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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Commandments

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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.

Contraception

To dream of contraception represents thoughts about preventing or avoiding the creation of something new, such as a project or a relationship. It may also reflect a desire to be in control and avoid taking risks or being vulnerable. Alternatively, it may symbolize a fear of consequences or responsibility that come with new ventures or situations.

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Contraceptive

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Convent

To dream of a convent represents total dedication to the sacrifice of your desires, wishes, or goals. You may be trading your enjoyment or aspirations for a sense of security.

You may feel restricted from fully expressing yourself. It may also reflect a life situation where you are willingly isolating yourself from other people's opinions or a situation that you perceive to be the lesser of two evils.

Alternatively, the dream may reflect your feelings about a situation being your last chance, or only opportunity.

Convertible

To dream of a convertible car represents feelings of enjoying having nothing to stop you with your decisions or choices. Loving being in control of your life all the time. Enjoying being in control of the direction a situation is taking. Feeling good about nobody ever saying no to you. Feeling good about your life always doing what you want. Feeling good being boss or a leader.

Alternatively, dreaming about a convertible car may represent enjoyment of your lifestyle choices.

Negatively, a convertible car may reflect enjoyment of your life that is going overboard or being inconsiderate of others feelings. Enjoying being in control too much. An inconsiderate attitude about other people being more passive or less of a winner than you. Not concerning yourself with putting family first.

Dreams of convertibles may show up when you are doing well at work or enjoying dating.

A red or black convertible is symbolic of negative or excessive enjoyment of your life. Your choices or goals may be easily realized, but your intentions may not be genuine or balanced. Abusing freedom or control.

Example: A man dreamed of his convertible car running out of gas. In waking life he was dying of AIDS. The dream may have reflected his feelings about the disease draining his financial resources or hampering his ability to keep his usual freedom loving lifestyle.

Example 2: A man dreamed of being on a convertible airplane. In waking life he was experiencing a lot of success at work and was debating whether or not to take a promotion in another city.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of driving in a convertible with her ex-boyfriend and hearing him tell her that it was okay to let him out of the car. In waking life she broke up with her ex-boyfriend a year earlier and was beginning to enjoy dating again while also struggling emotionally to move on from her ex. In this case the convertible may have reflected her feelings about enjoying the freedom to start dating again and feeling confident about it.