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 represents feelings about preparing yourself to be more flexible or prepared in some area of your life. Preparation and readiness. A need for flexibility in your approach to challenges, readiness to adapt to new circumstances, or warming up to new ideas and situations. Your thoughts about the importance of being prepared, adaptable, and open-minded in facing life's challenges. A desire or need to extend beyond your current limitations, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. A readiness to push yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Positively, dreaming about stretching may represent a proactive approach to life's challenges, a healthy attitude towards personal growth, and the pursuit of balance and well-being. A recognition of the need for preparation and readiness to face whatever problems come your way. A conscious choice to enhance your flexibility, both physically and mentally, in order to better navigate through life's ups and downs. Stretching in a dream could also indicate a period of preparation and anticipation for something important that is about to happen, suggesting that you are getting ready to face it with confidence and resilience. Your willingness to embrace change, adapt to new circumstances, and seize opportunities for self-improvement.

Negatively, dreaming about stretching may represent feelings of overdoing flexibility and adapting to new situations. Feelings of being pushed beyond your comfort zone or fears of not being able to meet expectations or demands. Anxiety about changes or new challenges, feeling unprepared, or concerns about your ability to adapt to new situations. Feelings of restlessness, dissatisfaction, or a desire for change. A fear of complacency or mediocrity, prompting you to push yourself beyond your limits in order to fulfill your potential.

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. A desire for greater flexibility in your approach to problems or challenges. Thoughts about extending beyond your usual boundaries and comfort zone. Situations where you feel stretched thin or are striving to meet high standards or expectations. Experiencing stress related to stretching yourself too thin in your waking life, taking on more responsibilities than you can handle, or feeling the strain of trying to maintain balance amidst competing demands. A test of your endurance or resilience, suggesting that you're exploring the boundaries of your capabilities.

To dream of something being stretched to the limit represents a situation or aspect of your life that is being pushed to its maximum capacity or endurance. It may indicate that you or someone else is exerting immense effort or pressure in order to achieve a goal or fulfill a requirement. This dream suggests that you are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, but there may be a risk of exceeding the limits and causing strain or damage. It could also signify that you are reaching the breaking point or facing a critical moment where a decision or action must be taken to prevent a collapse or failure. Alternatively, dreaming of something being stretched to the limit may symbolize the need to recognize when it is time to release tension or pressure and allow for relaxation or recovery.

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. Feelings about someone else taking a situation too far that ruins your ability to do your job or like who you are. Feelings 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. Concerns about maintaining your integrity or personal standards while adapting to new roles, responsibilities, or expectations. You have need to reassess your commitments and boundaries to avoid feeling overwhelmed and maintain a sense of balance and well-being.

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. It may suggest that you have the ability to adjust, cope with stress, or accommodate changes or challenges with ease. Alternatively, this dream could indicate a need for greater flexibility in your approach to a particular issue or circumstance. It may also symbolize your capacity to bounce back from setbacks or difficulties. Stretchiness in a dream could reflect your ability to stretch your resources, time, or energy to meet the demands of a situation. Overall, this dream suggests a sense of elasticity and versatility in handling various aspects of your life.

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.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing a female coworker on the floor stretching on the floor before a man begins to wrestle with her before she fades away. The man refuses to admit that he hurt her. In waking life, she recently split from her boyfriend due to pictures he took of himself with another woman who is close to him due to family connections. In this case, the stretching on the floor may have reflected her feelings about herself attempting to be flexible or needing to adapt to the situation with her boyfriend before further arguing made it impossible.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of reaching the top of a mountain and then seeing an eagle speedily flying down the mountain without it being stretched out. In waking life, her husband had died and she had to move on with her life. In this case, the eagle that speedily flies down the mountain without its wings stretched out may have reflected her need for a swift and effortless transition through the grieving process and into the next phase of her life instead of living the same life while talking to anyone about what she was going to do for the rest of her life.

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 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.

Example: A woman dreamed of chewing gum that gets stuck in her throat and trying to pull it out. The gum keeps stretching and is difficult to remove. In waking life, she was wearing a mouthguard while sleeping to prevent grinding her teeth and after a year it started to crack. In this case, the stretching chewing gum may have reflected her initial thoughts about how non-serious using the mouthguard felt with regular use before reaching its limits and "stretched" beyond its capacity requiring replacement.

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.

Strippers

To dream of a stripper represents an aspect of your personality that shows off being too awesome to do anything about. Feeling teased or tantalized by other people that can do something amazing that you can't do. Feelings that you are realistically not going to do anything with something except think about it being too awesome or amazing to have yourself. To see someone stripping may reflect a goal that you feel is taunting you with always being out of reach. Feeling teased with desire.

To dream that you are a stripper may reflect waking life situations where you are showing off with something incredible. Feelings about yourself being so attractive or unique that you can rub it in other people's faces. Teasing or tantalizing other people that they can't be as amazing as you are. To dream that you are stripping may represent your attempt to tease or taunt others with desire. Making others feel close to their impossible goals.

Negatively, dreaming of being a stripper may reflect your awareness of yourself teasing or tantalizing with people with desire or impossible experiences. Showing off being "too hot to have."

Dreams of stripping are common to people who are strippers to reflect their feelings about showing off their superior good looks and abilities to people who less deserving in life.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a room filled with strippers. In waking life he was being promised a lot of money from someone who ended up being a big liar. He felt silly and teased with desire for believing in all the enjoyable possibilities of the money.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being a stripper in a club that got shut down. In waking life she was considering returning to a job as a stripper, but couldn't because her boyfriend wouldn't let her.

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Stromboli

To dream of a stromboli represents feelings about an experience of teaching yourself a lesson in liking what you are doing without anyone else in your way. Being tough enough to like something on your own.

Strudel

To dream of a strudel represents feelings about an experience where it's intelligent to control yourself while indulging in liking something so that nothing gets back at you for liking it too much.

Struggle

To dream of struggling represents feelings about conflict, hardship, or challenges in your life. Anxiety about losing an opportunity or failing. Confronting adversity in your life. Tensions, arguments, or feeling desperation. Adversity of some kind. Difficulty overcoming a problem or obstacle.

Negatively, struggling in a dream may reflect problems accepting a difficult reality. Chronic illness. Financial problems. Difficulty accepting inevitable defeat. Difficulty managing two different aspects of your life. A possible sign that you need to slow down, ask for help, or learn to prioritize.

Example: A man dreamed of struggling hard in a fight with another man. In waking life he had been a very big argument with someone.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing people struggling to steer a vehicle. In waking life she was trying very hard to stop her relationship with her boyfriend from ending.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of struggling hard to go up a hill. In waking life she was having a very difficult time in her life getting a job allow her to keep paying her bills.

Example 4: A man dreamed of struggling in a battle. In waking life he was having a very hard time completing two different projects at his school.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of struggling with a witch. In waking life she felt she was cursed with bad luck because of health problems she couldn't overcome.

Example 6: A man dreamed fo struggling with an octopus. In waking life she felt that an illness was causing conflict in every aspect of his life.

Student Loans

To dream of a student loan represent feelings about a need to responsibly take action with your problems and not just worry about them. Feeling the need to address be problems responsibly on your own time. Awareness of yourself needing to deal with your own problems and not expect others to fix them for you.

Negatively, it may reflect too much time spent being concerned about a problem without taking serious steps to address the problem. Worrying about a problem without taking any action.

Example: A young woman dreamed of being in court over a student loan. In waking life she felt that she was being judged after getting advice about needing to get a pregnancy test done after spending too much time worrying about being pregnant and not taking any serious action to verify it with a test.

Students

To dream of students represents aspects of your personality with issues that interest or worry you. You are concerned about something or experiencing anxiety about something.

The clothes, skin color, actions, or words spoken by a student reflect how you are approaching an issue that concerns or worries you.

To dream of being a student reflects your concern or anxiety about certain issues or situations. You care about what you are thinking or are worried about something.

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Studying

To dream of studying represents your concern about doing something about a problem or issue that is important to you. Trying to find solutions or insight. Gaining better understanding about something.

Stumble

To dream of a stumble represents feelings about a momentary loss of balance, control, or confidence in your life. A minor setback, error, obstacle, unexpected challenge, or oversight that has caused you to feel uncertain or insecure. Thoughts about the vulnerability in your journey towards a goal or in your daily life. A need to slow down, be more cautious, or pay closer attention to your path in life.

Positively, dreaming about stumbling might symbolize resilience and the ability to recover from minor setbacks, ultimately becoming stronger and more confident as a result. Adaptability and strength in overcoming small mistakes or challenges. Your determination in the face of adversity. This dream could also be indicative of learning from your experiences, and recognizing that stumbling is a natural part of growth and progress.

Negatively, dreaming about stumbling could represent feelings of inadequacy, fear of failure, or self-doubt. A lack of preparation or foresight that leads to mistakes. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety about not meeting expectations or the possibility of making errors that could have significant consequences. A feeling of being overwhelmed or "losing your footing" in a particular situation in your life. Frustration, vulnerability, or insecurity when faced with unexpected difficulties or hurdles. A sense of being unprepared for challenges that arise. A need to reassess your goals or direction in life and take necessary precautions to avoid stumbling in your endeavors.

Example: A young woman dreamed of her boyfriend stumbling backwards into a wall. In waking life, she had gotten into a fight with her boyfriend and broke up. She was beginning to reconcile with him when he got arrested. In this case, the boyfriend stumbling backwards into a wall may have reflected her feelings about her boyfriend's unexpected and challenging setback of getting arrested after they had started to reconcile.

Stung

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