Fire Extinguisher

To dream of a fire extinguisher represents you or someone else that totally focused on getting a problem under control. Using all your power or resources to deal with a something that is getting out of hand.

Dance Exercise Class

To dream of being in a dance exercise class represents your attempt to keep up with other people. You may be trying to show that you are just as good as others while being in sync with their beliefs or values.

Example: A man dreamed of being in a dance exercise class. In waking life he was undergoing testing for a job. The dance exercise class reflected the pressure to keep up with other applicants and constantly prove himself to the prospective employer.

Exhaust Pipe

To dream of a car's exhaust pipe or tail pipe may reflect awareness of yourself or someone else that's feeling good not having to listen. You or someone else that is noticeably more focused on their own agenda. Feeling good ignoring people while you pursue your own goals. Feeling that other people's concerns are "behind you" (rear position) and that you don't need to care about issues that "negatively effect others (toxic output).

A reflection of you or someone else that wishes to be a "responsible jerk" with their personal agenda because you want to mitigate angering or insulting others as you peruse your own decisions or take control of a situation. Awareness of your goals contrasting with others. Politely asserting yourself as your pursue goals.

An exhaust pipe may also reflect a confident attitude that is aware of not having to stop what you are doing if someone else doesn't like it.

Positively, an exhaust pipe may reflect feelings about deserving to not be singled out, picked on, or unfairly restricted.

Negatively, an exhaust pipe may reflect a complete lack of respect for other people as you freely make your own decisions or pursue your own agenda. Ruining other people's experiences or ignoring their complaints while you enjoy yourself. Alternatively, it may reflect extreme sensitivity about small or insignificant actions being too selfish.

To better understand this symbol you may benefit from first trying to understand the symbolism for cars, which is a reflection of decision making style.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing an exhaust pipe leaking water. In waking life she felt that taking the newer nicer of two family vehicles for her own chores was selfish towards her husband and child whom she felt needed the nicer newer vehicle more than she did. The exhaust pipe in this case may have reflected her heightened feelings selfishness for her actions.

Exhausted

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Exposed

To dream of being exposed represents feelings about having your vulnerabilities, secrets, or private aspects of your life revealed. Fear of judgment, the anxiety of being scrutinized, or the stress of having your true self uncovered. Thoughts about the importance of privacy, trust, and the fear of being misunderstood or unfairly criticized. Feeling unprotected in some aspect of your life.

Positively, dreaming about being exposed may represent a sense of relief or liberation at no longer having to hide something about yourself. The shedding of false pretenses. Honesty and transparency.

Negatively, dreaming about being exposed may represent feelings of fear, anxiety, shame, or embarrassment about your true thoughts, feelings, or behaviors being known to others. A fear of having one's flaws, secrets, or weaknesses revealed to others. Guilt or fear of rejection. Concerns about being judged harshly, losing respect, or facing consequences for your actions or thoughts. Issues of trust or betrayal, feeling that someone has violated your privacy. Feeling forced to confront issues or truths that you would rather keep private. A sense of being caught off guard in a situation where you feel scrutinized. A fear that others may not accept your true self.

Example: A woman dreamed of a front door to a beautiful new home being left open overnight. She felt that she could have been exposed to danger. Her daughter began to ask her boyfriend questions that were none of her business and he was getting defensive. In waking life, she was separated from her husband and living with her boyfriend. In this case, the door being left open that made her feel that she could have been exposed to danger may have reflected her feelings about the potential of having information about her new life with her boyfriend being revealed or scrutinized by her husband in the divorce settlement.

*Please See Nakedness

Express

To dream of something being express represents feelings about a situation or option being a quicker. Quick fixes, fast track choices, easier co-operation. An ability to rush something.

Negatively, dreaming of something being express represents fears of doing something too quickly. A quicker way to solve a problem that is a lot more dangerous or risky. Alternatively, it may reflect a person in your life that is arrogantly rushing something or cheating to save time.

Example: A man dreamed of riding sweating horses up a hill to avoid having to deal with a express train that was coming up behind him. In waking life he was having heart issues and was highly motivated to do whatever he could through natural means to avoid an operation. The express train reflected his fear of a "quick fix" operation that he felt may kill him.

Expressway

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Extension Cord

To dream of an extension cord represents efforts to make sure something works in a situation where it won't work on it's own. Extra steps to ensure that something has to happen or has to work. Power, resources, or effort given a situation where progress is impossible on it's own.

Negatively, a extension cord may reflect coercion, bribery, or going behind someone's back.

Exterminator

To dream of an exterminator represents you or someone else that is fed up with an annoyance. You've put up with a person or situation that has been annoying you for long enough. Feeling that a problem has finally go too far.

An exterminator reflects an option or opportunity to totally clear out a problem.

Negatively, an exterminator reflects feelings that a problem is getting out of hand or that you must do something as a last resort.

Extraterrestrial

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Muslim Extremist

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Out Of Body Experience

To dream of an out of body experience represents an objective awareness of yourself or who you are as a person. A situation that causes you to see yourself in a new way or be critical of yourself as person. It may also reflect self-criticism or noticing what's wrong with yourself.

Alternatively, an out of body experience may simply be a symbol for awareness of yourself doing nothing or not progressing in some area. Negatively, it may reflect your concern that "every other thing" being done and not the most important issues.

Famous celebrities or people with a public life may dream of standing outside their bodies to reflect their awareness of their public image being different from their private life. The body is then a representation of their awareness of their cultivated famous persona.

Athletes may have out of body experience dreams to reflect their professional concerns with their body being an effective tool to compete.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing himself while he clung to the ceiling. In waking life he was having problems going any further with his personal development spiritually. He was "noticing himself" having reached the limits of personal growth. He felt he couldn't go any further.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing himself sitting in bed having hallucinations. In waking life he was aware of himself having hallucinations and choosing to not tell anyone about them or seek treatment.

Boss

To dream of a boss represents feelings about authority, leadership, or power dynamics in your life. It could symbolize the control, influence, or expectations that others have over you or that you exert over others. This dream could reflect your thoughts about your role in a professional environment, your understanding of hierarchy, or your ability to manage and make decisions. Decisions or obligations that can't be ignored. Feeling that a situation, problem, or relationship is "running your life" or "bossing you around."

Positively, dreaming about a boss might symbolize your capacity to take charge, assert control, and make decisive choices. It could reflect a conscious choice to embrace leadership roles, influence others, or handle responsibilities. It might also be indicative of your ability to set goals, manage tasks, and motivate yourself and others.

Negatively, dreaming about a boss could represent feelings of being controlled, limited, or pressured by an authority figure. It might symbolize struggles with power dynamics, overbearing expectations, or work-related stress. Perhaps you feel overworked, undervalued, or mismanaged. The dream might also indicate feelings of intimidation, inadequacy, or fear of failure in the face of high expectations. A sense of obligation with potential consequences or disciplinary action if you don't perform well in some way. A "super-ego or "top dog" mindset, ego out of control. A sign that you are allowing a person or problem to have too much authority over you. You or someone else that is too bossy or controlling.

Alternatively, having a boss may reflect work issues. An obsession with work or being a workaholic.

To dream of fearing a boss represents feelings of anxiety, apprehension, or a sense of inadequacy related to your capabilities or performance in a certain area of your life. This could be due to an authority figure's influence, expectations, or criticism. A fear of making mistakes, failing to meet goals, or disappointing those who rely on you. Fearing consequences if you don't perform well or follow orders properly. A fear of authority or problems standing up to authoritative figures. Alternatively, it might reflect an internal conflict between your desires and the responsibilities or expectations imposed upon you.

To dream of being a boss represents your authoritative or assertive personality. Awareness of a situation in waking life being totally under your control. Your ability to influence others, make decisions, or take charge of situations in your life. Your confidence in your skills, your comfort with leadership roles, or your desire for control or dominance. Your ability to set and achieve your goals, manage tasks, or balance responsibilities. Enjoy being in control.

Example: A man dreamed of his boss giving him a candy bar. In waking life, he wanted a raise, but his boss would only give him compliments about his good work. In this case, his boss may have reflected his feelings of frustration and under-appreciation at work he got from his boss. The candy bar in the dream could symbolize the compliments he was receiving, which, while pleasant, were not the substantial reward or recognition (the raise) he was hoping for.

Example 2: A man dreamed of his former boss whom he didn't like. In waking life, he got promoted and hated it. In this case, the former boss whom he didn't like may have reflected his feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction associated with his new responsibilities and pressures that came along with his promotion, much like the feelings he had when he was working under his disliked former boss.

Example 3: A man dreamed of having a boss. In waking life, he felt obligated to help his sister move homes. In this case, dreaming of having a boss may have reflected the authoritative role his sister had taken on, dictating his actions and decisions during the moving process while he felt obligated to her situation.

Example 4: A man dreamed of being a hotel manager that has to boss other people. In waking life, he had a number of sick relatives that he had to take care of all at once. In this case, being a hotel manager that had to boss other people may have reflected his feelings about the necessity of taking charge and making decisions for his ailing relatives. The boss role in his dream could represent the authority and responsibility he had to assume in real life to manage the care and well-being of his family members.

Example 5: A man dreamed of talking to his boss. In waking life, he felt it was important to take care of his wife's failing health because he feared she could die. In this case, the dreamer talking to his boss may have reflected his feelings of accountability and the pressure he was experiencing, given the critical nature of his wife's health. He may have that his wife's ailing health was "running his life" or bossing him around demanding that nothing be more important than taking care of her.

Box Cutters

To dream of a box cutter represents feelings about not having a problem dealing with separating yourself from obstacles or interruptions that get in the way of regular routines that are supposed to happen all the time. Not liking having to stop something you expect to happen regularly. Unwillingness to stop something because you feel it's important to have to do it all the time. Feelings about the ability or necessity to quickly and efficiently remove obstacles or sever ties that impede your usual routines or expectations. Decisive action in the face of challenges that disrupt what you believe should occur naturally or routinely.

Negatively, a box cutter in a dream may represent an aggressive or drastic approach to problem-solving, where the emphasis is on cutting out problems or obstacles without much consideration for the repercussions. It may also suggest feelings of frustration or anger associated with the need to continually address barriers that prevent smooth operations or processes in your life.

Box cutter dreams commonly have violence appearing in them which may reflect issues with challenges or conflict. This may point to internal conflicts or external pressures that feel particularly invasive or difficult to handle gracefully.

Example: A young woman dreamed of her grandmother being a psychiatrist who was sliced in the mouth by her brother. In waking life, they were dealing with depression while struggling with money. In this case, the box cutter may have reflected her feelings of not wanting to discontinue any regular habits that feel good while listening to psychological advice to deal with her depression.

CEO

To dream of a CEO represents power, success, and control over every single thing that is happening making sure nothing goes wrong. Combined qualities of power, control, and authority that's more important than other people with a focus on winning. Feelings about making decisions that matter or come with risk. Feeling about everyone talking to you or someone else about whatever is happening in a situation. Ambition and leadership. Concerns about their own leadership abilities, and their desire to be seen as powerful and respected in their personal and professional life.

Negatively, dreaming about an CEO may represent fear of failure or inadequacy, as well as a fear of being dominated by someone in a position of power. Feelings about having to accept or live with the worst mistakes you ever made. It could also suggest a need to be more assertive and take charge of one's life. Additionally, it may represent the dreamer's belief that success and power are the only important things in life, potentially leading to neglect of personal relationships and other important aspects of life. Jealousy that someone else is a "rockstar" of everyone talking to them about whatever is happening in a situation. The dreamer's belief in the importance of hierarchy and structure in achieving success, as well as the pressure to conform to societal expectations of success and power. Feelings about abuse of power, control, and authority that thinks it's more important than other people about winning. Ignorance about being more important than other people to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Example: A man dreamed of the woman he was in love with getting ready to go on a date with the CEO from her work instead of him. In waking life he was unemployed and talking to the woman everyday. In this case, the CEO may have reflected the man's feelings of inferiority and insecurity in regards to the woman he was interested in. The CEO may have represented the man's perceived idea of the ideal man or the type of man he felt the woman would prefer over him. Feeling that someone is better than you at what you are doing.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of arguing with the CEO of record label company during a job interview and fighting to not get pushed off the roof of the building. In waking life, she had recently graduated and was experiencing anxiety about leaving her part time job so she could get a real full time job. In this case, the CEO of the record label she argues with may have reflected her feelings about arguing with the part of herself that is professional about everything happening in her life having to operate without a problem so that everyone she knows respects her and feels good about it. The argument with the CEO may also reflect her inner conflict about leaving her job being a mistake and the fear not being good enough in a new job. The CEO may also represent the pressure to prove herself and succeed in her career. The fighting to not get pushed off the roof may symbolize her fighting against the fear of failure and the pressure to perform.

Example 3: A young woman dreamed of a big CEO man with a serious anger problem that was yelling at her for not doing her job. In waking life she felt needed to stop giving her ex-boyfriend any more chances because he would never change his temper problem. In this case, the CEO may have reflected the dreamer's perception of her ex-boyfriend as someone in a position of power and authority, who may have acted in a controlling or emotionally abusive manner towards her.