Shrimp
To dream of eating shrimp represent positive feelings that something is too easy. Feeling good noticing how easy something is experience or achieve. Confidence that you can never fail or be contended with. Feeling that you are so powerful or superior that it's ridiculous to even question it. Feeling totally bigger than someone else. Feelings about your problems or enemies self-defeating in you presence or under your power.
Negatively, eating shrimp may reflect arrogance that is going too far or your feeling that you will never be taken seriously. Feeling that something is pathetically easy to experience or achieve. Over-confidence that something is too easy to the point of risking embarrassing yourself.
Skinny Dipping
To dream of skinny dipping represents a lack of concern for hiding your honest feelings or beliefs for something you know you're aren't supposed to be doing. Freely and openly exploring an uncertain situation or taking a risk being totally honest with someone.
Example: A woman dreamed of skinny dipping with a co-worker. In real life she had a boyfriend, but was beginning to flirt with this co-worker. The skinny dipping reflects the risk of her openness about her feelings to this co-worker while knowing it wasn't right.
Speed Boat
To dream of a speed boat represents navigating uncertainty, stressful times, or negative situations at a fast pace. You may feel an urgent need to confront a problem. You may be trying to get through a difficult time as quickly as possible. You may also feel rushed or pressured to keep up.
To dream of steering a speed boat to turn around may reflect feelings about reevaluating an uncertain situation you initially chose to confront quickly.
Example: A man dreamed of riding a speed boat across a lake as quickly as he could. In real life he was a gay man who was infected with AIDS. He was trying to leave the gay promiscuous lifestyle as quickly as he could by seeking therapy and the support of friends.
Example 2: A woman dreamed of being on a speed boat towards black smoke and turning the boat around. In waking life, she wanted to rush meeting a man she met online years earlier, but started to believe the man couldn't be trusted 100%. In this case, the speed boat may have reflected her desire for a fast-paced approach to establishing a relationship with the man she met online years ago.
Steam Bath
To dream of a steam bath represents feelings of dedicated time off to relax from a serious ordeal you have put up with. Feelings about time off being the only way to restore yourself. A powerful need for time off.
Dreaming about a steam bath may also reflect feelings that it's wonderful that other people are caring about all your needs while you recoup.
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Stream
To dream of a stream represents the need to "go with the flow" of life to reach your goals as you deal with minor uncertainties, challenges, frustrations, or responsibilities that you are encountering. Possibly associated with work, school, projects, or teaching others. You are moving through a phase of life that requires you to navigate small obstacles or hurdles.
Sitting by a stream may symbolize your acceptance and growing comfort with a temporary difficulty.
To dream of a stream turning into a larger body of water represents feelings about an uncertain situation that is evolving into something much bigger and more challenging than initially expected. The dream may indicate that the dreamer is feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for what is coming next. This type of dream imagery may also suggest that the dreamer feels they are losing control of a situation, and that events are taking a direction that they cannot predict or manage easily.
To dream of a frozen stream represents feelings of being stuck in a minor and stagnant situation you feel that you could manage, but with little hope of change or progress. A minor uncertain situation that doesn't scare you, but doesn't change. Feeling that a minor uncertainty that is stagnant will "thaw out" eventually.
To dream of jumping over a stream represents overcoming obstacles or challenges in your life with ease and confidence. A sense of freedom and liberation from constraints or limitations that have been holding you back.
People recovering from the loss of a loved one may experience a stream in a dream as they begin to accept the loss and let go.
Example: A woman dreamed of being near a frozen stream with her son and then experiencing the stream turn into a lake that left her and her son struggling to keep their heads above water. In waking life she was experiencing a divorce from a husband that she couldn't afford. In this case the frozen stream may have reflected her feelings of being stuck in a difficult and stagnant situation she felt she could manage, but with little hope of change or progress.
Example 2: A man dreamed of standing near a stream. In waking life his Dad had died. In this case the stream may have reflected need to go with the flow of life, accepting the inevitability of change and letting go of attachment.
Submarine
To dream of a submarine ship represents total self-control, persistence, and a strong will during times of uncertainty or negativity. Totally handling yourself or being able to sit on decisions for as long as needed when times are tough.
Example: A young girl dreamed of a beached submarine ship. In waking life she gave up being faithful to her boyfriend who was in jail.
Submerged
To dream of something submerging in water represents feelings about witnessing a situation in your life become overwhelmed by uncertainty or negativity. Negative emotions overwhelming you. Witnessing the worsening of a problem. Witnessing a crisis. Witnessing a life become overwhelmed by problems. Witnessing a death. Feeling left with nothing except questions. Feeling that life is cheating you by ruining something you like.
Example: A woman dreamed of seeing her boyfriend become submerged underwater. In waking life her boyfriend had been murdered and felt she would never really know if he loved her or not. She felt his death left her with the uncertainty of how he really felt about her.
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Sushi
To dream of sushi represents feelings about an experience that's carefully prepared to be made easy for you while being sensitive about being required to be done properly. An experience or choice that needs to be carefully prepared to be easy and sensitive about being done properly to avoid it getting back at you. Sensitivity about something being carefully prepared and done properly to make sure people are listening to you.
Example: A teenage girl dreamed of sushi being offered on a menu and not liking choosing it. In waking life, one of her friends didn't want to be her friend anymore. In this case, the sushi may have reflected her feelings about an unappealing choice to carefully prepare a way to easily make up with her friend that felt sensitive about needing to be approached properly to avoid making the friend angry or annoyed any further.
Swamps
To dream of a swamp represents issues or situations that feel stagnated, or impossible to escape. There may be something in your life that makes you feel trapped or in over your head. Unbearable feelings of never getting to make progress that you are permanently stuck. Feeling stuck in situation you don't like. Feeling stuck in a job you don't like. Difficulty with getting through a problem that feels like it won't ever let go. The unbearableness of wondering if you are ever going to get through a problem while you keep trying your best anyway.
Alternatively, a swamp may reflect a risky problem that feels like you will never get away from it if you get too involved with it. Feeling stupid for having gotten involved with a problem that is hopeless.
Example: A young man dreamed of being stuck in a swamp. In waking life he was "bogged down" and unable to make progress.
Example 2: A woman dreamed of walking through a swampy river with her husband. In waking life she was experiencing some tension within her marriage as she and her husband dealt with a problem. The swampy feeling of the river may have reflected her feelings about the unbearable stagnation she felt her marriage was being tested with during the problem.
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Tidal Waves
To dream of a tidal wave represents problematic life situations or uncertainty that threatens to overwhelm you emotionally. You may be experiencing a high degree of stress or emotional drama. You may also feel swamped by unfamiliar situations, obstacles, or unwanted changes. You may be struggling with a rough situation such as a divorce, illness, financial loss, or unexpected change. Huge forces of change or unstoppable events. Feeling unable to cope or that you are going to be "swept away" by a big change.
Negatively, a tidal wave may reflect a tendency to jump to conclusions about a potential change being too big to handle. Jumping to conclusions about situations that feel serious because you are not informed enough.
A tidal wave may reflect the threat of emotional devastation due to unexpected or unwanted events. A sign that you need to stick it out. You have little to gain by denying the problem.
To dream of surfing a tidal wave represents your attempts to do everything possible to stay on top of a problem or use a very negative situation to your advantage.
Example: A woman had recurring nightmares about being inundated by tidal waves. In waking life she was fearing that her marriage was in danger after becoming aware of her husband cheating on her. The tidal waves may have reflected her fear of being overwhelmed by uncertainty or problems if she discussed the cheating with her husband.
Example 2: A very young girl dreamed of a tidal wave. In waking life she was shocked to find out that her father had filed for divorce from her mother. The tidal wave may have reflected her feelings about the overwhelming changes that were effecting her family.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of a Tidal wave sweeping through Africa. In waking life her Uncle who was a convicted criminal had died. He had lots of criminal friends at the funeral. The tidal wave sweeping through Africa may have reflected her feelings about her criminal uncle's death having an overpowering emotional effect on his dysfunctional friends.
Example 4: A woman dreamed of a tidal wave. In waking life she was very happy with her boyfriend until an unexpected argument came up putting the relationship in jeopardy.
Example 5: A man dreamed of experiencing a tidal wave coming towards him. In waking life he was experiencing his arthritis getting seriously out of control.
Example 6: A man dreamed that he saw a tidal wave. In waking life he was experiencing supervisors at work in a serious work related argument that he felt may result in dramatic changes or massive employee firings.
Example 7: A woman dreamed of being on the beach and hopping over repeating tidal waves. In waking life she was having problems with her husband believing the relationship to be over. In this case the repeating tidal waves may have reflected her feelings about repeating uncertainty of fights with her husband that she needed to avoid.
Tides
To dream of a rising tide represents feelings about a dangerous, risky, or uncertain situation becoming noticeably more serious. A growing problem. The potential for a serious emotional situation to get worse. Feelings about yourself trying to determine how to handle a growing problem. Feeling that a problem is starting to matter.
To dream of high tide represents feelings about a higher level of risk, uncertainty, or danger than you are comfortable with. A problem has grown. A high energy problem. Feeling that someone might get angry soon. A highly emotional situation getting worse. Feeling that someone might be too angry to speak to. A problem that is too dangerous to deal with. High risk of embarrassment to confront a serious problem in the current moment. Evidence of a situation becoming more serious is starting to be revealed in your life.
To dream of low tide represents feelings about low level of risk, uncertainty, or danger. An uncertain situation that you may feel is not exceedingly dangerous yet. A problem that is not as serious as it could be. A low energy problem. Feeling that a problem may be safe enough to deal with. Low risk og embarrassment to confront a serious problem in the current moment.
Example: A man dreamed of seeing the hig tide coming into shore. In waking life he was beginning to get worried about his church as it was recently discovered that because of a lower year of donations that his church was now having money problems. The tide in this case my have reflected his feelings of emotional danger as the church'es finances got worse.
Example 2: A woman dreamed of experiencing a rising ride around an ocean while she was carrying vacuum cleaner. In waking life her tension was growing worse as her nieces wedding day got closer which she was very involved in. The rising tide in this case may have reflected her feelings about worsen tension about potential problems developing with the wedding planning as her niece's wedding day got closer.
Titanic
To dream of the Titanic represents feelings of an invincible attitude, confidence, or achievement that is suddenly confronted with a catastrophic failure or crisis. Enthusiastic experience spiraling out of control and leading to a dramatic disappointment. It may also represent feelings about the potential for a massive disaster or crisis in your waking life that was thought to be impossible or unlikely. A fear of an unexpected, devastating failure. It may symbolize a situation or relationship in your life that was believed to be robust and stable, but is now facing a significant challenge or transformation. A situation that feels like a "sinking ship." Feelings of being let down after having high hopes and expectations. A enthusiastic experience may have gotten out of control or resulted in a dramatic disappointment. Feeling certain that something will bring everyone or everything down with it. A slow realization that something bad is happening. Your hopes are sinking.
Alternatively, the titanic may represent your fear of failure or tragedy during an important moment. Fearing failure in a new relationship, marriage, or career. Feeling that your high hopes will be doomed. Feeling a threat to the happiness you feel entitled to. A sign that you need to be more vocal about your concerns.
Example: A teenage girl dreamed of the Titanic sinking. In waking life, she got kicked out of her home and was betrayed by a lot of her friends for a dishonest plan she'd told everyone about. In this case, the Titanic may have reflected her feelings about her dishonest plan being 'unsinkable' due to the strong relationships and support system she thought she had. As her dishonest plan came to light and she lost her friends and home, the sinking of the Titanic in her dream may have symbolized the catastrophic collapse of the plan she believed was stable and invincible.
Example 2: A man dreamed of being on the titanic as it was sinking. In waking life, he was experiencing high hopes to recover from a health problem before experiencing a dramatic worsening.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of being on the Titanic. In waking life she was experiencing a heightened degree of anxiety about her new relationship failing. In this case, the Titanic may have reflected her optimistic outlook on the relationship, while the ship's subsequent sinking might represent her growing anxieties and fears about the relationship not working out, thus leading to a 'catastrophic' emotional disappointment.
Transparent
To dream of something being transparent represents issues or motives that you can "see right through." Noticing the true intentions of a person or issue. It may also reflect heightened sense of objectivity or insight. Full understanding or clarity.
Negatively, dreaming about something transparent may reflect misconceptions or misunderstandings that make you feel you understand a problem when you don't at all. Feeling that behavior is obvious in it's dishonesty and unpleasant to be around. Falsely pretending to like something that is obviously not liked.
Women commonly dream of seeing their bellies transparent with the baby inside. This may reflect their growing anxiety about the baby's health as they get closer to giving birth.
Example: A man dreamed of being injected with a transparent fluid. In waking life he was beginning to become aware of a lie he was told and the ramifications it held for his future.
Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing her belly transparent with the baby deformed. In waking life she was fearing that something was wrong with the baby and had a false sense of certainty about being able to feel that something was wrong with the baby without having confirmation from a doctor.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing transparent people. In waking life she felt very uncomfortable living in her new neighborhood for the 3 years she lived there, but didn't want to upset her family by forcing them to move. Deep down she honestly felt that her family's concerns were unimportant, even though she was willing to keep the family in the home so they could enjoy it. The transparent people in the dream may have reflected her honest feelings about her family's feelings being unimportant or without substance worthy of respecting.
Tugboat
To dream of a tugboat represents situations where there is a need for assistance to navigate an uncertain situation. Feelings of needing to be "carried" to helped to get through a negative or uncertain situation.
Alternatively, a tugboat may reflect feelings about yourself or someone else being an expert at getting other people through difficulties that they can't manage on their own. Talking to or coaching someone through an emotional crisis that has overwhelmed them. Helping someone who couldn't finish confronting a problem on their own. Guidance and direction.
Negatively, a tugboat may reflect feelings of resentment at having to save someone more powerful or arrogant than you due to their negligence. Feeling that you have to keep rescuing people who embarrass themselves. Feeling annoyed at having to keep being the boring responsible person for less intelligent people. Repeatedly having to save someone who doesn't deserve it. Parents getting their spoiled children through difficulties. Assistants getting negligent bosses through difficulties.
Tuna
To dream of tuna fish represents feelings about wanting an insight or new idea that's acceptable, but doesn't need to be awesome, brilliant, or the most important. Ideas or insights that help you by not needing a lot of attention. Insights or ideas that help you by simply not being fake or loud. A dreamer's pragmatic, grounded perspective towards conflicts or problems. Behavior that does whatever works or acts unimportant to make anger go away. Remain neutral or passive while a conflict unfolds around them, preferring to focus on their own well-being and stability. A preference for dealing with problems without the need for attention or admiration from others. New ideas that aren't ridiculous, but feeling that nobody will be impressed with them. Feeling happier to do something new with your family privately instead of showing off in public. Feeling good about new ideas that don't need to be impressive to help you succeed.
Negatively, tuna in a dream may reflect a dissatisfaction with settling for simply acceptable ideas or options, because you want something more awesome, brilliant, or important. Jealousy of new ideas that don't allow you to show off. Feeling that you have to settle for an easy unattractive idea or option. A dislike for unattractive easy ideas. A dislike for having to spend time with family instead of getting a lot of attention because it's safer or easier.
To dream of tuna from a can represents feelings of respecting yourself mattering without requiring being professional. Stamina and agility. Acceptable behavior that doesn't act like it's most important that sustains you or gets you through a difficult situation. A simple and unassuming solution.
Tuna dreams appear common to people who are putting up with someone else's anger.
Example: A woman dreamed of handing a tuna salad sandwich to the personal assistant of her boss. In waking life, her boss was a Doctor and she worked in a medical office. In this case, the tuna may have reflected her feelings about trying to offer a simple and unassuming solution to some office conflict or issue because it was doctor's office with serious professional employers who didn't want to listen to anything more important than it needed to be.