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Shower

To dream of a shower represents a renewal, or a fresh start. A shower symbolizes something you are thinking, or something that is happening in your waking life that is allowing you to relieve a burden or stress of some kind. Something may have happened that allows you to stop worrying.

If you can't find a shower, or have difficulty using one it symbolizes a burden or emotional difficulties that are holding you back.

Negatively, a shower may reflect negative or dishonest actions that improve your life in some way. Feeling that your social standing changes from a loser to a winner because you did something illegal or took drugs around people who pressured you. Awareness of yourself becoming a winner because you are choosing to change your life with an illegal decision.

Example: A young girl dreamed of being in a shower and pulling out her teeth. In waking life she felt that she was getting more respect from her friends after taking drugs for the very first time.

Example 2: A man had recurring dreams of being in his shower. In waking he was experiencing recurring bouts of anxiety that would fade away after a period of time leaving him feeling better about himself.

Example 3: A man dreamed of being in a shower. In waking life was experiencing a serious complication with his health slowly going away.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of crying in the shower. In waking life she felt that she was emotionally stable moving on from her mother's death and then suddenly found it difficult to get over her mother's death after thinking about her for too long.

Example 5: A man dreamed of walking towards a shower and then being told that he didn't need to so he turned around. In waking life, the man thought he was going to have to go to the hospital for a serious health condition, but his health stabilized at the last minute. In this case, the shower may have reflected his feelings about thinking he needed to go to the hospital to get medical assistance to restore his body to normal function.

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Shrapnel

To dream of shrapnel represents feelings about dangerous unexpected consequences or side effects. An explosive situation or temper causing problems in a number of other areas. Insensitive anger that doesn't care about anyone else's feelings if it doesn't get what it wants first. Feeling lucky to escape someone's anger with minimal lasting consequences. Collateral damage. Feeling that someone's anger is dangerously petty.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing someone getting hit by shrapnel. In waking life he has experiencing his mother getting very angry due to her illness after leaving the hospital. At the last minute she decided to cancel an family gathering due to her illness because her temper was really bad. The shrapnel in this case may have reflect feelings about his mother's temper have emotionally dangerous side-effects on the entire family's happiness.

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.

Shrine

To dream of a shrine represents feelings of respecting something for being a "shining example" that has ever been. Regarding someone or something with great respect completely. Respecting someone or something as though they were the best that ever was. Not having anything else to do except say why something is respected completely as perfect example. Respecting something for being excellentest. Feeling so concerned with something being respected completely you don't want to be caught noticing that you're not. So concerned with something never being little it has to always be respected that way. Strong respect for the past. Feeling that someone never insults you or hurts you as long as you show respect to something a lot. Honoring the dead.

Negatively, dreaming of a shrine may represent overdoing respecting something. Not liking having to respect someone or something for being excellentest. Absolute respect for something that you don't want to show because you don't think it's that important. Obsession with someone or something being too important to ever forget. Feeling good never respecting something as more special or excellent than anything else for the rest of your life. Feeling annoyed having to enjoy respecting something or someone too much. Feeling that it's creepy to respect someone too much. Not liking respecting the past too much. Feeling that you're "over it" when other people aren't. Feelings about someone else making you think something is important when you don't think it matters. Respecting something completely as a shining example because you'll get in trouble if you don't. Feeling that someone died and not wanting to respect them all time or think they were excellent like other people think. Not thinking something is the best you've ever seen and not liking it is. Feeling that something is so overdone that you are annoyed it wants you to respect it that much. Feeling made to respect someone something too much.

Shrinking

To dream of shrinking represents feelings about yourself or someone else becoming less significant, less powerful, or less confident. A reduction in importance, influence, or capability. Feeling reduced in power in yourself or others. Your thoughts about losing status, strength, or standing in a particular area of your life. Reduced self-worth. A reduction in the ability to impress others.

Positively, dreaming about shrinking may represent letting go of ego, becoming more humble, or reducing a sense of over-importance. A conscious choice to minimize your presence or impact in a situation to avoid conflict or to allow others to shine. A desire for humility, simplicity, or a more modest approach to life. A need to let go of ego-driven attitudes or behaviors and embrace a more down-to-earth perspective. A willingness to adapt to changing circumstances or relinquish control in certain situations. A reduction of ego, acknowledging one's limitations, or a healthy downsizing of aspirations to more manageable levels. A desire to become less dominant in a situation or relationship to allow for growth, learning, or equality. Feelings about enemies or problems reducing in importance.

Negatively, dreaming about shrinking may represent feelings of powerlessness, insecurity, or inadequacy in a situation that overpowers you. Fears of not being good enough, losing control, or being overshadowed by others. Concerns about diminishing influence, respect, or authority. Feeling overlooked, undervalued, or disregarded. Feeling slighted or neglected. Inhibition or restraint in expressing your true self or pursuing your interests. Feeling that a situation is too large to deal with or that enemies are too powerful. A loss of stature in the face of challenges or adversities. Anxiety about failing to meet expectations. Feelings of being overlooked or feeling insignificant in social situations or group settings.

To dream of a room shrinking represents feelings about reduced personal space, boundaries, or autonomy. Feelings about increasingly limited time and options. Situations or relationships are becoming more constrictive, leaving you feeling cramped.

To dream of something growing and then shrinking may represent fluctuations in your confidence, influence, or power. Fluctuations in progress or success, where initial growth or expansion is followed by setbacks or reductions. You may be experiencing a situation where you feel your abilities or control are being tested and then diminished. The need to adapt and compromise in certain situations, recognizing that sometimes less is more. Moments of optimism and expansion followed by retreats into self-doubt

To dream of a weapon shrinking may represent feelings of diminishing power to defend yourself or to assert your will. A loss of power in a confrontational situation. A loss of confidence in your ability to confront problems or challenges. Feelings of weakness or insecurity when facing opposition or conflict.

To dream of solid circles shrinking may represent feelings of reduced significance or importance for an aspect of your life that seems safe no matter what it does.

To dream of hollow circles shrinking may represent feelings of reduced significance or importance for an aspect of your life that repeats itself over and over.

To dream of a baby shrinking may represent feelings about a new development in your life that requires care and protection that is losing importance or significance.

Example: A man dreamed of having sex with an attractive woman and halfway through the sex the woman began to shrink until she was so small he felt like he was having sex with a Barbie doll. In waking life, his wife had gained weight over the past year and her weight required him to be more physical than usual. In this case, the shrinking woman may have reflected feelings about his wife's increasing weight making their sexual relationship feel less significant or less satisfying as he struggled with his physical and emotional response to the changes.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of going to a paranormal fair and seeing a tree with branches that grew and shrank. In waking life, they were curious about checking out a psychic while having doubts. In this case, the growing and shrinking tree branches may have reflected her fluctuating or reduced belief in the supernatural capabilities of a psychic while talking to one. She may have experienced confidence in some things the psychic said while returning to cynicism for things that were less believable.

Shy

To dream of being shy represents feelings of being timid, too reserved, showing a small amount of anxiety about confronting something. Nervousness. Difficulty approaching a situation assertively. Situations where you are inhibited or insecure. Feeling that something inside holds you back when dealing with people or problems. Awareness of yourself disliking yourself being quiet. Anxiety about trying something or opening up to others. A sign that you need to be more assertive or aggressive. Lacking confidence in a situation. Not feeling comfortable wanting to do something yet.

Siblings

To dream of siblings represents an alternative or competing perspective.

Negatively, dreaming of a sibling may reflect unpleasant feelings about yourself losing. Alternatively, it may reflect feelings or beliefs that are counterproductive to your well-being such as insecurity, second guessing yourself, or self-defeating habits. Intentionally being depressed or choosing to lose.

Positively, a sibling may reflect confidence, hope, or someone with more experience than you. A better idea than yours.

If you have more than one sibling than each sibling will represent a competing or alternative aspect of your personality based on the one thing about them that stands out the most.

Your brother or sister may also symbolize your projection of him or her at the current moment.

To dream of a brother or sister that you don't actually have may represent new ideas or new perspectives that compete with your own. They may reflect new feelings of insecurity or self-doubt. Positively, they could reflect a new sense of hope or confidence. A little kid sister may symbolize feelings of responsibility or annoyance.

To dream of a sibling rivalry represents your attempt to overcome your own insecurities or flaws. It may also reflect your struggle to come to terms with alternative opinions or feelings. Alternatively, a sibling rivalry may represent your view of other people competing over different opinions or goals.

Example: A woman kept having dreams of her sister. Her most honest feelings about her sister was the she was always better looking or more popular. In waking she kept having disappointments with dating men who she felt she wasn't good looking enough for. In her dreams her sister reflected situations or comments made by others that made her feel that she wasn't good enough for the men she wanted.

Example 2: A young woman kept having dreams of her brother. Her most honest feeling about her brother was that he was a failure. In waking life she kept having bad luck dating. Her brother in the dreams reflected her own feeling of herself being a failure in relationships.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing her brother. In waking life she was having an argument with her boyfriend and didn't like feeling like she lost the argument.

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Sick

To dream of being sick represents problems, disappointments, or setbacks that you must wait to pass before getting to do what you really want. Feeling held back by something you can't control.

A constant state of unhappiness in your life due to an issue that you feel is impossible to address.

Negatively, being sick in a dream may reflect a sense of hopelessness or impossibility about being able to to fix a problem
you feel you need to constantly put up with. Accepting problems or unhappiness without taking action. Whining about lingering problems or making excuses for problems you continue to live with.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing her friend at work very sick and vomiting. In waking life she this friend was obese and spoke about how desperate she was to lose weight every time they spoke. The sick symbolism may have reflected the dreamers feelings about her friend being in a constant state of unhappiness about her life due to her weight problems.

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Sidewalk

To dream that you are walking on a sidewalk represents steady progress towards goals. Outcomes that you feel are absolutely certain. Slow progress in some area of your life that you are confident about. A direction in life where you are perfectly confident about your self-worth, strengths, or success. A path in life that is confident. Feeling certain that failure or embarrassment is impossible because your status is guaranteed.

Negatively, a sidewalk may reflect arrogance or hubris. Feeling confident while never listening to anyone else's advice, objections, or feelings. Being so certain of yourself that you ignore potential problems.

A cracked sidewalk may reflect minor problems or temporary setbacks that are keeping you from fully achieving a goal or being totally confident.

Example: A man dreamed of walking down a sidewalk. In waking life he was experiencing a big increase in sales with his business. He felt very confident and certain about himself.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing houses on a street in a very rich neighborhood where there were no sidewalks. In waking life he was having concerns about his business becoming too successful and having to hide his money so that he didn't draw attention to himself.

Example 3: A man dreamed of walking down a sidewalk. In waking life he was experiencing a lot of renewed confidence with his business as it began to make a lot more money that ever before.

Sign

To dream of a sign represents help, direction, or guidance. A sign may also reflect your intuition about what a situation is signaling to you. A "sign of the times."

Consider what the sign says for additional symbolic meaning. For example, a stop sign may reflect a situation or person that is signaling you to discontinue certain behavior or try another method.

To dream of a sign in Hebrew language may reflect feelings about "ominous signs" or signals that being more honest than other people might be required to proceed with a situation. Feeling that mistakes, cheating, not following rules perfectly, or holding back your true feelings will be detrimental to you in some way. Signs that the future in your life will require perfect honesty or adhering to policies that you might not like.

Example: A young man dreamed of seeing signs in Hebrew as he walked in his homeland Estonia. In waking life he was unhappy with his current school program and felt that being perfectly honest about this so that he could change to another school course to his parents would be difficult.

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Sign Language

To dream of sign language represents feelings about expressing yourself through signaling of capability because nobody cares about listening to or understanding anything you talk about unless they see what's happening through actions. Situations where you do not like why people are not understanding or listening to anything you are doing without seeing you make something happen. The significance of non-verbal communication and the importance of actions over words. Feelings about communicating with people not being possible unless there is communication with actions that prove things are possible. Situations where nobody is listening to anything you are doing unless you make actions or gestures to convey meaning or intent. A scenario in your waking life where verbal communication feels ineffective or ignored, and where actions are the primary means of expressing sincerity, ability, or intentions. A situation where you feel that you must 'show rather than tell' to make your point understood.

Example: A young woman dreamed of using sign language to communicate with an elderly woman about having seen a lot of movies, but not wanting the woman to reveal any details of a new movie because she hadn't seen it yet. In waking life, she was a freshman in college and trying to make a decision about pursuing a major in film. She feared that she wouldn't succeed in this major and that it would be a big mistake and a waste of time. In this case, the sign language may have reflected her feelings about her doing things related to enrollment in the film major in order to look serious about it while nobody she talked to seemed to understand her film class interest unless she was talking about taking action to enroll.

Signature

To see your signature in your dream represents your agreement and acceptance for a certain condition or situation. Your seal of approval.

Silence

To dream of silence suggests an awareness of stillness or a lack of activity in a situation. Feeling that nothing is happening in a situation yet. Awareness of what is happening in a situation when nobody ever says anything about it. Dreams of silence may also point towards scenarios where individuals are not communicating with each other or where fears or anxieties are unspoken.

Negatively, silence may represent feelings about accepting a problem or crisis situation as it is while feeling it will go unnoticed. Feeling alone, abandoned, or stranded in a situation. Feelings about yourself being unheard of, overlooked, or ignored for the rest of your life. A fear of asking for help or taking action. Feeling that nobody likes you or that people have stopped communicating with you. Silent tension, emptiness or evasion of a situation. You or others that are not communicating what they really feel. Apathy. Feelings you have about a secret you know about. Feeling that nothing is happening in a situation with a sense of awkwardness or discomfort that it never matters again when you hope it would matter. Unspoken anger. A sense that "eventually" is never going to happen. Feelings about being treated as though you are unimportant to say anything to.

To dream of silence occurring suddenly while first experiencing sound may reflect feelings about a sudden shift in your situation, abrupt end of communication, or a sudden halt in activity that was previously ongoing. The emptiness of relationships or enjoyable situations ending abruptly. You or someone else is experiencing a dramatic reversal of behaviour without resistance. Unexpected failure or loss. An unexpected calm or stillness after a period of chaos, conflict, or busyness.

To dream of being silent represents your feelings of withholding your thoughts or emotions. Staying silent on a subject. It may reflect your decision to keep your ideas or feelings to yourself, perhaps due to fear, anxiety, or a desire to avoid conflict. This could signify holding back criticism, withholding important information, or maintaining a peaceful or passive stance in the face of confrontation. Feelings about unrevealed secrets.

Negatively, being silent in a dream may represent feelings of being ignored, overlooked, or unable to express yourself effectively. Unpleasant feelings about yourself not speaking up, not asserting yourself, or having anxiety about waiting. Experiencing problems or bad situations happening without objection. It could also symbolize feelings of helplessness, or a lack of control over your circumstances. It might point to feelings of frustration or resentment for not being able to voice your opinions or concerns openly.

Positively, being silent may reflect a state of introspection, self-reflection, or deep thought. It may also indicate that you are practicing restraint, wisdom, or discernment by choosing your words carefully or not speaking out of turn.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a man silently injected a syringe which killed the man. In waking life, he was having difficult emotions about the slow destruction of the poor in society. He felt the poor were being harmed and that it was going unnoticed. In this case, the silent injection of the syringe may have reflected his feelings about the silent, unnoticed harm being done to the less fortunate in society. It may also reflect his perception of systemic issues or policies that are slowly but surely causing damage to vulnerable populations, yet without a clear outcry or public discussion.

Example 2: A girl dreamed of experiencing herself remaining silent. In waking life, she got into a big argument with her mother and was too uncomfortable to ask for her mother for help with homework. In this case, the girl dreaming of being silent may have reflected her feelings about choosing to remain silent and not express her need for help to her mother due to the discomfort from their argument.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing silent horses. In waking life,she has a number of sexual fantasies she wanted to experience with her boyfriend, but was afraid to speak to him about them. In this case, the silent horses may have reflected her feelings about her unexpressed sexual drives and urges.

Example 4: A person dreamed staying silent. In waking life, they were choosing to not get involved in a debate at work to avoid office politics. In this case, staying silent may have reflected their conscious choice to avoid participating in potentially harmful or divisive conversations.

Example 5: A young man dreamed of being silent. In waking life, he had experienced himself being yelled at by his mother and he choose to not respond or argue back. In this case, being silent may have reflected his decision to maintain composure and avoid escalating the conflict further. He was aware of himself doing nothing to make the situation worse.

Example 6: A man dreamed of experiencing eerie silence. In waking life he was experiencing the end of a relationship and felt uncomfortable about it. In this case, the eerie silence may have reflected his feelings of emptiness, loneliness, or uncertainty due to nothing happening with his ex ever again.

Example 7: A young man dreamed of sitting in silence. In waking life, he wanted his mother's support on an issue, but she wouldn't give it to him while he "silently" accepted it without bringing it up to her in private. In this case, the sitting in silence may have reflected choosing to withhold his feelings or concerns to maintain peace or avoid confrontation. The act of sitting in silence in the dream might symbolize his passive acceptance and internalization of his feelings without expressing them outwardly.

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Silver

To dream of the color silver represents feelings about intuition, luck, or coincidences with everything working out with nothing strange happening. Your intuition or internal guidance helping you to make choices to lead you to what you need in life. New insight, power, or freedom gained by chance.

Positively, dreaming about silver may represent a strong sense of trust in your instincts, good fortune, or the feeling that everything is aligning perfectly in your life. A natural sense of guidance that leads you to beneficial outcomes.

Negatively, silver may be a sign that you have bad luck or feel that nothing seems to work out for you. Overreliance on luck or intuition to solve problems.

To dream of silver objects represents your sense of intuition or luck that is associated with whatever the objects symbolize.

To dream of silver-colored clothes represents the personality being lucky or intuitive. Negative colors with silver like red, black, or dark purple may reflect bad luck that you can't escape.

To dream of the color silver with the color yellow may represent feelings of intuition, luck, or coincidences that are highly noticeable.

To dream of the color silver with the color orange may represent feelings of intuition, luck, or coincidences that are very strong, powerful, or effective.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a beautiful woman in a silver dress. In waking life, he was having unusual luck encountering girls he wanted to date as he walked around.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of having a man she was dating put a silver necklace on her. In waking life, she was having a romantic relationship with an older man. In this case, the silver necklace may have reflected her feelings about being dedicated to a man who made her feel lucky about the relationship working out.

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Silverware

To dream of a silverware set represents a sophisticated, intelligent, or mature approach to an experience you are having. Having an adult conversation with someone. A special or rare occasion in a relationship.

Alternatively, silverware may reflect experiences which require a higher than normal show of integrity or respect. Difficult or serious conversations about topics that are rarely discussed.

Positively, silverware may reflect an attempt to instill respect, integrity, or harmony in relationships or family life.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing silverware. In waking life she was trying to have a serious adult conversation with her husband about her suspicions that he was cheating on her.

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