Stalking

To dream of being stalked by someone represents persisting troubles, reminders of bad memories, or unwanted relationships you can't avoid. Something negative in your life that feels like it notices every single little thing you're doing. Recurring invasion of your personal boundaries. Feeling that something is coming after you in a threatening way. A

Alternatively, being stalked in a dream may reflect feelings of being carefully watched or copied. Feeling others jealousy that any opportunity will allow you to be a winner.

To dream of a stalking killer may represent fears about persistent troubles, negative events from your past, or soured relationships causing you total humiliation or failure. Terrifying reminders of negative things that won't go away. Blackmail you fear being open about or feeling your personal life being played with.

To dream of yourself stalking someone else may represent your insecurity about missing out or not watching a situation closely enough. Carefully watching every single thing someone does. Jealousy of everything single thing allowing someone else to be a winner.

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Stalling

To dream of stalling represents feelings of being stuck, delayed, or unable to progress in some area of your life. A temporary halt or obstacle in your path, preventing you from moving forward with your plans, goals, or aspirations. Hesitation, delay, or avoidance in taking action or making a decision. Feeling hindered by external circumstances or internal doubts that prevent you from progressing as you wish.

Positively, dreaming about stalling may represent caution and prudence. A conscious choice to wait for a better time or more information before making a decision. A strategic delay meant to ensure better timing or results. The importance of patience, persistence, and perseverance in overcoming challenges or setbacks. A need to take a step back, reassess your situation, and carefully consider your options before proceeding.

Negatively, dreaming about stalling could represent feelings of frustration, anxiety, or impatience about being unable to make progress or achieve your desired outcomes. A fear of failure, rejection, or uncertainty about the future, leading to procrastination or avoidance of taking action. Struggling with the pressure to act when you are not ready. Feelings of indecisiveness or anxiety about making the wrong choice. A lack of confidence or fear of failure that prevents you from progressing. Needing to wait or reassess situations before you can proceed. Anxiety about not meeting deadlines or achieving your goals.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing a man driving a car that stalled. In waking life, she was frustrated by her employer claiming that the business was always in a precarious position without knowing what to do about it. In this case, the stalled car may have reflected the stagnation she perceived in her work environment.

Stamped

To dream of something being stamped represents feelings of approval, validation, or official recognition in your waking life. A sense of authority or confirmation regarding a particular matter or situation. Thoughts about the significance of having your actions, ideas, or decisions officially acknowledged or accepted.

Positively, dreaming of something being stamped may represent a sense of achievement or accomplishment, where your efforts or contributions have been recognized and validated by others. It may indicate that you are on the right track or that your actions align with established rules or standards. A sense of security and assurance in your endeavors.

Negatively, dreaming of something being stamped may represent feelings of disapproval, rejection, or denial in your waking life. A sense of authority figures or others not accepting your ideas, actions, or decisions. You may feel as though your efforts are being invalidated or dismissed. Your concerns about not meeting certain expectations or standards set by others, leading to a sense of frustration or insecurity. Feelings of being pigeonholed or restricted by labels or stereotypes. A fear of being judged or limited based on superficial assessments or external perceptions. Struggling against being defined in a way that doesn't align with your true self.

To dream of a stamped design or logo represents feelings about identity, belonging, or the need for approval. A specific identity, brand, or reputation being firmly established or recognized. A sense of belonging to a group or organization, where you share common values or beliefs. Your acceptance of the group's identity and your desire to integrate into its community.

Negatively, dreaming of a stamped design or logo may represent feelings of being labeled, stereotyped, or constrained by external expectations. Discomfort with group identity or your desire to assert your individuality.

To dream of an ink stamp placed on the hand represents feelings of temporary but noticeable acknowledgment or authorization. Short-term validation or permission granted. Feelings about your capability about what you given permission to do. A sense of inclusion or acceptance in a specific group or activity, but with an understanding that this acceptance is not permanent or deeply rooted. Feelings of exclusivity, access, specialness, or being an insider. Feeling approved, validated, verified, or officially recognized by a situation or group of people that requires it. Feelings about your capability to acquire a sense of validation or approval related to your personal identity or participation in a specific event or situation. Acknowledgment of your presence or involvement in a particular context. Feeling recognized and accepted by others in a social setting, or that you have officially entered a specific situation or phase in your life. Trying to maintain a temporary status or position that is visibly acknowledged but not guaranteed to last

To dream of a temporary impression on the skin that leaves a stamp represents temporary influence or impact. Behavior that has made a noticeable mark or impression, but it is not a permanent or deeply ingrained effect. A desire for lasting validation or a fear of being forgotten or unnoticed.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing black and red pentagram ink stamps on a frequent buyer card. In waking life, he was having employment problems and needed a former sexual partner to help him get a job. In this case, the ink stamps may have reflected his feelings about officially recognizing how many times he's had to have sex with his former sexual partner in order to deserve a favor of getting a job.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of a deodorant cap leaving a stamp impression on her daughter's forehead. In waking life, she felt that it was tough to learn how to allow her daughter to make her own mistakes to learn from them, without budding into her life. In this case, the stamp impression on her daughter's forehead may have reflected her feelings of trying to leave a lasting impression or influence on her daughter's decisions and actions.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of a school diploma certificate being empty and needing to be filled and given an official stamp. She didn't want to make a mistake. In waking life, she was unemployed and very focused on trying to get a job. In this case, the school diploma certificate needing to be stamped may have reflected her feelings about the necessity of having her skills, education, and abilities officially recognized and validated in the job market.

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Stampede

To dream of a stampede represents behavior that you feel can't be stopped. Feeling overwhelmed by other people who are impossible to control. Other people's opinions, wishes, or goals that you feel trample all over your own. Succumbing to a mob mentality. A high demand situation. An overwhelming group overreaction.

A stampede may also reflect your fear that once something starts it can't be stopped. Powerlessness to prevent yourself from being overpowered or brushed aside. Feeling that it's dangerous to assert yourself.

Alternatively, a stampede may reflect a sudden shock to you or someone else that has been procrastinating.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing horses and donkeys stampeding into a sand dune. In waking life he felt that he was going to lose his job and partly felt an urgency to rush and find another job while also feeling that it may end up being an overreaction that leaves him without any job.

Stapler

To dream of an office stapler represents thoughts or decisions about a situation being important enough to make it stay the same. Avoiding haplessness. Making the decision that something is important enough to make it stay the same to avoid being hapless with questions or losing control. Officially making something stay the same so you don't have to be embarrassed by it. Finalizing something that matters so it stays the same. Not answering to anyone about why you were ever slacking off. Having things in order and make a choice to keep it that way.

Negatively, dreaming of a stapler may reflects a situation not being safe requiring you to need make up a lie to avoid looking irresponsible. Making up a lie or false story for something important because you need the situation to stay the way it is and not get out of control. Being overly concerned with not being a hapless person.

Example: A teenage girl in highschool dreamed of her father holding her hostage with a gun and then stapling his eyes shut to kill him. In waking life she was very focused on being successful at school. In this case the stapler may have reflected her attempts to avoid looking hapless at school by making a rash decision to cover up behavior to avoid trouble by simply never caring about it again because it was less hapless looking.

Staples

To dream of staples represents feelings about essential, though often overlooked, behavior that maintains order, stability, or functionality in your daily routines, relationships, work, or personal projects. Staples in a dream can symbolize the small but crucial elements that hold things together, often taken for granted until they are missing or removed. Your efforts to keep things together, ensuring that a situation remains secure or unchanged. Your desire to ensure that something is reliably fixed or adhered to without fail. Skills you use to keep your life in order. Binding elements of your life that are necessary to maintain structure and order.

Positively, dreaming about staples may represent a strong commitment to keeping things stable or secure. A conscious choice to adhere to certain principles, habits, or routines that have proven successful in maintaining order. Your ability to efficiently manage different aspects of your life, ensuring that everything stays in place. You are in a stable and secure situation where everything is held together well. This dream may also indicate that you value reliability and consistency in your life, and you appreciate the people or things that provide stability. Finalizing a business deal or legal process that requires different parts to be brought together securely.

Negatively, dreaming about staples could represent feelings of being stuck in a situation or feeling limited by the need to maintain the status quo. A resistance to change, even if the current situation is not ideal. Feeling constrained by your responsibilities or by societal norms, feeling that you must keep everything together even if it's at your expense. An overemphasis on stability to the point of being rigid or inflexible. Overlooking the need to let go of unnecessary behavior that was initially essential or binding in order to maintain order, stability, or functionality. Maintaining certain behavior for a serious or important reason without seeing it as the problem. A fear of change or a reluctance to let go of something that has provided stability, even if it no longer serves your best interests. Frustration and difficulty in maintaining order and stability.

To dream of your mouth being stapled may represent feelings of being forcefully silenced or restricted in your ability to express yourself. A situation where you feel your opinions, thoughts, or emotions are not being considered or are deliberately suppressed. External pressures to conform, stay quiet, or not voice your true feelings due to fear of repercussions or judgment. Self-imposed silence due to fear, insecurity, or a lack of confidence in your ability to communicate effectively. A need to find your voice and express yourself more freely, despite the challenges or opposition you may face.

Example: A woman dreamed of pulling staples out of her mouth one at a time until she was sputtering blood and fainted onto a bed. In waking life, she recently finished a divorce with her ex-husband and felt that her husband wanted nothing to do with her which made her feel "shut up." In this case, the staples in her mouth may have reflected her feelings about the difficult, painful process of divorce that prevented her from speaking about her relationship with her ex that she was forced to endure. Each staple being removed symbolized her gradually finding her voice and the ability to express her true feelings and perspective on the relationship, despite the pain and emotional turmoil it caused. The staples may also reflect the essential, yet overlooked nature of her "shut up" behavior in order to get through the divorce professionally without causing more problems.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of her back covered in staples so thick that you could barely see her back. In waking life, she felt like she was falling apart and needed to "hold things together." In this case, the staples in the back may have reflected her feelings about the immense effort and determination required to maintain stability and order in her life during a stressful period.

Staples Business Depot Store

To dream of the Staples Business Depot store represents feeling supported that nothing is complicated about "taking care of business" on your own if you want to. Support that never wants you to stop thinking of easy options to make sure a situation remains working all the time. Feelings about never being embarrassed staying serious or professional if you want to. Feeling that it's easy to get something to help you do something more serious or professional if you want to. An atmosphere that nothing is crazy or stupid about choosing to do something more serious. Respecting yourself choosing to avoid being careless or unprofessional. Resources or options that allow to manage a serious situation or to keep a situation working all the time.

To dream of working at Staples Business Depot store represents about being supportive of others feeling that nothing is complicated about "taking care of business" on their own if they want to. Being supportive of others with easy options to choose keeping a serious situation working all the time. Helping others to help themselves take care of serious situations or to keep their lives working all the time.

People who work at Staples may have dreams of Staples if they are experiencing issues with work or coworkers. Also consider how certain locations inside the building at work feel and how they may mirror waking life situations not related to work.

Example: A young man dreamed of going to his old job at Staples which he quit a week earlier and standing in the parking lot. In waking life he had a crush on a former coworker at the Staples store that he couldn't get off his mind.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing a Latin American girl he met 8 months earlier who was now working at Staples instead of a club promoter and airport customs agent. In waking life a woman he knew was sleeping over at his house. The change of employment from club promoter and customs agent to Staples Business Depot employment in this case may have reflected the dreamers feelings about being supportive of the woman staying at his home in a more serious honest self-help adult manner instead of having fun with her and protecting her.

Star Of David

The Star Of David (hexagram) represents the struggle between the positive and negative aspects of creation. The upward-facing triangle represents the negative aspect of creation, and the downward facing triangle represents the positive aspect of creation. An inner struggle between good and bad aspects of your personality that feels like it may never end. It may also reflect a confrontation between good and evil. A personal moral battle that feels serious about never-ending. A sense of pride, strength, and resilience in a conflict between good and evil. An ongoing struggle between permanently thinking you are right versus an opposing side that always thinks you're wrong.

Negatively, dreaming about the Star Of David represents perfect honesty in every way possible that doesn't have to feel good, possibly to the point of hating your life, hating your parents, or endless growing up. Adherence to rules that make you feel uncomfortable about never enjoying your life because honesty is more important. Feeling like you in a state of holy war while believing that something may attack you. Feelings of being different, isolated, or misunderstood due to one's beliefs. A conflict between being right versus wrong that makes you feel you will lose everything if you aren't permanent. A conflict between being right and wrong that never lets you enjoy your side. Worrying about never being honest enough. Never believing that you are wrong about an issue that someone else might want to get back at you for.

To dream of the Star of David pulled apart or separated represents the safe separation between everything positive and everything negative. Everything positive and negative observing each other without conflict. Feelings about good and bad not being allowed to fight anymore while being aware of each other.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing the Star Of David. In waking life, he was confronted with the most powerful hallucinations of his life that required him to confront evil like he was at war with demons at the end of time. In this case, the Star of David may have reflected his personal struggle between good and evil and the sense of ongoing conflict and confrontation with evil that felt like there was no end in sight.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing the Star Of David. In waking life, he had the powerful spiritual experience of his life that challenged and pressured him to grow morally faster than he would have ever expected. Once the worst part was over he felt it was dangerous to stray from the new moral code he had been trained with. In this case, the Star of David may have reflected the ongoing struggle between his sense of right and wrong and the feeling that he could not deviate from this path.

Staring

To dream of someone staring may represent a feeling of being scrutinized, judged, or evaluated. It may indicate a sense of being watched or monitored closely by others, or feeling that you are under intense pressure to perform or meet certain expectations. Preoccupation with an issue. Feelings of being shocked or that something is unbelievable. A situation that takes priority or precedence over all else. Feeling shocked or disbelief about a truth that has been revealed. Disbelief.

Alternatively, it may reflect a sense of pressure that you are applying to someone or a situation, as well as an inability to get your mind off something. It can also reveal your impatience, frustration or dissatisfaction with a situation. Inability to get your mind off something. A sense of focused attention or strong feelings about something, as well as the feeling that something is obvious or deserving of attention.

To dream that someone is staring at you represents your awareness of a truth or reality of a situation that you can't avoid, and that you may be feeling pressured to address it. The dream may also indicate a sense of unwelcomeness or not fitting in with others, and may reveal your feelings of being singled out or constantly observed by others. Feelings of being scrutinized or evaluated in some aspect of your life. It may reflect your perception of someone's negative judgment or disapproval towards you, causing feelings of insecurity or discomfort.

Alternatively, being stared at may reflect feelings about someone watching your every move. Feeling that you can't have privacy or do anything you want freely.

Example: A woman dreamed of staring at someone. In waking life, she was deeply upset by insensitive remarks made by a person on an internet message board, and was passionately trying to rebuke them. The staring in her dream may reflect her strong emotions of shock and disbelief about what she was witnessing, as well as her intense focus on this issue."

Example 2: A girl dreamed of seeing a girl blankly stare at her. In waking life she knew she had to break up with her boyfriend, but didn't have the courage to do it. The staring reflected her impatience with herself for not taking action and ending the relationship.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing the grim reaper staring at her. In waking life he was starting to feel that a long distance relationship she had on the Internet was doomed. Everything in her life was telling her this relationship was doomed while she struggled to keep talking to the guy. The grim reaper may represent her subconscious mind telling her that this relationship has reached its end and that it is time to move on.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of seeing her soon to be ex-husband staring into space. In waking life she was spending a lot of time thinking about how strange the future would be after her divorce was finalized. In this case the staring may have reflected her preoccupation with the future and her thoughts about how things would change after the divorce was finalized.

Example 5: A woman dreamed that everyone she knew was staring at her. In waking life she had just been raped. In this case the staring have may reflected her feelings about her entire life revolving around what had happened to her. She may have felt that she was being constantly watched and judged by others while being the center of attention because of the traumatic experience. It may also show the difficulty of moving on from it as it had consumed her entire life.

Example 6: A young boy dreamed of his sister staring at him. In waking life he was traumatized by the crack cocaine overdose of his sister that caused her death. In this case the staring may reflect his preoccupation with the event and the impact it has had on him. He may feel a sense of heaviness from constantly thinking about it and being unable to escape the feelings associated with it. The dream could be a manifestation of the boy's ongoing struggle to come to terms with his sister's death and the grief that he continues to experience.

Example 7: A man dreamed of his pastor staring at him in silence which frightened him. In waking life his pastor threatened him with curses for leaving the church to go to another church. In this case staring may reflect the dreamer's fear of his pastor's disapproval or judgment for leaving the church. The silence may symbolize the lack of communication or resolution of the conflict between them, leaving the dreamer feeling frightened and uncertain about how to move forward.

Stars

To dream of looking at the stars represents feelings of awe, wonder, and inspiration about a situation in your life being incredible without an explanation. A sense of awe about new experiences making your future feel more optimistic. Incredible exciting new opportunities never experienced before. A wish to guide your own fortune. Uplifting or inspiring experience. Clarity to actualize goals. hopes, wishes, and aspirations. Spiritual awakening. Feeling inspired by God.

Negatively, dreaming about looking up at the stars may reflect an overwhelming feelings of smallness or powerless in the face of life's challenges. You may feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the forces at work in your life. This dream may also reflect impossible goals that you have set for yourself, or a feeling of pressure to conform to the expectations of others. Feeling little when thinking of God or your spiritual future.

To dream of a starless sky may represent feelings of emptiness or lack of inspiration in your future. You may be experiencing a sense of hopelessness or lack of opportunities for growth and advancement. It may feel as though nothing incredible is happening or going to happen in the future, leaving you feeling uninspired or unenthusiastic about life. This dream may also indicate feelings of boredom or frustration with the current state of your life, and a desire for something more fulfilling or exciting. It may be time to explore new possibilities and seek out opportunities that align with your passions and interests.

To dream of a single star shape represents feelings of you or something else in your life being incredible or impressive with being best. Standing out from the crowd. You may feel that you or someone else is the best in their field or situation. Feelings of being unique, special, excellent like a shining star. Behavior or some area of your life that is incredible. This dream can be an indication of your desire to achieve recognition for your talents, abilities, or achievements. Alternatively, it may reflect your admiration for someone who embodies these qualities.

People who take psilocybin mushrooms commonly see rainbow colored stars on their first trip. This may symbolically reflect how wonderful it feels to discover and experience hallucinogenic drugs expanding their spiritual beliefs while not causing brain damage like mainstream society thinks. The rainbow stars reflect how incredible and wonderful it is to experience a new sense of fearlessness.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing the sky filled with beautiful stars. In waking life he had just come back from an ayahuasca spiritual retreat that had awakened him spiritually. His outlook on life and his future was forever changed. In this case the stars may have reflected his feelings of how incredible it was to experience a spiritual awakening and enlightenment that let him understand that there is much more to God than he ever thought.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing a sky with no stars. In waking life she was having doubts about ever being able to get pregnant. In this case the sky with no stars may have reflected a feeling of hopelessness or emptiness regarding the possibility of having a child in the future. She may have felt there is nothing incredible about life beyond what she is currently doing. The dream may be highlighting the woman's fears and concerns about her reproductive abilities and the uncertainty of her future as a parent. The starless sky may also indicate a lack of inspiration or motivation, suggesting that the woman feels stuck and unsure of what steps to take next.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing a stiletto shoe in the stars at night. In waking life an abusive ex-boyfriend was on life-support from a degenerative disease suddenly died. She felt incredible that she would never have to worry about his jealousy or abuse ever again having an effect on her life. In this case the stiletto shoe in the stars may have reflected her hopes and aspirations for a brighter and more positive future, now that she was no longer weighed down by her past experiences with her ex-boyfriend.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of looking at the stars as seeing Jesus. In waking life she was extremely devoted to her religion and was terrified of needing to prove to everyone she knew that she was a perfect Christian. In this case, seeing Jesus in the stars in may have reflected her feelings of awe about all the new bible verse and scripture she discovered to help her prove to the world how faithful she was.

Example 5: A man dreamed of seeing a red star grow bigger. In waking life he was finding it very difficult to get clean from a medication addiction. In this case, the red star he saw in the sky may have reflected his feelings about how incredible the future could be if he could overcome the danger from trying to rid himself of his addiction.

Starvation

To dream of starvation represents your feelings of longing for an opportunity. Lacking something. Desire for something to happen. Desperation for attention, love, power, or status. An impoverished or ignored aspect of yourself. Seeing others starve may reflect you attempts to avoid someone in need. You may be ignoring or avoiding an important family/emotional issue. Feeling that you are not being nourished emotionally or intellectually. Feeling cut off from relationship or power you used to have.

Alternatively, the dream may be reflecting you awareness or struggle with an eating disorder.

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Steak

To dream of a steak represents feelings about an experience that's substantial with total control, making the important decisions, having authority, or confidence in taking charge. Feeling as strong as you need to be to make big decisions that are in your best interest. Situations that allow you to dictate terms. Feeling strong about having your way. Feeling good about making big decisions that turn out to be very beneficial. A choice that's feeding you this sense of power. Deserving to have leadership. Deserving total control over the way your life is going.

Negatively, steak in a dream may represent feelings about overdoing an experience that's substantial about needing to have total control, make important decisions, have authority, or feel powerful. Enjoying powerful decisions that hurt others. Overdoing leadership or total control over a situation.

Example: A man dreamed of eating steak and enjoying it. In waking life, he made the decision to quit his job for a much higher paying job and was quite pleased with his decision. In this case, the steak may have reflected his feelings about making a substantial and empowering decision that significantly improved his life.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of frying up a steak with lots of other food. In waking life, she was trying to get a job. In this case, frying the steak may have reflected her feelings about preparing to quickly take charge of her life and make important financial decisions once she got a job.

Stealing

To dream that you are stealing from someone else represents your contempt, disobedience, or disrespect for someone else. Taking advantage of someone else who has not shown you respect. Defying the rules when they have not worked in your favor. Restoring self-respect in situations where you are unrecognized or undervalued. Awareness of yourself being selfish. Wanting something you can't have or feel you don't deserve. Wanting something for nothing.

To dream of stealing and getting caught may reflect feelings about waking life situations where you have gotten into trouble or got caught doing something you know you weren't supposed to. Feelings about yourself being wild and reckless. Feeling guilty that you broke someone else's property.

To dream of being stolen from represents feelings of regret for a bad decision or that you've lost out on an opportunity. Being stolen from may also reflect feelings of being taken advantage of. Feeling someone isn't respecting you property or dignity. Feeling unrecognized or undervalued. Feeling that someone else's selfishness has gone to far. You may feel that someone has defied rules or boundaries you've made. Being stolen from might also reflect your feelings about a person that wants something from you for nothing. Feeling that you can't trust someone. Feeling that someone took you for granted or didn't respect you.

Alternatively, stealing in dreams may reflect waking life situations where stealing has occurred or where someone is accusing someone else of stealing.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing someone stealing. In waking life she felt a researcher violated her privacy by using her life story as an example in his work.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of having her computer stolen. In waking life her sister ruined her computer after being told to never use it.

Example 3: A man dreamed of getting caught stealing. In waking life they had ruined their friend's property by mistake and feared being labeled by their friend as irresponsible.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of having her car stolen by a couple of teenagers. In waking life she felt robbed of her self-respect due to an embarrassing breakup.

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Steam

To dream of steam represents emotional or situational intensity. You are headstrong about proceeding with an issue. It may also reflect a release of anger or frustrations. You or someone else that is "letting off stream."