Z
The letter Z in a dream represents total balance of negativity or not liking to think anything negative. A negative situation is either completely over or your beliefs about what constitutes negativity has completely changed.
The symbolism is based on the shape of the letter being two parallel lines that appear to flattening a right leaning line. The right leaning line reflects negative choices or a negative direction.
The letter Z being the 26th letter of the alphabet supports this symbolism because 26 in numerology represents conflict (2) with negativity (6). What this means is that you are so positive that you can't stand to think about anything negative. TOP
Zebra
To dream about a zebra represents situations or issues that you can't help but notice all the time. Negatively, a zebra may reflect an "elephant in the room" type situation. A problem or obvious situation that you can't avoid paying attention to.
Example: A young woman dreamed of seeing a zebra. In waking life she had just had a big argument with her boyfriend. The zebra reflected her constant awareness of the tension she was noticing in the relationship. TOP
Zen
To dream of zen represents peace or harmony in your life achieved by not caring. Letting go of worries and seeing positive change. Good things happening when you don't care anymore. You are at peace with yourself. TOP
Zeus
To dream of Zeus represents you or someone else that notices themselves being the strongest of the most powerful people. A leader of leaders, a controller of controllers, or someone who can easily embarrass people with elite power. Total control over your life or never answering to people who expect it from others all the time. TOP
Zig-Zag
To see zig-zags in a dream represents erratic behavior. Instability moving forward. It may also reflect a lot of difficulties, setbacks, or arguments as you proceed in a situation. TOP
Zip Code
To dream of a zip code represents a label or designation you have of a person or situation. Psychological grouping or organization. Something is a part of "all of this" or "all of that." It may also reflect how good or bad something is.
Example: A person once dreamed of getting a job sorting mail by zip code. In real life they were interpreting dreams in their spare time. The sorting of the mail by zip code reflected their attempt to tell each person if their dream was positive or negative.
Refer to the themes section for numbers for a more in depth look at dream number symbolism. TOP
Zipper
To dream of a zipper represents something about yourself or your life that can be accessed at anytime. A choice, option, or resource that you can choose to use whenever you want.
Zipping up may reflect something about youself that you are choosing to close off or discontinue. Unzippping reflects something about yourself that you embracing or choosing to use. You may "opening up." TOP
Zippo Lighter
*Please See Lighter. TOP
Zits
*Please See Pimples. TOP
Zodiac
To see the zodiac in your dream represents your conscious awareness of how you connect to the universe or the world around you. How you fit in it all. Alternatively, the zodiac may appear in a dream to reflect the passage of time. Individual signs may represent coming events during those periods. TOP
Zombies
To dream of a zombie represented automatic or blind thinking. Not caring about anything except what you want or what you want to avoid. A sign that you are too concerned with what other people think or that you are not thinking for yourself. Zombies may reflect a wish to avoid embarrassment or a negative situation at all costs. Trying to impress someone at all costs.
Someone or something else is influencing your decision making. A zombie is a common symbol for someone experiencing strong peer pressure.
Examples would be being so desirous of a person you're attracted to that you'll do whatever they want, or doing something because you care about what someone else thinks.
Zombies in dreams are a sign that you are not thinking independently or objectively. It also suggests that you are giving up your ability to make independent choices because a person or situation has you in a "trance."
Example: A man dreamed of seeing a zombie. In waking life he was insecure about things he said on an Internet message forum and carefully spent a lot of time deleting his comments. The zombie reflected his blind insecurity that was driving him to avoid any embarrassment at all costs. TOP
Zoo
To dream of a zoo represents situations where you are noticing negative or primitive behavior in others. You may be near people who are less mature or intelligent than you are. Not wanting to get involved in silly or "stupid" matters. It could also represent exploration of something dangerous while being safe.
Alternatively, a zoo may reflect disbelief at how "crazy" a situation is. You may feel surrounded by chaos or confusion.
Example: A woman dreamed of visiting the zoo. In waking life she was giving her boyfriend a second chance after a fight. The zoo reflected her living arrangements with the "stupud" boyfriend that she didn't feel was really going to change. TOP
Zookeeper
To dream of a zookeeper represents you or someone else that is looking after people that are acting primitive or immature. Keeping a handle on a chaotic or confusing situation. Making sure that something doesn't get too out of control. TOP