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Your
dream body represents your dream ego and your conscious identity.
In many ancient cultures, the body was even seen as a metaphor for
the spiritual world. Specific body parts are only significant if they are different
than usual. In some cases, your dream may forewarn of health
problems/concerns of that particular body part.
Abdomen
To
see your abdomen in a dream, refers to your natural instincts and
repressed emotions. There is something in your real life that you "cannot stomach" or have
difficulties accepting. You need to get it out of your system.
Alternatively, the abdomen may be strictly
physiological and you may just be experiencing constipation or
indigestion.
To
dream that you abdomen is exposed, signifies trust and vulnerability. You
may be expressing a desire to express your primal emotions/instincts.
To
dream that your abdomen is swollen, indicates that some new
project is in the works. TOP
Ankle
To
dream about your ankles, indicates that you are seeking support
and direction in your life. Ask yourself where you want to be
headed.
To
sprain your ankle in your dream, suggests that you are
experiencing some obstacles or difficulties in your progress.
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Anus
To
see your anus in your dream, signifies negative emotions that you
may be holding in and repressing. It represents feelings of guilt,
shame, and self-worth. Alternatively, the anus is associated with
your generosity or stinginess. Consider also you or someone in
your life who may be anal retentive and perhaps need to loosen up
a bit. TOP
Arm
To
see your arms as the emphasis in your dream, indicates
your nurturance side and your ability to reach out and care for
people. Alternatively, it may represent the struggles and
challenges in your life. Consider the pun "arm yourself"
which implies that you need to protect yourself, be more
aggressive and take a firmer stance on things
or the pun "up in arms", representing anger and
your readiness to argue.
To
dream that your arm has been injured, signifies your inability to
care for yourself or your helplessness in reaching out to others.
You may have been feeling limited and restricted in terms of your
freedom or activities. The right arm signifies your outgoing
nature and is associated with masculine energy, while your left
arm signifies your supportive or nurturing nature and is
associated with feminine qualities. Losing either arm may suggest
that you are failing to recognize its respective characteristics.
To
dream that you rip someone else's arms out, indicates that you are
extremely upset with something that this person has done, but you
have not been able to fully express your anger. Because you
tend to keep your emotions inside, it is finding expression in
your dreams in a violent way. TOP
Armpit
To
see/notice your or someone else's armpit in your dream, represent
your social connections and your relationships to others. It is
the characteristics and personality that you chose to display to
the public.
To
smell your armpit in your dream, indicates that you are making
some character adjustments in order to smooth over a situation or
relationship. Alternatively, it suggests that you are looking for
acceptance. TOP
Back
To
dream of your back, represents your attitudes, strengths, burdens
and stance in the world. It may also relate to stress and pressure
that someone is putting on you.
To
see a naked back in your dream, symbolizes secrets that you may
have kept from others or aspects of yourself that you have kept
hidden and shielded away. Consider the pun, "watch your
back!"; this dream may be telling you to do just that.
Traditionally, seeing a back in your dream, forewarns that you
should not lend money to anyone. In particular, lending money to
friends will cause a rift in your relationship.
To
see a person turn their back on you, signifies that you will be
deeply hurt as a result of envy and jealousy.
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Blood
To
dream that you are bleeding or losing blood, signifies that you
are suffering from exhaustion or that you are feeling emotionally
drained. It may also denote bitter confrontations between you and
your friends. Your past actions has come back to haunt you.
Women often dream of blood or of someone bleeding shortly before
or during their periods and when they are pregnant.
To
dream that you are drinking blood, indicates that you have a fresh
burst of vitality and power. TOP
**See
The Meaning In Action: "Menstruation"
Body
To
dream about your own body, signifies your level of self-worth and
self-esteem. Often times, these qualities are dependent on your
physical appearance or how your perceive yourself. The dream body
also reflects your conscious identity. The body is also
representative of your state of health. TOP
Bones
To
see bones in your dream, suggests the discovery of your personal, family,
or cultural secrets. It is also symbolic of your underlying strengths that
you have not yet recognized. Consider the symbolism of getting to the
"bare bones" or the significance of "having a bone
to pick with someone."
To
dream of broken bones, signifies that you have discovered or
realized that there is a weakness in your plans or in your
thinking. Your dream may call for you immediate attention to
a particular situation or relationship. TOP
Brain
To
see your brain in your dream, suggests that you are under severe
intellectual stress. It may also symbolize your problem-solving
abilities and that you need to put those abilities to use.
Alternatively, it may imply that your ideas are not receiving
enough attention and validation. You are concerned that your
knowledge and teachings are not be transmitted clearly.
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Breasts
To
see breasts in your dream, symbolizes primal nourishment and your need to
be nursed and care for. The breasts represent motherhood, nurturance, and infantile
dependency. Alternatively, breasts represents sexual arousal and raw
energy.
Seeing
naked breasts can also denote a feeling of exposure and invasion
of privacy. In particular, for a woman, the dream may indicate
anxieties about becoming a woman/mother. TOP
Buttocks
To
see your buttocks in your dream, represents your instincts and
urges. It may also indicate feelings of insecurity and reveals
your struggles with some situation.
To
dream that your buttocks are misshaped, suggests undeveloped or
wounded aspects of your psyche. TOP
Calves
To
see your calves in your dream, symbolizes movement and your
ability to jump from situation to situation.
To
dream that you are admiring your own calves, foretells that you
will soon enter into a love relationship with someone who may be
too needy and dependent on you. TOP
Cheeks
To
see your cheeks in your dream, symbolizes commitment, intimacy,
and closeness. It also reveals your strength of character and your
opinions. Alternatively, cheeks can also be a slang for the buttocks.
To
see rosy-colored cheeks in your dream, signifies life energy, enthusiasm
and vitality. If the cheeks are sunken in, then it symbolizes sadness,
hunger, poverty and/or struggles. The emphasis of cheeks in your
dream could also point to health issues.
To
dream that your checks are painted, represents your attitudes of
courage and violence/passivity. TOP
Chest
To
see your chest in your dream, signifies confidence, conquest and
vitality. Alternatively, it represents feelings of being
overwhelmed and being dangerously confronted by something.
Consider also if the dream is telling you that there is something
that you need to "get off your chest".
To
dream that you are beating on your chest, indicates triumph and a
great accomplishment.
It
is common for those who experience real life chest pains to have
dreams where they are being shot in the chest or feel heavy
pressure on their chest. TOP
Ears
To
see ears in your dreams, suggests that you need to be more
responsive or receptive to guidance and assistance from others.
You may be relying too much on your own judgment and intuition.
You need to listen more closely to what you are being told.
Alternatively, it signifies your immaturity and lack of
experience.
To
dream that you are cleaning wax from your ears, suggests that you
are not listening to those around you. There may be something that
you are refusing to hear. Are you turning a deaf ear?
To
dream of pain in your ear, indicates that you will be receive some
bad or offensive news.
To
dream that someone is whispering in your ear, suggests that you need to pay closer
attention to something or listen to someone more carefully.
Alternatively, it represents your insecurities and anxieties that
people are talking about your behind your back. TOP
Elbows
To
see your own elbows in your dream, indicates that you need to make
a space for yourself. Your dream may express hesitance or fear in
creating your own space for fear of being scrutinized.
To
dream that your elbow is wounded, suggests your inability to
function in some waking situation. It may also refer to some
sexual anxiety. The right elbow relate to moral and ethical issues
while the left elbow represents passiveness and your undeveloped
characteristics. TOP
Entrails
To
dream of human entrails (your own or another's), signifies
horrible misery and despair and little hope for happiness.
To
dream of the entrails of a wild animal or beast, denotes the
defeat of your enemy.
To
dream that you tear the entrails of another, signifies your own
cruel intents to further your own interest and gain. TOP
*Please
see Intestines.
Eyes
To
see your own eyes in your dream, represents enlightenment,
knowledge, comprehension, understanding, and intellectual
awareness. Unconscious thoughts may be coming onto the surface.
The left eye is symbolic of the moon, while the right eye
represents the sun. It may also be a pun on "I" or the
self. If you dream that your eyes have turned inside
your head and you can now see the inside of your head, then it
symbolizes insight and something that you need to be aware of.
This dream may be literally telling you that you need to look
within your self. Trust your intuition and instincts.
To
dream that you have something in your eye, represents obstacles in
your path. Alternatively, it may represent your critical view and
how you tend to see faults in others.
To
dream that you have one eye, indicates your refusal to accept
another viewpoint. It suggests that you are one-sided in your ways
of thinking.
To
dream that you have a third eye, symbolizes inner vision, insight,
instinct or some psychic ability you have yet untapped. You are
able to see what others cannot. Or you
need to start looking within yourself and trust your instincts.
To
dream that your eyes are injured or closed, suggests your refusal
to see the truth about something or the avoidance of intimacy. You
may be expressing feelings of hurt, pain or sympathy.
To
dream that you have crossed eyes, denotes that you are not seeing
straight with regards to some situation. You may be getting your
facts mixed up. TOP
**See
The Meaning In Action: "Red
Eyes"
Eyebrows
To
notice eyebrows in your dream, represents expressions of
amazement, disbelief, surprise, or doubt. It may also
indicate concern or disapproval. TOP
Eyelashes
To
dream that you eyelashes are growing, signifies that good health
and fortunes will be with you. TOP
Face
To
see your own face in your dream, represents the persona you show to
the world as oppose to the real you. It may refer to how you confront
problems and deal with issues in your life.
To
dream that your face is flawed or pimply, symbolizes erupting emotions. You
may be suffering an attack on your persona or your reputation.
To
dream that you or someone has two faces or that the faces changes quickly
from one person to another, indicates untrustworthiness. You or someone in
your life is acting "two-faced".
To
dream that you are washing your face, suggests that you need to come clean
about some matter. TOP
Feet
To
see your own feet in your dream, symbolizes your foundation, stability and
sense of understanding. It signifies your need to be more practical and
sensible. Keep both feet on the ground. Alternatively, feet represents
mobility, independence and freedom. Perhaps you have taken a step in the
right direction and are contemplating your goals or your next step.
The sole of the foot may be a pun of being or feeling like the only
support of some person/situation.
Consider
also the pun of "putting your foot in your mouth".
To
dream that you are washing your feet, indicates that others can easily
take advantage of you. For Christians, washing your feet symbolizes
forgiveness and compassion. If someone is kissing your feet, then it symbolizes
humbleness, humility, or devotion.
In
particular for the people of India, to dream of the feet, symbolizes divine qualities since the feet are considered the holiest part of the
body. TOP
Fingers
To
see your fingers in you dream, symbolizes physical and mental dexterity.
They indicate manipulation, action and non-verbal communication. If you
dream that your fingers fall off, then it suggests that you are letting a
situation dominate you or dictate how you behave. You may be
literally losing your grip on life.
To
dream that your fingers are injured or have been chopped off, denotes your
anxieties about your ability to accomplish some demanding task or perform
in some waking situation.
To
dream of a finger pointing at you, signifies self-blame or guilt. Perhaps
you have done something and are afraid that you will be exposed.
To
dream about your little finger, represents mental power, intellect,
memory, and the power of communication.
To
dream of your forefinger, signifies authority, direction, judgment. Your
dream may be trying to make a point.
To
dream of your middle finger, denotes prudence, practicality, caution,
responsibility, and hard work. Alternatively, the middle finger may
symbolize the phallus.
To
dream of your ring finger, represents success, popularity and creativity,
It also has association with marriage, union, commitments and issues of
the heart. In 15th century England, it was the ring finger that doctors
used to mix and taste their concocted medicines and thus, the ring finger can
be symbolic of healing or the need to be healed. TOP
Fingernails
To
notice your fingernails in your dream, indicates that your defenses are
up. Consider the length of the nails, the color (if applicable), the
condition, and the cleanliness of the nails for additional meaning to your
dream.
To
dream that you fingernails break, suggests that you are trying to avoid
some situation or trying to get out of a responsibility.
To
dream that you are polishing your fingernails, represents glamour.
To
dream that you are chewing your nails, indicates that a problem is too
tough to handle. You are not sure how to go about resolving a situation in
your waking life.
To
dream that you fingernails are growing rapidly, refers to your desires to
reach out to someone. You want to be able to extend a part of yourself to
others.
To
dream that a man has long red fingernails, suggests that he is very in
touch with his sensitivity and emotions. It may also relate to
issues of sexuality and sensuality.
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Forehead
To
see a fine and smooth forehead in your dream, signifies your good
judgment and fairness. It is also indicative of your intellectual
capacities.
To
see a wrinkled forehead, symbolizes worries and burdens. You may
be deep in thought.
To
dream that you feel the forehead of your child, denotes sincere
praises. TOP
Gall
Bladder
To
dream of your gall bladder, suggests that you need to rid yourself
of negative energy. You need to let go of your guilt or bitterness
in order to grow. TOP
Genitals
To
dream of your genitals, represents your feelings toward
sex/sexuality and your attitudes toward masculinity/femininity. It
also relates to issues of commitment and pleasure. TOP
*Please
see also Penis
and Vagina.
Hand
To
dream of your hands, represents your relationship to those around you and
how you connect with the world. Hands serve as a form of communication.
Perhaps you need to lend out a helping hand to someone. In particular, the
left hand symbolizes your graciousness and feminine, receptive qualities,
while the right hand symbolizes masculine, active attributes. The right
hand may also be
a pun for some decision or something being "right". If your
dream that your hands are detached or see disembodied hands, then
it indicates feelings that you are not getting your point of view
across or that others do not understand you. The dream may also
symbolize feelings of loneliness.
To
dream that you are holding hands with someone, represents your connection
with that person. Your dream may also reflect anxieties about losing touch
with him/her or that you are drifting apart.
To
dream that you hands are injured, denotes an attack on your ego.
To
dream that your hands are clasped or closed, signifies unity,
completeness, acceptance or agreement. On a more negative note, it
may suggest that you are close-minded, ungiving or unwilling to help.
To
dream that you have unusually large hands, denotes much success in
achieving your goals.
To
dream that your hands are hairy or rough, implies your lack of gentleness
in dealing with others. You may be too brash and abrasive.
To
see blood on your hands, signifies that you are experiencing some sort of
guilt.
To
dream that you are washing your hands, represents a worrisome issue that
you need to work through. Alternatively, it suggests that you are denying
or no
longer taking responsibility for some matter. You are letting go and
getting things out of your system.
To
dream that your hands are itchy, indicates issues with money. If the left
hand is itchy, then it signifies money being received. If the right hand
or both hands are itchy, then it signifies money being given or lost.
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Head
To
see a head in your dream, signifies wisdom, intellect, understanding and
rationality. It may also represent your accomplishments, self-image, and
perception of the world. The dream may also be metaphor to indicate that
you are "ahead" in some situation or that you need to
get ahead. TOP
Heart
To
see your heart in your dream, signifies truth, courage, love, and
romance. It is representative of how you are currently dealing
with your feelings and expressing your emotions. Also consider the
saying "the heart of the matter" which implies that you
may need to get down to the core of a situation before proceeding.
To
dream that your heart is bleeding, represents desperation,
despair, extreme sadness and sympathy. TOP
Intestines
To
see intestines in your dream, signifies evil, disaster, and extreme
misfortune. The dream may also be a metaphor for courage and your
gutsiness. TOP
Jaw
To
dream that you are in the jaws of an animal, signifies
misunderstandings and hasty judgments, which may threaten your
happiness.
To
see your own jaw in your dream, represents your stubbornness,
determination and forcefulness. You may need to have more
willpower and fortitude in some situation. To dream that your jaws
are tight, indicates unexpressed angers and other powerful
feelings which you are holding back. TOP
Kidneys
To
dream of your kidneys, represents a need for cleansing. TOP
Knee
To
dream of your knees, symbolizes a level of support your may be
receiving. It also indicates that you are feeling very emotional.
Feelings of inadequacy and issues of power/control also come into
play. You may have more than you can handle. TOP
Legs
To
see your legs in your dream, signifies that you have regained
confidence to stand up and take control again. It also implies
progress and your ability to navigate through life. If your legs
are weak, then you may be feeling emotionally vulnerable.
To
see someone else's legs in your dream, represents your admiration
for that person. You need to adopt some of the ways that this
person does things.
To
dream that you legs are wounded or crippled, signifies a lack of
balance, autonomy, or independence in your life. You may be unable
or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Perhaps you are lacking
courage and refuse to make a stand.
If
you are a woman and dream that your legs are hairy, then it
suggests that you domineering or that you dominate in the
relationship.
To
dream that one of your leg is shorter than the other, suggests
that there is some imbalance in some aspect of your life. You are
placing more emphasis and weight on one thing, while ignoring
other important aspects that need attention as well.
To
dream that you have three or more legs, denotes that you are
undertaking too many projects than you can handle.
Unfortunately, you will find these projects to be unfruitful and a
waste of time.
**See
The Meaning In Action: "Wounded
Leg"
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Lips
To
see lips in your dream, signifies sensuality, sex, love, and
romance. They are also seen as a means of communication as in the
familiar phrase "read my lips".
To
dream that your lips are blue, indicates possible problems with
your blood circulation and even death. TOP
Liver
To
see yours or someone else's liver in your dream, suggests the possibility
of a physical disorder. The dream forewarns that you need to reduce your
alcohol consumption. You need to reevaluate your physical health and
perhaps even go get a doctor's physical. Alternatively, it indicates that someone in your life
who may not be looking out for your best interest at heart. You may be
feeling belittled or angry. TOP
Lungs
To
see lungs in your dream, symbolize insight, creativity, and
inspiration. Alternatively, lungs may indicate a stressful
situation and refer to a relationship/situation in which you feel
suffocated. TOP
Mouth
To
see a mouth in your dream, signifies your need to express yourself
or talk about an issue that's bothering you. On the
other hand, perhaps you have said too much and you need to keep
your mouth shut. TOP
Muscle
To
see muscles in your dream, symbolizes power and strength. You need
to develop these qualities and become a more stronger and
confident person. TOP
Navel
To
see your navel in your dream, represents your being and self. The
dream may indicate that you need to find your center and middle
ground. In particular for males, dreams of their navel signify the
bonding to their mother.
To
dream that you or someone has a navel piercing, denotes your deep
connection with your mother. Perhaps the dream is telling you to
reconnect with your mother or that you need to be in touch with
your maternal instincts.
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Neck
To
see your neck in your dream, signifies the relationship between
the mind/mental and the body/physical. It represents willpower,
self-restriction and your need to control your feelings and keep
them in check. Consider the familiar phrase, "don't
stick your neck out" which serves as a warning against a
situation.
To
dream that your neck is injured or sore, indicates a separation between your heart
and mind. Alternatively, it could represent something or someone is
literally a pain in the neck.
To
dream of a thick neck, signifies that you are becoming very
quarrelsome and quick-tempered. TOP.
Nipples
To
see nipples in your dream, relate to infantile needs and a
regression into dependency.
To
dream that you are squeezing pus out of your nipples, refers to
your negative feelings about relationships. You are feeling
sexually inadequate. TOP.
Nose
To
see your own nose in your dream, signifies a conscious effort to achieve
whatever endeavor you chose to undertake. The nose represents energy,
intuition, and wisdom. You
dream may suggest your need to learn more about a situation at hand. Alternatively, the nose symbolizes
curiosity, as in being nosy. Perhaps you are interfering into
situations and things that are none of your business.
To
dream that hair is growing on your nose, signifies extraordinary
undertakings that need to be carried through a strong will and
character.
To
dream of a bleeding nose, is prophetic of disaster and danger.
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Pelvis
To
see your pelvis in your dream, represents sexual issues and you
sense of masculinity and femininity. You may be dealing with
issues of creativity and self-expression.
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Penis
To
see a penis in your dream, signifies sexual energy, power and
fertility. To see an exceptionally large penis, suggests doubts
and anxieties about your sexual drive and libido.
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Rib
To
see ribs in your dream, symbolizes poverty and misery.
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Shoulders
To
see your shoulders in your dream, symbolize strength, responsibility and
burdens. Perhaps you feel that you have too much
responsibility to bear and are overburdened by circumstances in your life.
Alternatively, shoulders represents support and your ability to nurture
others. TOP
Skeleton
To
see a skeleton in your dream, represents something that is not
fully developed. You may still in be the planning stages of some
situation or project. Alternatively, it may suggest that you
need to get to the bottom of some matter. You need to stand up for
yourself and your rights.
To
see someone depicted as a skeleton, signifies that your
relationship with them is long dead. TOP
Skin
To
dream of your skin, represents protection or shield of your inner
self. It serves as a physical boundary and how close you let
others get to you. Alternatively, it may indicate that you are
being to superficial or shallow.
To
dream that your skin is covered with rashes or other skin
deformity, signifies your fear in facing a harsh reality. This may
also be a pun to indicate that you are making a rash decision.
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Skull
To
see a skull in your dream, symbolizes danger and death.
Alternatively, it denotes the secrets of the mind. TOP
Stomach
To
see your own stomach in your dream, suggests the beginning of new
changes in your life. The dream may highlight your difficulties
with accepting these changes. It is also indicative of how you can
no longer tolerate or put up with a particular situation,
relationship, or person. The stomach is often seen as the center
of emotions. TOP
Teeth
To
dream that you have rotten or decaying teeth, forewarns that your
health and/or business is in jeopardy. You may have uttered some
false or foul words and those words are coming back to haunt you.
To
dream that your teeth is lose, signifies failures and bad news.
To
dream that you are brushing your teeth, signifies that you will
undergo a hard struggle in order to hold on to your fortune.
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Testicles
To
see testicles in your dream, symbolize raw energy, power,
fertility or sexual drive. The dream may refer to anxiety about
your sexual prowess. Alternatively, it indicates that you will
need a lot of nerve to achieve some task. TOP
Thigh
To
see your thigh in your dream, symbolizes stamina and endurance. It
refers to your ability to perform and do things.
To
dream that you are admiring your thigh, signifies your adventurous
and daring nature, but you need to be careful with your conduct.
TOP
Throat
To
see your throat in your dream, symbolizes the ability to express
yourself and communicate your thoughts/ideas.
To
dream that you have a sore throat or have throat problems, suggests that you are having problems
saying what you really think. You are having difficulties saying how you
feel and conveying your thoughts. You may feel threatened when you express
yourself. Alternatively, your dream may be telling you that you need to
swallow your pride.
To
see a nice and graceful throat in your dream, foretells of an
advancement in your position. TOP
Toes
To
see your toes in your dream, represents how you move and walk
through life with such grace and poise (or there lack of).
Alternatively, toes may also represent the minor detail of life
and how you deal with them.
To
dream that your toe nails are growing, symbolize an extension of
your understanding in a particular matter.
To
dream that you hurt your toe or that there is a corn or abrasion
on it, signifies that you are feeling anxiety about moving forward
with something.
To
dream that someone is kissing your toe, indicates that they are
trying to reassure and reaffirm your progress forward.
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Tongue
To
see your own tongue in your dream, signifies the things you say and
express. You may have said too much or you may need to express yourself
more. If you dream that your tongue is unusually long, then it suggests that you
are not being truthful and
are lying to yourself about something. If your tongue is sore or looks
unusual, then it indicates that you are talking negatively about somebody. The
dream may also be a metaphor that you are tongue-tied and indicates your
nervousness about verbalizing or communicating some feeling or thought.
To
dream that you rip someone else's tongue out, indicates that you are
extremely upset with something that this person has said, but you are not able to fully express your anger. Because you tend to keep your
emotions inside, it is finding expression in your dreams in a violent way.
To
dream that someone is sticking out their tongue at you, represents some
sexual connotation. The tongue is sometimes connected with sexuality and
maybe seen as a phallic symbol. TOP
Vagina
To
see your vagina in your dream, suggests issues with your
femininity and you sexual needs/urges. TOP
Vein
To
see your vein in your dream, signifies that you are shielded from
slander.
To
dream that your veins are bleeding, foretells that you will
experience great and inescapable sorrow.
To
dream that your veins are swollen, signifies your hastiness in
placing trust. TOP
Womb
To
dream that you are still in the womb, suggests that you are regressing
into a period of time when you were safe and completely dependent. You may
be trying to escape from the demands of your daily life. To
see the womb in your dream, symbolizes creation, childbirth, fertility and new birth.
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