Daffodil

To see daffodils in your dream, symbolizes renewal, inner growth, optimism, inspiration, and hope.

Dagger

To dream of being attacked by someone with a dagger, warns of physical injury from an enemy or a mugger. You may feel that you have been stabbed in the back by somebody.

To dream that you take a dagger from somebody's hand, means you will overcome hardships and misfortune.

Dahlias

To see dahlias in a dream, signifies good fortune in financial matters.

To see dahlias that are dying and wilting, signifies loss and sorrow. 

To dream that you are in a dairy, is a good omen. Much fortune will come your way and you will never be without the basic necessities in life.

Daisy

To see daisies in your dream, symbolizes freshness, beauty, innocence, simplicity, friendliness, and cleanliness.

To dream that someone gives you a bouquet of daisies, symbolizes sorrow and/or lost love.  

To dream of walking in a field of daisies, represents good luck and prosperity. Someone will be there to offer you a helping hand and guidance for your problems. 

Dalmatian

To see a Dalmatian in you dream, suggests that you tend to overlook your own feelings and tend to the needs of others. You are a people pleaser.

Dam

To see a dam in your dream, signifies repressed emotions or feelings that needs to be released. To dream of a bursting dam, denotes that you have lost control of your anger and are overwhelmed with emotions. 

Damask Rose

To see a damask rosebush growing in the wild, foretells of a wedding in the family.

To dream that you receive a bouquet of damask rose, foretells that you will find a faithful and true lover.

For a woman, to dream that you receive a damask rose and places it in her hair, signifies that she will be deceived by someone who she thought was a good friend.

Damson

To see a damson tree full with fruit in your dream, signifies riches and that you will be well-rewarded.

To dream that you are picking the plums out of the damson tree and eating them, signifies that you will experience some loss and sorrow. A dark cloud will hover over you. 

Dance

To dream that you are dancing, signifies freedom from constraints and harmony/balance with yourself. You are working in cooperation with yourself. It also represents frivolity, happiness, gracefulness, sensuality and sexual desires. Alternatively, it may signify intimacy and a union of the masculine and feminine aspects of yourself.

To dream that you are attending or going to a dance, indicates a celebration and your attempts to achieve happiness. Consider the phrase the "dance of life" which suggests creation, ecstasy, and going with what life has to offer you.

To see children dancing in your dream, signifies that you will have a comfortable home, and healthy, well-behaved children in the future.

To see ritualistic dancing in your dream, denotes your need to get in touch with the spirit within..

Dance Recital

To see a dance recital in your dream, signifies that you will be moving to another place to live.

To dream that you participate in a dance recital, signifies that you will be in conflict with your co-workers or classmates.

Dandelion

To see dandelions in your dream, foretells of pleasurable surroundings and joyous future for you and your lover.

To dream that you are eating dandelions, signifies that you need to take better care of your health or suffer ill consequences.

Dandruff

To dream that you have dandruff, indicates that you are misusing your energy. You may have been under a lot of stress and tension. You should rethink the way you are approaching any of your current problems. Alternatively, this dream may suggest a lack of self-esteem.

Danger

To dream that you are in danger and are wounded or killed, signifies substantial losses in business and discouraging prospects in love. You need to be more cautious in some aspect of your life.

To dream that you escape from danger, signifies that you will rise to a place of high position and honor in your business and social circle.

Darkness

To dream that darkness comes upon you, signifies failure in work you may attempt.  Darkness is synonymous with ignorance, the unconscious, evil, death, and fear of the unknown. If the sun breaks through the darkness, then you will overcome your failures. If you feel safe in the dark, then it suggests that you like not knowing about certain things. As some might say, ignorance is bliss. 

To dream that you cannot find someone in the darkness, signifies that you need to keep your temper in check.  You have the tendency to let your emotions get out of control and lose your temper.

To dream that you are lost in the darkness, denotes feelings of desperation, depression, or insecurity.

To dream that you are groping around in the darkness, indicates that you have insufficient information to make a clear decision. Do your research and do not rush into making choices.

Dartboard

To see a dartboard in your dream, indicates that you are feeling hostility from someone. You  need to express your anger and feelings more directly. Alternatively, the dartboard may symbolize a goal that you are aiming for. You need to try and take a shot at something new and overcome your fear of failure. 

Darts

To dream that you are throwing darts in your dream, refers to some hurtful or harmful remarks that you or someone have said. Alternatively, it represents your goals and your "go-getter" attitude. 

Date

To dream that you are on a date, suggests that you are getting to know some hidden aspects of yourself. You are acknowledging your hidden talents. Alternatively, it may reflect your anxieties about dating or finding acceptance.

Date

To dream that you are on a date, represents you need for self-discovery and self-awareness. The dream may also be a "rehearsal" for an actual date you have. It serves to overcome anxieties you may have. 

Dates

To see plump ripe dates growing on a tree, signifies that the next few days will be happy occasions. Take this time to relax and find peace of mind.

To dream that you are eating dates, signifies distress. You are never happy with what you have. You are always concern with you wants and trying to acquiring these material things.

Daughter

To see your daughter in your dream, represents your waking relationship with your daughter and the qualities that she projects. If you do not have a daughter, then it symbolizes the feminine aspect within yourself.

Daughter-In-Law

To see your daughter-in-law in your dream, signifies that an unusual and unexpected incident will either give you much happiness or distress, depending on her demeanor in your dream.

Dawn

To see the dawn in your dream, signifies rejuvenation, enlightenment, and vitality. You may be emerging out of a new stage in life, possess a new understanding, or have a new start in life

Day

To dream of a sunny day, symbolizes clarity and/or pleasantness.  You are seeing things clearly. To dream of a gloomy or cloudy day, signifies sadness. If you dream of a particular day, then you may need to look closely at that day for any significance. Consider the number associated with that day. A certain date could highlight a special anniversary, appointment or occasion.

To dream of the passing of a day, indicates that you need to manage your time better and plot out your goals in a more deliberate manner.

Daybreak

To  dream that the day breaks, signifies success in your projects and endeavors.

Dead

To see the dead in your dream, forewarns that you are being influenced by negative people and are hanging around the wrong crowd.  You may suffer material loss. This dream may also be a way for you to resolve your feelings with those who have passed on.

If you dream of a person who has died a long time ago, then it suggests that a current situation or relationship in you life resembles the quality of that deceased person. The dream may depict how you need to let this situation or relationship die and end it.

To see and talk with your dead parents in your dreams, represents your fears of losing them or your way of coping with the loss. You may want that last opportunity to say your final good-byes to them.

To see your dead sibling, relative, or friend alive in your dream, indicates that you miss them and are trying to relive your old experiences you had with them. In trying to keep up with the pace of your daily waking life, you dreams may serve as your only outlet in coping and coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

*Please see also Die.

Deaf 

To dream that you are deaf, indicates that you are feeling secluded from the world, You may be closing yourself off from new experiences or shutting yourself out. 

To dream that someone else is deaf, suggests that someone close to you is withdrawn.

Death 

To dream about the death of a loved one, suggests that you are lacking a certain aspect or quality that the loved one embodies. Ask yourself what makes this person special or what do you like about him. It is that very quality that you are lacking in your own relationship or circumstances. Alternatively, it indicates that whatever that person represents has no part in your own life.  

To dream of your own death, indicates a transitional phase in your life. You are becoming more enlightened or spiritual. Alternatively, you are trying desperately to escape the demands of your daily life.

*Please see also Die.

Debate

To dream that you are in a debate, symbolizes some inner turmoil or conflict that you are experiencing. It also means that you find closure to those unresolved issues. 

Debt

To dream that you are in debt, signifies struggle, worries and troubles in business and love.

Decapitation

To dream that you are decapitated, indicates that you are not thinking clearly are are refusing to see the truth. You need to confront the situation or the person despite the pain and discomfort you might feel in doing so.  The dream also suggests that you have the tendency to act before you think.

*Please see also Behead.

Decay

To see something decay in your dream, signifies the degradation of a situation or circumstance. It may also represent the death of an old situation before the rebirth into a new stage.

December

To dream of the month of December, signifies increased wealth, but loss of friends.

Deceased

*Please See Dead. 

Deck

To dream that you are out on the deck, represents your connection with your Self and with nature. You need to be more aware of your surroundings and appreciate the environment.

Decorate

To dream that you are decorating, suggests that you are trying to mask or cover up something. You may be putting up a front instead of addressing the core matter at hand.

Decoy

To dream that you are using a decoy, indicates your tendency to mislead people. Your conscious may be appearing in your dream to try an steer you back in the right direction.

To dream that you are a decoy, represents self denial or self deception. You are trying to tell yourself to believe one thing, but really feel differently.

Deeds

To dream that you a signing a deed, foretells of a lawsuit in which you will most likely lose.

Deer

To see a deer in your dream, symbolizes grace, gentleness, and natural beauty. It has feminine qualities and may point to the feminine aspect within yourself. It also represents independence and virility. Consider the symbol to be a pun for someone who is "dear" to you.

If the deer is black, then it means that you are not acknowledging or are rejected the feminine qualities in you. You may not be in tune with your feminine side. 

To dream that you kill a dear, suggests that you are trying to suppress those feminine qualities. 

Defecate

To dream that you are defecating on someone, indicates your anger and hostility for that person. 

To dream that you are being defecated on, represents feelings of guilt and unworthiness. You may be suffering from low self-esteem.

*Please see also Bowel Movement or Feces.

Defend

To dream that you are defending yourself, suggests an underlying hurt. It may parallel a waking life situation where you are being put on the defensive.

Deformed

To dream that you or someone is deformed, represents undeveloped aspects of yourself that you may have ignored. You refusal to acknowledge these characteristics may be affecting your performance and creative flow. 

Déjà Vu

To dream of Déjà Vu, indicates some unresolved issue which you are not addressing or are refusing to acknowledge. It may also represent a message or word of advice that you need to heed.

Delay

To experience a delay in your dream, suggests that obstacles toward your goals are inevitable. Don't let these setbacks discourage you.

Delight

To dream that you are experiencing delight, signifies a favorable and positive turn of events and much pleasantness.

Demeter

To see Demeter in your dream, represents your maternal instinct and your desire to provide for and support your dependents.

Demolition

To dream of a demolition, suggests that you are undergoing major changes in your life. You may feel out of control.

Demons

To see demons in your dream, represents ignorance, negativity, distress or your shadow self.  It also forewarns of overindulgence and letting lust give way to your better judgment.  As a result, your physical and mental health may suffer.

To dream that you are possessed by demons, indicates ultimate helplessness.

Den

To dream that you are in the den, signifies work, industry, and efficiency.

Dentist

To dream that you are at the dentist, signifies periodic doubt over the sincerity and honor of some person. You may have some anxiety or fear of pain, but in the long run it will be for your own good.

To dream that the dentist working on somebody else's teeth, signifies that you will be shocked by scandal near you.

Deodorant

To see or put on deodorant in your dream, represents your inner strength and your ability to rid yourself of harmful and destructive behaviors. 

Depart

To dream that you are departing somewhere, suggests that you are leaving a past life or an old relationship behind.  You are looking for a change or for something new. Alternatively, the dream may also represent your desire to escape from the daily demands of your life. 

Depression

To feel depressed in your dream, refers to your inability to make connections. You are unable to see the causes of your problems and consequences of your decisions.

Derailment

To dream that a train has derailed, suggests that you are doing something against your own conscious. 

Derrick

To see derricks in your dream, symbolizes obstacles standing in your road towards success.

Desert

To dream that you are walking through a desert, signifies loss and misfortune. You may be suffering from an attack on your reputation. Deserts are also symbolic of barrenness, loneliness and feelings of isolation and hopelessness.

Desk

To see or sit at your desk in your dream, suggests that you are evaluating and weighing your problems. It is indicative of self-exploration and discovery. If you are at someone else's desk, then it symbolizes a lack of confidence in your own abilities.

Despair

To dream that you are in despair, signifies that you will have many hardships and experience much cruelties in the working world.

To dream that others are in despair, denotes that some friend or relative will be in great distress and find themselves in a unhappy situation.

Dessert

To see a tasty dessert in your dream, represents indulgence, celebration, reward, or temptation. You are enjoying the good things in life.

Destruction

To dream about mass destruction, suggests that there is some chaos occurring in your life. Things may not be going the way you want it to. Perhaps the choices your are making are self-destructive.

Detective

To see a detective in your dream, signifies the thrills and dangers of an aspect of your waking life.

To dream that you are a detective, indicates that you are searching for your hidden abilities and talents. It also signifies that you are trying to solve a problem and seek the truth about an issue that is worrying you. 

To dream that you are being followed by a detective, signifies guilt. Your character will be put under scrutiny and called into question.

Detergent

To see or use detergent in your dream, indicates that you need to resolve a major problem in your life. You may also need to clean up your image and attitude. 

Determination

To dream that you have determination, represents your ambition and realization of your goals. It refers to your attitude and the restrictions that you or others impose onto you.

Detour

To see a detour in your dream, signifies that you have encountered an obstacle in some aspect of your life. You may not want to confront something directly and thus must try to find a way around it.

Devil

To see the devil in your dream, signifies negative aspects of yourself. It may also indicate feelings of guilt that you have been harboring. It is time to release these feelings. Alternatively, the devil may represent intelligence, cunningness, deception, and cleverness.

To dream that you fought off the devil,  symbolizes that you will succeed in defeating your enemies.

To dream that the devil talks to you, signifies that you will find some temptations hard to resist even though you know it is not in your best interest.

To dream that you and the devils were in friendly terms, suggests that you may be seduced and tempted  into doing something you do not want to do.  You may be dealing with issues of morality.

Devotion

To dream that you are showing your devotion to your beliefs, serves as a reminder that nothing will be gained by deceit.

Devour

To dream that you are being devoured, indicates a loss in your identity or a fear of losing who you are. The dream may be a metaphor of being consumed by your own ambition or obsession.

To dream that you are devouring something, represents the things that drive and motivates you.

Dew

To dream that the dew is falling on you, suggests a spiritual renewal and cleansing. You are experiencing a sense of calm and refreshment.

Diadem

*Please Also See Crown.

Diamonds

To see diamonds in your dream, signifies the wholeness of the Self. You may be finding clarity in matters that have been clouding you. It may also point to your unchanging or unyielding nature. Alternatively, it represents vanity and conceit. You may be distancing yourself from others. 

Diaper

To see or wear a diaper in your dream, symbolizes your childish or babyish attitudes/actions. You may be too dependent on others.

To dream that you are changing diapers, suggests a need to clean up you behavior and change your childish ways. Perhaps you need to change your attitude and approach regarding a new idea or project.

To see dirty diapers in your dream, indicates that you need to clean the mess you have created with your childishness.

Diarrhea

To dream that you have diarrhea, signifies that some part of your life is going out of control or that you can no longer contain your strong emotions.  Alternatively, it may indicate a need for you to get something out of your system quickly.  It may also indicate that you have not analyzed a situation long enough or that you do not want to deal with the problem at all.

*Please see also  Bowel Movement.

Diary

*Please See Journal.

Dice

To see or play dice in your dream, suggests that you are taking chances and playing with fate. The dream may also be a pun on  a situation that may be getting too "dicey".

Dictator

To see or dream that you are a dictator, suggests that you need to be more flexible and open-minded in our thinking and in your decision making. You are being too controlling. The dream dictator may also symbolize an over controlling father or father figure.

Dictionary

To dream that you are using a dictionary, signifies that you rely too much on the opinions of others in the management of your own affairs.

Die

To dream that you die in your dream, symbolizes inner changes, transformation, self-discovery and positive development that is happening within you or in your life. Although such a dreams may bring about feelings of fear and anxiety, it is no cause for alarm and is often considered a positive symbol.  Dreams of experiencing your own death usually means that big changes are ahead for you. You are moving on to new beginnings and leaving the past behind. These changes does not necessarily imply a negative turn of events. Metaphorically, dying can be seen as an end or a termination to your old ways and habits. So, dying does not always mean a physical death, but an ending of something.

On a negative note, to dream that you die may represent involvement in deeply painful relationships or unhealthy, destructive behaviors. You may feeling depressed or feel strangled by a situation or person in your waking life. Perhaps your mind is preoccupied with someone who is terminally ill or dying. Alternatively, you may be trying to get out of some obligation, responsibility or other situation.

To see someone dying in your dream, signifies that your feelings for that person are dead or that a significant change/loss is occurring in your relationship with that person. Alternatively, you may want to repress that aspect of yourself that is represented by the dying person.

Diet

To dream that you are on a diet, suggests that you are punishing yourself. You are feeling restrained from what you really want to do. Alternatively, it indicates self-control and self-discipline. You are giving up the things that are unhealthy in your life.

Difficulty

To dream that you are having difficulties, signifies temporary embarrassment and the threat of ill health.

To dream that you are having difficulties with your lover, denotes the contrary and that you will have a pleasant courtship.

Digging

To dream that you are digging, signifies that you are working too hard in trying to uncover the truth in a problem that is haunting you.  You may also be preoccupied with trying to find out about yourself , your reputation, and your self-identity.

To dream that you dig a hole and find something shiny, signifies a favorable turn in your fortune.

To dream that you dig a hole and fill it with water, denotes that no matter how hard you try, your efforts will not make things go your way. You need to learn to compromise.

Dining Room

To dream that you are in a dining room, represents your quest for knowledge and understanding. You may be reaching an important decision in your life. 

Dinner

To dream that you are eating dinner alone, indicates that you will need to do some serious thinking about your goals and direction in life.  Alternatively, it may represent independence or lack of social skills.

To dream that you are eating dinner with others, signifies your acceptance or others,  your interpersonal relationships, and how you behave in your social life. It is a time to reflect and share past experiences. It also suggests that you see everyone as an equal. 

Dinosaur

To see a dinosaur in your dream, symbolizes an outdated attitude. You may need to discard your old ways of thinking and habits.

To dream that you are being chased by a dinosaur, indicates your fears of no longer being needed or useful. Alternatively, being chased by a dinosaur, may reflect old issues that are still coming back to haunt you.

Diploma

To see or receive a diploma in your dream, symbolizes completion and/or recognition for a job well done.

Directions

To dream that you are following directions, represents your need or ability to accept criticism. It also relates to your feelings about authority.

To dream that you are giving directions, refers to your goals and search for purpose. You are on a path toward self-realization.

Dirt

To see freshly stirred dirt in your dream, symbolizes thriftiness and frugalness. Dirt is also representative of situations where you have been less than honorable and may have acted in a devious manner.

To dream that someone throws dirt at you, denotes that enemies will try to attack your character and harm your reputation.

To dream that your clothes are soiled with dirt, signifies of a contagious disease that you have been stricken with.

Dirty

To dream that you or something is dirty, represents your anxieties and feelings toward sex. The dream stems from low self-esteem and feelings of being unworthy.  You need to purify your mind, heart and body.

Disability

To dream that you have a disability, indicates that you are experiencing a lowered self-esteem.  You have lost your power or direction in life. Perhaps you are not utilizing your full potential and skills. Consider the symbolism of the part of your body that is disabled.

Disappear

To dream that people or objects are disappearing right before your eyes, signifies your anxiety and insecurities over the notion that  loved ones might disappear out of your life. You may feel that you cannot depend on someone and feel that you are alone and inadequate. You need to work on your self-image and self-esteem. 

Alternatively, to dream that someone is disappearing suggests that you may not have given sufficient attention to those aspects/qualities of that person within your own self. Have you lost touch with some aspect of yourself?

Disappointment

To dream of disappointment, indicates real-life experiences of being continually disappointed. Such dreams often reflect repressed disappointments accumulated over a period of time. You dream serves as an emotional outlet which can provide ease of mind.

Disapproval

To dream of disapproval, indicates that you are rejecting or ignoring some aspect of yourself.  It may also represent your own feelings of self-worth and being accepted.

Disaster

To dream that you are in a disaster, represents your fear of change. You are afraid of not knowing what is in store for you in the future.

Discovery

To dream of a discovery in your dream, signifies that you may be entering into a new phase of life or a new phase of personal development.

*Please See Also Find.

Disease

To dream that you are inflicted with a disease, foretells that you will catch a slight cold or cough. Sometimes you dreams are able to spot an illness before you are aware of the symptoms.

To dream that you have an incurable disease, foretells that you will be single and loving it.

Disgrace

To dream that you have been disgraced, signifies that you have a low moral character and are lowering your reputation even more.

To dream that you are worried about the disgraceful conducts of others, symbolizes your unsatisfying hopes and pestering worries that continue to hover over your head.