CIA

To dream of the CIA represents feelings about infiltration and sabotage in order to protect a free state of mind. Taking stealth actions to attack people who are criminal, arrogant, overbearing, excessively selfish, or wish to subvert honest intentions. You or someone else who is willing to become a criminal in order to sabotage other criminals. A fearless underhanded attempt to maintain decency. Lying or cheating for a good cause. Feeling that rules don't matter if it means the someone bad will lose. Feelings about having a secret weapon to maintain your freedom.

Negatively, the CIA may reflect a corrupt attitude about sabotaging other people so that you can continue to maintain your freedom to be corrupt. An arrogant attitude about losing. Sabotaging people who embarrass you that you aren't perfectly free to do as you want. Alternatively, it may reflect feelings of embarrassment at how far someone honest will go to sabotage your dishonest goals.

Cigar

To dream of a cigar represents feelings of triumph or celebrating your power. Enjoying feeling in control of a situation. You are enjoying success, new levels of power, or feel vindicated. Total confidence in a dangerous or risky action that you know will work out for you. Feeling vindicated with unquestioned power. Feeling unstoppable. Powerful actions that "speak louder than words." Feeling good never having to explain why you are powerful. Proven masculine power. Basking is achievement from risk-taking. Professional risk-taking.

Negatively, cigar may reflect enjoyment of humiliating other people in a powerful way. Enjoying supremacy or dominance that is unquestioned. Full awareness of yourself abusing power. Feeling good being a powerful jerk. Feelings of being in total control over a dishonest situation. Feelings about being a bigger jerk than someone else. Pride in powerful criminal behavior. Feeling good being mean to weak people. Awareness of yourself abusing someone with your authority or superior power. Over-confidence or bravado. Pride in dishonesty that overpowers honesty. Pride in humiliating authority with unquestioned power.

Example: A man dreamed of smoking cigars. In waking life he was taking very dangerous risky actions with his business to overpower a competitor he wanted to humiliate. He successfully carried out these dangerous risky actions and enjoyed new success that allowed him to calmly laugh at his competition with a renewed sense of superiority.

Cigarettes

To dream of cigarettes represents feelings about enjoying noticing not having to care about anyone else's feeling in the present moment because you don't have to. Noticing yourself doing something that you know is wrong that isn't too risky. Feeling good not having to be a perfectly good person.

Negatively, cigarettes may represent addictive thinking patterns, bad habits, or something you feel emotionally dependent on. Feeling like a bad-ass or dangerously cooler than other people. Noticing you're a jerk that isn't really risking anything.

Having difficulty giving up something that you know may not be in your best interest long-term. Smoking in dreams may reflect overeating, infidelity, flirting, sexual excess, or an abuse of power.

A cigarette in a dream may be a sign that it's time to cut back a bit on bad habits, show yourself some harsh honesty going "cold turkey", or be aware of yourself making it a habit to ignore someone else's feelings too much.

Example: A woman dreamed of smoking a cigarette. In waking life she was flirting with a man when she already had a boyfriend.

Example 2: A man dreamed of smoking a cigarette. In waking life he was undergoing spiritual testing which involved abstinence and was still occasionally masturbating.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of herself smoking when in real life she didn't smoke. In waking life she was devoutly Christian, but was enjoying herself repeatedly getting revenge on her husband for cheating on her. She was enjoying wasting his phone, destroying his cellphone, and doing all kinds of people bad stuff to him behind his back to feel better about herself.

Cilantro

To dream of cilantro represents feelings about choosing to do something new that's distinctly different than you usually do that benefits you. A willingness to safely experiment with something that deviates from the norm, thus highlighting your individuality. Doing something new that's different that isn't a problem. The combination of individuality and authenticity. A situation where you want to safely explore beyond your usual boundaries or to connect with others on a different level.

Negatively, dreaming about cilantro represents overdoing something new that's different that other people don't think about the same way you do. A situation where some people relish uniqueness and others find it off-putting. Trying something new in your social circle that others might find unusual or not agree with. The dreamer might be wrestling with expectations or peer pressures while needing a nudge to embrace their unique qualities and perspectives. A reminder that we cannot please everyone and that it's essential to remain true to oneself.

Example: A young woman dreamed of being given a ziplock bag full of marijuana, but it didn't look like normal marijuana. It looked like oregano, cilantro, rosemary, and eucalyptus. In waking life, he did get a ziplock bag of normal-looking marijuana, but she and her friend debated about whether the marijuana was viable or going to make them sick. She never smoked the marijuana. In this case, the cilantro may have reflected her feelings about the marijuana she received being from a source that was distinctly different than what she usually buys from her regular dealer, but still safe because it came from someone she works with.

Cinderella

To dream of Cinderella represents an aspect of your personality that is wonderful, yet poorly treated. You or someone else that doesn't get the respect or appreciation they deserve.

Alternatively, Cinderella may reflect a situation in your life where you have to meet a deadline or face embarrassment. Negatively, Cinderella may reflect enjoying a dangerous situation knowing you can't enjoy it forever.

Example: A young woman dreamed of wearing a Cinderella dress and then having to change it to a more formal dress. In waking life she was enjoying the prospect of being pregnant after missing her menstrual cycle and not testing to verify it. She suddenly realized she had to get serious about the situation and get a test done. The Cinderella dress may have reflected her feelings of enjoying the dangerous risk of being pregnant while knowing she couldn't enjoy the feeling forever because would have to get tested or get an abortion if she ever found out that the pregnancy was real.

Cinema

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Cinnamon

To dream of cinnamon represents feelings about an area of your life that feels extra special about deserving attention. Receiving attention that gives you special treatment. Feeling excited about making an event extra special for someone. Special attention being received in the new relationship. Sensitivity about feeling special. The mood of a situation being enhanced with liking it more due to extra special romantic attention or treatment. A reflection of how you handle flattery or special treatment.

Negatively, cinnamon in a dream may represent receiving too much special attention or being treated too specially that causes a problem. An artificial or forced attempt to receive special treatment. Jealousy or annoyance caused by getting too much special attention. Feeling that you wasted your time giving someone too much special attention.

Example: A teenage girl dreamed of a guy she was attracted to picking up an apple tart with brown sugar and cinnamon on the crust and then smearing it on her neck. In waking life, she had an experience at the mall with a guy who was interested in dating her. In this case, the cinnamon may have reflected her feelings of receiving special attention and treatment from the guy she was attracted to, making her feel unique and desired.

Example 2: A man dreamed that his ex-girlfriend turned into cinnamon and then went into the toilet. He then flushed it three times. In waking life, his ex-girlfriend wanted to get back together, but he had no interest. In this case, the cinnamon may have reflected his feelings about his ex-girlfriend trying to give him special attention to rekindle their relationship while he was no longer interested in it.

Cinnamon Rolls

To dream of a cinnamon roll represents feelings about enjoying deserving extra special attention while not wanting to talk about it too many people because it best kept personal. Pleasure of receiving personal attention, while simultaneously feeling that it is best enjoyed quietly or personally.

Example: A young man dreamed of being given 2 cinnamon rolls. In waking life, he visited a doctor who recommended a movie to watch during his diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. In this case, the cinnamon rolls may have reflected his feelings about wanting to enjoy the extra personal attention his doctor gave him with the movie recommendation while not wanting to talk to too many people about the reason he visited the doctor because he preferred to keep his diagnosis private.

Circle

To dream of a hollow circle represents a repetitive cycle. The transparency of a situation or "seeing right through" a problem that keeps repeating itself. Something ongoing or that never ends. Infinity or continuity. Negatively, the dreamer may need to examine their current circumstances and consider making changes to break free from the repetition and find greater satisfaction or fulfillment in their life.

To dream of a solid circle represents feelings about perfect safety that does something all the time. Perfect safety that stays the same no matter what happens. Safe adjusting to any problems or challenges to return to normal.

To dream of walking in circles represents feelings of frustration that you can't make any progress. It may also reflect circular thinking or being unable to stop thinking about a certain issue over and over. Problems making a decision or taking action.

Consider the color of the circle for additional meaning.

Example: A man dreamed of walking around in circles. In waking life, he was investigating whether or not his wife had cheated on him and couldn't come to any certain conclusions. He just kept reexamining the issue over and over with no answers. In this case, walking around in circles may have reflected the man's feeling of being stuck in a cycle of doubt and uncertainty, unable to move forward or find a resolution to his concerns about his wife's fidelity. The circular motion of his dream may have symbolized the repetitive and cyclical nature of his thoughts and emotions, as he continued to revisit the same questions without finding any satisfying answers.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing a light green solid circle. In waking life, he was experiencing someone at work goofing off with his viewscreen to show colored dots to signal something important happening while he realized that nothing important was happening. In this case, in this case the solid light green circle may have reflected his feeling of perfect safety and certainty in his job, despite the the other coworker goofing off.

Circuit Breaker

To dream of a circuit breaker represents feelings the ability to manage multiple tasks or situations without becoming overwhelmed. Your ability to maintain balance, set boundaries, or prevent overload or burnout in a specific area of your life. Your capability to handle a high-stress work environment and struggling to maintain a balance. Feelings of control and the ability to manage the unexpected.

Negatively, a circuit breaker in a dream could indicate feelings of restriction, limitations, or a lack of control. Feeling that a situation will not fix itself if you go overboard requiring your personal attention. A fear of going too far and causing damage or harm, necessitating intervention and restraint.

To dream of triggering a circuit breaker may represent feelings of being overloaded and overwhelmed. You may no longer be functioning efficiently or properly. The dream may indicating that you need to take a break, learn to prioritize, and reorganize your tasks. A signal the need to establish boundaries and avoid burnout. Feeling the need to apologize to someone because you went overboard. Feeling about attempting to regain control during a chaotic situation with a calm demeanor.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a big industrial circuit breaker. In waking life, he was processing memories of childhood trauma that occupied a lot of his time and energy. In this case, the big industrial circuit breaker may have reflected his feelings about needing to manage and control the emotional impact of revisiting his childhood trauma, as well as his ability to handle the mental and emotional load without becoming overwhelmed. The circuit breaker symbolized his need for balance and boundaries as he worked through these painful memories, while also acknowledging the importance of preventing further emotional damage or burnout.

Circuits

To dream of circuitry represents aspects of your life that need or require power to work. Things you would like to see happen that require resources or a motivating factor.

To dream of electricity flowing through a circuit represents empowerment to attain goals or make something happen. Experiences or desires you want are materializing as the resources or momentum needed is available.

Circumcised

To dream of being circumcised represents feelings of lost power, status, or dignity. A reflection of your manhood, virility, or pride being lost in some way.

Dreaming of circumcision may also reflect feelings of being used or being forced to choose failure for yourself.

Circus

To dream of a circus represents a situation in your life that is chaotic or out of control. Disorganization. Noticing everyone around you acting "crazy", unusual, or unpredictable. Negatively, a circus may represent the possibility of being lured into a dangerous situation.

To dream of working for the circus represents decisions or habits of yours that may make other people think your life is chaotic or dangerous. It may also reflect an unpredictable work environment.

Consider the various acts you see in your dream for additional symbolism.

Alternatively, a circus in a dream may reflect how stupid or crazy you feel people are intentionally behaving in a situation. An intelligent observation about how "full of crap" or over-dramatic, or excessively ambitious. Experiencing people that will do whatever it takes to be the most impressive person in a competition. Observing people doing whatever it takes to stand out.

Example: A man dreamed of being at the circus. In waking life he was unemployed and felt that the job market was ridiculously chaotic with people lying and competing aggressively to get a job.

City

To dream of a city represents social interaction. Your social atmosphere. How your social interaction with other people feels. Positively, it reflects a need to get along with others or to care about others needs. Being polite or getting along smoothly. The give and take of interactions and relationships. The condition of your friendships or family life.

To dream of seeing a city across a body of water represents social activity you expect to experience after confronting an uncertain or negative situation. How you are going to get along with someone or a group of people after you face a problem.

To dream of seeing a city in the distance represents your expectations of what social activity will be like in the near future. Feeling that you are close to having to talk to people a lot after a period of keeping yourself about an issue.

To dream of an unfamiliar city represents unfamiliar or uncomfortable social situations. Not being sure what to say to people or how to act around a new crowd. Positively, dreaming of an unfamiliar city may reflect positive social interaction with others that was unexpected. Meeting people you never met before or old relationships maturing in new ways.

To dream of an empty city may reflect feelings about how empty your social life feels. Wanting to talk to people or get along with people, but nothing is happening in your life to encourage it. Feeling that nobody likes you.

See the themes section for countries and cities for symbolism on specific cities.

Example: A woman dreamed of a disaster occurring in a city that killed 10 million people leaving her as one of the few survivors. In waking life she was experiencing a major setback with a recovery of her broken arm. The dream may have been a reflection of her return to the hospital while feeling isolated and scared by her condition worsening. She may have also felt that her condition worsening was scaring all her friends without anyway to keep them all up to date.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing a city totally destroyed and left in ruins. In waking life she had broken up with her boyfriend and her entire social circle with him was lost with the breakup.

City Hall

To dream of City Hall represents a mindset that is focused on increasing or maintaining co-operation with other people. Figuring out what compromises or actions needed to be taken to get other people to get along with you. A desire for social harmony.

Alternatively, City Hall may reflect an authority figure that is settling an argument for you or forcing you to get along with someone. It may also represent advice on how to get along with others.

Civil War Reenactment

To dream of a Civil War Reenactment represents paying careful and close attention to details. Doing everything you can to make sure a situation is perfect. You or someone else that is very focused on noticing details. It may also reflect attentive research that is being done.

Example: A woman dreamed of speaking to a man who was a civil war reenactor. In real life she was speaking to an experienced researcher about a problem she had. The Civil War Reenactment represents the attentive research that the researcher discussed with her.

Example 2: A young man dreamed of replacing someone in a role for a civil war reenactment that someone else didn't show up for. In waking life he had to do a lot of medical research for his father because he was too lazy to do it for himself. The role of civil war reenactor that he had to take over reflected his careful attention to details regarding his fathers health.

Clamp

To dream of a clamp represents a need hold a situation together or keep something the same. You may be concerned about losing control.

Clams

To dream of a clam represents jealousy or fear of being seen. Feeling very uncomfortable revealing yourself or showing someone something. Shutting others out.

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Clapping

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Clarinet

To dream of a clarinet represents sensitive feelings about being noticed never doing anything wrong at all. Wanting others to feel good noticing you not doing anything wrong. Feeling expected to behave nice, always be "wonderful", or project a perfectly responsible personality. Wanting others to feel good noticing you are not risking anything. Projecting safe grown up feelings to others.

Negatively, a clarinet may reflect feelings of being pressured into maintaining the appearance of doing nothing wrong at all so others will feel good. A fear of disappointing others with behavior that don't expect from you. Feeling expected to maintain behavior that is considered safe to other people.

To dream of playing the clarinet in a school orchestra or concert may represent pressure you feel to prove yourself as a perfectly responsible person that can be relied on for that type of behavior. Trying to impress others with your ability to be depended on to do exactly what you are supposed to do. Trying to impress others that you are all grown up.

Class

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Class Schedule

To dream of a class schedule represents a plan of action, agenda, or goals as you face anxieties or deal with issues that are important to you.

To dream of losing or forgetting your class schedule represents distractions, unexpected surprises, or giving up on plans.

Classic Cars

To dream of classic cars represents your decision making ability or control over situations where quality is an issue. Some area of your life where you feel that you never go out of style or are just as good as you always were.

Consider the make of car and how it makes you feel.

Example: A woman in her 60's dreamed of a well tuned "classic car." In waking life she was quite happy with herself for having maintained her physical appearance so well over the years. She claimed that she was the same weight she was when she was in high-school.

Classical Music

To dream of classical music represents sensitive feelings about noticing everything happening in situation being respectable and lovely. Cultivating a "lovely" atmosphere or pleasant mood to others.

Positively, classical music may reflect encouraging an atmosphere where you and others do not want to notice anything dangerous happening at all. Drowning out feelings about a negative situation that is happening. Keeping upbeat or purposely overlooking bad things happening so nobody feels bad. Sensitivity about a situation being "lovely" only. Situations where you are trying hard to respect your people's feelings.

Negatively, classical music may reflect uptight feelings about noticing anything unpleasant. A mood that feels pressured into acting like a wonderful person. A situation where you or someone else is too dramatic or too sensitive. Exhausting yourself avoiding caring about or draw attention to the real problem.

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Classmates

To dream of classmates that you remember from school symbolizes aspects of your personality based on your most honest feelings or memories of that person. Ask yourself what qualities stand out the most about that person and see how that quality may apply to current relationships, or life situations. Are you thinking or acting in way that is similar to them?

To dream of classmates that you don't recognize symbolizes aspects of your personality that are exposed to the same concerns or anxiety as you. A thinking style or situation that may be noticing in yourself while dealing with a problem. The classmate's actions, words, clothing, skin color, or physical appearance can provide further insight.

Alternatively, classmates may reflect aspects of your own personality while you are attending school. Feelings about yourself academic performance.

Example: A young woman dreamed of a classmate kissing her. This classmate was someone who she felt used to be intelligent and then slowly revealed themselves to be unintelligent. In waking life she was having problems at University and her grades were getting worse. She initially believed she would do well in university and then was surprised to find that university was much more difficult then she expected.

Classrooms

To dream of classrooms represents an interest in learning about yourself, personal growth, or finding solutions to problems or questions. You may have a concern about a specific subject or issue.

To dream of sitting in the back of a classroom may represent an issue that concerns you, but that you don't want to draw attention to.

To dream of being closer to the front of a classroom than other people may reflect feelings about having more concern or anxiety about an issue than other people. Feelings that it's more important for you to pay attention or work hard on a problem than it is for others.

The subject of a classroom represents the manner, method, or direction you are thinking. A theme to concerns, issues you care about, or situations that are sensitive. For example, history classes may reflect the reexamining of your past and math classes your attempts to solve a difficult problem. Geography may symbolize experiencing life from different perspectives, and science may represent experimentation with new ideas.

The grade number of elementary school classrooms may use numerology to communicate the manner in which you are thinking. For example grade 5 classrooms may represent changes you are experiencing in life, while grade 2 classrooms may represent issues or situations that you are conflicted about.

To dream of classrooms that you don't recognize represents a new or open-minded approach to problems. You may be trying new things.

Example: A man dreamed of being in a grade 13 classroom where an old friend was sitting closer to the front than he was. In waking life he became extremely rich during an economic crisis than his friend. The classroom may have reflected his feelings about having to be concerned a lot about the economic crisis and the seating positions may have reflected his feelings about comparing his anxiety to his friends anxiety as his friend had to worry about economic crises a lot more than he did.

Claustrophobia

To dream of having claustrophobia represents your fear of commitment or limiting yourself to anything. You don't like feeling chained to anything. You may be sensitive about not having your own space or the ability to change plans whenever you want.

Alternatively, dreaming of claustrophobia may be a sign that you feel a problem in your life is impossible to escape from or becoming too limiting to bear. You may feel that your options keep shrinking. You may benefit from speaking to friends or family about your problems. It may also be a sign that you might need to tell someone to back off. You may feel overprotected.

Claws

To dream of claws represents feelings about the capability for aggressive protection, self-defense, or readiness to fiercely get back at someone when provoked or threatened. Behavior that is not afraid to stand up for itself or take decisive action when provoked or challenged. The capability of a serious attack. A strong protective side that is capable of fighting back when needed. Feelings about behavior that is more serious or evil than you thought about attacking you. An instinctual willingness to protect boundaries.

Negatively, claws may represent feelings about behavior that overdoes aggression, defensiveness, or fiercely hold onto something important. Feeling that someone else is dangerous about the capability of getting back at you. An ignorant willingness to protect boundaries. An unpredictable capacity for retaliation. A sign that you need to be careful with your actions or what you say to people. A lack of empathy, a tendency to be controlling or manipulative, or a fear of being attacked or betrayed. Feelings of vulnerability or fear of being overpowered by a situation or person that is more aggressive or dominant than you anticipated.

Example: A man dreamed of putting on a glove with claws on the fingers. In waking life, his friend turned on him and he was carefully thinking about everything he could do to get revenge on him. In this case, the claws may have reflected his desire to be aggressive and protective in dealing with the betrayal, along with his readiness to defend himself and strike back if necessary.

Example 2: A person dreamed of being grabbed by 2 huge claws. In waking life, they were experiencing an abusive marriage and wanted to get a divorce. In this case, being grabbed by 2 huge claws may have reflected their feelings about their abusive husband aggressively holding onto control of the relationship and being capable of fiercely getting back at her when provoked or challenged.

Clay

To work with clay in your dream represents feelings about an area of your life that you would like to change if you could.

Positively, clay in a dream represents creativity, flexibility and the ability to mold yourself or others into a situation. Manipulating things to your advantage. Molding people into something better.

Negatively, clay in a dream represents feelings about accepting a difficult situation the way it is while wanting to change it if you could. Unbearably not feeling you can do anything else with a situation.

To dream of digging up clay or seeing a pile on clay represents a problem you don't want to do anything about it. Something is too much work or feels pointless. Something unpleasant that is difficult to change you have to get out of the way first.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing clay. In waking life she wanted to change or mold her boyfriend's religious views, but felt it would be very difficult to do so.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing clay soil sitting in a pile next to a new home with a freshly dug out foundation. In waking life she had to leave an old job for a new job and her old boss refused to sign her resignation form to allow her to claim the release of her pension. The dug out pile of clay may have reflected her feelings about getting herself out of a job she didn't like, but feeling left with an unbearable situation of being able to change her pension status.

Cleaning

To dream of cleaning anything represents negativity you are removing from some area of your life. Self-improvement, overcoming obstacles, or improving a relationship. Making progress or moving forward. Cleaning may also reflect old problems or faulty relationships you have found solutions for. Giving up bad habits or finally telling the truth.

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Clear

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Clearance

To dream of a clearance sale represents your realization of some area of your life suddenly becoming easier or undervalued. Experiences or possibilities that were out of reach are now too easy. A person or opportunity may be proving itself to be desperate.

Alternatively, a clearance sale may represent your eagerness to "clear out" or get rid of some area of your life. It may also reflect your desperation or that you are undervaluing yourself.

Clearing

To dream of something clearing up represents feelings about problems, misunderstandings, or confusion being resolved. Feelings of relief, clarity, and a sense of progress as obstacles or difficulties are removed. You may feel more certain or at peace about a situation that was previously troubling. Resolution, improvement, or healing in a situation or relationship.

To dream of seeing a location with a clearing represents feelings about a situation becoming open, unobstructed, or free from difficulties. Feelings of changing from a situation where you are doing what you have to do in order to get through it to a situation that lets you think more freely or openly about other things. Pursuing your goals without hindrance.

To dream of clearing clutter represents feelings about actively working to remove unnecessary or unwanted aspects of your life. Efforts to organize, simplify your life, and create a more orderly situation. Your desire for a fresh start, peace of mind, or a sense of control over a chaotic or overwhelming situation. Getting rid of unnecessary worries, or remove distractions that hinder your progress and mental peace. Focusing and prioritizing what truly matters.

To dream of bad weather clearing represents feelings about emotional or situational turbulence coming to an end. A transition from difficulty, disappointment, or uncertainty to a period of calm, stability, and clarity. Your sense of relief and optimism as you move past a challenging phase in your life. The end of a difficult or stressful period. An improvement in your emotional state. Moving past hardships or negative feelings. Feelings of hope, relief, and renewal as difficulties or uncertainties begin to dissipate.

To dream of clearing a desk represents preparation for new tasks, projects, or responsibilities. Preparing for a fresh start with work priorities. Feelings about not wasting time thinking about working on old or unimportant work priorities while focusing on new work priorities.

Example: A woman dreamed of her house filling with water due to a blocked drain and then removing the blockage which caused all the water to start clearing. In waking life, she liked spending time with a male friend, but he wanted to marry her and she didn't know how to tell him without ruining the relationship. In this case, removing the blockage to make the water start clearing may have reflected her intuition about eventually resolving the emotional uncertainty and tension between wanting to maintain the friendship and finally addressing the unwanted marriage proposal.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of trying to eat in a forest clearing before being chased by a brown bear. In waking life, they were irritated by their boss whom they felt was not listening to the employees thoughts or concerns. In this case, the open forest clearing may have reflected her feelings about needing space or distance to think freely while at work away from the strict policies of her boss which was quickly overshadowed by her boss's dominant behavior.

Cleaver

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Cleopatra

To dream of Cleopatra represents you or someone else that is insensitively noticing their full power. Being uncontrollable with choices or tactics that embarrass others. Doing the one thing that someone else doesn't want you to do.

Alternatively, Cleopatra may reflect how you are annoying other people that you always get what you want and are noticed for it. Insensitively respecting yourself all the time.

Example: A young woman dreamed of seeing Cleopatra and thinking she was beautiful. In waking life she was financially supporting her dysfunctional family and was starting to consider cutting them off.

Clergyman

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Clerk

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Client

To dream of a client represents feelings about interactions that are professional, transactional, or based on providing or receiving services. Feelings about the dynamics of responsibility, accountability, and the expectations others have of your performance or abilities. Your thoughts about your skills, reliability, and the importance of maintaining professional relationships or commitments.

Positively, dreaming about a client may represent successful business dealings, satisfaction in fulfilling others' needs, or positive developments in a professional context. A conscious choice to improve your service or product offerings, leading to rewarding interactions and a sense of accomplishment. Clients in dreams can also represent opportunities to demonstrate competence and earn respect or rewards.

Negatively, dreaming about a client may represent feelings of being judged, scrutinized, or overwhelmed by others' demands. Stress related to meeting professional expectations or anxieties about failing to satisfy a client's needs. Perhaps you feel burdened by the demands of your work or are struggling with a difficult client relationship that is impacting your sense of well-being or professional identity.

Example: A man dreamed of a client who appreciated his work coming into his office with a blank cheque and told him to sign whatever amount of money he wanted. In waking life, he was considering leaving his current job to start his own business. In this case, the client may have reflected his feelings of confidence about being able to provide professional services to clients with his own business while doing whatever it took to make the new business work.

Cliff

To dream of standing at the edge of a cliff represents feelings about reaching the edge of a situation, life-altering decision, or phase in life where there is a sense of finality or a significant risk. The feeling of being on the brink of something—whether it’s a major change, a decision that requires a leap of faith, or the potential for failure if caution isn’t exercised. A critical point in your life where a bold move or a significant choice must be made. You've reached your limit or can no longer continue with the same beliefs, habits, or situations. You may have found yourself in a precarious position in waking life. Difficulties considering leaving a relationship. A lack of confidence about making a big change. Anxiety about losing total control. The potential for something new to happen.

Negatively, dreaming about a cliff could represent fear, anxiety, or hesitation about the potential consequences of a risky decision. Anxiety or fear about losing control if you take a situation any further. Feelings of being cornered or pushed to a point where there’s no turning back, leading to stress about the uncertainty of what lies ahead.

To dream of jumping off a cliff represents a decision to make a life-altering decision, or take a risk at the edge of a situation. Taking a leap of faith with the potential for failure. Alternatively, it may be a sign that you are tired of waiting or worrying about the future anymore. Moving ahead or leaving the past behind no matter what happens.

To dream of falling off a cliff represents feelings about a loss of control after reaching the edge of a situation, a life-altering decision, or a phase in life where there is a sense of finality or a significant risk. Feeling forced to confront a dramatic change or your inability to keep doing things the same way. Fearing losing control at a critical point in your life. Feelings of helplessness, fear, or anxiety about a situation spiraling out of control. The inability to prevent an inevitable outcome. It may also reflect feelings about having gone too far in a situation to the point where it feels dangerous. Change that makes you feel that you may lose control. Making a big mistake at the edge of a situation.

To dream of driving a car off a cliff represents feelings about remaining in control of decision-making as reach the edge of a risky change, life-altering decision, or phase. Making a risky decision at the edge of a situation and living with it no matter the cost.

Example: A woman dreamed of standing on a cliff. In waking life, she was considering leaving her abusive boyfriend. In this case, standing on the cliff may have reflected feelings of being on the verge of making the life-changing decision to leave her abusive boyfriend while fearing the unknown that lay ahead if she chose to leave.

Example 2: A man dreamed of driving his car over a cliff and drove himself to a safe landing. In waking life, he was cheating on his wife and decided to carefully get a divorce and marry the second woman. In this case, driving a car off a cliff with a safe landing may have reflected his feelings about remaining in control of decision-making (driving) related to keeping the second relationship while being on the verge of preparing to end the first relationship no matter the risk (cliff) with a divorce.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of being dangerously high on a cliff. In waking life, she was 9 months pregnant and very close to her due date. In this case, being dangerously high on a cliff may have reflected her feelings about a heightened sense of risk about her pregnancy as she approached the major change of motherhood for the first time by giving birth.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of standing on the edge of a cliff after being pushed off by a friend, returning to push off her friend, and then accepting herself standing on the cliff alone. In waking life, she was trying to find a reason to end a friendship, but never could. She wanted her friend to end it so she didn't have to. In this case, standing on the edge of the cliff may have reflected her feelings about the unwanted friendship being on the verge of ending.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of her car going over a cliff and landing in a ditch. In waking life, she felt that her marriage was being pushed to the edge and close to ending.

Climate

To dream of discussing the climate or dealing with issues related to climate may reflect your feelings about how safe a situation is. Hotter climates may reflect a more dangerous feeling about your life at the moment. Very cold climates may reflect feelings about how unfair or insensitive your life feels at the moment. Temperate climates may reflect feelings of safety, balance, or predictability.

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Climbing

To dream of a climbing up something represents overcoming problems or rising above a challenge. It may also reflect a new higher level of thinking. Doing something different or using an improved method. A reflection of your struggle, determination, and ambition. Slowly working towards your goals or not letting an obstacle get in your way.

Alternatively, climbing may be a sign that your goals are within reach. A higher level of status or success. "Climbing" towards a goal by earning it through hard work over a long period of time. Climbing towards success.

Negatively, climbing up something may reflect an attempt to use something as way to evade problems or confronting honesty you have neglected. An excessive need to keep working at long-term goals that are negative, illegal, or primarily concerned with embarrassing someone else. Overworking or using long term goals to avoid people. An arrogant attitude or desperation about achieving more than others.

To dream of climbing a rope represents an opportunity to help yourself improve yourself. Fixing your problems on your own or using all your strength or resources to overcome something by yourself.

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Clinic

To dream of a clinic represents feelings about fixing or dealing with a problem that isn't critical. A professional feeling about focusing on your problems. Resourcefulness to discreetly focus on or fix your problems. Problem fixing that isn't lethal, critical, and isn't impossible to wait for. Accepting yourself needing to be looked at or given an expert opinion. Impersonal feelings about fixing a situation.

Negatively, dreaming of a clinic may represent cold feelings about a problem being patiently look at. Feeling that nobody really cares about you personally while you deal with a problem. Feelings about problems being looked at with an emotionally immune or impartial attitude. Feelings about problems being looked into by an expert, but that will require you to deal with the problem on your own. Feeling bad that nobody wants to make you feel good taking care of you. Coldness or emptiness that nobody wants you to feel good being taken care of or nurtured. A serious non-family oriented problem fixing situation. Having a problem that isn't serious and feeling that nobody can fix it.

Dreams of clinics are common to people with colds, the flu, or a non-threatening illness that they don't know the cause to.

Example: A retired woman dreamed of her local health clinic wanting to use her home as a clinic. In waking life she caught the flu and was impatiently waiting at home to get her health back.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being in an abortion clinic. In waking life she was trying to find a way to end her marriage as quickly and cleanly as possible to avoid future plans with her husband.

Cloak

To dream of a cloak represents intentional concealment. Doing everything you can to hide yourself, what you're doing, or your real intentions. It may also mean that you are trying to cover-up or hide something.

Clock

To dream of a clock represents an awareness of "what time it is" all the time. A lingering sense of what a situation ultimately means. A strong sense of what you need to do or of what can't be avoided. Alternatively, a clock may reflect your feelings about needing to speed up or slow down in a situation.

To dream of constantly checking a clock or watch it may reflect your anxiety about being not being prepared for something. You may have deadlines you're concerned about.

To dream of a clock that is moving too fast may represent a feeling that there isn't enough time to do what you really wanted in a situation. A sense of being rushed or that something is out of your hands. Time is not on your side. You may feel that you can't stop something.

To dream of a clock moving backwards represents progress or problems that you feel are being reversed. Negatively, you may feel that you are stuck in a rut. Positively, it may reflect a moment of rejuvenation or restoration.

To dream of setting a clock may reflect the setting of an agenda. Defining "what time it is." It may also be a sign that you are making sure things do what they are supposed to.

A stopped or broken clock often appears in the dream of terminally ill or dying patients. A reflection of feeling that time is not on your side.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a broken clock and feeling that time had run out. In waking life he had a terminal illness and expected death.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing a clock stop and then seeing a window open with brilliant white light. In waking life he died shortly after the dream.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing a moon that she thought was a clock. In waking life her ex-boyfriend whom she was still friends with was close to death. The moon that she thought was a clock may have reflected her feelings about "time was running out" for her friend's life.

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Also see the themes section for time.

Clock Tower

To dream of a clock tower represents a situation that is momentous. Taking the time to notice or draw attention to the importance of something.

Clockwise

To dream of a clockwise direction represents feelings about a situation doing exactly what you would expect it to do. Things are going to plan or you are making expected progress. No surprises.

Negatively, a clockwise direction may reflect your anxiety about a situation you can't stop proceeding as it is expected to. Feeling the unbearableness of not being able to stop a situation from happening.

Clogged

To dream of a drain being clogged represents obstacles that are getting in the way of your progress. Difficulty letting go people, beliefs, emotions, or situations. It may also reflect a problem you are having problems solving.

To dream of a pipe being clogged represents problems directing or controlling a situations. A person, situation, or problem is preventing you from deciding an outcome.

Clogs

To dream of clogs represents a positive mindset about choosing to be responsible all the time. Unpleasant feelings while trying to look good to others for a long stretch of time. Choosing to appear to others as someone who is liking responsible choices. It may also be a sign that you are choosing to be uncomfortable to make a good impression.

Negatively, clogs may be a sign that you are sacrificing too much happiness to appear responsible to others. Being too concerned with getting back into someone else's good graces. Caring too much with what other people think of your reputation.

Clones

To dream of a clone represents an aspect of yourself that is identical or perfectly copied. Not caring about being different than other people. Doing every single last thing the way someone else does. Clones may also reflect a lack of originality. You or someone else that has a tendency to copy other's ideas/beliefs/style/behaviors. Issues with trying to make people act just like you. Issues with not thinking for yourself. A wish to make people think just like you. A need for some area of your life to do exactly what someone else is doing. A person trained to think or behave just like you. Behavior that repeatedly never does anything different.

Negatively, dreaming about clones represents feelings about enemies or competition turning people against you one by one without thinking about it at all. Easy recruitment of your enemies or competition. Feeling attacked for being original by a never-ending supply of conformists. Feeling that people will never stop copying you. Feeling the need to struggle against "copycats." Faking originality. Annoyance that someone won't stop copying your or doing everything you do. Annoyance with having to deal with someone that talks or behaves exactly like someone else that didn't help you. Annoyance that you can't stop someone from stealing your ideas. Not liking the feeling that something isn't original.

Religious motivation to encourage people think the same without questioning it. The emptiness of replacing a pet with one that looks the same. Feeling that you enjoyed something the first time and every other time after never feels the same.

To dream of a clone army represents behavior that defends itself by repeatedly never doing anything different.

To dream of killing clones may reflect originaly overwhelming a lack of originality.

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Close

To dream of something being too close to you may reflect your feelings about a person or issue being too invasive, disruptive, or disquieting. An issue you wish to move away from. Strong negative feelings about something happening to you. A problem that is "right on top of you" or "in your face." Feeling that people are getting too personal with you.

To dream of someone or something getting closer to you represents feelings about a issue or relationship being on the horizon or being closer to occurring. Negatively, it may reflect a potentially serious problem that you feel may be reaching a crisis point.

To dream of being close to someone or something represents feelings about a prominent issue in your life or current circumstances. Negatively, it may reflect an issue you have grown too accustomed to.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing people getting too close to him. In waking life he felt that these people were asking him too many personal questions.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing a snake getting closer to her. In waking life she felt that he boyfriend was going to cheat on her soon.

Closed

To dream of a closed door represents an area of your life that is unavailable to you. You may feel that an opportunity is not possible for you. A closed door may also reflect your feelings about a situation that is not ready yet. A closed door may also represent secrets or something you feel is forbidden.

To dream of seeing a door close may reflect the end of a relationship or situation. It may also reflect power or resources you feel that you've been cut off from.

To dream of closing a door yourself may represent you wish to walk away from a relationship or situation. It may also mean you have made up your mind about something and will not entertain other options.

To dream that a store is closed represents the opportunity to make certain choices that are not ready yet. It may also be a sign that you need to be more patient with your goals.

Closet

To dream of a closet represents things about yourself that you hide because you don't want anyone else to know about them, or because you are not comfortable accepting them in yourself. Area of your life that you choose to put away. Difficult issues you don't fell comfortable discussing.

Negatively, a closet may reflect problems with honesty or repressing yourself. Putting off revealing the truth because it's too embarrassing.

Alternatively, a closet may reflect problems or fears that you believe are waiting for you.

To dream of putting something in your closet may reflect a wish to hide something about yourself or avoid embarrassment. Intentionally keeping something about yourself a secret.

To clean a closet symbolizes becoming more comfortable with who you are. Being more accepting of your own past or aspects of your own personality that you may not have previously been very comfortable with.

To dream of a monster in a closet may reflect concerns about a dangerous or unfair aspect of your life that you want to keep hidden. A part of life that you feel is terrible and scary if acknowledged.

Example: A young boy had recurring nightmares about a lawnmower coming out of his closet to get him. In waking life he had his toes and foot cut off by a lawnmower. The dream may have reflected his fear of the lawnmower waiting to hurt him again if he ever took it out of the garage again.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being inside a closet. In waking life she was pregnant and had anxiety about having to tell anyone about it.

Clothes Iron

To dream of a clothes iron represents an attempt to perfect yourself or remove flaws. Orderliness. You may be practicing something or cleaning up a rough copy of work project. "Ironing out the wrinkles" of something in your life. You may be trying to make sure something is in order before you present it to others. Alternatively, it may symbolize self-improvement with serious effort. A wish to be perfectly presentable. Perfect confidence in your preparations. Practice that makes you perfect. Molding or practicing for an expert appearance.

Negatively, a clothes iron may represent too much concern with appearances to perfectly impress someone else. You or someone else that is too serious about perfect appearances. Low self-esteem that drives you to try too hard to be perfect for someone else. Dislike for having to practice or prepare for something that requires a perfect appearance.

To dream of ironing a dress may reflect a wish to appear perfectly compliant or co-operative for someone else. Emphasis being placed on the importance of appearing perfectly compliant.

To dream of burning your hands on a clothes iron represents feelings of embarrassment for trying to hard to perfect your appearance. Feeling stupid for interfering or pressuring someone too much to be perfectly presentable.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing people using clothes irons in a room and walking away from the room. In waking life she was unemployed and didn't like spending too much time on the training and preparations required to get a new job. She felt it required too much effort from her to be perfect.

Clothesline

To dream of hanging clothes on a clothesline represents your wish to notice problems going away on their own. You might be sad, angry, or embarrassed and keeping your distance from others until it feels better. A clothesline may also reflect you wish to not get involved in someone else's problems. Negatively, a clothesline may represent embarrassing someone else and making them face a problem by themselves.

Alternatively, a clothesline may represent your attempts to bide your time knowing that problem will fix itself or that stubborn enemies are guaranteed to lose if you are patient enough.

Clothespin

To dream of a clothespin represents the inability to avoid having to do what you are told. Required waiting for problems to go away. A person or situation that keeps you stuck with a problem or having to face embarrassment. A clothespin may be a sign that you feel out of control.

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Clothing

To dream of clothing represents how the personality is being expressed or portrayed in various situations. Clothing can symbolize different aspects of your character, current emotional state, and the roles you assume in a situation. Consider the style, value, and color of the clothing for additional meaning.

To dream of buying new clothes may represent a desire for change, self-improvement, or a shift in how you want to present yourself to others. Embracing new experiences, attitudes, or roles in your life. This might reflect a new job, a change in relationship status, or simply a desire for personal growth. Feeling incharge of who you are and trying something new.

To dream of receiving clothes as a gift could suggest that someone in your life is trying to influence or support your self-image, or that you are accepting a new role or responsibility bestowed upon you by others.

To dream of someone wearing your clothes may represent feelings of your identity, personal traits, or characteristics being adopted or imitated by someone else. This could indicate that you feel someone is trying to emulate you or take on your role in a particular situation. It might also suggest a sense of being replaced or losing your individuality. Feelings about other people living roles that you feel are normally yours. Alternatively, it could reflect admiration from others who are inspired by your qualities or actions.

To dream of being well dressed may represent feelings of confidence, competence, and self-assuredness in your abilities or self-image. You may feel that you are presenting yourself in a positive light, looking your best, or that you are successfully portraying a certain role or persona to others. Feeling good about yourself. Feeling attractive, smart, or like a winner in a waking life situation. Enjoying a role you are assuming.

To dream of changing clothing represents a change of attitude, behavior, interest, or feelings toward a situation or your self-image. It may indicate that you are altering your approach to a problem, embracing new ideas, or adapting to new roles and responsibilities. Changing how you act or feel. Approaching a situation differently or choosing to change. A change in your personal life, career, or relationships, as you adjust to new circumstances and adopt new perspectives. A change in the role you are assuming.

To dream of clothing that is too tight represents feelings of restriction, confinement, or being limited in the role you are assuming. Experiencing difficulties adapting to a new role, responsibility, or situation in your life. Feeling self-conscious, insecure, or uncomfortable with how you are presenting yourself to others. You may feel unable to fully express yourself or embrace your true identity due to external pressures or self-imposed limitations. A lack of confidence or belief in your abilities, or feeling constrained by societal expectations or the opinions of others."

To dream of being unable to find your clothes for an important occasion may represent feelings of feelings of being unable to meet the obligations, demands, or expectations of others. Anxiety, unpreparedness, or vulnerability in your waking life. It might suggest that you are worried about not being able to meet expectations, feeling ill-equipped to handle a specific situation, or concerned about how others will perceive you. Self-doubt or fear of failure, as you question your own abilities, competence, or self-image. A fear of being exposed or judged by others, especially if you are entering a new phase or facing a significant event in your life.

To dream of wearing tattered or dirty clothing represents feelings of low self-esteem, inadequacy, or a lack of self-worth. You may feel ashamed, unworthy, or unattractive in a waking life situation. This could also reflect a fear of being judged, criticized, or rejected by others. Wearing tattered or dirty clothing in a dream may be a sign that you need to work on building your self-esteem, addressing feelings of insecurity, or changing negative self-perceptions.

To dream of black clothing represents the personality being fearful or excessive. Ask yourself where in your life you are afraid or obsessed. Fear, ambition, or negative intentions are out of balance. Alternatively, black clothing represents the personality or a role being professional.

To dream of dark green clothing may represent the personality being too concerned with itself. An aspect of your personality that is greedy, arrogant, or totally preoccupied with the self. Suicidal thoughts or strong jealousy are sometimes reflected by dark green.

To dream of light green clothing represents the personality that is healing or improving. It may also reflect jealousy or the hint of jealousy.

To dream of white clothing represents the personality being genuine or having good intentions. The personality being focused on being perfect all the time. Alternatively, white clothing may represent the personality being focused on purification of bad habits or a negative area of your life. A role that is focused on a fresh start.

To dream of pink clothing represents the personality that is sensitive about other people's feelings or very focused on women. Negatively, dreaming of pink clothing may represents the personality being lustful, having strong sexual desire, or consumed by sexual thinking. Pink clothing may be a sign that you should be careful not to rush anything. Embarrassing yourself with a woman who is being nice to you.

To dream of taking off layers of clothing represents feelings of discarding unpleasant or unneeded characteristics about yourself. Shedding inhibitions, opening up, or revealing your true self to others. Personal transformation or changes in your life that require you to be more open and authentic. People who dream of taking off layers of clothing are often experiencing significant weight loss. The dreams are most likely a reflection of the feelings of shedding their "fat person" personality characteristics.

To dream of second hand clothing represents feelings about your personality or role not being as impressive as you'd like, but it works to do what you need to do. Feelings about your personality influenced or constrained by external factors, such as family values or expectations from others. The influence of family, tradition, or past experiences on the dreamer's life or current role. Feeling the role you are taking isn't as impressive as you'd like, but not minding it because it works. Feeling that you can afford something in your life by repeating the past. The dreamer's perception of how others struggle with the expectations placed upon them by family, society, or past experiences.

To dream of getting dressed may represent feelings of preparing yourself for a particular situation, role, or event in your waking life. This might indicate that you are getting ready to face a challenge, take on new responsibilities, or adapt to new circumstances.

To dream of having difficulty getting dressed represents feelings of struggle or frustration in preparing yourself for a specific situation or role in your waking life. Feeling unprepared, inadequate. or having anxiety about meeting the standards you had set for yourself. Anxiety about presenting yourself as a person of integrity and high standards, and fear of not being able to live up to expectations. Facing obstacles or challenges in adapting to new responsibilities, situations, or expectations. Having difficulty projecting a certain self-image, persona, or characteristic to others, possibly due to self-doubt, insecurity, or a lack of confidence in your abilities.

To dream of old clothes may represents feelings of nostalgia, familiarity, or comfort with aspects of your past or previous roles you have assumed. It could also symbolize outdated attitudes, beliefs, or self-image that may no longer be relevant or beneficial to your current situation or personal growth. Old clothes might suggest that you are holding onto past experiences, relationships, or patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you, and it may be time to let go and embrace change. Remembering how different your personality currently is compared to how it used to be because you've changed. Behavior or personality traits that you no longer identify with or respect. Outdated style of thinking or behaving. Feeling that you don't have to think of yourself in an older way anymore.

See the themes section for clothing for a more in-depth look at clothing symbolism.

Example: A woman dreamed of having clothes that were ragged and had holes in them, and she decided to throw them away. In her waking life, she had left the hospital and was recovering on her own, no longer needing the help of others. In this case, the act of throwing away the old clothes with holes may have reflected her desire to let go of her old victim or helpless personality and take control of her own life. It could also represent a willingness to move forward, leaving behind the past and embracing a new chapter in her life.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of her boyfriend wearing her clothes and being annoyed by it. In waking life, she had moved in with her boyfriend and felt out of place as she adjusted to her new home. In this case, the boyfriend wearing the dreamer's clothes may have reflected her unease with the changes that come with moving in with a partner and sharing personal space. The boyfriend may have been a assuming a role inside the home that she usually assumes is hers. The dream may have been a sign that she needs to assert her own boundaries and establish a sense of autonomy in the relationship.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of trying to get dressed and having difficulty. In waking life, she was preparing for an important spiritual conference but felt insecure about being unable to project an image of integrity and high standards of service. In this case, having difficulty getting dressed may have reflected her struggle to present herself as she wanted to be seen at the conference along with her feeling unprepared or inadequate to meet the standards she had set for herself.

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Clouds

To dream of clouds represents situations in your life which overshadow everything else. Noticeable or powerful distractions, delays, or disappointments. Clouds can also represents depression. Expectations overshadowed by problems. Feeling that nothing is as special as you would like it to be. Strained relationships. Feelings about a situation in your life being awful. Feeling apprehension. Feeling accused something. A gloomy mood.

To dream of an image in the clouds may reflect your feelings about a particular issue lingering or overshadowing your life based on whatever the symbolism is of the image in the clouds.

To dream of very dark clouds may reflect feelings doom, imminent danger, big problems overshadowing your life, or very serious disappointments. Major depression or sadness.

To dream of walking on a cloud represents a sense of control over situations which overshadowed your life or distracted you. Feeling on top of things or having risen above something that kept you down. Examples situations which may encourage a dream of walking on clouds may be getting a new job after a long search, settling in after moving, or overcoming your competition that was originally stronger than you.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing clouds forming. In waking life she was experiencing financial problems at her workplace that depressed her about not being able to pay off debts.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing clouds and man's arm reached down to touch her from the clouds which scared her. In waking life she was disappointed by the lifestyle of a man she was dating.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing writing in the clouds. In waking life she was hearing news about her mother's chemotherapy.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of seeing clouds. In waking life she was spending lot of time thinking about her strained relationships with his children.

Example 5: A man dreamed of seeing storm clouds. In waking life he was being attacked by government authorities and feared going to prison.

Clovers

To dream of a clover represents your belief that nothing bad can happen. Feeling that luck is on your side.

To dream of 4 leaf clover may represent feeling luckier than other people. Noticing that nobody else is as lucky as you are.

Cloves

To dream of cloves represents feelings of trust or protection. A strong sense of reliance in something you don't see directly. Feeling that someone "has your back." Some sort of guarantee or backup to insure you don't make a mistake. Family protection. A moral or ethical safeguard.

Clowns

To dream of a clown represents an aspect of your personality makes other people laugh. In a positive context clowns may reflect practical joking or childish fun. Acting silly. In a negative context clowns symbolize issues in your life that embarrass you. Incompetence that is humiliating, inadequacy that is embarrassing, feeling that you or someone else looks foolish.

To dream of an evil clown represents a fear of embarrassment, or that people will laugh at you.

To dream of being raped by a clown symbolizes your sense of powerlessness to stop feeling embarrassed. Feeling that humiliation is being forced on you while you fail to escape it.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing ape-headed clowns. In waking life he had embarrassed himself showing off to other people taking dangerous amounts of drugs.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing Hitler dressed as clown. In waking life he was a citizen living in Germany while Hitler was dictator. He felt that the Hitler was an idiot who was embarrassing his nation.

Example 3: A man dreamed of running away from a clown. In waking life he was desperate to avoid allowing his illness to cause humiliating hairloss by wearing a hood.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of a clown. In waking life she had an abortion and noticed that her husband was embarrassed to discuss the abortion with friends or family.

Club

To dream of belonging to a club represents feelings of belonging or exclusivity. It may also reflect inside knowledge or a waking life situation with special requirements.

Alternatively, being in a club may reflect feelings of being elite or better than others.

Clubs (Playing Cards)

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Clumsy

To dream of being clumsy represents a situation or relationship that isn't going as smoothly as expected. You or someone else that is prone to mistakes. Not being as sharp or on top of things as you'd like to be.

Alternatively, clumsiness may reflect your feelings about irresponsible behavior or oversights.

Clumsy behavior may be a sign that you need more practice or need to expect more from people. It may also be a sign that you try not to be so hard on yourself.

Clutter

To dream of clutter may represent disorder or chaos in some area of your life. It may also be a sign that you need to be better organized or structured. It may reflect a lack of routine or professionalism.

To dream of someone else's clutter may reflect frustration with your own inability to get organized. It may also reflect your frustration with someone else that is not being as responsible, organized, or professional as you'd like them to be.

Coach

To dream of a coach represents feelings about helping others win or becoming successful at something. Mentoring others to achieve goals. Expertise at helping others win. Pushing yourself to practice harder at something. Demanding more of yourself to overcome a challenge.

Negatively, dreaming about a coach may reflect problems with lacking self-esteem. Practicing too hard. Insensitive comments made to help others. Being too hard on yourself or others to improve. An excessive need to help or improve others. Desperation to see a change or improvement in a situation.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing a hockey coach. In waking life she was trying to build up more self-esteem by building up her skills.

Coal

To dream of coal represents something about you or something you have that is totally uninteresting to others. Nobody wants it at all. Feeling stuck with something you don't like. It may also reflect feeling of total disappointment or disbelief that something negative happened to you.

Coast

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Coast Guard

To dream of the coast guard may represent feelings about situations in your life where there is a need to insure the safe or honest navigation of uncertain events. Feeling responsible for insuring that uncertain problems are confronted smoothly. Taking control of situations that have become too uncertain for other people to deal with. Watching out for others to make sure problems don't get worse.

Negatively, the coast guard in a dream may be a sign that you are too concerned with taking control over uncertain situations that other people need to deal with on their own. Feeling the need to manage people and keep them confronting their problems safely. Alternatively, it may reflect your attempts to cheat or ignore other people's boundaries to avoid uncomfortable situations or unpleasant confrontations. Feeling embarrassed that you can't avoid an uncertain or problematic situation by deceptive means.

Example: A woman dreamed of being on a coast guard boat. In waking life she was staying in the home of friends who were about to go on vacation, when those friends started to fight putting their much needed vacation in jeopardy. She felt the need to do whatever she could to safely manage the turbulent relationship situation so the couple would still go on vacation.

Coat

To dream of a coat represents your protectiveness and defensive persona. How you are shielding yourself from conflict or adversity.

Consider the color and style of jacket for additional symbolism.

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Coat Hangers

To dream of a coat hanger represents feeling of confidence about your future prospects or future changes. Confidence in yourself being able to change or become someone different if you want to. Confidence about a different lifestyle choice or ability to change yourself life if you want to. Confident feelings about prospects for future changes being securely held in place. Confidently feeling that you can do other things later on in you wanted to. A personality change or lifestyle change that is on hold. Feelings about plans or expectations to become a different person later on.

Negatively, a coat hanger may reflect excessive confidence in future prospects or lifestyle changes. Alternative prospects or choices that you talk about too much with no real intention of using. Trusting other people too much with your future prospects. Too much confidence in alternative prospects you have never been given real certainty about. Too many different lifestyle options. Too much focus on not being yourself. Too much bragging about all the different things you can do in life.

To dream of a coat hanger being used as a noose may reflect feelings about self-imposed failure being cause by too much confidence in your future. Embarrassing yourself being too confident about your prospects.

To dream of a coat hanger hanging above a door may reflect feelings about how important it feels to project confidence to others about alternative options before getting involved with new opportunity or change. The importance to not reveal desperation or neediness as you get involved with new people or new situations.

Example: A woman dreamed hitting her husband in coat hangers. In waking life she was fighting with her husband about getting a divorce and selling their home so she could do something else with her life. The coat hangers in this case may have reflected her confident feelings about not needing her husband anymore to do something else with her life as she argued with him.