Baby

To dream of a baby represents new beginnings, new ways of thinking, new ideas, or new life developments. A baby may also symbolize a new project or new potential. Discovering new abilities. Negatively, a baby in a dream may reflect new responsibilities or new problems that require constant care. Babies may also reflect people in your life that you feel the need to look after closely such as the elderly.

Alternatively, dreaming about a baby may reflect feelings about being inexperienced or new to a situation. Memories of yourself starting something. Feeling that you are being "treated like a baby." Feelings about yourself being protected while not having to care about what anyone else is feeling. Remembering what it's like to be a beginner or to be young again.

To dream of a baby boy may represent masculine qualities to an experience or problem such as insensitivity, assertiveness, or social dominance.

To dream of a baby girl may represent feminine qualities to an experience or problems such as sensitivity, sympathy, and social subordination.

To dream of a crying baby represents a problem or sensitive situation in waking life that needs attention. A part of you that is deprived.

To dream of a baby drowning represents a sensitive new situation in your life being totally overwhelmed by uncertainty or negative emotions. Failure caused by too much uncertainty or problems with something that was just starting in your life. Negatively, it may reflect problems you are being very careful about being made impossible to take care of due to excessive uncertainty, problems, or fear.

To dream of dropping a baby represents feelings of anxiety about being irresponsible with some new situation or problem requiring your care. Dreams of dropping babies are common for new mothers, more due to their fear of being an irresponsible mother than due to actually dropping their babies.

To dream of forgetting your baby represents feelings about something in your life that you have started, but then abandoned. Setting aside something that you love or have worked hard for. Postponing something special. On a positive note forgetting a baby in a dream may be a sign that there is still time to correct something that you have put off.

To dream of a neglected baby may represent feelings about neglecting a future project or responsibility. It may also reflect a sensitive problem you are not attending to enough.

To dream of a premature baby represents new situations or new problems in your life that are happening faster than you want them to. Having to do something sooner than you planned.

To see a dead baby represents a new development ending, or being overcome by negativity. Something that began, or was in the works was stopped. Positively, a dead baby may reflect feelings of being spared a responsibility or lengthy problem.

To dream of a baby with no legs represents a new development that is stagnant. A new situation with no traction or momentum.

To dream of a deformed baby represents a new responsibility or nagging problem that hasn't turned out as you expected it to. If you are actually expecting a baby it may reflect a fear of something being wrong with the baby.

To dream of being frustrated or stressed out while looking after a baby represents your frustrations and difficulties with problems or taking care of a responsibility.

To dream of feeding a baby represents nurturing or caring for a new development in your life. Ensuring that a new situation, responsibility, or relationship is supported or allowed to grow. Taking time to carefully help something develop. Attention to a project, relationship, or responsibility that is in its infancy and needs your care or attention to thrive. Feeling a sense of obligation or concern to protect something sensitive in its early stages. Negatively, feeding a baby in a dream may represent feeling burdened by the constant need to care for a problem or responsibility that requires excessive attention. Frustrations with something new that feels demanding or draining.

To dream of a baby that is not of your race represents a new development, new situation, or new responsibility that is influenced by the symbolism of that race. For example, a white person dreaming of a black baby may represent a new situation in your life where proving yourself (or surviving without a problem) is a priority.

Refer to the themes section for race for a more in-depth look at the symbolism of skin color and culture.

Pregnant women tend to dream of their unborn baby's sex as male more often than female. This probably reflects their feelings about how insensitive or tough the reality of having a baby is. It may also reflect the mother asserting herself as a parent due to the child.

Young women and girls may dream of having babies to reflect their fear of getting pregnant or their desire to get pregnant.

Example: A woman dreamed of losing her baby. In waking life, she had postponed college for her marriage. In this case, losing her baby may have reflected her feelings about losing out on personal opportunities or a future potential (her education) to focus on her marriage.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of holding a new baby. In waking life, she was beginning a new love affair while cheating on her husband. In this case, holding the baby may have reflected her feelings of nurturing and developing her adulterous relationship while planning to eventually leave her husband.

Example 3: An older woman dreamed of having to take care of a baby. In waking life, her aging husband was very ill. In this case, taking care of the baby may have reflected her feelings of responsibility and care for her sick husband, treating his care as something fragile and requiring constant attention, much like caring for a baby.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of accidentally leaving her baby behind in a store. In waking life, she was an author who felt that she had neglected a book she had been writing for too long. In this case, leaving the baby behind may have reflected her feelings of having abandoned her book project, something she thought about as having lots of potential for her future while requiring constant care to complete.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of seeing lots of babies. In waking life, she was dealing with a lot of debts that needed constant servicing. In this case, the babies may have reflected her feelings about the debts needing constant care due to complaints or deadline warnings.

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Baby Clothes

To dream of baby clothes may reflect the personality and how it behaves when involved with a new or developing area of your life. How you choose to project yourself when discussing new achievements.

Negatively, baby clothes may reflect the personality involving sensitive problems that require a lot of attention. How you project yourself to others with sensitive issues you need to take care of.

Alternatively, baby clothes represent former ways of thinking or old habits which you have outgrown. A sign that you have matured or moved past an issue.

The color and style of the baby clothes reflect how your intentions or feelings apply to this situation.

Refer to the themes section for colors and clothing for more insight.

Baby Shower

To dream of a baby shower represents feelings about being totally supported with all you need with a new beginning or new responsibility.

Alternatively, it may reflect awareness of someone else's new life being perfectly cared about. Noticing yourself "being there" for someone. It may also reflect anxiety about being noticed as helpful enough.

Negatively, a baby shower may reflect feelings about having to go out of your way to be extra supportive of someone else when you feel they don't deserve it. It may also reflect your concern that someone that you think is a loser doesn't "fuck up" a new opportunity.

Babysitter

To dream of a babysitter represents your feelings about looking after someone else's problem. You may feel bored with your life or held back due to someone else's problems. Making sure someone dumber or more arrogant than you doesn't make matters worse. Keeping a close eye on someone you feel is risky.

Negatively, a babysitter may reflect responsibility or problems that you feel has been dumped on to you. Feeling that you have to protect or look after someone that is vulnerable because nobody else will.

Alternatively, a babysitter may reflect your feeling about being overwhelmed by other people's arrogant or childish behavior. Cleaning up or looking after a slob in your life. It may also reflect feelings of being subordinate to someone with undeserved power over you. Being controlled by someone spoiled.

Additionally, babysitting in a dream may reflect your feelings about raising your children in waking life if you have any. Feeling that having to raise children holds you back in some way.

Example: A man dreamed of babysitting a child. In waking life he felt controlled by a lazy spoiled father who arrogantly controlled him after he paid all his bills for him to keep him out of debt. The family member kept recklessly spending require more bills to be paid.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of a baby being dropped off for her to babysit that she really didn't want to look after. In waking life she was a teacher who was beginning to feel that teaching wasn't the right job for her. She felt more like a babysitter than a teacher to her students.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of having to babysit a child. In waking life her grandmother became very ill and was too old to look after herself.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of babysitting a baby. In waking life she felt responsible for her younger sister during a very difficult time.

Baby Bottle

To dream of a baby bottle represents thoughts or emotions that are supportive or nurturing of a new development in your life.

To dream of drinking from a baby bottle represents an aspect of your personality or some waking life situation that is nurturing
you as you develop or mature in some manner.

Baby Carriage

To dream of a baby carriage represents a new development or situation in your life that you feel good needing to care about at all times. Responsibilities that you are "carrying around" with you all the time. Feelings about having a "big person" problem.

Negatively, a baby carriage may reflect a problem or burden you brag about having because it's a signal of power to have that kind of problem.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing a baby carriage in a subway station. In waking life she was getting back into dating. The baby carriage reflected her wish to be noticed by others having a "big person" problem of finding a decent man.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing someone pushing a baby carriage. In waking life he was bragging to friend about his plans to beat someone up. The baby carriage reflected the man's wish feel good being noticed thinking the problem of need to beat up this other person was easy. The man was "carrying around" his easy problem like something only big people do.

Baby Food

To dream of baby food represents a waking life situation that is being made easier for you to experience. Care or nurturing behavior to make life easier. Simplification of a problem. "Baby stepping" through a problem. Making sure that someone inexperienced can get through something they don't understand. Doing all the work for someone else so it's easy.

Baby High Chair

To dream of a baby high chair represents feelings about needing to
be certain that people have things done for them properly. A developing aspect of your life that is being cared for whether it likes it or not. Certainty that a developing aspect of your life is both controlled and nurtured. Personally insuring help for someone who can't help themselves.

Negatively, a baby high chair may reflect feelings of being patronized or treated little by someone is doing all the work for you. Embarrassment of being unable to stop someone from treating you like you are incompetent or stupid. Believing that you need to take care of people who don't deserve it.

Baby Powder

To dream of baby powder represents your wish to make a problem or obligation feel better to others. Not allowing anyone else to notice anything wrong with your life situation. What you say or do to help yourself not worry so much or feel as embarrassed. Not wanting others to think about your problem or obligation like it's serious or negative at all. Put on a strong face or putting a spin on your story to appear less affected.

Baby powder may be a sign that you don't feel comfortable talking about your problems or having them noticed by other people.

Example: A woman dreamed of putting baby powder on a baby. In waking life she was trying very hard to adjust to her recent break up with her boyfriend.

Babybel Cheese

To dream of Babybel cheese represents feelings about an experience of being better off than you normally are that's personal about interesting you in liking something new happening, where taking your time managing it is allowed.

Negatively, dreaming of Babybel cheese may represent annoyance with having to take your time experiencing something new and interesting being kept limited in a manageable way because you want it right away.

Example: A man dreamed of eating Babybel cheese. In waking life, he was thrilled that his stubborn father would finally listen to his advice about taking natural vitamins after his father ran into serious health problems from neglecting his health for so long. He felt good being able to use his personal experience with natural herbs to heal his stubborn father because he had no choice but to listen to him now. In this case, the Babybel cheese may have reflected his feelings about personally enjoying a small moment of progress where something new and better could happen, while carefully controlling himself so his father would continue to be manageable about accepting his guidance.

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Beanie Baby

To dream of a beanie baby represents adaptability to most situations. It may also reflect a need to "keep up" with others. Consider the animal or the name of the beanie baby for additional symbolism.

Abortion

To dream of an abortion represents developing situations in your life that have been rejected or abandoned. You or someone else has changed their mind.

An abortion may be a sign that you are hesitant about pursuing a new direction in your life due to fear, pressure, personal conflict or moral obligations.

To dream of an abortion represents developing situations in your life that have been rejected or abandoned. You or someone else has changed their mind. A wish to reverse a developing situation that you feel may insult or offend someone else.

An abortion may be a sign that you are hesitant about pursuing a new direction in your life due to fear, pressure, personal conflict or moral obligations.

Example: A woman dreamed of being in an abortion clinic. In waking life she was unhappy with her marriage and wanted to find a way to end it to avoid future plans with her husband.

Birth

To dream of giving birth represents the beginning of a new situation, relationship, or phase of your life. It may also reflect new ideas or projects. A change has occurred in the dreamer's life. People who are graduating, starting a new career, starting or ending a relationship or moving often dream of giving birth. Ask yourself what is new in your life?

Alternatively, dreaming about a birth may reflect an awakening or new era of your life. Graduating to a new level of responsibility.

Negatively, giving birth may reflect the beginning of a new problem or fear. A negative situation is coming to life. Feeling powerless to stop yourself from making a situation worse. Growing pains.

Example: A woman dreamed of having an unpleasant birth. In waking life she started to chastise her teenage son for his growing disrespectful behavior and it began to blow up in her face. The unpleasant birth reflected her feelings about herself graduating to a higher level of motherly responsibility as her son grew into an unpredictable teenager requiring more tough love.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of giving birth to baby. In waking life she fell in love with a new man after years of being divorced.

Example 3: A a woman dreamed of worrying about a birth that ended up surviving, but wasn't important. In waking life she was having issues with worrying about impressing people at work with an idea she had, but ultimately her idea wasn't a priority for her boss.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of giving birth to a baby and then preparing to give birth to a second shortly after. In waking life she was working on to get a good job while also preparing to earn a civil service certificate.

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Cars

To dream of cars represents feelings about your ability to be in total control of the direction or speed a situation is going that doesn't have to stop if you don't want to. Personal autonomy, decision-making power, and how confidently you feel about managing your life path.

Operating a car reflects how competent at managing a situation you or some aspect of your personality is. Who or what is in control of the direction and speed a situation in your life is going.

The type of car represents the style of decision-making or control being exerted over a situation. The type of car may also reflect how you feel as you go about controlling decision making in a new way. People who drive your car represent aspects of yourself or projections of other people who are guiding your choices. People riding along with you in a car reflect aspects of your personality that are influencing your choices or problems that are "coming along for the ride" as you work towards a goal.

Cheap or rundown vehicles reflect vulnerability, a lack of resources, or a lack of impressiveness with your style of controlling decision-making in a situation. Not feeling like a big winner or feeling that showing off looks stupid.

Expensive or powerful vehicles reflect the impressiveness of decisions, effectiveness, or a direction in life that is unstoppable. Feeling like a winner with an effective method of controlling the decision-making over a situation.

To dream of getting a new car may represent feelings about a new ability to be in total control of the direction or speed a situation is going that doesn't have to stop if you don't want to. A new approach to controlling decision-making as you take on a new relationship, new job, or start a new project. A fresh start or a new way of going about your business. A new decision-making style.

To dream of being unable to find your car represents feelings of being cut off from being allowed to control decision-making related to the direction and speed a situation to going. Surprise that your ability to control decision-making is not possible or allowed. Feeling that you have not gotten what you bargained for. Feeling that your normal decision-making style is not giving you the satisfaction that you thought it would. A situation that leaves you feeling embarrassed or confused. You may feel that there is no meaning to some area of your life. You may not know what you really want to do with your life or where you want to go.

To dream of your car being out of control represents feelings about life situations where you feel a compromised sense of control over decision-making. Feeling that you are losing control of a situation. Managing a situation or people is difficult. Feeling you have lost a sense of stability with control over a situation.

To dream of a stolen car represents feelings of being stripped of your identity or ability to control the speed and direction of a situation. The loss of your job, a failed relationship, or some situation where you feel your role or momentum has been compromised. Feeling that a situation is not honest about letting you remain in control or make decisions freely.

Negatively, dreaming about your car being stolen may represent feelings about thinking you are better than someone else being abruptly cut off. Feeling embarrassed for being selfish, arrogant, or deluded in your decision-making abilities. Dishonest self-control over a situation that suddenly got cut off. Disbelief that you are no longer in control of a situation where you were totally selfish to the point that someone else embarrassed you by shutting you off. Feeling that someone else isn't supportive of you being in control of a situation anymore.

To dream of a car that won't start represents feelings of being unable to start making decisions because of problems, delays, or frustrations. Controlling the direction and speed of a situation is not possible to begin with.

To dream of fixing your car represents your attempt to restore control over a decision-making process in your life that was sidetracked with problems or delays. Trying to get back on track in your life. Getting back your ability to control the direction your life is taking. Restoring your ability to progress or push ahead in some area of your life. Restoring your ability to freely make decisions or be in control of your own life. Negatively, fixing your car may reflect feelings of being sidetracked or prevented from doing what you feel you should be doing.

To dream of a car that is sinking in water represents feelings of being overwhelmed by uncertainty as you attempt to take control the direction and speed of a situation. Decision-making abilities are being overwhelmed by negative emotions or problems that are too big to control.

To dream of being in the backseat of a car may represent feelings about not being in control of a situation you are experiencing. Feeling that other people are controlling the direction of your life or that decisions you've made can't be stopped. Feeling that you are not in control of your own destiny. Feeling that someone is interfering with the direction of your life.

To dream that other people are in the backseat may reflect feelings about being in full control of a situation while other areas of your life or problems are being "carried along." Feeling able to effectively manage a situation away from problems as a leader. Negatively, it may reflect your tendency to take control of a situation and not listen to other people. Temporarily taking control over a situation with serious problems that could get worse. Casual control of something that is more powerful than you are to the point of being dangerous. Not respecting something that is bigger or more important than you are while you are in control of a situation.

To dream of a car on fire represents feelings about losing your ability to control the direction and speed of a situation to intense danger, anger, stress, or recklessness that is out of control. Control over decision-making that has been lost to other people hating you. A loss of control over a situation while also experiencing ongoing financial loss. The dream suggests that your plans or actions are leading to a potentially catastrophic outcome, and it may be time to reevaluate your approach. Alternatively, the car on fire could represent a sense of loss or failure in regard to something you have worked hard for, such as a job or relationship. You are unable to feel that you are in control of a situation anymore.

To dream of a black car represents control over a situation with a professional attitude about decision-making or control over a situation. Alternatively, dreaming of a black car may reflect decision-making that is considered excessive. Control over a situation that scares you. Fearing others being in total control of a situation you can't control at all.

To dream of a red car represents control over a situation that is passionate and driven by a desire to achieve. It may reflect the enjoyment of a successful and fulfilling career or project that one is deeply committed to. Enjoying your life being rich or successful because you are passionate about what you are doing for a living. Negatively, dreaming about a red car represents decision-making control over a situation that is dangerous and illegal, while knowing what you are doing is wrong. Danger or illegal decisions as the boss of a situation. Enjoying being a snob who never has to listen to anyone else tell you what to do. Getting away with dishonesty or immorality all the time. Knowing what you are doing is dangerous.

To dream of a light blue car represents control over a situation that is very sensitive, thoughtful, or very well-intentioned. A high degree of concern for honesty or caring about others feelings. Control over a situation where you or others are very concerned with caring for others. Positive management or control over a situation.

To dream of a dark blue car may reflect control over a situation in a manner that is very insensitive or brutally honest. Controlling a situation where being mean feels necessary. An all-business or emotionally immune honest attitude about control.

People changing jobs in waking life often dream of driving in a car that is not their real car. A possible reflection of a decision-making style that is not a usual style. Making decisions that you don't want to make while you change your life or adapt to your new job.

Older or elderly people may dream of cars that are too damaged or worn out to repair, often reflecting the aging process making certain areas of their lives impossible to continue with.

Pregnant women often dream of driving big trucks, buses, or cars that are difficult to maneuver.

For more on cars and vehicles see our cars themes section.

Example: A woman dreamed of losing her car. In waking life, she was unhappy with the direction her career was going because it had not brought her the happiness that she had expected it would. In this case, the lost car may have reflected the dreamer's feeling of losing a sense of control over the direction and speed her career was taking because it was boring.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being in the backseat of a car that started moving and screaming "I'm not ready to go!" In waking life, she was experiencing anxiety before a surgical operation that was about to take place. In this case, being in the backseat of a car may have reflected her feelings of being "in the back seat" of the doctors controlling her life with the scheduled surgery.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of driving her mother's car. In waking life, she felt that her attitude and decision-making style in a situation she was involved in were based on her mother's influence and not her own.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of her car burning. In waking life, she was experiencing serious financial problems at work with no easy way to solve them. She felt unable to conduct business properly while losing a lot of money. In this case, the burning car may have reflected her feelings of financial ruin along with a sense of loss of control over the direction and speed that her work life was going.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of being in the backseat of a car. In waking life, she felt that other people had interfered with her relationship and caused it to break up. In this case, being in the back seat of the car may have reflected the dreamer's feeling of being a passive observer in her own life and the sense that other people were in control of the direction and outcome of her relationship. The backseat of the car may symbolize her feeling of being a passive passenger in her own life, without a sense of control or agency.

Example 6: A young man dreamed of crashing his car into another car while he tried to turn off the highway. In waking life, he got caught having sex with his friend's ex-girlfriend while trying to stop the relationship from reuniting. In this case, cars crashing into each other may have reflected the collision of 2 different people's lives with different views of control over the speed and direction that a relationship with the ex-girlfriend should take while neither wanted to stop their way.

Example 7: A woman dreamed of getting a new car. In waking life, she had decided to take her new relationship seriously. In this case, the car may have reflected her feelings about being in control of direction and speed that her dating life was going as she focused on not being single.

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Children

To see your real life children in a dream represents ideas, habits, or developments that have potential. An area of your life that you are encouraging or feel supportive of. Situations or aspects of your life that you want to see powerful or flourish. It may also reflect an aspect of yourself based on the one thing that stands out the most about that child.

If you have more than one child in real life then each child will represent a different aspect of your life based on your most honest feelings about then or their most prominent personality traits.

To dream of children that aren't your children in waking life may reflect developing aspects of your life. Situations in life that are brand new or that you have renewed enthusiasm for. Creativity or "young minded" ideas.

Negatively, dreaming of children may reflect feelings about yourself or others being helpless. Powerlessness to overcome big challenges. Inexperience that prevents you from facing difficulties because problems are too big. Alternatively, from a negative perspective children may reflect problems that are out of control. New developments that are becoming frustrating. Feeling like an innocent victim. Vulnerability.

To dream of losing a child represents feelings of being overloaded or stretched beyond your limits. Juggling too much at once or "dropping the ball" with something because you are too involved with something else. Getting so caught up in minor details that you forget what's most important.

To dream of a child dying represents a loss or unpleasant change to some area of your life that had potential. Positively, a child death may reflect a growing problem that has finally been dealt with.

If you dream of children that you don't recognize it represents new ideas, or situations that are being encouraged. Something not thought of before. Negatively, it may reflect burdens, responsibilities, or problems that have to be looked after.

Evil children symbolize negative or corrupted aspects of your personality that are being encouraged. It may also point to a bad situation or problem that feels like it's getting out of control or scares you. Evil children may also reflect childish beliefs or habits that are getting out of hand. Frustrations with someone else's immaturity or misbehaving. Alternatively, children may reflect aspects of your personality that are playful, young at heart, or childish in intention. You don't want to be involved with anything too serious.

Example: A woman dreamed of a child driving her car. In waking life she felt that she had allowed her selfishness and childishness to control her decision-making.

Example 2: A man dreamed of trying to protect 2 children. In waking life he was trying to protect his 2 growing businesses from being overrun and controlled by his jealous abusive father.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing children. In waking life she was working on a project for her job that she felt required a lot of creativity and youthful ideas.

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