Autopsy

To dream of an autopsy represents a careful evaluation of the consequences of your actions. You or someone else may be trying to understand failures or find the root cause of a problem.

Baby

To dream of a baby represents new beginnings, new ways of thinking, new ideas, or new life developments. A baby may also symbolize a new project or new potential. Discovering new abilities. Negatively, a baby in a dream may reflect new responsibilities or new problems that require constant care. Babies may also reflect people in your life that you feel the need to look after closely such as the elderly.

Alternatively, dreaming about a baby may reflect feelings about being inexperienced or new to a situation. Memories of yourself starting something. Feeling that you are being "treated like a baby." Feelings about yourself being protected while not having to care about what anyone else is feeling. Remembering what it's like to be a beginner or to be young again.

To dream of a baby boy may represent masculine qualities to an experience or problem such as insensitivity, assertiveness, or social dominance.

To dream of a baby girl may represent feminine qualities to an experience or problems such as sensitivity, sympathy, and social subordination.

To dream of a crying baby represents a problem or sensitive situation in waking life that needs attention. A part of you that is deprived.

To dream of a baby drowning represents a sensitive new situation in your life being totally overwhelmed by uncertainty or negative emotions. Failure caused by too much uncertainty or problems with something that was just starting in your life. Negatively, it may reflect problems you are being very careful about being made impossible to take care of due to excessive uncertainty, problems, or fear.

To dream of dropping a baby represents feelings of anxiety about being irresponsible with some new situation or problem requiring your care. Dreams of dropping babies are common for new mothers, more due to their fear of being an irresponsible mother than due to actually dropping their babies.

To dream of forgetting your baby represents feelings about something in your life that you have started, but then abandoned. Setting aside something that you love or have worked hard for. Postponing something special. On a positive note forgetting a baby in a dream may be a sign that there is still time to correct something that you have put off.

To dream of a neglected baby may represent feelings about neglecting a future project or responsibility. It may also reflect a sensitive problem you are not attending to enough.

To dream of a premature baby represents new situations or new problems in your life that are happening faster than you want them to. Having to do something sooner than you planned.

To see a dead baby represents a new development ending, or being overcome by negativity. Something that began, or was in the works was stopped. Positively, a dead baby may reflect feelings of being spared a responsibility or lengthy problem.

To dream of a baby with no legs represents a new development that is stagnant. A new situation with no traction or momentum.

To dream of a deformed baby represents a new responsibility or nagging problem that hasn't turned out as you expected it to. If you are actually expecting a baby it may reflect a fear of something being wrong with the baby.

To dream of being frustrated or stressed out while looking after a baby represents your frustrations and difficulties with problems or taking care of a responsibility.

To dream of feeding a baby represents nurturing or caring for a new development in your life. Ensuring that a new situation, responsibility, or relationship is supported or allowed to grow. Taking time to carefully help something develop. Attention to a project, relationship, or responsibility that is in its infancy and needs your care or attention to thrive. Feeling a sense of obligation or concern to protect something sensitive in its early stages. Negatively, feeding a baby in a dream may represent feeling burdened by the constant need to care for a problem or responsibility that requires excessive attention. Frustrations with something new that feels demanding or draining.

To dream of a baby that is not of your race represents a new development, new situation, or new responsibility that is influenced by the symbolism of that race. For example, a white person dreaming of a black baby may represent a new situation in your life where proving yourself (or surviving without a problem) is a priority.

Refer to the themes section for race for a more in-depth look at the symbolism of skin color and culture.

Pregnant women tend to dream of their unborn baby's sex as male more often than female. This probably reflects their feelings about how insensitive or tough the reality of having a baby is. It may also reflect the mother asserting herself as a parent due to the child.

Young women and girls may dream of having babies to reflect their fear of getting pregnant or their desire to get pregnant.

Example: A woman dreamed of losing her baby. In waking life, she had postponed college for her marriage. In this case, losing her baby may have reflected her feelings about losing out on personal opportunities or a future potential (her education) to focus on her marriage.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of holding a new baby. In waking life, she was beginning a new love affair while cheating on her husband. In this case, holding the baby may have reflected her feelings of nurturing and developing her adulterous relationship while planning to eventually leave her husband.

Example 3: An older woman dreamed of having to take care of a baby. In waking life, her aging husband was very ill. In this case, taking care of the baby may have reflected her feelings of responsibility and care for her sick husband, treating his care as something fragile and requiring constant attention, much like caring for a baby.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of accidentally leaving her baby behind in a store. In waking life, she was an author who felt that she had neglected a book she had been writing for too long. In this case, leaving the baby behind may have reflected her feelings of having abandoned her book project, something she thought about as having lots of potential for her future while requiring constant care to complete.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of seeing lots of babies. In waking life, she was dealing with a lot of debts that needed constant servicing. In this case, the babies may have reflected her feelings about the debts needing constant care due to complaints or deadline warnings.

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Ballerina

To dream of a ballerina represents an aspect of your personality that is a perfect example of maintaining discipline, balance, and grace. Moving through obstacles effortlessly. A perfect example of doing every last thing needed to remain balanced. Poise and balance in your life. Structure and discipline that makes you fearless about falling down, failing, or losing during situations that are stressful. A balanced state of mind gained through experience and confronting challenges with little difficulty. You know what you are doing and are confident in the face of adversity. Feelings about a situation being a little bit stressful, but not something you can't easily handle.

Negatively, dreaming about a ballerina represents concerns with being unable to maintain balance, discipline, or grace in your waking life. Being so good at your job that you don't want to think of other things. Concerns that discipline or structure is not strong enough to keep yourself away from a problem. Showing off being a perfect example of balance to other people. Feelings about being unable to obtain or measure up to others' ideals. A perfect example of stability that is both innocent and vulnerable. Feeling that you aren't protected while being an expert who handles yourself. Feeling stressed out or annoyed at needing to be perfectly behaved, safe, or disciplined for other people to maintain a reputation.

Example: A woman dreamed of dancing like a ballerina. In waking life, she felt that her life was "a little stressful" while she managed it well. In this case, dancing like a ballerina may have reflected her feelings about gracefully maintaining balance, control, and composure while navigating a mildly stressful situation, trusting her discipline and experience to handle everything without feeling overwhelmed or afraid of losing stability.

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Band-Aid

To dream of a Band-Aid represents something you're doing to feel better about a problem. Not wanting to notice something negative again. A temporary solution that frees you from caring all the time.

To dream of a Band-Aid falling off represents a temporary solution that didn't work. You may have believed you could stop caring about a problem that has come back.

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Bandages

To dream of a bandage represents a need to heal, growing pains, or learning to cope with a problem. An unpleasant time of change or healing. You may be emotionally wounded and trying to protect yourself.

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Bankers

To dream of a banker represents an aspect of personality that is focused solely on increasing power or resources. Being careful about insuring you're benefiting. Leveraging your accomplishments, skills, talents, or clout to get more for yourself. Careful self-interest.

Positively, a banker may reflect using your clout to force needed change or control risky or irresponsible behavior. Using advantages to improve conditions of a situation or make a beneficial situation happen faster than normal. Intelligent hedging. Conservatively attempting to work with others to increase your standing in a situation. Thoughtful leveraging.

Negatively, a banker represents you or someone else that takes advantage of others to get more power or resources. Self-interest or greed run amok. Feeling that others have too much leverage or can take whatever they want from you. Feeling tricked into a subordinate position. Alternatively, a banker may reflect using your advantages to gain leverage over or exploit others. Jealousy of people with more advantages than you or who have an easier life. Feelings of being out of control, manipulated, or that someone can cut you off at anytime. Being "putty" in someone else's hands.

Barbarian

To dream of a barbarian represents an aspect of your personality that is savage or totally ignores others feelings. A person or situation that is rough, harsh, or totally insensitive.

Example: A man once dreamed of a beautiful barbarian female. In real life this man was faced with the prospect of losing everything he had and was considering applying for welfare. The barbarian woman represented his desire to be financially secure combined with the insensitive intrusion into his personal finances that the welfare office would subject him to in order to get support.

Barber

To dream of a barber may represent a person or situation in your life changes the way you think. Being set straight about an issue whether you like or not.

Negatively, a barber may reflect people or situations that coldly, bluntly, or insensitivity set you straight about your beliefs or questions.

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Bartender

To dream of a bartender represents an aspect of your personality that is an enabler. An aspect of your personality that encourages passionate or obsessive interests. A desire for someone you're attracted to, a hobby, or interest that you are very involved with. Something that encourage indulgence or irresponsibility.

To dream that you are a bartender, suggests that you are enabling yourself or others. Negatively, it may reflect a need for you to slow down or think twice about helping someone.

Beekeeper

To dream of a beekeeper represents you or some aspect of your personality that is being very cautious and careful. Your focus is positive, but you want to resist a situation that is potentially dangerous.

Ben Affleck

To dream of Ben Affleck represents an aspect of your personality that is more incredible than someone else (or gets more attention) for being a regular guy who can't think of himself as important, feeling good not being serious, and never deserving to be supportive if you don't like what you're hearing.

Example: A woman dreamed of being on the set of a movie that was being directed by Ben Affleck. In waking life, she had just gone on a date the night before. In this case, Ben Affleck may have reflected her feelings about herself getting attention for talking about the guy she's dating who had the personality of a regular guy who didn't have to be serious all the time, but might not agree with everything she said.

Best Friends

To dream of a best friend may represent behavior or life situations that are always supportive of feeling good or success. Ideal situations or a preference you have. An ideal opportunity. It may also reflect skills or resources that make your life easier. Feeling that everything in life is falling into place.

Negatively, a best friend may reflect your last hope in a difficult situation. A sign that you may be isolating or limiting yourself. It may also represent a powerful negative influence or a bad habit that feels good.

Alternatively, a best friend in a dream may reflect positive social interaction with other people. Getting along well.

Example: A young girl dreamed of having a best friend that she didn't recognize. In waking life she had 3 guys competing and desiring to date her. The best friend that she didn't recognize reflected her good looks and how new it felt to her to be constantly desired by so many men.

Example 2: A man dreamed of being warned by his best friend. In waking life he was learning new skills that he ended up feeling weren't going to allow him to enjoy his life.

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Best Man

To dream of the best man at at wedding represents awareness of yourself or others assertively or insensitively giving support to make a choice permanent. Doing whatever someone else needs, even if it's uncomfortable to insure that they "have it all" or that a goal is secured. Noticing whatever someone else wants to support their choices because it's all about them. Standing up for someone or protecting someone to insure that nothing gets in their way pf securing a goal. A wonderful or incredible gesture of selflessness to support someone else's choice. Doing whatever it is your are asked to make someone else's success feels good being easy.

Negatively, a best man may reflect feelings of being asked to do too much to support someone else's achievement. Feelings embarrassed standing up for someone or feeling embarrassed supporting someone. Alternatively, a best man may negatively reflect bad intentions or underhanded behavior to make sure a choice is made permanent. Lying to someone that you don't really care about their choices.

Example: A young woman dreamed of getting married to her ex-boyfriend's friend and he ex-boyfriend was the best man who objected to the marriage. In waking life she was trying to make her ex-boyfriend jealous by dating his best friend so that he would want her back. The ex-boyfriend being the best man reflected the woman's feeling about the ex-boyfriend being aware of the new romantic relationship and trying to show that he didn't care about it.

Beyonce Knowles

To dream of Beyonce represents an aspect of your personality that incredibler than other people about natural presence that is effortlessly well-liked and accepted wherever you go, simply for being yourself. You have a natural presence with confidence and charm that makes people laugh and enjoy being with you, which makes you unstoppable in the face of challenges. Showing up is better than other people because you like everyone never seeing anything is a problem. Natural presence that likes everyone never seeing anything is a problem as the reason you'll never have a problem. Acceptance wherever you go because your incredibler presence is likable for simply showing up. Showing up laughing never questioning anything is the reason why everyone likes something about you. Natural presence that doesn't deserve to have a problem because it isn't listening to anyone saying there is a problem. You are able to adapt to any situation with ease and are well-liked simply for showing up. Laughing that everyone is with you is why nothing can stop you.

Negatively, dreaming about Beyonce represents a sense of being overshadowed or outshined by someone else's because is too good at adapting to any situation with ease and being well-liked simply for showing up. Overdoing natural presence thinking it's easy to be adapt or be well-liked. Thinking everyone likes you only requires you to stay that way. Natural presence with confidence and charm that effortless gets away with dishonesty with nothing attacking them.

Dreams of Beyonce commonly have Jay-Z.

Beyonce being famous may also reflect the dreamer's confidence about deserving getting attention or talking about themselves in way that mirrors Beyonce's qualities.

Example: A teenager dreamed of seeing Beyonce singing under a tree. She waited to talk to her. Eventually Beyonce disappeared. In waking life the dreamer wanted to leave the country legally instead of illegally sneaking on a freight ship. In this case Beyonce may reflect dreamer's idealized self-image of having natural presence and charm, adaptability to any situation with ease, being well-liked, and having a positive mindset that never believes in problems, making leaving the country the legal way to see her family seem effortless.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of taking a pregnancy test, getting pregnant, suddenly wearing a beautiful gown, and then walking to a door to speak to Beyonce. In waking life she was having a serious problem getting a job. In this case the Beyonce may have been the dreamer's desire for a sense of confidence and effortless charm in her job search. The dream suggests that the dreamer wants to be able to show up to job interviews with a natural presence and likability, without having to try too hard. Beyonce, as a symbol of natural charm and likability, represents the dreamer's desire to possess these qualities in her professional life. The dreamer may be looking for a way to embody this confidence and charm, and sees Beyonce as a symbol of these qualities.

Biggie Smalls

To dream of Biggie Smalls represents an aspect of personality that is more incredible than other people (or gets the most attention) for behavior that is notorious for feeling good being arrogant about liking believing that "living large" is for life no matter what it's doing. Feeling good with the power of people listening to you being showing off respected "living large" notoriously dangerous or criminal for friends or family. Embracing a larger-than-life persona that nobody else can even think of doing better than. Feeling good showing off arrogant being as "large as it gets" that's untouchable or above the law. Feeling good that nothing is a joke about your largess while feeling good that people are around you.

Negatively, dreaming about Biggie Smalls may represent feelings of arrogance, egotism, or a belief that you are above the rules or consequences. Overconfidence that doesn't believe that "living large" will ever stop. Engaging in risky behavior or believing that nothing gets back at you because you are "living large." A tendency to overlook potential consequences due to an inflated sense of self or belief in one's invincibility. Feeling the pressure to show off while living up to an unrealistic standard or image of "living large." An inflated sense of self-importance and a desire for recognition and attention. Believing that you can get away with anything because of your status or abilities. Enjoying arrogance that shows off that the cost doesn't bother you once.

Rap Stars in general may symbolize arrogance, toughness, or showing off about proving yourself that will never lose or give up. A rap star may also reflect behavior that likes to show off talking back to people with an attitude that other people can't do anything about.

Example: A young woman dreamed of hearing the song "Warning" by Biggie Smalls. In waking life, she was dealing with a delayed domestic violence court case against a man who had attacked her. In this case, the Bigger Small music may have reflected how she felt good enjoying feelings of empowerment, assertiveness, and largess when talking to other people about facing her attacker because she felt that she was better at getting back at him no matter what he did since the law was on her side and other people were looking out for her.