forward in the world and bring you success. The dream dog may also represent someone in your life who exhibits these qualities. Alternatively, to see a dog in your dream indicates a skill that you may have ignored or forgotten. If the dog is vicious and/or growling, then it indicates some inner conflict within yourself. It may also indicate betrayal and untrustworthiness. If the dog is dead or dying, then it means a loss of a good friend or a deterioration of your instincts.
To dream that a dog bites you on the leg suggests that you have lost your ability to balance aspects of your life. You may be hesitant in approaching a new situation or have no desire to move forward with your goals. Dreaming that a dog bites on the hand symbolizes disloyalty. To dream that someone is bitten by a dog indicates a betrayal. You feel that you have been wronged by this person.
To see a happily barking dog in your dream symbolizes pleasures and social activity. You are being accepted into some circle. If the dog is barking ferociously, then it represents your habit of making demands on people and controlling situations around you. Are you "barking" too many orders? Alternatively, it could also indicate unfriendly companions.
To see a sick dog in your dream symbolizes a neglected friendship.
To dream that you are feeding a dog means that you are nurturing an old skill or talent. It also implies that you need to put more time and effort into fostering your friendships.
To see a dog chasing its tail or running around in circles in your dream implies that you are not handling a situation in an effective way. You are spending too much time on fruitless labor.
Dreaming that two dogs are licking each other represents mutual understanding in one of your waking relationships.
To dream that you are buying a dog indicates your tendency to buy your friends or buy compliments and favors. Alternatively, it suggest a need for you to find companionship. If you are being guided by a dog, then it suggests that you are having difficulties in navigating out of a situation or problem.
To dream that you give or send your dog away indicates that the decisions and choices you are making now may be misinterpreted as disloyalty. You have to do what is right for you and not worry about what others think of the decision. Alternatively, it signifies rejection of friendship.
Having a dream where you our chasing your dog means that you are taking someone's loyalty for granted.
To run over a dog in your dream means that you are expressing doubt in the intentions of a friend. Perhaps you feel betrayed. Your friend is not being supportive.
To dream about running or living with a pack of dogs means that you are looking for a sense of belonging and familyhood. The dogs may symbolize your siblings, children or other family members that you feel the need to protect and to keep from harm's way.
Dreaming that you are giving a dog a bath symbolizes your nurturing abilities. You also pride yourself in your loyalty and generosity.
To dream that you are rubbing a dog's belly represents trust in relationship.
To dream that you are dressing up your dog signifies your attempts to cover up your own character flaws and habits.
Dreaming that you cannot get a dog off your back implies that you are not able to shake someone off your back. Perhaps they are being too overbearing or too dependent on you.
To see a black colored dog in your dream symbolizes the shadow aspect of a friend. The dark side of someone close to you is being revealed and you are able to see through to their true intentions. If the dog is white, then it indicates that the intentions of a friend are pure and true.
Dreaming that you step on a dog implies that you are taking certain friendships or relationships for granted.
To dream that a dog has puppies refers to your nurturing abilities.
To dream that a dog is eating a snake implies that a close friend is trying to prevent you from making a bad decision.
To see a dog with two heads in your dream means that you are hyper vigilant about your surroundings. On the other hand, the dream may also mean you need to be more aware of what is around you.
Also consider the notions associated with the word dog, such as loyalty ("man's best friend") and to be "treated like a dog".
Dreaming that dogs are being slaughtered or disemboweled represent a bitter ending to a friendship. It indicates betrayal and/or misplaced trust.
To dream that your dog is trying to rape you forewarns that someone who you thought was your friend is trying to take advantage of you.
**See The Meaning In Action: "The Bunny Dog" & Dogs In The Bathroom"
Dog Bite
They tend to show up in a metaphoric manner often resulting to our animistic side, relating to best friends, or perhaps your own instincts that remain unconscious. It is important to note their nature of guarding, defending and protecting its surrounds.
Dogs
Dogs are known for their companionship, loyalty, protectors, guardians and providing unconditional love. For centuries they have played important roles in our society, folklore and mythology. However, when dogs enter our dream world the interpretation isn’t so transparent after all. Dogs contain hidden messages that embody aspects of your instincts, consciousness to unconscious searching, warnings and guides.
Doing something WRONG
This can mean many things. Dreaming about doing something WRONG whether it’s pressing the wrong button on a phone, deleting your work on your laptop, or getting into the wrong car means you’re not sure of direction in your life.
Doll
Dreaming of a doll symbolizes childhood innocence and light-hearted fun. Playing with dolls or a doll coming to life would represent denying or trying to escape adulthood or the responsibilities that come with it. It can also mean immaturity with communication whether it is with the different states of mind or with the opposite sex. If the doll come alive to attack you it could be connected to childhood trauma or shadow archetype.
Dolphin
Pay close attention to dolphin dreams due to a very important message being sent from the unconscious to the conscious mind. Dolphins in a dream represent trust, protection and a religious guidance through a difficult time in one’s life. They are connected with water that brings are awareness to the unknown emotional part of ourselves. Swimming with dolphins in a dream symbolizes positive aura in your life. Dolphin communicate through a process called Echolocation by their nasal passages just below their blowholes and are called click. You may be receiving information unknown to your five senses.
Door
A door translation can change depending whether if it is open or closed. These are doors you open or close on an unconscious level, hidden deep within you. If a door is open its a very positive symbol it suggests open opportunities in your life. Alternatively if the door is closed there are some restrictions in your life. Usually the doors our found in houses that represent our mind psyche, depending the room and floor the door is can alter the meaning.
Doppelganger
Did you see yourself in your dream? Well this is a symbol of your shadow, the things that are unconscious to you.
Doughnuts
Seeing a doughnut in a dream means that you are missing the point of a situation, something is not complete. Doughnuts can also represent gluttony and greed. If you are eating a doughnut it means you are fulfilling your needs.
Dove
A dove is a very important dream symbol because it represents strength and tranquility. Doves tend to serve a very important symbol in your dream because it might be sending you a message from another realm. If you see a dove soaring high in the air flying, you will break free from any burdens you are experiencing in your life.
Dragon
A complex symbol representing the unknown parts of the dreamers personality that is often very destructive. Unconscious feelings off anger, rage and hate are manifested as a dragon, the dreamers main goal is to search and kill it. What is the dragon in your life?
Dragon Fly
Dragonfly symbolizes change and regeneration in your dream. They are 350 million year old as they hold a great mystery and a powerful message.
Drain
To see a drain in your dream suggests that you may be feeling drained from a certain situation in your present life. You might want to take a close look to see what factors are bringing you down. If you noticed that the drain is clogged it means that something is blocking you from moving forward in a situation in your life. If you lose an object in a drain, it means that you are unable to get back what you lost. Pay close attention to the item that went down the drain due to it serving an important message. On the other hand if the drain is clear, it means that there’s a free flow of emotions.
Drawing
Drawing in a dream indicates your creative abilities that you may not show in your walking life. Drawing could also mean a draw in an argument or dispute.
Dream Inside A Dream
Although it is a very bizarre experience, it is not uncommon to have a dream within a dream. You are able to discover new levels of your unconscious mind and breaking barriers through different stages. To see yourself dreaming in a dream represents a lack of awareness in your walking life. To dream of waking up from a dream means that you are exploring new dimensions of the depth of your unconscious.
Drinking
When you drink any liquid in your dream it means that you are refreshing your awareness and understanding. It is possible if you are dehydrated your body will let you know through your unconscious that it requires liquid. Drinking alcohol suggests that you need to escape life and experience some thrill or adventure.
Driver’s license or ID card
Seeing your driver’s license or id card represents your search to understand yourself. Losing the ID card would mean you are trying to be someone else.
Driving
Dreams of driving are always indications of your life’s path. How was the road looking? This can help you guide you with what is ahead of you. To find out more information on what it means to drive (driving dreams).
Dropping
Dropping things in your dream symbolizes that you need to let go of something or someone. You need to look at what is being dropped and see what it means it you. It could be a friendship or an assignment that you are neglecting.
Drought
Dreaming of drought is symbolic of you putting up a wall to your emotions which may be caused by a lack of intimacy. On the hand drought can also mean that you are dehydrated spiritually and emotionally.
Drowning
These are common dreams that connect us to our emotions, hence being in water. Metaphoric to the overwhelming stresses in our life we are unable to cope with. When you’re drowning in workloads, deadlines, relationship these dreams show up in our dream world to let us know to relax. If someone is trying to drown you then you need to examine your associations in life and see which one is causing you distress or a vast amount of emotions. If you dream of someone else is drowning it represents some loss of your emotions or characteristics also that someone needs your help with emotional support.
Drugs
Do you have a need to escape reality? Do you want a break away from the normal day to day life? These dreams are hinting at us to explore our consciousness or to wake up and stop living in a dream land. If you are overdosing suggest you need to come back to reality and stop escaping your problems in life.
Drum
Playing drums in your dreams means you are finding yourself and starting to get the ball rolling on what needs to be done to get your life in orderTo listen to a drum in your dream represents your aspirations and goals that are being let loose.
Drunk
Being drunk in your dream means that your actions are thoughtless you are trying to run away from reality.
Duck
A highly symbol aquatic animal that contains three out of four earth elements of which the entire world is composed such as earth, water and air. A symbol relating to emotional shifts and messages from the unconscious.
Duffel Bag
Most bags in dreams contain things we carry around with us. A duffel bag has a close connection with travel or movement and transitions in your life. This is what you are taking to the next stage.