Story

To dream of a story represents thoughts about making others believe that something happened. Remembering something that happened. Recollection of events. Being careful with what you tell someone or "getting your story right." Thoughts about being believed or not believed. Remembering. Hearing something about someone else. Thoughts about people hearing something about you. Believing everything you are hearing.

Negatively, dreaming about a story may reflect issues with believability, telling believable lies, or caring too much about being believed. Wanting to show off more believably impressive than you actually are. Rumors. Believable excuses. Fabrication. Not liking hearing what people say about you behind your back. Concerns with keep your reputation or being believable enough to stay out of trouble. Not believing everything you are hearing.

Example: A man dreamed of a newspaper story about him being in the newspaper. In waking life he was concerned with his ex-girlfriend hearing things about him based self-importance and how he imagined himself being look at by her. In this case the story in the dream may have represented his feelings about rumors or made up lies being believable to his ex-girlfriend.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of trying to figure out what story to tell police. In waking life was being careful about what the best way to say something to someone was. In this case the story symbolism may have reflected her feelings about being careful being believable to avoid trouble.

Example 3: A man dreamed of writing a story about this inner feelings. In waking life he was openly talking about the story of his life with health problems to others.

Example 4: A man dreamed of being confronted by someone who didn't already know his story. In waking life he was making excuses to his girlfriend about his drinking problem because he didn't think it a was a problem at the time.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of a lady giving her story to someone else. In waking life she was very concerned about thee believability of her recollection of events with a previous employer who forced her to resign while trying to get a new job.

Stove

To dream of a stove represents your thoughtful focus on progress, momentum, or getting something done. Slow, careful, or long term preparations. Preparing something important or special in your life. Confidence that you can prepare to do something if you want to. Carefully putting your plans together to make something happen.

Cooking on a stove represents projects, plans, or ideas that are underway. Getting ready for a certain type of experience. Something you are expecting something to happen soon.

Example: A woman had recurring dreams of putting something on a stove and moving it around from the front to back burner. In waking life she was constantly delaying making a career for herself. He kept putting ambitions "off on the back burner."

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being jealous over her stove not being fixed. In waking life she was having a jealous argument over her home renovations.

Example 3: A man dreamed of seeing Greg from Greg and Dharma the TV show standing beside a stove leaning to the side to tell someone acting deranged he had no interest in any dealing with him at all wanted to move on to other things. "Too personal" he says. In waking life he was preparing to tell someone he thought was criminally irresponsible that he had no interest in any business dealings with him whatsoever. He was much more interested in thoughtfully preparing his own business plans.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of seeing her stove with another smaller stove inside the oven and got her husband to check out the smaller stove which he said worked fine. This caused the woman to cry. In waking life the woman was capable of preparing to leave her husband to start a new life and didn't like that the relationship couldn't be fixed. In this case the stove inside the stove represented her capability to thoughtfully prepare to move away and leave her husband which would allow her to plan a new life once she did. This scared her.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of a bird that was loose in her home burning his feet on her stove. In waking life was experiencing some relationship frustrations with the man she was dating. In this case the stove that bird burns it's feet on may have reflected her feelings about herself thoughtfully making plans in her life unrelated to her relationship that caused jealousy with the man she was dating with moving in together.

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Straight

To dream of something being physically straight represents feelings about situation or behavior that functions properly. No deviation or unusualness. The alignment of something in your life, perhaps in your beliefs, actions, or decisions.

To dream of a straight line represents feelings about a path or process that is unobstructed and clear, reflecting a clear goal or direction. A straightforward approach towards a particular situation or problem. Feelings about a situation having nothing corrupted it. Directness and straightforwardness in your waking life with a clear goal or direction. Feeling that you are on the right track. Feelings about no obstacles, complications, or diversions in your way towards a goal.

Negatively, a straight line might represent inflexibility or lack of creativity. It could suggest that you're sticking too rigidly to a particular path or plan, without considering other possibilities or approaches. A lack of variety, challenge, or excitement.

To dream of a straight road often represents a path in life that is straightforward and predictable. It could symbolize a situation or life phase where you are experiencing clarity, directness, or a lack of obstacles. Predictability, routine, and a sense of stability in one's life. You may know exactly where you're headed, with clear goals, and an understanding of what you need to do to achieve them.

Negatively, a straight road might also represent monotony or predictability to a point of boredom. It may indicate a lack of challenges, excitement, or variation in your life. Feeling that life is easier for someone else. If the straight road appears endless, it could suggest monotony or feeling stuck in a rut.

To dream of being heterosexual, or 'straight,' signifies behavior or the perception of behavior that aligns with norms and acceptability. It suggests feelings of normalcy, fitting in comfortably with others, and not being subjected to any form of snobbery or discrimination. It represents behavior perceived as conventional, without any sense of eccentricity or deviation from what is commonly accepted.

To dream that someone looks you "straight in the eyes" may represent a sense of seriousness about understanding a situation. Awakening to the gravity of the situation. Feelings about not wasting time or have a clear understanding is important. Someone or something is "talking to you" like it matters. An indication of needing to get straight to the point like it's important.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a straight piece of wood, similar to a bamboo stick. Suddenly, the scene transitioned to a view of a beautiful woman's back and waist, bending back and forth as if on a door hinge. In his waking life, the man had visited a chiropractor who had corrected his back problem with a swift procedure that initially frightened him due to perceived danger. In this case, the straight piece of wood might have symbolized the man's desire to have his back or spine straightened, preceding the actual procedure.

Example 2: A man dreamed of a woman looking him straight in the eyes like it was serious. In waking life, he awoke to the seriousness or gravity of a situation with new facts after not first not realizing the severity of the situation.

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Straight Jacket

To dream of a straight jacket represents feelings about not being able to be dangerous to yourself or anyone else on purpose. Impotence to do anything accept say you aren't crazy. Feelings that nobody thinks your safe enough to do anything else in a situation. Reach and capability are being intelligently limited by someone who thinks you or someone else is not behaving safe. Not believing you are crazy and in disbelief you need to put up with people treating you like you are. Feeling forced to be stuck the way you are feeling like it might be the rest of your life. Feelings of being treated like you are not sane by someone else that makes you do nothing else on purpose. Not being allowed to be dangerous to yourself or someone else. Nothing else being noticed as dangerous until you or someone else is proven safe.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing someone dangerous wearing a straight jacket that was tight, but slightly loose at the arms. In waking life he was experiencing someone he felt was dangerous being intelligently restrained from being dangerous anymore while still having to feel there might be an opportunity for the dangerous to cause him more problems.

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Strangers

To dream of people that you never seen before represents thoughts, feelings, or situations that you've never experienced before. Strangers may also reflect inability to confidently trust a person or situation.

To dream of being chased by a stranger may reflect your attempt to avoid something you don't trust.

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Strawberry

To dream of strawberries represents feelings about an experience that feels good benefiting you to think that it's perfectly safe to keep liking something (or someone) without it being a problem. Feeling that there is nothing strange about wanting to keep liking someone without it being a problem. Motivation to maintain a romantic crush. Strawberries are often associated with romantic thoughts about someone you are interested in. Thoughts and emotions of sensual desires, pleasure, and temptation.

Negatively, dreaming of strawberries may represent overdoing feeling that it's perfectly safe to keep liking something (or someone) without it being a problem. Motivation to like someone a lot when you don't know them very well.

To see a rotting strawberry represents losing interest in someone or something that you thought was perfectly safe to like or love. Reality or waiting that ruins your motivation to maintain a secret crush or romantic infatuation.

Example: A man dreamed of rotting strawberries. In waking life, he was beginning to lose interest in a woman he was deeply sexually attracted to. In this case, the rotting strawberries may have reflected his feelings about a new need to be realistic ruining his motivation to maintain his infatuation with needing to be realistic.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of a strawberry turning into a ring. In waking life, she was involved with someone in a long-distance relationship. In this case, the ring made from a strawberry may have reflected her feelings of commitment towards a long-distance relationship which she felt benefited her to maintain her romantic feelings without questioning it.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of a cake with a strawberry on it. In waking life, she was in love with a man she rarely got to speak to and recently got to see him again. In this case, the strawberry on the cake may have reflected her feelings about the special occasion of seeing the man (cake) motivating her to maintain her romantic crush on him.

Streaker

To dream of seeing someone streaking represents embarrassment of others by not caring about anything their thinking at all. Total embarrassment of others with honesty that will not be tolerated for long. It may also reflect a sense of risk that you are taking by speaking out or expressing your true feelings in their entirety. Protesting with beliefs that are uncomfortable to others. "Naked" defiance.

Alternatively, streaking may reflect how you are making a spectacle with your true feelings in a situation that is conservative, serious, or otherwise inappropriate to do so. Shocking others with your true beliefs.

Stream

To dream of a stream represents the need to "go with the flow" of life to reach your goals as you deal with minor uncertainties, challenges, frustrations, or responsibilities that you are encountering. Possibly associated with work, school, projects, or teaching others. You are moving through a phase of life that requires you to navigate small obstacles or hurdles.

Sitting by a stream may symbolize your acceptance and growing comfort with a temporary difficulty.

To dream of a stream turning into a larger body of water represents feelings about an uncertain situation that is evolving into something much bigger and more challenging than initially expected. The dream may indicate that the dreamer is feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for what is coming next. This type of dream imagery may also suggest that the dreamer feels they are losing control of a situation, and that events are taking a direction that they cannot predict or manage easily.

To dream of a frozen stream represents feelings of being stuck in a minor and stagnant situation you feel that you could manage, but with little hope of change or progress. A minor uncertain situation that doesn't scare you, but doesn't change. Feeling that a minor uncertainty that is stagnant will "thaw out" eventually.

To dream of jumping over a stream represents overcoming obstacles or challenges in your life with ease and confidence. A sense of freedom and liberation from constraints or limitations that have been holding you back.

People recovering from the loss of a loved one may experience a stream in a dream as they begin to accept the loss and let go.

Example: A woman dreamed of being near a frozen stream with her son and then experiencing the stream turn into a lake that left her and her son struggling to keep their heads above water. In waking life she was experiencing a divorce from a husband that she couldn't afford. In this case the frozen stream may have reflected her feelings of being stuck in a difficult and stagnant situation she felt she could manage, but with little hope of change or progress.

Example 2: A man dreamed of standing near a stream. In waking life his Dad had died. In this case the stream may have reflected need to go with the flow of life, accepting the inevitability of change and letting go of attachment.

Street

To dream of a street represents feelings about the direction, pace, or circumstances that your life is taking while anything new can happen. The overall theme or atmosphere of a situation you are experiencing as you work towards goals. Awareness of a very specific mindset amongst a group of people you are interacting with while focusing on a goal.

Negatively, a street may represent feelings of not liking the direction, pace, or circumstances that your life is taking while anything new can happen. Fear or dislike about the direction and theme your life is taking while experiencing negative interactions with other people whose perspectives aren't honest, supportive, or respectful. Feeling that people don't need to help you or change their views as you work towards goals. Caring too much about what other people think about the direction in life you are taking. Feeling exposed, vulnerable, or judged by others while trying to work through challenges. Social pressure, criticism, or feeling monitored by others who are unsupportive or indifferent to your goals. You might feel stuck in repetitive routines, unsure about which way to go next, or pressured to follow a path that doesn�t align with your desires.

Consider how the street looks and feels for additional meaning. Ask yourself how the specific street feels when you walk down it for real and how that may mirror a waking life situation you are currently experiencing.

To dream of a street with houses on it represents feelings about the direction, pace, or circumstances of your life, while anything new can happen with other people whose perspectives don't have to change to anything different than they already are. The overall theme or atmosphere of a situation you are experiencing with other people as you work towards goals. Feelings about experiencing people watching you, while they don't have to change their beliefs or opinions unless you or "life" changes it for them.

To dream of a street with no buildings on it represents feelings about the direction, pace, or circumstances of your life, while anything new can happen, and not having to care what other people think in the current moment. The direction, pace, or circumstances of your life with nobody to judge you, agree with you, or help you.

Dangerous streets may reflect feelings of fear, insecurity, or unsupportiveness from other people as you work towards goals. Feeling that other people are difficult or not on your side as you work towards a specific outcome.

To dream of walking down a familiar street represents feelings about a familiar direction, pace, or circumstance that your life is taking while anything new can happen. Recalling memories as you work towards certain goals or outcomes in a familiar or predictable environment. Feelings of trying to progress past people with known or predictable perspectives in life different than yours. Experiencing a direction in life that has the familiarity of people you don't like from previous life experiences.

To dream of crossing to the other side of a street represents feelings about the direction, pace, or circumstances that your life is taking while making a decision or action that leads to the transitioning of an opposite perspective about a situation or goal you are currently experiencing.

To dream of a street name represents feelings about the mood of the direction, pace, or circumstances your life is taking while anything new can happen. How a new start to your life feels, is labeled, defined, or socially understood. (e.g. Prospects Road reflects your feelings about financial prospects, streets with the word "New" reflect new circumstances, Queen Street may reflect a woman with aggressive control.)

Example: A young girl had nightmares of being naked while walking down a street. In waking life, she was embarrassed for not being a perfect student at a very strict catholic school. In this case, the street may have reflected her feelings about the direction, pace, and circumstances of her life revolving around getting a strong religious education while her peers, teachers, and family perceived her shortcomings.

Example 2: A man dreamed of walking down a street that felt familiar. In waking life, he was experiencing enemies from his past acting criminally towards him and found all their behavior predictable due to his memories of them. In this case, the familiar street may have reflected his feelings about the direction, pace, and circumstances of his life situation being one focused on not being robbed by familiar enemies from his past who were predictable.

Example 3: A man dreamed of standing on one side of a street with an old family home and seeing an enemy being picked up and tossed into a house across the street with the number 9. In waking life, his father died which ended a bitter power struggle between family members. In this case, standing on the street may have reflected his feelings about the direction, pace, and circumstances of his life being focused on a legal standstill with a family conflict with family members who didn't feel they needed to change their beliefs or accept his goals until his father died.

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Street Lights

To dream of a street light represents feeling that that is always hope during a dark, difficult, or scary situation. Feeling good that a situation is not hopeless. Confidence that you don't need to worry because you can never be hopeless during difficulties or scary moments. Sanity or a voice of reason during a difficult time. Stable safety during a dangerous time. Feeling protected with answers during dangerous time. Feelings about strangers giving your help or advice to get through a difficult time. Unquestionable honesty during a very dangerous or scary time.

Negatively, dreaming about street lights may reflect feelings about hope for your problems that is a compromise.

To dream that there are no street lights available when you want them represents feeling that you are all on your own.

To dream of street lights coming from a source you can't see may reflect hope during difficult situations that you can't see. Feelings of hope coming from an unknown source.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing a street light with a married couple and children underneath it which he met and walked passed. In waking life she was recently rejected by a new man she darted and was doubting if she would ever meet a man. Suddenly her ex-boyfriend called wanting to date her. She didn't want to date her ex-boyfriend. The street light in this case may have reflected the ex-boyfriend calling her while she felt desperate to date and the phone call gave her hope that she didn't have to be alone forever if she chose to settle for him. Although the ex-boyfriend's calls were unwanted they made her feel that her chances of meeting a man weren't hopeless. The conversation with the ex-boyfriend gave her hope for the future.

Example 2: A teenage boy dreamed of street lights turning on in the darkness before moving on to another street. In waking life he was nervous about losing his virginity and did whatever he could to protect himself with safe sex.

Streetcar

To dream of a streetcar represents a direction in life that is certain and irreversible. A situation where there is no turning around or an an experience that happens whether you like it or not. An unstoppable recurring experience that you can confidently rely on.

Positively, a streetcar may reflect confidence in business or employment with regular paychecks. Negatively, a streetcar may reflect feelings about aging and birthdays leading to death.

To dream of a streetcar on fire may reflect feelings about fearing losing something that you have always confidently relied on. Fearing losing your regular paycheck or income source.

Example: A old man had a recurring dream of a streetcar that would open it's doors and have the driver tell him it wasn't his train yet. In real life he was an elderly man that spent a lot of time thinking about when he was going to die. The streetcar may have reflected his feelings about doctor's visits always having the potential to reveal to him that his old age had finally caught up with him and that he should prepare to accept his aging becoming an unstoppable journey towards death. He was always surprises that the doctor would tell him that we has perfectly healthy and wasn't dying yet.

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Stress

To dream of stress represents feelings about a situation being a little too much to handle on your own. Frustration. A reflection of actual stress you are having in waking life. Feelings about worries, risks, workloads, being overworked, annoyances, or issues with coping with problems. Reacting badly to problems. Too much concern for trying to be perfect. Issues managing or reducing a workload. Health problems. Sexual frustration.

Example: An older woman dreamed of being stressed out by ants. In waking life she was dealing with a lot of home organization, looking for future affordable housing, and finding a doctor for her health problems.

Example 2: A man dreamed of being stressed. In waking life he was stressed at work because of his sexual attraction to a woman.

Stretching

To dream of stretching your body (exercise) represents feelings about preparing yourself to be flexible, adaptable, or ready for a challenge. A need for mental, emotional, or physical readiness. Preparing yourself for new experiences, tasks, or challenges. Pushing your boundaries.

Negatively, dreaming about stretching your body may represent feelings of pressure to stretch your limits beyond what is comfortable or sustainable, leading to feelings of strain, exhaustion, or vulnerability. Perhaps you feel pressured to meet expectations that require you to change or adapt in ways that don't feel natural to you.

To dream of body parts being stretched out represents feelings about being forced to adapt or expand beyond your normal capabilities. Feelings about trying to meet the high expectations set for you. A situation where you feel stretched thin or overburdened by responsibilities. You may feel as though you are being asked to do more than is realistic or comfortable. Emotional or mental strain, where you are being pressured to accommodate demands that exceed your limits. Consider the body part for additional meaning.

To dream of your body stretching out as far as it can may represent feelings of pushing yourself to your limits or reaching your maximum potential. A situation where you feel you're doing everything possible to adapt, accommodate, or achieve a goal. Thoughts about extending beyond your usual boundaries and comfort zone.

To dream of an object stretching represents feelings about the limits of a situation being pushed beyond its usual capacity. Feelings about overextending yourself or others. Experiencing how far a situation can go before reaching a breaking point. Testing boundaries or exploring flexibility. Feelings about a situation being pushed more than you are comfortable with. Feelings about extending limits to avoid giving up.

To dream of something stretching and breaking represents feelings about pushing a situation, relationship, or personal limits too far. Reaching a point where you or others cannot handle any more pressure, leading to a breakdown, failure, or loss. Anxiety about taking on too much or concern that something in your life is becoming unsustainable. Feelings of regret or frustration from having gone too far, or the realization that you've exceeded the limits of what is possible.

To dream of stretching your clothes represents feelings about your identity or appearance being forced to change or adapt to new circumstances. Feelings of being uncomfortable with your personality after believing in yourself too much. Feeling that someone else has irreversibly ruined your ability to be comfortable with your personality or appearances after believing in themselves too much with your role.

To dream of your shirt being stretched represents feelings about someone having ruined your ability to take on a role or be yourself because they have taken a situation too far. Feeling about changes or stress impacting your ability to be liked or respected for your personal identity, image, or how others perceive you. A sense of discomfort or dissatisfaction with the demands being placed upon you. An awareness of yourself being stretched or challenged in ways that go too far and make you feel different than your normal self.

To dream of something being stretchy represents a situation or aspect of your life that is characterized by flexibility, adaptability, or resilience. A situation or relationship that allows for a lot of give-and-take. The ability to adjust, cope with stress, or accommodate changes or challenges with ease. Your capacity to bounce back from setbacks or difficulties. Your ability to stretch your resources, time, or energy to meet the demands of a situation.

To dream of a bird with wings stretched out represents a sense of freedom, liberation, or expansiveness in your life. A sense of empowerment, confidence, and the ability to rise above obstacles or challenges.

Example: A young man dreamed of stretching his body to the limit in order to pass through a gate without needing to open it. In waking life, he was dealing with schoolwork at University. In this case, stretching his body to the limit may have reflected his feelings about needing to push himself to his limits in terms of effort and adaptability to successfully meet the academic challenges and requirements without taking the more traditional or expected path, such as asking for extensions or help.

Strip Club

To dream of being at a strip club represents a constant sense goals being out of reach. Always feeling disappointment that what you want isn't happening. You may feel taunted or teased by desire for someone or something.

Stripes

To dream of stripes represents notice-ability of yourself or something else with a specific behavior at all times. Feelings about something in your life having consistent behavior. Negatively, stripes may reflect concerns that a problem or someone else's negative behavior will not stop. Feeling that someone or something is always doing something. A person or situation that is easy to define by it's behavior.

To dream of vertical stripes represents behavior that is being noticed all the time in a manner that is not optional and demands your involvement. A mindset that is jealous or angry if you aren't trying your hardest to be involved or integrated with it. A more exclusive type of mindset that may require training or learning to live with.

To dream of horizontal stripes represents behavior that is being noticed all the time in manner that is optional or dependent on your effort. A more open less jealous mindset. A more inclusive mindset that may be more liberal or accepting of others with less experience.

To dream of stripes on the back of a person or animal represents feelings about consistent behavior being a burden or intentional choice. Feelings about opposition or enemies carrying the burden of always working against you.

To dream of a red stripe represents feelings about how negative or dangerous behavior is always being noticed occurring. Unavoidable negative intentions or dangerous behavior. Negatively, a red stripe may reflect feelings about yourself being designated as a bad person and having to stay that way.

To dream of a red and white striped pattern may reflect feelings about a situation always being dangerous to ignore honesty. Consistent honest behavior that is angry, mean, or dangerous to neglect acknowledging.

Example: A man dreamed of being followed by an evil creature with a red stripe on it's back. In waking life he felt that an unseen evil presence was following him in life intentionally trying to harm him.