Toenails

To dream of toenails represents a determination of self-worth based on areas of your life that aren't easily noticed by others. Things you are proud about privately. A reflection of how valuable you know yourself to be without showing it off. Feelings about how well you respect yourself being a moral grownup that rarely needs to talk about it. Feelings about yourself never embarrassing yourself being looked at as immoral by other people. Staying the way you are is deserved. How confident or respectfully adult you feel on rare occasions when something personal is revealed about you such as income.

Toenails may symbolize self-perception about how skilled, talented, intelligent, powerful, or rich you feel yourself to be. Confidence that you don't feel the need to talk about often. Feelings about being good at something and not having to talk about it all the time. Never uncomfortable with your status or who you are because people will just see it. Nice toenails may indicate you feel confident that nobody tells you that you're stupid about your job or being financially sound. Being noticed as always paying your bills or being a moral adult if the occasion ever requires talking about it.

To dream of painting your toenails represents feeling good noticing your strengths or things you are secure about. Feeling special about why you never embarrass yourself. A strong feeling of confidence that you are too good to lower yourself in ways others do. Feeling safe no matter what you are doing. Negatively, painting your toenails may represent conceit, vanity, or feeling as though you are better than other people so much that it's all you ever think about.

To dream of having long toenails may represent neglect of your strengths. Letting yourself go. A sign that you are not as motivated or focused as you could be. It may also reflect a big distraction in your life. Not maintaining things that let you respect yourself.

To dream of cutting your toenails represents maintenance or protection of a secure aspect of your life. Making sure an area of your life that you are totally confident about stays secure. Making sure your reputation, skills, or resources are not diminished. Ensuring that others never see your flaws.

To dream of an ingrown toenail may reflect a big screw up or problem with enjoying being a grownup or having permanently successful appearances that you can't believe won't go away right away. Not feeling professional about why you have to wait for a problem to go away. Annoyance with a mistake or something mean that embarrasses you with feeling little until it goes away. Privately not liking noticing a problem in case you have to talk about it.

Example: A woman dreamed of her toenail being blackened and falling off leaving only skin. In waking life she was concerned about her 38 year old son's mental state while he continued living at home with her. In this case the broken off toenail may have reflected her feelings about losing confidence when occasionally talking about herself being a good mother to other mothers due her son current life. She may have felt like a failure of a mother that didn't look good to talk about her son to other people with if the subject should arise.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of having an ingrown toenail that was hurting bad. In waking life she lost her job and was deeply worried about losing her home. In this case the ingrown toenail may have reflected her feelings about losing her job making it impossible to make home payments while other people may have found it a rare occasion to witness her not looking her professional about paying for things.

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Water

To dream of water represents negativity or uncertainty that you are experiencing. An unpredictable situation. Water may also reflect a negative emotional state such as fear or ill intentions. Our negative unconscious thoughts and emotions. Negative situations that bring uncertainty, the unfamiliar, obstacles, or unwanted changes.

Positively, water can symbolize renewal and regeneration with symbolism such as bathing, drinking water, or bottled water.

To dream of drinking water may represent feelings about an experience of choosing to be certain and unemotional about what's essential to replenish yourself and avoid jealousy or desperation. Choices that are unemotional and certain about renewal, regeneration, or restoration. Choosing to recuperate or do something for your own benefit.

To dream of calm clear water represents peace of mind. You've confronted a problem or emotional issue. You may also be very comfortable noticing a problem all the time.

To dream of dirty water represents negative situations or uncertainty that has to be cared about all the time or requires you to be always be careful. Dirty drinking water may reflect a method of rejuvenation that has been compromised or ruined. Feeling that your chance to improve has been taken away from you.

To dream of being underwater represents waking life situations where you feel overwhelmed by a problem or negative emotions. You may be in over your head in a situation and are overwhelmed by your emotions.

To dream that you can breathe underwater represents feelings about yourself being able to manage or handle yourself well in situations with very powerful uncertainty or negativity. You are adapting to serious problems or responsibly coping with the worst moment of your life.

To dream of hot or boiling water represents emotional turmoil or very active negative thinking patterns. You have fears, desires, guilt, or some other negative thinking pattern that is imbalanced or excessive. It may also reflect bad intentions you have for someone you're angry at.

To dream of cold water represents positive unconscious thoughts, emotions, or habits. Things that are positive that you are unaware of or don't concern yourself with.

To dream of running water represents negative situations or uncertainty that you are noticing all the time. Dripping water may reflect a problem situation that is slowly beginning to surface.

To dream of walking on water represents total control over your emotions or a negative situation. You have a handle on a problem or don't even care about a problem being a problem.

To dream of being unable to enter a body of water may reflect your feelings of being held back or incapable of facing a problem or challenge that you want to face. Negatively, it may be a sign that you want to choose a dangerous option but feel someone or something is holding you back.

To dream of water overflowing represents feelings of uncertainty as a situation gets out of hand. Fear, stress, or frustrations are starting to become too much to handle.

To dream of splashing water on your face represents feelings about a wake up a call or pushing yourself to take a situation more seriously.

To dream of drawing water from any source of water represents feelings about accessing emotional resources, relief, or support what's essential to replenish yourself and avoid jealousy or desperation. Taking what you need to continue forward.

Different bodies of water represent different forms of negativity in our lives that we must confront.

See the themes section for water for a more in-depth look at water symbolism.

Example: A man dreamed of having a hot water tank removed from his basement. The day before the dream he had faced a power fear he had been plagued with for years. The hot water tank reflected the constant negative emotional state created by his fear.

Example 2: A man dreamed of standing on a beach facing the ocean. In waking life, he was dealing with a serious health crisis and feared the possibility of death.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of crossing water. In waking life, she was experiencing a situation causing a lot of worry.

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Weave

To dream of a weave hairstyle represents a thinking style that has a superficial or artificial improvement. It may suggest a desire to appear more attractive or successful, but through methods that may not be genuine or authentic. A desire for a new persona or a way of hiding one's true self. It can also reflect a feeling of covering up or hiding one's true identity or personality behind a facade. A skillful ability to blend or combine different thinking styles into your own. A desire to experiment with different identities or personas in order to find the right fit for her new life.

Negatively, dreaming about a weave hairstyle may represent a fear of revealing one's true self or a lack of confidence in one's natural abilities. Uncomfortable feelings about wearing a weave may indicate discomfort with one's self-image, a sense of deception, or a fear of being exposed. A desire to appear more attractive or successful, but through methods that may not be genuine or authentic. A feeling of covering up or hiding one's true identity or personality behind a facade. Alternatively, it may also suggest a need to be more aware of the consequences of superficial or artificial changes. You may be at risk of losing your authenticity

To dream of weaving as a textile method may represent a patient and deliberate approach to creating something of value. Weaving may represent a process of blending or integrating different parts of one's life, or a desire to create something complex and beautiful from different parts of one's life. Positive feelings about weaving may represent a sense of accomplishment, security, or groundedness.

To dream of weaving in and out of traffic may represent a feeling of maneuvering through life's challenges with ease and agility. It can represent your ability to navigate complex situations or problems and find a way to move forward. Alternatively, it may reflect a sense of restlessness or impatience, as if you are trying to rush through life without slowing down to appreciate the journey.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing a man she liked talking to one of her female friends. She couldn't tell if the female had a weave in her hair or not. In waking life, she was paying close attention to other people who had close encounters with the guy that she liked. In this case, trying to determine if the weave was real or not may have reflected the woman being unsure if her friend was being genuine in her interactions with the man.

Example 2: A man dreamed of weaving in and out of traffic. In waking life, he was experiencing a high-stress situation at work over a deadline. In this case, the weaving in and out of traffic may have reflected the man's feelings of being overwhelmed and trying to navigate through a difficult situation. The stress at work may have caused the man to feel like he was constantly trying to find a way to get ahead, much like weaving in and out of traffic. Additionally, the dream may have been a manifestation of the man's desire to be in control and find a way to overcome the obstacles he was facing.

Wigs

To dream of a wig or a toupee represents feelings about dishonestly projecting an appearance or image to others. Awareness of yourself projecting an appearance or personality that is not your own. A thinking style that is fake. Wigs point to thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and opinions that are not your own which you are attempting to take credit for.

Negatively, a toupee may represent a wish to avoid embarrassing yourself appearing as a failure by faking appearances. A wish to appear to others better off than you really are. Feeling embarrassed that you look ridiculous faking something. Feelings about being laughed at for faking your image.

Alternatively, dreaming of wig or toupee may reflect your anxiety or self-consciousness about hair loss. Feelings of embarrassment for having to cover up hair loss.