College

To dream of college represents issues or situations in your life that you are giving serious thought that benefit you and increase your status or power. It can also represent well-earned relaxation, success, or compensation for hard work.

College in a dream may be a sign that you are very busy or focused on an issue that is allowing you to improve yourself or benefit in some way. You may want to show off your skills or take a well deserved break.

College dreams are common when people are learning new skills, finishing work projects that allow them to gain in some way. You may have worked hard to earn something and now want to "play" with it.

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Colorado

To dream of Colorado represents a mindset that is self-sufficient about noticing it's safe on it's own if it needs to. Noticing you're tough about nobody else saying you are a problem. Self-sufficient and confident in your ability to keep yourself safe without needing anyone to acknowledge it. Self-sufficient about other people thinking your safe on your own. Nothing weird about you seeing yourself safe. Safe on your own while not thinking you can't handle yourself. Confident about handling yourself with nobody thinking you're dangerous. As safe as everyone else about being self-sufficient about whatever you need to do. Seeing yourself safe so other people don't mind it. Thinking style that isn't little about liking seeing safety is chosen self-sufficient. Tougher than someone else about being safe without a reason. Nobody has to say you have a problem with being safe on your own. A mindset between people that doesn't have to be talked to like a child about why it can safely handle itself.

Negatively, dreaming of Colorado represents a mindset that is overdoing being self-sufficient about noticing it's safe on it's own if it needs to. A mindset that can't be seen by other people that you can't safely do things for yourself. Being self-sufficient on your own that feels safe, but empty. Prioritizing financial self-sufficiency or your career that feels safe, but you feel alone. Self-sufficiency that's safe on your own, but other people don't agree with it. Feeling the pressure to be self-sufficient and safe without support or guidance from others. A mindset of being emotionally disconnected and self-sufficient, prioritizing practicality and stability over love and emotional connection. An inner conflict about balancing practicality and emotional needs, and may suggest the need to reevaluate your priorities and choices. Anxiety or fear about being on your own safe and self-sufficient, or feeling like you are not ready or prepared to handle the challenges of living away from home.

Example: A man dreamed of being in Colorado. In waking life, he was busy with work building franchises while believing that finding a woman wasn't important until his finances were in better order. In this case, Colorado may have reflected the mindset of the dreamer being desiring to be financially self-sufficient and safe already without anyone questioning it.

Example 2: A young man dreamed of going to a movie theatre in Boulder, Colorado with Patti Smith, her favorite punk rocker. They were going to see a large selection of horror movies, but decided to power up their jetpacks and fly outside the front door after finding the movies boring. In waking life, the dreamer was accepted into University for journalism after pressure from a mentor doctor friend, but then dropped out to become a psychic. In this case, Colorado may reflect the mindset of the dreamer being self-sufficient about being safe on her own with an education that leads to a job without anyone questioning it.

Example 3: A teenage girl dreamed about being in Colorado while driving a limo. In waking life she was learning to drive. In this case Colorado may reflect the mindset of the dreamer being self-sufficient and safe with her driving skills without parents having to watch over her to question her driving ability.

Example 4: A young man dreamed of being in the military in Colorado. In waking life, his girlfriend broke up with him because she left the country while he had a nightshift job and lived 3 hours away from her. He still talked to her in email. In this case, Colorado may have reflected his feelings about his life requiring him to be self-sufficient about being safely employed with a nightshift job was more important than his long distance relationship.

Example 5: A woman dreamed moving back to Colorado. In waking life, she and her family were employed by the military. In this case, Colorado may have reflected her feelings about being self-sufficient and safe with her time off military duty without he military questioning it.

Example 6: A man dreamed of being in Colorado. In waking life, he was accepted into University and was preparing to leave in September to live in the school dorms away from his family. In this case, Colorado may have reflected his mindset of needing to self-sufficient about being completely safe on his own away from home without anyone questioning it.

Example 7: A young woman had recurring dreams of leaving New Zealand to reunite with her boyfriend in Colorado, but each time it ended badly and she regretted leaving New Zealand. In waking life, she was in an open long-distance relationship with her boyfriend while exploring her new life and developing feelings for other guys. In this case, New Zealand may represent her sense of security and safety in her friendship attitude about accepting an open relationship with her boyfriend as safe, while Colorado represents her dislike of her and her boyfriend's ability to handle an open relationship safely without her once she confronts it actually happening.

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Coma

To dream of yourself being in a coma represents helplessness, total dependency on others, or an inability to function. Feeling totally impotent to take action or do things for yourself. Feeling cut off from others or that other people are so busy that they can never listen to you. Feeling cut off from the world around you. Feeling that you are boring to other people.

Dreaming of a coma may also reflect a feelings about being emotionally distant or unresponsive. Threats that neutralized, but still possible to return.

Negatively, dreaming about a coma may reflect feelings about someone ignorant in your life being too empty-headed to be aware of their ignorance. Feelings that someone is so crazy, corrupt, or over-emotional that they will never "wake up" to rational thinking. A threat of violence from someone whom you are confident can't get you anymore.

Alternatively, a coma may reflect some area of your life that has been permanently sidetracked or delayed until further notice. Feeling an unbearable sense of uncertainty while you wait for something to be restored to normal.

To dream of waking up from a coma represents a new sense of control over your life and gaining powerful insight into your problems. You are relying less on others and dealing with your own problems. A long period of being sidetracked or powerless may have come to an end. Insights that shake your entire belief systems or outlook on life.

Example: A woman dreamed of her ex-husband in a coma. In waking life she had a restraining order placed on her ex-husband. The coma in this case may have reflected her feelings about the threat of violence from her ex-husband being neutralized by the restraining order, but still obviously a problem. He ex-husband was unable to harm her, but still obviously very angry at her.

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Combination Lock

To dream of a combination lock represents emotional, or situational requirements in order to notice something. It also may reflect what you require of others in order to reveal something to them.

If the combination lock is yours then you may need to feel a certain way, or see something happen in order to share power or knowledge with others.

If the combination lock is not yours then you may need to satisfy the demands or needs of another person or situation before you can gain power or knowledge.

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Comedy

To dream of a comedy show represents an experience you are having where are noticing how ridiculous other people are being or how unimportant certain beliefs or situations are. Awareness of your own stupidity or that of others.

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Communion

To dream of communion represents feelings about being safe noticing that the worst or most difficult part of your life is over with. Accepting yourself as accomplished after making enormous sacrifices. A serious or structured acceptance of a sacrifice or challenging time of your life coming to an end. The symbolism is based on combining the three symbols of bread, wine, and Jesus. Comfortably feeling that you've done enough work or service to others.

Negatively, dreaming about communion may reflect a naive view that other people will easily accept your wish to move on. Incorrectly believing that it will be easy to accept yourself as accomplished by other people. A wish to move on with your life that may be too attractive for your own benefit to be easily accepted that way by others. Not liking having to be professional about communicating to others that you are finished with a sacrifice or service to others. Feeling that you've had enough stress or service to others and that other people will not take your news lightly.

Alternatively, dreaming about communion may reflect feelings about being finished with serious work in your church. A wish to feel good believing you have publicly served God enough.

Example: A man dreamed of administering the holy communion. In waking life he was considering telling his family, friends, and people in his church that he wanted to retire from working in the church so he could start a new business outside the country.

Computers

To dream of a computer represents the brain and how you think. What you do or see on a computer symbolizes issues you are focused on or interests you have. You are noticing the manner in which you are thinking and may be motivated to explore issues or improve yourself.

Problems with your computer or glitches reflect mistakes, bad choices, outdated beliefs, and faulty logic.

Example: A man dreamed of looking at his personal computer. In waking life he was very focused on monitoring his regular thought processes and thinking skills.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of her work computer being on fire. In waking life she was very unhappy with her work life and wanted a new job. The computer being on fire may have reflected issues at work making thinking professionally impossible or not becoming so bad it ruined ever wanting to work there again.

Refer to the themes section for technology for a more in depth look at technology symbolism.

Concert

To dream that you are at a concert represents situations where you don't care about anything except noticing yourself feeling good all the time. Going out of your way to notice yourself feeling good. Making an effort or trying your hardest to enjoy yourself. Concerts may reflect social gatherings or moments where you are doing something you like all the time.

Consider the way the band's music makes you feel and how that feeling may apply to a positive situation in your current life. Dark or negative music at a concert may reflect other people's awareness of you feeling good about something a lot that they don't like.

Example: A man dreamed of being at a concert with a friend. In waking life he was always talking to everybody he knew about his preparations to sell his house and move to a beautiful tropical country.

Example 2: A young man dreamed of getting tickets to a concert from a friend. In waking life that friend invited him to come over to his house to watch a movie later that day.

Concrete

To dream of concrete represents ideas, plans, or situations that are permanent. A solid foundation or absolutely knowing that something in your life can't fail. An area of your life where there is absolute certainty. Confidence in a situation or relationship that doesn't go away.

Negatively, concrete in a dream may reflect feelings of being stuck with something permanent. An area of your life is too solid or secure to do anything a about.

Example: A young man dreamed of hanging off a concrete ledge like his life depended on it. In waking life his father whom he lived with was close to death and he knew he'd have to move and start a new life if he died. The concrete ledge reflected the solid foundation of his home life that was "on the edge" of changing for good.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of falling into the ocean and scraping her hand on a concrete as she climbed out. In waking life she hand badly injured her hand in a accident and felt that her cast was irritating her and scratching her while she slept. The concrete may have reflected the solid permanent feeling of the cast.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of a foundation to a home with concrete already poured. In waking life she was preparing to leave her job for a new job to build a new career for herself.

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Condoms

To dream of a condom represents readiness for intimacy, protection, and responsibility. Preventing emotional pain or going overboard enjoying yourself. Protection, safety, and boundaries while enjoying yourself. Wanting to feel good completely while experiencing something and feeling that you need to be careful about it. A need or desire to protect oneself from emotional or psychological harm in a situation. It could also suggest a fear of vulnerability or risk-taking in personal or professional endeavors. A reminder to exercise caution and maintain a level of emotional distance to prevent vulnerability or unwanted commitments.

Alternatively, dreaming about condoms may reflect a desire to take their relationship to a more intimate level while also acknowledging the need for emotional protection and responsibility in such a scenario. A need to be more responsible in sexual or intimate relationships.

Negatively, dreaming about a condom may represent feelings of insecurity or inadequacy, particularly regarding intimate relationships or personal endeavors. It might suggest a fear of fully committing to a situation or a relationship due to the potential for emotional pain. There could be feelings of not being ready or capable to handle the consequences of a situation, or anxiety about the risks involved. Overdoing seeing your are ready for an experience with intimacy, protection, and responsibility. Overdoing saying you are ready to enjoy yourself completely in a safe way when you're not. Fear or jealousy that an enjoyable experience isn't stopped for someone else. Feeling of intimacy, closeness, or comfort that has been lost in your life.

To dream of an ill-fitting condom that is too big for your penis represents feelings of insecurity, inadequacy, or the perception that he might not be fully prepared for the possible implications of deserving to enjoy yourself the way you want to. Feelings of insecurity inadequacy in a sexual relationship.

To dream of taking off a condom may represent removing the mental or emotional barriers that were inhibiting one from being open and vulnerable in a particular situation. Feeling unprotected enjoying a situation when you usually are protected. It could represent a desire to take risks and be more authentic in relationships or ventures. Alternatively, it could also symbolize a reckless disregard for consequences or a need for immediate gratification.

To dream of a red condom represents passionate or dangerous readiness for intimacy, protection, and responsibility.

Example: A teenage boy dreamed of putting on a red condom while near a girl he had a crush on, but noticed his penis was smaller than usual and that the condom didn't fit right. In waking, life he had told the girl he had a crush on about his true feelings, but she had a boyfriend already. In this case, the ill- fitting condom may have reflected his feelings about readiness for an intimate relationship with the girl, but also his perceived inadequacy and the potential emotional risks involved of revealing his feelings to her.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of having sex with a Middle Eastern man and then realizing that he didn't have a condom. In waking life, she her computer's anti-virus program had expired and she had realized she was "unprotected." In this case, the lack of a condom may have reflected her feelings of vulnerability and exposure to potential risks in her digital life. This dream could symbolize her subconscious awareness of the need for protection against online threats, similar to the physical protection a condom provides. It could also indicate her concerns about the potential consequences of neglecting digital security, just as unprotected sex can lead to unforeseen consequences.

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Confession Booth

To dream of a confession booth represents a need to clear your conscience, to speak up, or reveal a secret. You may feel guilty, are blaming yourself, or simply feel the need to come clean or do the right thing.

Congregation

To dream of a congregation may represent a sense of community, belonging, and shared values. It may symbolize a need for support or guidance from others who share your beliefs or goals. Alternatively, it could indicate a sense of conformity or the pressure to fit in with a particular group. It may also represent a desire to be part of a larger whole or to have a sense of purpose in life. Becoming too reliant on the opinions and beliefs of others. Feeling like you are being judged or criticized by others in the group, or feeling like you have to hide your true self in order to fit in.

Alternatively, dreaming about a congregation may represent your feelings about people you go to church with. Not wanting to upset a group of people of faith.

Example: A young man dreamed of a secret room inside a church that very few people in the entire congregation knew about. In waking life he wanted to turn away from a group of people that he felt were pulling him away from God. In this case the congregation may have reflected his feeling of being part of a group or community that was supposed to be united in faith, while he felt that they were not genuine in their beliefs or were leading him astray.

Example 2: An older woman dreamed of urging her pastor to clean dead animals away from a crawl space so that it wouldn't contaminate the church congregation. In waking life she was frustrated with her pastor for years of stubbornness and behavior that stopped him from being looked up to. In this case the congregation may have reflected the woman's concern about the pastor's actions potentially harming the reputation or well-being of the church community.

Example 3: A man dreamed of being in a public hall with a congregation of people who end up leaving while he just sits there wondering why. In waking life he lost his job as a banker and former boss wouldn't give him a clean reference. No matter how hard he tried to get his banking career back it seemed he potential employers rejected him at the last minute after interviews finished and vetting began. In this case the congregation of people who leave the public hall while the dreamer sits wondering why may reflect the dreamers feelings about likeminded bank employees he expects to support him getting a job ultimately rejecting him despite his efforts.