Coral

To see coral in your dream, symbolizes the beauty of life. Acknowledging your feelings is the key to a happy and rewarding life. Alternatively, it represents purification and blood.

Cord

To see cords in your dream, symbolizes a lack in independence in a situation or relationship. You are feeling restricted or tied down. If the cord is being cut, then it indicates that you are breaking those relationships that have held you back.

Cork

To see cork in your dream, represents your versatility and adaptability in different situations.  You have the ability to stay afloat in times of turmoil. and rise above your circumstances.

Cormorant

*Please See Loon.

Corn

To see corn in your dream, signifies abundance, growth and fertility. Also consider the pun that something is "corny".

Corner

To dream that you are in a corner, signifies feelings of frustration and lack of control in making decisions. You may feel trapped and "cornered".

Cornucopia

To see a cornucopia in your dream, represents abundance,  plentitude and prosperity. The dream also highlights the union of the masculine and feminine aspects.

Corpse

To see a corpse in your dream, represents an aspect of yourself that has died. Or it may mean that you are unexpressive. You have shut yourself down and are dead inside. 

Corridor

To dream that you are walking through a long corridor, signifies your desperation in trying to escape a repetitive situation or behavior patters. You need to free yourself of this repetition and the corridor is seen as a passage from one phase in your life to another.

Corsage

To see or wear a corsage in your dream, suggests that an aspect of yourself is looking to be acknowledged and recognized. Alternatively, it is a symbol of honor.

Corset

To see or wear a corset in your dream, indicates restraint and restrictions. You may be feeling limited. Alternatively, it may mean that you have a tendency to hold in your displeasure in order to please others.

Cosmetics

*Please See Makeup.

Costume

To dream that you are wearing a costume, signifies that you are putting on a facade toward others. Your true self is not being revealed and you are not being completely honest with people around you.

Cottage

To see a cottage in your dream, represents comfort, peace and serenity. You prefer a life of simplicity. The cottage may represent an altered sense of reality and thus may be a means of escaping the responsibilities and problems that may be associated with your home.  You need to approach life's difficulties one at a time. 

Cotton

To dream that you are picking cotton, suggests that you are seeing little benefits from all your long hard work. It may also mean that aspects of yourself are in harmony.

To dream that you are wearing cotton, symbolizes simplicity.

Cotton Candy

To see or eat cotton candy in your dream, represents childhood pleasures or rewards.  You are content with the way things are going in your life. 

Couch

To see or dream that you are on a couch, represents rest, relaxation, laziness or boredom. It may also mean you need to clear you mind and thoughts. Consider also who is on the couch with you as the dream may also have sexual connotations.

Cougar

To see a cougar in your dream, symbolizes wild beauty, power,  grace, and raw emotion. It often refers to feminine power and aggression. Alternatively,  it also indicates lurking danger and death.

Coughing

To dream that you are coughing, represents your fear or dissatisfaction of the future. You need to put some distance between yourself and others.  Alternatively, it indicates that you have made a negative choice in some important matter.

Counselor

To see a counselor or dream that you are one, suggests that you are seeking for some support and direction in your life. Pay important attention to what the counselor is saying and/or doing. Your dream is trying to convey a message that you need to think about and possibly act upon.

Counterfeit

To see counterfeit money in your dream, indicates that something is not what it appears to be. Perhaps you are feeling unworthy or someone is devaluing your talents or efforts. Alternatively, this dream symbol suggests that you are pretending to be something you are not. 

Countryside

To dream of the countryside, suggests that you are seeking a simpler way of life. You need to take some time for yourself to relax and free your mind. Alternatively, it indicates a sense of freedom and/or openness that is lacking in your daily life.

Couple

To see a couple in your dream, symbolize marriage, your parents, or a relationship. Consider what the couple are doing in your dream for additional clues about their significance. It may point to something that is lacking or missing from your life.

Court

To dream that you are in court standing up for charges against you,  signifies your struggle with issues of fear and guilt. A situation or circumstance in your life is giving your much distress and worry. You may feel that you are being judged in some way.

Cousins

To see your cousin in your dream, represents something or some aspect of your character that is somewhat familiar. Perhaps you need to spend more time in cultivating and developing some emerging ability or character.  In particular, if you dream that your cousin is ignoring you indicates that you are not acknowledging some aspect of yourself that is represented by your cousin. 

To dream that you or your sibling is in love with a cousin, represents your acceptance of each other and that you have acknowledge and embraced key qualities in one another. 

Cover

To dream that you are covering something, indicates a part of yourself that you are trying to hide or are afraid of revealing.  Consider what you are trying to cover up.

Cow

To see a cow in your dream, signifies your obedience to authority without question. It symbolizes your passive and docile nature. Alternatively, it represents maternal instincts or the desire to be cared for. For some cultures, the cow represents divine qualities of fertility, nourishment and motherhood.

To see a cow with a skeleton face, suggests that you mother or motherly figure in your waking life is displaying a lack of emotions. She is being unresponsive to your needs.

To see a herd of cows, indicates your need to belong.

Coward

To dream that you or someone is a coward, indicates that you are afraid to see your true Self and to be who you are. You are hindering your own self-growth.

Cowboy

To see or dream that you are a cowboy, symbolizes masculinity, ruggedness, and toughness. You are in control of your animalistic and instinctual side.

Coworker

To see your coworkers in your dream, highlights aspects of your waking relationship with them, including difficulties/support. It signifies your ambition, struggles and competitive nature.  If the coworkers in your dream are not your actual coworkers, then they may pertain to some psychological business that you need to work on.

To dream that you are training someone to take your place, suggests that you are moving on with respect to some task or inner development. You are leaving behind old attitudes and are looking toward the future.

*Please see also Office.

Coyote

To see a coyote in your dream, denotes deception and weakness. 

Crab

To see a crab in your dream, signifies you perseverance and tenacity. On an extreme note, you maybe be too clingy and dependant and hanging on to a hopeless endeavor. Crabs are also symbolic of your irritable personality, as in the pun, being "crabby".

Crack

To see a crack in some object, indicates that something in your life is imperfect. Nobody is perfect. The dream may also be a pun on "cracking under pressure". You may be experiencing difficulties in trying to maintain your composure and keeping it together.

Crackers

To see or eat a cracker in your dream, suggests that you tend to care for the needs of others besides your own.  You spend your time looking of for other people and as a result, neglect your needs. The dream may also be a pun on "crack her". Perhaps you are trying to get someone to reveal certain information or secrets.

Crane

To see a crane in your dream, represents happiness, maternal love, and your gestures of good will. You look out for those who are near and dear to you.

Crash

To dream that you are in a car crash, indicates that your beliefs, lifestyle, or goals are clashing with another's. It may also represent a shocking situation or painful experience. Alternatively, car crashes may forewarn of your dangerous or careless driving habits. 

To dream that a plane crashes, signifies that you have set overly high and unrealistic goals for yourself and are in danger of having it come crashing down. Alternatively, your lack of confidence, self-defeating attitude and self-doubt toward the goals you have set for yourself is represented by the crashing airplane; you do not believe in your ability to attain those goals. Loss of power and uncertainty in achieving your goals are also signified.

**See The Meaning In Action:  "Plane Crash"

Crater

To see a crater in your dream, indicates that aspects of your unconscious are being slowly revealed to you. This dream symbol is also symbolic of past memories and experiences.

Crawling

To dream that you are crawling, indicates that you are approaching your goals with careful forethought and preparation.  Alternatively, you may be lowering yourself and your standards. You may be doing less than your best.

To dream that you are crawling out of a wreck or ruins, represents your willpower.

To dream that someone is crawling towards you, signifies your need for power, revenge, superiority, or control. 

Crayons

To see crayons in your dream, represents some childhood memories or a period of time where you were more carefree. It is also symbolic of creativity. You may need to think outside the lines into more unconventional thoughts and ways of doing things. Consider the symbolism of the color of the crayon.

Crazy

To dream that you are going crazy, suggests that you have lost sight of your goals. You may feel that you are no longer able  to depend on someone. Alternatively, you may feel that your opinions, viewpoints or decisions are not being accepted or being ignored. You may feel like an outsider. 

Cream

To see or eat cream in your dream, indicates that you appreciate the minor and sweet things in life. It is symbolic of nurturance and richness.

To see or apply face cream in your dream, represents a beautiful soul. It may also represent the character and personality you are portraying to others in your waking life. 

Creatures

To see faceless creatures in your dream, indicates a situation you are refusing to see or confront, but are aware of it in some passive way. This dream also suggests that something in your life is bringing up feelings of fear and insecurities. 

Credit Cards

To dream about credit cards, relates to your worth, value and/or credibility. Depending on your waking experiences, the credit cards may symbolize being in debt and your attitudes about money, work, and thrift.

To dream that you lose your credit cards, indicates your carelessness in some aspect of your waking life.

To dream that someone is stealing your credit cards, suggests that something or someone is robbing you of vital energy.

Creek

To see a creek in your dream, represents your own personal energy flow and steady emotional release.

To see a dried up creek, indicates that you are being cut off from your spiritual being and being out of touch with yourself. You may also feel physically or emotionally drained.

Cremains

To see cremains in your dream, symbolizes change. It also represents a return to your true Self and acceptance of who you are.

Cremation

To dream that someone is being cremated, represents purification and your strive for perfection.

Crescent

To see a crescent in your dream, represents the the emergence of your feminine character. It also indicates versatility and changes. 

Crib

To see a crib in your dream, suggests that you are harvesting or  "babying" a new idea, creation or project.  Alternatively, it may refer to your nurturing, protective, and caring nature. A more literal interpretation of this symbol, suggests that you may be yearning for a baby or that you are expecting a baby.

Crickets

To see crickets in your dream, represents introspection. You are seeking guidance.

To hear crickets in your dream, suggests that you are letting minor things bother you.

Crime

To dream that you or someone commits a crime, represents feelings of guilt and shame. Your inner fears are hindering your growth and progress.

Cripple

*Please See Handicap.

Crock Pot

To see or use a crock pot in your dream, suggests that you need to look at various sources to attack a problem. Alternatively, it means that patience, hard work, and tenacity will pay off in the long run.  Hang in there and don't let difficulties and obstacles discourage you.

Crocodile

To see a crocodile in your dream, forewarns of hidden danger. Someone near you is giving you bad advice and is trying to sway you into poor decisions. The crocodile may be an aspect of yourself and your aggressive and "snappy" attitude. Or maybe it reveals that you have displayed some false emotions and shedding "crocodile tears".

To dream that you are chased or bitten by a crocodile, denotes disappointments in love and in business.

**See The Meaning In Action: "Crocodile Chase"

To see something crooked in your dream, indicates that something is not right or normal about a situation. The dream may also be a pun on someone who is a crook. You may be duped or lied to.

Crop

To dream that you are tending to your crop, represents growth, self-love, and self-appreciation. In the end, your hard work is paying off.

Cross

To see a cross in your dream, signifies suffering, martyrdom, death, and/or sacrifice. Perhaps your dream is telling you that you have a cross to bear. Ask yourself what is causing you to suffer or what is causing you great difficulties.

Cross-Dressing

To dream that you or someone is cross-dressing, indicates that you need to express and acknowledge your masculine side if you are female or your feminine side if you are a man. 

Croissant

To dream that you are eating a croissant, indicates that you are lacking some affection or love in your life. There is a void waiting to be filled.  

Crossing

To dream that you are crossing a street, suggests that you are putting yourself in harm's way. Alternatively, you tend to go against the majority and for that you tend to be a target of criticism.

To dream that you are crossing a river or some body of water, symbolizes a spiritual change or reawakening.

To see crossbones in your dream, symbolizes danger and poison. The symbol may also represent the life of a pirate.

Crossroads

To dream that you are at a crossroad, signifies that you have come to a point in your life where you have several options to choose from which will take you various destinations. This dream suggests your need to make this important decision. 

To see a crow in your dream, represents your annoying habits and the darker part of your character. The crow may serve as messengers from your unconscious. 

Crowd

To dream that you are in or part of a crowd, signifies that you need to make some space for yourself. You need solitude to reflect on a situation at hand and recharge your energy. Consider also the familiar phrase of "going along with the crowd" which implies conformity and lack of individuality. 

To see an unruly crowd in your dream, signifies that the worries and problems around you are pressing in on you. You will be be greatly distressed.

To see a happy, orderly crowd in your dream, denotes assured happiness, pleasant friends and opportunities for advancement.

Crown

To see a crown in your dream, symbolizes success and prominence. 

Crucifix

To see a crucifix in your dream, is symbolic of new life, spiritual guidance, and liberation. The dream may serve as a connection with your inner Christ/love consciousness. Alternatively, it represents  your difficulties and hardships. Do you feel you are being crucified for something occurring in your life?

Crucify

To dream that you are being crucified, indicates that you are punishing yourself. You may be feeling guilty.

Cruel

To dream that you or someone is being cruel, signifies the release of pent-up hostility and anger. You may need to acknowledge the shadow and negative aspects of your personality.

To dream that someone is being cruel to you, suggests that you need to develop your inner and outer strengths and become more emotionally strong.

Cruise

To dream that you are on a cruise, represents some emotional journey that you are going through. The dream may also be a pun on "cruising" through situations in your life with ease and little effort.

Crumbs

To see or make crumbs in your dream, suggests that you are feeling left out. Do you feel like an outsider in some situation?

Crush

To dream that you are crushing something, denotes that you are under tremendous stress over a decision that you need to make.

To dream that you have a crush on somebody, is a literal reflection of your attraction and fascination for that person.  To see your crush in your dream, represents your current infatuation with him or her.  If you find yourself thinking about him during the day, then it is understandable that his image will appear in your dream during the night. If your dream that your crush rejects you, refers to not knowing how he or she really feels about you and whether he likes you or not.

If you dream that somebody has a crush on you, then it represent you own sense of worthiness and esteem.

To dream about a former crush, refers to that particular period in your life and what you were feeling. The former crush represents a point in time when you first had the crush on that person.

To dream that your crush rejects you or stood you up, represents your feelings of insecurities and anxieties. The idea of not knowing how your crush feels about you is driving you nuts.  Assuming that he or she will reject you before you actually know, saves your from getting hurt.  You are afraid to find out how he or she feels about you. 

Crutches

To dream that you are on crutches, signifies your need to lean on others for help. Perhaps you are acting helpless in order to get out of some situation or obligation.

Cry

To dream that you are crying, signifies a release of negative emotions that is more likely caused by some waking situation rather than the events of the dream itself. Your dream is a way to regain some emotional balance and a way to safely let out your fears and frustrations. In our daily lives, we tend to ignore, deny, or repress our feelings. But in our dream state, our defense mechanisms are no longer on guard and thus allow for the release of such emotions. 

To see someone else crying in your dream, may be a projection of your own feelings onto someone else. If you do not cry in your waking life, then seeing someone else cry may be a little easier to deal with then seeing yourself cry.  

To wake up crying, represents some suppressed hurt or previous trauma that is coming up to the surface. You can no longer suppress these emotions. They need to be dealt with head on.

To dream that no one hears or responds to your cries, represents your helplessness and difficulties and frustrations in trying to communicate with others. You feel that your words are falling on deaf ears. Perhaps your dream is telling you to be more vocal and work harder to get your point across.

Crystal

To see a crystal in your dream, signifies wholeness, purity, and unity. To dream that you are looking into a crystal, is indicative of how you are looking within yourself to find your true destiny.

Crystal Ball

To see or look through a crystal ball in your dream, suggests that you are looking for guidance and direction in your life. 

Cub

To see a cub in your dream, represents innocence, playfulness and/or mischievousness.  It is also symbolic of your children or siblings. 

Cube

To see a cube in your dream, symbolizes material possessions and earthly things. It may also be a metaphor for "being square" or being too conservative.

Cuckoo

To see a cuckoo in your dream, represents timing and fate. You need to change your direction or alter your approach in how your pursue some situation. Alternatively, there may be someone in your life whose presence is unwelcome. The dream may also be a metaphor for someone who is behaving crazily.

Cucumber

To see or eat  a cucumber in your dream, signifies recuperation and recovery. You need to regain your energy and health. Alternatively, it is symbolic of the phallus and have sexual connotations. 

Cuddle

To dream that you are cuddling with someone, indicates your need for physical and/or emotional contact. Do not overlook the obvious meaning of this dream which suggests your heart's desire for that particular person. Also consider the symbolism of that person you are cuddling with and determine how you need to acknowledge, accept, and unify those qualities in yourself.

Cult

To dream that you are in a cult, suggests that you are in some destructive and/or manipulative relationship. You are being exploited. On a more positive note, you have the desire to strive for a better Self. It implies devotion and sense of community. 

To see a cult in your dream, indicates that you are lacking any spiritual freedom. 

To dream that you are a leader of a cult, signifies your authoritarian attitude.  No one should question your motives or choices.

Cultivate

To dream that you are cultivating, indicates that you need to clear your mind of negative thoughts. Keeping an open mind will further allow  you to grow as a person.

Cup

To see a cup in your dream, represents nurturance and the womb. The cup may also signify healing, rejuvenation, and healing. Alternatively, it indicates a transcendence into a realm of higher consciousness. Is the cup half-full or half-empty? Do you see life from an optimistic or pessimistic point of view.

To see a cup with a broken handle, indicates your feelings of inadequacy and anxieties of being unable to handle a particular situation.

To see a broken cup in your dream, denotes feelings of powerlessness, guilt and/or low self-esteem. Perhaps you feel unqualified or inadequate in dealing with a situation.

Cupboard

To dream that you are opening a cupboard, signifies that you are revealing some hidden truth or secret.

Cupid

To see cupid in your dream, represents a love relationship in your waking life. Its appearance in your dream may mean that you need to take a risk in love.

Curlers

To see curlers in your dream, suggests that you are thinking in circles. You may be going over the same problem/situation again and again without any conclusion.

Current

To see/notice an ocean or river current in your dream, represents the direction of your life and the decisions you have made along the way. It also represents the influences in your life and how they work in guiding you through your life's path. The dream may also be a metaphor for the current events or something that is going on in your life at the moment.

Curry

To see or taste curry in your dream, suggests that you are emotionally sensitive and easily irritable. Alternatively, it refers to your quick-wit, sharpness, and intellect. It may also mean that you feel like you are  hot stuff.

Curse

To dream that you or someone is under a curse, suggests that you are getting caught up in your own guilt. You also need to proceed with caution in some situation or relationship.

To dream that you or someone is cursing, refers to your inner fears.

Curtains

To see or dream that you are shutting the curtains, signifies secrecy and a repression of thoughts.  You are concealing a personal matter or an aspect of yourself. On the other hand, to dream that you are opening the curtains, indicates that you are ready to reveal something hidden.

Curtsy

To curtsy in your dream, suggests that you are acknowledging something that is greater than you and deserves your respect. You are submitting to a power larger than you.

Cut

To dream that you have a cut, suggests that you are being let down or being undermined. Alternatively, it refers to feminine sexuality and feminine attitudes toward sex. In particular, if the cuts are on your legs, then it symbolizes an imbalance. You are unable to stand up for yourself.

To dream that you are cutting yourself, indicates that you are experiencing some overwhelming turmoil or problems in your waking life. You are trying to disconnect yourself from the unbearable pain you are experiencing.

Cuticles

To notice your cuticles in our dream, suggests that you are being overly sensitive. You may be overreacting in some situation.

Cutting

To dream that you are cutting something, signifies a broken relationship or severed connection. 

Cyclone

To see a cyclone in your dream, suggests that you are fighting against some emotional turmoil.

Cyclops

To see Cyclops in your dream, suggests that you may be narrow-minded and need to expand the scope of your vision. Alternatively, you may be too overly focused on one thing.

Cymbals

To dream that you are playing with cymbals, indicates that you are overreacting in some situation. You are making too much fuss over a small thing.

Cypress

To see a cypress tree in your dream, symbolizes death, the underworld, and the unconscious. It may also indicate a time of mourning and sadness.