Surrender

To dream of surrendering represents giving in to a problem, habit, or situation.

Negatively, surrendering represents caving in to conflict or opposition. Giving in to something important. It may also reflect cold feet or second thoughts. Choosing to lose or give up your independence.

Positively, surrendering may reflect love or friendship that you have finally chosen to embrace.

Survival

To dream of surviving represents feelings about needing to endure a problem situation. Avoiding serious embarrassment, failure, or unwanted change. Enduring life changing events. Feelings about not having anyone to help you or protect you through a difficult situation. A lost sense of security, feeling that you don't have real friends, or that relationship is being tested. Enduring a major crisis moment. A reflection of your coping skills.

Alternatively, dreams of surviving may reflect your awareness of other people experiencing difficulty or crisis situation in their life. Not wanting to help someone with a serious problem.

Negatively, dreaming of surviving represents your desperate to get away with something dishonest. "Surviving" getting caught. Avoiding dishonesty at all costs. Issues with asking for help or feeling like a loser if you do ask for help. Enduring a difficulty to maintain ego or appearances. Preoccupation with coping instead of reaching out to others. Needlessly suffering through your problems. Over-dramatic action taking for small problems. Making a big deal out of a small problem. Hoping that if you endure a problem long enough that someone else with fix it. Overreacting to problems.

To dream of being unable to survive may reflect feelings about failure being inevitable. Fearing that you can endure a problem. Feeling that you are not strong enough in some way. Thoughts or anxiety about giving up. Giving up too easily.

Dreams of surviving are common to people who experience serious problems within the next 3 days. It may be smart to consider a surviving dream as a potential warning dream for potential problems that might arise if you don't take precautions.

Example: A person dreamed of seeing someone surviving. In waking life she had met up with an old friend whom was suffering from a serious illness.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of surviving a tidal wave. In waking life she felt that she had been over-dramatic about hiding at a friend's house as means to avoid an uncomfortable social encounter with her husband.

Example 3: A young woman dreamed of surviving a shark attack. In waking life she had endured a big fight with her boyfriend whom she felt forced to remaining living with after they broke up.

Example 4: A young man dreamed of needing survive a tsunami. In waking life he felt the need to cope with the difficult reality of moving out of his mother's house on his own.

Swallowing

To dream of swallowing something represents acceptance of ideas or situations. You are taking in certain qualities of thoughts or emotions from experiences you are having based on the symbolism of whatever it is you swallowed.

Negatively, dreaming about swallowing something represents reluctance or forced acceptance of something you'd rather not. Forcing yourself to accept or internalize situations, feelings, or beliefs that you don't agree with or that make you uncomfortable. It could indicate suppressing your true feelings or compromising your values. A situation where you are conforming to others' expectations. This might be due to external pressures, fear of judgment, or a desire to fit in. Swallowing something unpleasant may suggest that you are swallowing your pride or accepting defeat, even when you feel it's unjust or harmful to you. It could also symbolize a situation where you feel like you have to accept something you find hard to stomach. Knowingly making a decision that isn't in your best interest, or sacrificing your well-being due to pressure, manipulation, or lack of self-worth.

To dream of being swallowed represents feelings of being consumed, overtaken, or overwhelmed by a situation, emotion, or relationship. Feeling engulfed by a situation or emotions in your waking life. A situation where you feel powerless, trapped, or overshadowed by external factors or entities that seem much bigger than you. A sense of losing one's identity, autonomy, or sense of self.

Positively, dreaming about being swallowed might symbolize a transformative experience, where you are being enveloped by a new environment, relationship, or mindset that will lead to personal growth. It could represent surrendering to a higher power, a larger cause, or simply the flow of life. It might also indicate integration or becoming one with certain aspects of yourself or with someone else. A willingness to fully immerse yourself in a new experience or project. Your readiness to embrace change and dive into a situation with enthusiasm.

Negatively, the dream could represent feelings of loss of control, being dominated, or being overshadowed. Fears of being consumed by responsibilities, emotions, or a specific situation that feels too big to handle. This could relate to feeling suffocated in a relationship, overwhelmed by work, or consumed by negative emotions like anxiety, guilt, or depression. Feelings of being trapped or controlled by external forces. There might be a sense of helplessness, being at the mercy of someone or something else, or fear of losing your individuality. Facing challenges or issues that seem insurmountable, and you may feel powerless to escape or overcome them. A fear of losing your identity or individuality within a relationship or a particular environment.

To dream of being swallowed and staying alive may represent a glimmer of hope, resilience, or the belief that you can eventually overcome and free yourself from the weight of a problem that completely overwhelms or controls you.

To dream of being afraid to swallow something represents hesitation or fear of accepting a certain idea or situation. You may be reluctant to acknowledge the truth or accept a new perspective. This can indicate inner conflict or resistance to change. You might be hesitant to accept certain truths or to confront certain feelings, fearing the consequences of doing so.

To dream of swallowing poison suggests that you may be accepting or internalizing something that is harmful to you, whether it's negative thoughts, emotions, or influences from others. Self-destructive behaviors or patterns, perhaps due to low self-esteem, outside pressure, or manipulation. It's a warning to be cautious about what you allow into your life, as it may have detrimental effects on your well-being. It emphasizes the dangers of allowing negativity into your life, even when you recognize its harmful nature.

Example: A person had recurring dreams of being swallowed whole by a cow while staying alive. In waking life, they were having recurring issues with feeling trapped by events of their childhood. In this case, being swallowed may have reflected their overwhelming feeling of being consumed and controlled by past events and childhood experiences, such as the overbearing nurturing attitude of their mother.

Example 2: A man dreamed of his wife giving him 2 multivitamins to swallow, one red and one blue. In waking life, he was having problems with his business and his wife thought he had invested poorly. In this case, having 2 multivitamins to swallow may have reflected his wife's expectation or pressure for him to accept and internalize both the positive and negative aspects of his financial situation, as symbolized by the red and blue multivitamins. Swallowing them may signify his attempt to comply with her perspective or to take in the advice or criticism she was offering, even if it was difficult for him to digest.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing a snake swallowing bread that he husband took out of the refrigerator. In waking life, she didn't like her life and was feeling suicidal. In this case, the snake swallowing the bread may have reflected her feelings of hope she had left to endure a situation being overtaken or consumed by a problem that corrupted it.

Example 4: A young woman dreamed of her hair getting caught in her throat and then cutting it off with scissors so that she could shamefully swallow the hair. In waking life, she was struggling with sexual addiction and relapsed the day before. She confessed to her church, repented, and asked for forgiveness. In this case, the swallowing of the hair may have reflected her feelings of having to accept or internalize the shame and guilt associated with her relapse.

Swamps

To dream of a swamp represents issues or situations that feel stagnated, or impossible to escape. There may be something in your life that makes you feel trapped or in over your head. Unbearable feelings of never getting to make progress that you are permanently stuck. Feeling stuck in situation you don't like. Feeling stuck in a job you don't like. Difficulty with getting through a problem that feels like it won't ever let go. The unbearableness of wondering if you are ever going to get through a problem while you keep trying your best anyway.

Alternatively, a swamp may reflect a risky problem that feels like you will never get away from it if you get too involved with it. Feeling stupid for having gotten involved with a problem that is hopeless.

Example: A young man dreamed of being stuck in a swamp. In waking life he was "bogged down" and unable to make progress.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of walking through a swampy river with her husband. In waking life she was experiencing some tension within her marriage as she and her husband dealt with a problem. The swampy feeling of the river may have reflected her feelings about the unbearable stagnation she felt her marriage was being tested with during the problem.

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Swarm

To dream of a swarm represents feelings of of being overwhelmed, surrounded, and consumed by something. Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, ideas, responsibilities, people, or problems. A feeling of being inundated by demands, expectations, or obligations. Feeling that a situation is getting out of control or becoming too much to handle. A multitude of thoughts, feelings, people, or circumstances that may be difficult to manage or control. A fear of losing individuality or being consumed by the crowd. The need for caution and attentiveness in dealing with an overwhelming or uncontrollable situation. Collective energy or a force of people or events that have the potential to influence or impact your life significantly.

Positively, dreaming about a swarm represents community, cooperation, teamwork, or collection action. Feelings about being part of a collective where everyone is working towards a common goal, indicating the power of unity and shared effort. Feelings about a situation with high productivity or creativity. The power of collective action, teamwork, or the combined efforts of multiple individuals. Feeling energized, invigorated, or motivated by the activity around you.

Negatively, dreaming about a swarm may represent feeling outnumbered, outmatched, and overpowered. It could represent a fear of losing control, being overrun, or being unable to cope with the demands or pressures of a situation. It can also represent feelings of anxiety, fear, or discomfort related to social situations, groups of people, or public speaking.

To dream of a swarm of insects, like bees or locusts, typically represents feelings of being overwhelmed or overpowered by small, irritating problems or annoyances. It can also symbolize feelings of unease, irritation, or frustration with a group of people or a social situation.

Example: A person dreamed of a swarm of bees. In waking life, they were experiencing a lot of long-term stress, tiredness, and now a significant change at their workplace. In this case, the swarm of bees may have reflected their feelings about the multitude of overwhelming small problems or changes at work, making them feel like they are being 'stung' or overwhelmed by numerous minor, but persisting, issues.

Example 2: A young man dreamed of a swarm of purple hamsters running towards him. In waking life, he was worried about depleting his bank savings while he couldn't pay rent or his bills. In this case, the swarm of hamsters running towards him may have reflected his overwhelming feelings of numerous small financial responsibilities rapidly consuming his savings.

Swastika

To dream of the nazi swastika often represents feelings about dangerous levels of aggression. A need to perfectly control others thinking, boss people around, or require absolute conformity. Scaring other people with your obsession or intolerance to differing views. Scaring other people that something they respect should never being respected again. Gross intolerance to other ways of thinking. Aggressive jealousy of not getting perfect compliance or conformity. Feelings about others enjoying insensitivity. Feeling that someone in your life that must be stopped at all costs.

Alternatively, a swastika may reflect fear or threats from people who are insensitive or intolerant to views or interests differing from their own. Fearing aggressive people who want to "stomp out" anything passive or sensitive in your life. Feelings about arrogant people who will never respect you ever again if given the chance.

Positively, a swastika (reversed non-nazi) may reflect perfect happiness. Feeling that it's impossible to be jealous at all.

Example: A young man dreamed of seeing a little girl with swastika eyes. In waking life they were afraid of a business owner coming after them legally because their brother had gotten into a huge fight with them over a debt that wasn't paid. The swastika eyes may have reflected their fearful perception of the business owner being obsessed with getting the unpaid debt paid and coming after the dreamer because they were associated with the brother at all.

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Sweater

To dream of a sweater represents the personality feeling safe and secure during terrible situations. Not allowing a bad situation to sour your mood. Not embarrassing yourself during tough times. Feeling confident that nothing can get you down.

Sweating

To dream of sweating represents behavior that is enduring stress, fear, or anxiety. You or someone else that is caring about a problem or can't do things the easy way. You may be trying to achieve a goal that requires a struggle or that you endure hardship. Feeling nervous or very uncomfortable. Difficulty coping with a very strenuous physical situation you are experiencing. Feeling nervous about something that is happening to you.

Negatively, sweating in a dream may reflect your heightened concerns about appearing nervous in front of others. Worrying that people will see you weak, stressed, or with anxiety because you are used to appearing strong. Feeling embarrassed that you have cared too much about a problem.

Example: A person dreamed of seeing a sweating horse pulling a wagon up a hill. In waking life they had recently had an asthma attack which required their full attention to recover from.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of seeing herself sweating. In waking life she was nervous about a school dance.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of experiencing herself sweating heavily. In waking life she was nervous that her mother may choose to permanently move out of the country instead of just going on vacation temporarily as she had originally stated.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of driving sweating horses up a steep hill attempting to escape a dangerous one way train that was catching up to her. In waking life she was experiencing a dramatic worsening of an existing heart problem that required all her attention to recover from.

Sweatshirt

To dream of a sweatshirt represents a laid back attitude. It may also reflect a calm or collected mindset during a difficult time.

Negatively, a sweatshirt may be a sign that you too relaxed during a stressful moment or crisis.

Sweden

To dream of Sweden represents feelings about being immersed in a mindset that is safe and secure about having to understand everything that's happening so a mistake isn't possible. Encountering multiple people or situations where it's important to be safer than other people about understanding everything that's happening so a mistake isn't possible. Believing that you have to make extra efforts to make everyone in a situation feel safe and secure with understanding or full disclosure. Not seeing anyone embarrassing you for why you are safe and secure in your understanding of what is happening. Social harmony and stability. Feeling good not being childish for safely understanding everything that is happening in a situation. Confidence about never having to worry about safety and security because you have talked to too many people.

Negatively, dreaming about Sweden may represent feelings of being surrounded by people who are overdoing a need to be safe and secure about having to understand everything that's happening so a mistake isn't possible. Feelings of interacting with people who are overly idealistic about social harmony. Feelings about needing certainty about noticing safety and security with people who don't like you.

Example: A woman dreamed of herself thinking "This is Sweden, not Hawaii." In waking life, she gave her newborn daughter up for adoption and sent letters to help others understand the situation, including the father of the child who met with her months later. In this case, the mention of Sweden in her dream may have reflected her shared mindset with the father, emphasizing the importance of being fully informed and secure in understanding all aspects of the adoption process being safe.

Example 2: A young woman dreamed of seeing exotic flowers in the water and wondering how they could survive the effects of global warming in Sweden. In waking life, the woman had engaged in discussions about climate change with others the previous day. In this case, Sweden may have reflected a mindset that felt safe and secure about having to understand everything happening about global warming.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of discussing Sweden with someone and feeling a strong desire to take them there. In her waking life, she was struggling with relationship issues with her husband and wished she could make him understand her perspective to improve their relationship. In this case, Sweden may have reflected a mindset of safety, security, and understanding of everything happening that the woman wished to bring into her relationship with her husband.

Sweeping

To dream of sweeping with a broom represents the clearing of problems or emotional and mental clutter. You may be getting something out of the way or putting the finishing touches on something. An area of your life that you don't want to deal with at all in the current moment. Wanting something in your life cleanly out of the way.

Negatively, sweeping may reflect a hasty attempt to temporarily clear up or hide a problem. Wasting your time try to clear a serious problem with a temporary solution.

To dream of sweeping something out of the way with your hands may represent a problem in your life that needs to be cleared up manually or the hard way.

Alternatively, sweeping may reflect a new stance or fresh attitude toward a situation. Old ways don't matter anymore.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing a rich woman helping him to sweep up leaves. In waking life he had decided to deal with 2 bad habits so that he could begin to start a new business. The sweeping in this case may have reflected his feelings about clearing or getting his bad habits out of the way.

Swelling

To dream of a part of your body swelling up represents problems in your life that are too big to actively address at current moment. A requirement for a timeout before continuing. A issue that only patience, rest, or passivity can fix.

Consider the part of the body for additional meaning.

To dream of hands being swollen may be a sign that you or someone else has taken their liberties too far and has to take a break. Feeling that your skills or abilities have been used to the point of going overboard. Exhausting one's self having done what you love. Negatively, swollen hands may reflect harsh punishment that is forcing you to take time off.

To dream of swollen feet may reflect an exhausting adherence to morals or fundamental principals.

To dream of a swollen face may reflect feelings about having arrogantly enjoyed noticing your own personality too much. Feeling screwed over or embarrassed for having noticed yourself behaving in a certain way too much that other people didn't like. Exhausting yourself having acted in a certain way. Positively, a swollen face may reflect professionalism or dedication to good appearances that is exhausting you. Having to be nice or polite to the point where it's breaking you.

To dream of someone's head swelling in a non-injurious manner may reflect your feelings about someone else's ego increasing.

Swimming

To dream of swimming represents your ability to navigate or manage uncertainty. Your ability to handle yourself during a difficult situation or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. How adept you are at getting through an uncertain or negative situation on your own. Struggling to keep up when you don't know what will happen next. Dreams of swimming may also reflect a wish to challenge yourself or explore possibilities you have never explored before. Trying new things for yourself. The dreamer may feel confident and capable, able to handle any obstacles that come their way.

Alternatively, swimming may also reflect exploration of difficult emotions. You are trying to figure out what your problems are with a relative level of comfort and objectivity. Swimming may reflect your wish to change or a big effort you are making to do something by yourself.

Negatively, swimming may represents feeling emotionally overwhelmed or out of control. The dreamer may be struggling with a difficult situation or experiencing intense emotions. This may indicate a need for the dreamer to take a step back and assess their emotions, or seek support from others.

Swimming in dreams is common for people going through therapy or who are soul searching for help or insights into their problems.

To dream of being a good swimmer or enjoying swimming represents your skill and confidence in dealing with difficult, uncertain, or very emotional moments. Negatively, enjoying swimming may be a sign that you are enjoying negative or dangerous behavior. Carefully or responsibly "playing with fire." Being adept at navigating or avoiding your emotions, rather than confronting them directly.

To dream of swimming lessons represents waking life situations where you are learning to deal with difficult situations all on your own. It may also reflect learning to handle or manage your problems on your own. Embrace new experiences and challenges, and to have the courage to take risks and try new things. Developing the skills and confidence needed to navigate challenges on their own, the dreamer can achieve greater independence, self-reliance, and personal growth. Preparing for the worst, learning to cope, or learning to fight. It may also symbolize your attempts to learn to accept yourself for who you really are. A common dream symbol to people recovering or coping with injuries.

Example: A woman dreamed of swimming. In waking life she had decided to temporarily cutout her boyfriend from her life to punish him for lying to her. The swimming in this case may have reflected the her feelings about handling herself living life all on her own while feeling the uncertainty about being while independence and self-reliant.

Example 2: A man dreamed of swimming in a pool with a shark. In waking life he was controlling a difficult illness that doctors had dismissed that he felt could overtake him at anytime. In this case the swimming may have reflected the man's need to handle or manage himself with his uncertainty of his illness no matter how difficult or dangerous it felt.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of swimming in a pool. In waking life she was uncertain and insecure about whether a guy she liked would ever want to date her. The swimming in this case may have reflected her determination and unwillingness to give up trying to get closer to the guy she liked while having no idea what her future prospects were. The swimming also reveals her wish to "stay in the relationship game" while feeling unsure about what her future prospects with the guy really were. She was handling herself as a single person in an uncertain dating situation.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of having swimming lessons. In her waking life, she was recovering from a serious hand injury and was working on regaining the use of her hand. In this case the swimming lessons may have reflected her willingness to take proactive steps toward recovery while also learning to manage herself with an injury until she is recovered.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of seeing her father trying to swim in freezing cold water. In waking life she had recently moved and was experiencing herself trying to survive financial uncertainty on her own. Tn this case the swimming may have reflected her attempts to navigate and survive uncertain conditions without help.

Example 6: A woman dreamed of trying to struggling to swim to keep her above water. In waking life she was undergoing a divorce and custody battle while having very little money to afford it. In this case, struggling to swim may have reflected her anxieties about her ability to cope with the situation.

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Swimming Cap

To dream of a swimming cap represents a wish to maintain composure or objectivity while facing a negative situation. Not allowing uncertainty to influence your mindset. Keeping unemotional or focused. Not letting problems you are facing to get to you.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing people with swimming caps on. In waking life he was preparing to make a lot of money that he knew he had to hide from a greedy family member. The swimming cap represented his wish to never allow his success to influence him at all so that he could keep the secret away from his greedy family member by pretending nothing had happened.

Swimming Pool

To dream of a swimming pool represents feelings of believing that controlled temporary uncertainty isn't a problem in a waking life situation. Not minding, being comfortable, or having acceptance of uncertainty with other people in a waking life situation. Liking talking to someone while controlling yourself when there is something uncertain between you in your relationship. Enjoying yourself in a situation where you never believe that anything wrong can happen because everything uncertain is under control. Feeling that you can never be in trouble because the uncertainty of a situation never has to stop being under control. Enjoying a respite from your troubles. Enjoying a moment of uncertainty with someone with the confidence that you can walk away from it whenever you want. Having fun with someone temporarily while you never know what is going to happen.

Negatively, dreaming about a swimming pool may represent awareness of yourself thinking about temporary uncertainty like it's not a problem when it is a problem. Having a good time never saying a problem is a problem. Confidently putting up with someone who might cause a problem or make you nervous for a short period of time because it's only temporary. Relaxation and diversion from stressful or troubling situations.

To dream of owning a brand new swimming pool may represent a new sense of control over some temporary uncertain area of your life because you can always walk away from it whenever you want. Confidence in managing a new situation with temporary uncertainty despite the unknowns.

To dream of a swimming pool full of feces represents feelings about a controlled moment of temporarily putting up with other people's problems with the confidence that it won't last long. Feelings of disgust or frustration about having to temporarily deal with messy, unpleasant situations that you feel shouldn't be your responsibility. Wasting your time putting up with people who do nothing you want.

Example: A man dreamed of standing beside a swimming pool. In waking life, he was considering meeting up with an old friend while there was still minor uncertainty from their past. In this case, the swimming pool may have reflected

Example 2: A woman dreamed about being at a swimming pool party with her husband and friends. She was invited into a newly built house by a friend. As she walked towards the house she noticed her husband was gone. In waking life, she was legally separated from her husband for 4 months after being physically abused. In this case, the swimming pool party may have reflected her feelings about herself socializing with her husband and friends while ignoring the physical abuse where considering leaving him was only a passing thought.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of standing in a swimming pool filled with feces. In waking life, she was temporarily involved in a group therapy session with other people who weren't interesting to her. In this case, the swimming pool filled with feces may have reflected her feelings about putting up with the group's problems and uninteresting discussions while feeling confident that it was only a temporary situation that she didn't have to put up with for long.

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