Mattress

To dream of a bare mattress represents an unsatisfying or uncomfortable situation that you are choosing to stick with. A bare mattress may be a sign that you feel some area of your life is missing something or isn't good enough. It may reflect situations where you are preferring to relax in an uncomfortable way as a means to avoid more even more uncomfortable.

Example: A woman dreamed of escaping her work colleagues on a flying mattress. In waking life she was trying hard to get away from her work colleagues fighting because they were getting on her nerves. The flying mattress have reflected to her choice to enjoy herself alone doing something she didn't really like, but preferred over being with her colleagues.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of throwing out her mattress that she shared with her husband was thrown out. In waking life she later got a divorce.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of being on a bare mattress with Jesus. In waking life she was thinking of becoming a Christian and later did.

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Mausoleum

To dream of a mausoleum may represent a permanent reminder of how good something or someone in your life used to be. Being inside a mausoleum may reflect a celebration of the past or feeling good remembering an accomplishment. Acknowledging past genius in some area of your life. Reunions that are centered around a notable past accomplishment. Feeling that a past accomplishment or idea is too incredible to forget.

Negatively, a mausoleum may be a sign that you are too concerned with believing that what you or someone else did in the past was the most important thing that ever happened. Choosing to never let go or move on. Too much concern for thinking past accomplishments need to be admired or remembered indefinitely. Arrogantly remembering yourself a genius because of something you did in your past. Respecting other people's past arrogance or bad behavior as good thing. Jealousy of yourself never doing something as incredible as you did in the past. Feeling that you will never be a good as you used to be.

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McDonalds Restaurant

To dream of McDonald's food may represent feelings about an experience of enjoying family life familiarity that's easy about having to consistently like it all the time while other people like it too, but may not be good for you long-term.

Negatively, dreaming about McDonald's restaurant may represent overdoing enjoying family life familiarity that's easy about having to consistently like it all the time while other people who might eventually lose interest (or "have had enough.")

To dream of working at McDonald's may represent feelings about you (or an aspect of your personality) serving others with an easy, family familiar, and predictable experience that they like all the time.

Negatively, working at McDonald's may reflect feelings about you (or an aspect of your personality) overdoing serving others with an easy, family familiar, and predictable experience that they like all the time. Feeling that you are stuck in a cycle of having to cater to others in a way that is expected.

Example: A man dreamed of eating at McDonald's restaurant. In waking life, he was an artist who had found people who really enjoyed his work. He felt good being able to get praise every single time he showed these people his new artwork. In this case, McDonald's may have reflected his feelings about having to consistently share new artwork in a family life familiarity situation with other people liking it all the time or they may stop respecting him.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of working at McDonald's. In waking life, she was developing a photography business. In this case, working at McDonald's may have reflected her feelings about having to consistently try to keep all her customers happy with a family familiar feeling of perfect personal service all the time or that they may stop respecting her.

Mental Hospital

To dream of being in a mental hospital represents difficulty adjusting your core beliefs or values. You may feel that change is being forced on you. You may be experiencing unpleasant repercussions or consequences for your beliefs or actions. A situation in your life that limits your freedom and demands proof that you've changed. A situation that may require more discipline or moral strength than you are used to.

A mental hospital may be a sign that there is a need for adjustment to your core beliefs or values. A symbol that may appear if you were caught cheating on a partner, committed a crime, were suspended, or grounded by your parents. A situation that is forcing you to correct yourself and may feel like it's punishing you until you do.

To dream of checking yourself into a mental hospital represents your acknowledgment of a problem. Self-discipline or proactive measures to adjust your habits. You may be admitting that you have a problem or are reaching out for help.

To dream of escaping a mental hospital represents resistance to change or disciplinary actions. You have no interest in adjusting core values or beliefs. You may be avoiding the consequences of your actions. It may also be a sign that you are mentally or emotionally ill-equipped to confront your problems. Having to change may be a low priority for you.

To dream of being caught escaping a mental hospital represents consequences or repressions that you can't avoid. You are being forced to change core beliefs or values. You may feel that change in unavoidable and limiting you.

To dream of an abandoned mental hospital is sign that you given up trying to change yourself. It may also reflect a disciplinary action that no longer imposes itself on you.

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Microwave

To dream of a microwave represents feelings of accepting yourself waiting for something to be ready for you at a set time. Set times or appointments to quickly deal with a problem. Feeling that if you wait for a specific time that a problem will go away on it's own. Choosing a set time to end situation or relationship and waiting for it. Quick action. You feel that something is urgent or don't want to wait. Easiest option to quickly deal with a problem. Choosing to not talk to a romantic partner for a certain amount as an easy way to end the relationship.

Negatively, dreaming about a microwave represents feeling stupid for not completely waiting for a set time for something to occur. Using waiting to cut people off or end relationships. Using waiting or set times as a anti-social tool. Laziness that would rather wait for something to occur than be personal with an issue. Impersonal or empty waiting on a schedule for a desired outcome.

To dream that microwave is broken or doesn't work may reflect your inability to decide a set time to wait for a desired outcome or experience. Problems with making appointments or with patiently waiting for a outcome.

Alternatively, a microwave may reflect a new and better way to deal with a problem you have. You may feel that you don't have to wait long for the results you want anymore.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing a microwave that was not working. In waking life she felt unable to quickly and easy to address a hairloss problem due to a skin condition. In this case the broken microwave may have reflected her feelings about feeling unable to easily make a doctor's appointment to wait to experience her problem being fixed, or that following a set prescription medicine schedule didn't work.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of using a microwave on a tarantula which upset other people and when it was done didn't know why they were so upset. In waking life she had recently decided to break up with her boyfriend and after a while felt relieved that it was good choice. In this case the microwave may have reflected her feelings about breaking up wither boyfriend and not talking to him for a set time to prevent herself from getting back together.

Mirror

To dream of a mirror represents self-reflection, self-image, or self-awareness. Self-perception. You are noticing something about yourself. Assessing yourself. Thinking about yourself honestly. A reflective mood. Seeing yourself for who you really are.

Positively, dreaming about a mirror might represent self-acceptance, or a sense of understanding about oneself. It may reflect a moment of self-discovery, self-affirmation, or gaining a new insight about your character or situation.

Negatively, dreaming about a mirror could represent insecurity, self-doubt, or a distorted self-image. Ego, vanity, arrogance, and narcissism. Too much concern with how you appear to others. Feelings about noticing yourself aging. Comparing yourself to others. Awareness of your problems or personality issues.

If you see yourself as ugly in a mirror it may represent seeing the negative aspects of your personality in waking life. Negative thoughts, fears, insecurities, guilt, jealousy, or even arrogance. You are seeing or feeling your own negativity, or experiencing the results of bad choices.

To dream of seeing yourself as attractive in a mirror represents positive thoughts self-image, aspirations, and optimism. A higher degree of self-acceptance and self-love, embracing who you are wholeheartedly. You may feel more confident, vindicated, competent, or lucky. You may be acknowledging your own talents, attractiveness, or desirability.

To dream of looking in a mirror and smiling may represent a realization or acknowledgment of the good aspects of your life or character. Self-contentment, self-satisfaction, or a positive outlook about your current circumstances. You are in a state of self-acceptance and are feeling good about your choices or emotional state. An awareness of yourself liking who you are as a person or being happy with yourself in waking life.

To dream of avoiding looking in a mirror may represent refusing to examine or face some significant truth about yourself, perhaps due to fear or a sense of loss.

To dream of using a mirror to put makeup on represents an attempt to enhance or cover up certain aspects of your personality or appearance in waking life. Respecting yourself trying to look as good as possible so that people will do things with you.

To dream of seeing someone else's face in a mirror may reflect feelings about recognizing traits or behaviors within yourself that you associate with the qualities that stand out the most about that person. Alternatively, it may reflect feelings about yourself acting or feeling like the person you see in the mirror.

To dream of a broken mirror represents feelings of discomfort thinking about yourself. Feeling that something is wrong with you. Feeling that other people don't like you. Feeling about other people not seeing you the way you see yourself. Feeling that acknowledging yourself is not allowed. Low self-esteem or confidence. Feelings about not being allowed to think you are special. Feeling that you don't matter at all.

Example: A woman dreamed of looking in the mirror and seeing herself with blue eyes. In waking life, she was enjoying watching herself become a more happy person. In this case, looking in the mirror reflected her self-awareness of her changing personality.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing two mirrors. A smaller one for her and a bigger one for her boyfriend. In waking life, she was noticing herself bolstering up her boyfriend's ego. In this case, the 2 mirrors may have reflected her self-perception and awareness of her and her boyfriend's self-images; the smaller mirror representing her own self-image and the larger one symbolizing the greater attention she felt her boyfriend's ego required.

Example 3: A man dreamed of looking in the mirror. In waking life, he was assessing himself and comparing himself to an old friend he recently reunited with who was doing a lot better than him in life financially. In this case, looking in the mirror may have reflected his self-assessment and the act of comparing himself to his old friend, symbolizing his own self-image in relation to someone else's achievements or status.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of seeing her husband's face instead of hers in the mirror. In waking life, her husband died and she was beginning to realize that her husband made up a big part of who she is as a person. In this case, looking in the mirror to see his husband's face may have reflected her feelings of loss and identity, symbolizing the enormous influence her husband had on her self-perception and self-identity.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of a mirror that reported her thoughts to the government. In waking life, she was living in Nazi Germany and felt that she always noticed herself needing approval under the Nazi restrictions. She began to fear her private thoughts about her true identity and personality. In this case, the mirror may have reflected her self-awareness under the constraints of living in a society that heavily policed individual thought and behavior.

Example 6: A man dreamed of seeing himself in a mirror wearing a Nazi Storm Trooper uniform with boots that sparkled like diamonds. In waking life, he was a doctor who did not like witnessing himself allowing his work life and hospital to become overrun by Nazi policies. In this case, the mirror may have reflected how his compromises with the Nazi government affected his self-image and identity as a medical professional committed to helping people.

Example 7: A teenage girl dreamed of looking in the mirror to see her skin melting in white and purple. In waking life, she was self-aware of herself being depressed. In this case, the mirror may have reflected her own self-awareness and introspection regarding her emotional state.

Motel

To dream of a motel represents a perspective on a situation where you feel the need to use someone temporarily. Feeling that can do whatever you want as long as someone else isn't bothered by it. Freedom to do things by yourself as long as certain conditions are met.

Negatively, a motel may be a sign that you feelings of embarrassment that you need to use a resource or person. Humiliation or annoyance for having to temporarily move back into with your parents.

Example: A young man dreamed of being in a motel and being scared. In waking life due to financial problems he was temporarily living at home with his mother and was scared he would become a loser who would never move out.

Moving

To dream of always keeping yourself moving around (not stopping or standing still) represents indecisiveness. It may also reflect discomfort settling on a choice. Negatively, it may reflect erratic behavior. Positively, always moving around may reflect progress or momentum.

To dream of moving homes represents a process of change you are experiencing. One life perspective or outlook is being replaced with another. Awareness of some area of your life changing of transforming. Your perspective on a situation is changing. Experiencing advancement, loss, or a new way of thinking. A change in how you see life or feel about a situation.

Negatively , to dream of moving homes represents life changes that feel forced on you (e.g aging, losing a job). You may feel that you are losing power, status, or resources. Accepting a reduction of power or feeling downgraded in life.

To dream of someone moving into your home represents your feelings about a change that has occurred to you in some way. People you like moving into your home may represent welcome changes. People you don't like moving into your home may represent feelings of being stuck with a new problem or added burden.

To dream of constantly moving to different homes represents difficulty making a final decision. It may also reflect a chaotic situation that prevents you from keeping any choices you've made. Feeling that nothing is staying the same in your life.

Example: A woman dreamed of moving and hating it. In waking life she was noticing herself aging and didn't like it at all.

Museum

To dream of a museum represents self-reflection of your own personal history. Past merit or accomplishments. Things from your past that you like or memories that you value. Objects in the museum symbolize memories and talents. It may also reflect cultural heritage. Feelings about some area of your life that doesn't matter anymore.

Dreaming of a museum may be a sign that something from your past has a bearing on a present situation. You may be nostalgic. learning about your past.

Negatively, a museum may be a sign that you have outdated ideas or are living in the past. Feeling that it's dangerous or a bad idea to be nostalgic with someone you are not interested in knowing anymore.

Example: A man dreamed of wanting to go to a museum, but then thinking of it like it was a bad idea. In waking life he was trying to permanently ignore a woman he was dating. He felt that if he talked to her again, remembering all they went through together, that he may have to keep dating her. The museum in this case may have reflected his negative feelings about the potential to reestablish his relationship with the woman if he bothered to have personal discussion about history of his relationship with her when the relationship was of no value to him anymore.

Nightclub

To dream of a nightclub represent preoccupation with excitement and winning. It may also be a sign that you are very concerned with having a non-stop good time or always being noticed by others as a happy winner.

Negatively, a nightclub may be a sign that you are too concerned with being liked, belonging, or being attractive. Showing off and feeling good come before other people's problems. The dream may also be a sign that you need to slow down your lifestyle or try being a little more serious.

Nursing Home

To dream of an old age nursing home represents feelings about a situation almost being over. Sensitivity about about losing time, having to settle down, or having to get realistic about getting older. Feeling that an eventual ending is inevitable, but that there is still lots of time.

Negatively, a nursing home may reflect feelings of being too old to do something anymore. Stress or frustration with having to care about someone who is too old or impotent to care for themselves anymore. Feelings about death or failure being inevitable while you try to be enjoy anything else at all.

Nursing homes in dreams are common to people who have elderly parents that they don't expect to live for much longer.

Example: A woman dreamed of trees being cut down in front of a nursing home. In waking life her father died and she felt bad about having lost the remaining time she felt she had left with his father.

Office

To see an office in your dream represents seriousness about something you are thinking. You may be spending a lot of time studying something or improving yourself in some way. Being very focused on figuring out problems, and working towards a future goal. A time of self-improvement, or personal growth.

To dream of your father in an office may reflect your serious decisions you are considering. A serious focus on studying what is right or wrong. Your conscience is "at work." Focusing on a problem or finding things about yourself that you can improve. It may also reflect conflict with serious decisions you are making. Feeling that a previous choices are overshadowing your current focus.

Example: A woman dreamed of her office being closed. In waking life she was in the process of changing careers, but felt she had to come to her job to please her clients.

Example 2: A young man dreamed of being in his home office with his father. In waking life he was studying hard in religious school about what is considered oral and what isn't.

Old Age Home

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Opera

To dream of being at the opera represents situations where you and others are expected to perfectly adhere to higher standards of maturity or more respectable codes of conduct. Having to blend in with rich people, snobs, weddings, good schools, or upscale events.

A concerted effort to behave perfectly intelligent, responsible, or sophisticated around other people. A situation that motivates you to behave or be more mature than usual. "Putting your best face on" for a special occasion. A area of your life where you feel the need to act perfect. Feeling good acting perfectly respectable or adult.

Negatively, dreaming about an opera may reflect peer pressure you feel in social situations that are dominated by rich people. It may also reflect your dislike of rich people or having to conform during special occasions like weddings.

Example: A young girl dreamed of having a knife fight at the opera. In waking life she dressed like a Goth and attended a school with a lot of students she described at "rich preppies." The opera reflected her school having lots of rich people with high standards for mature behavior that she was expected to conform to.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of her fiancee not wearing pants while attending an opera. In waking life she was about to get married and was having wedding rehearsals which she felt her fiancee was not giving a lot of effort towards.

Ottoman

To dream of an ottoman represents a higher degree of comfort in choosing to do nothing about a situation or problem. Noticing yourself being lazy or purposely not taking action.

Negatively, an ottoman may reflect avoidance or making excuses. It may also reflect an excessive preference for procrastination.

Alternatively, an ottoman may reflect your preoccupation with relaxing or taking time off. Choosing to slow down.

Example: A young man dreamed of hiding under an ottoman. In waking life he had pretended he was asleep to avoid confronting an angry parent over an important issue.