Dream Symbols

PADLOCK See LOCK

PAINT / PAINTING

• How is 'painting' portrayed in the dream?
• Is this about self expression or self realization?
• Am I putting a new appearance on things, giving them a new veneer?
• Is this a play on words such as 'painting the town red', 'painting a rosy picture', 'whitewash everything', 'paint a clear picture' and so on?

PAJAMAS See PYJAMAS

PALACE

• Is this conveying a sense of importance, or a desire to be important?
• Is there something of significance happening in my life?

PALMIST

• Does this show my intuitive feelings about how my life should go, or wish to go?

PANTHEON

• Is this about consciousness, or awareness of prime forces within myself?
• Am I in contact with these forces?

PAPER

• What sort of paper is this and what is it being used for?
• Is this paper blank and if so, is this an opportunity to express something?
• If this is wrapping paper, does this imply the quality of what I am giving or receiving?
(Also, see NEWSPAPER)

PARACHUTE

• Is this symbol being used to represent overcoming fear of falling, failing, or heights?
• Is this about facing pain or even death?
(Also, see FALL)

PARADISE

• Is this a representation of being in harmony with my innate nature?

• Is this about feelings of past shameful acts or events that I refuse to acknowledge?
(Also, see TRAMP)

• Am I parroting others without judgment?
• Do I need to evaluate or become more aware what I think and say?
(Also, See BIRD)

PARTHENON

• Is this representing the sacred connection between my higher self (or intuition) and the divine?

PARTY

• Am I celebrating something - what is it?
• Does this refer to my social skills, or how I feel about groups of people?

PASSENGER

• What vehicle am I a passenger in?
• If this is a car, am I being emotionally driven by something?
• Am I dependent on other people's decisions and opinions?
• If the feeling is pleasant in the dream, am I simply relaxing?

PASSPORT

• Does this symbolize travel?
• Is this about a change in identity for me somehow?
• Could this suggest the right to exist as a member of some community?

PATH

• What was going on regarding the path? (Am I on the path, off the path etc…)
• Is this my direction in life? (Describe the path situation in the dream to come up with some idea of the meaning. This is a very broad symbol)

PEACOCK

• What do I know about peacocks and how was it shown in the dream?
• Is this about pride, or the attempt to impress?
• Does the peacock represent the visionary, or watchful aspect of a situation?
(Look up attributes of the peacock in your own totem animal resources for other meanings)

PEARL

• What do I know about pearls?
• Does it represent value or beauty from the depths of my being?
• Is it a symbol of beauty and inner wholeness created from the difficulties and trials of life?

PEDESTAL

• Does this represent 'putting someone on a pedestal'…placing him/her above it all?
• Do I feel like I am on someone's pedestal?

PEGASUS See HORSE

PENDANT See NECKLACE

PENGUIN

• What do I know about penguins?
• Is this about loyalty, protection and nurturing?
• Is this associated with living and working in an emotionally 'cold' situation?

PENTACLE See FIVE

PEOPLE

• Does this represent the various parts of myself that are involved in the dream?
• Is this about my social contact with others?

PEPPER

• Do I have a hot temper, or heated feelings and desires?
• Is there a current situation or something that is stimulating me?

PERFUME See ODOUR

PERSPIRE

• Am I not admitting to a fear or other intense feeling?
• Does this simply represent some strong emotion, or exertion?

• Does this represent a feeling of comraderie and affection?
• Does this illustrate my dependence on someone else, or someone who is dependent on me?
• If the pet is not well cared for, is this implying that I am not caring for my own basic needs?
(Also, see ANIMAL)

PETAL

• Is this showing the sensitive and gentler parts of my nature that could be crushed or destroyed?
• Does this represent feminine sexual response?

PETRIFY

• Is my normal expression of emotion blocked by fear in some way?
(Also, see PARALYSIS)

PETROL

• Does this represent emotional energy and drive?
• Are my emotions potentially explosive?
• Is this about passion (liquid fire)?

PETTICOAT

• Is this representing my inner feelings that I never show to others?
• Could this be my own subtle energy or aura?
• Is this about light romantic feelings?

PHANTOM See GHOST, DEMON

PHLEGM

• Does this suggest fears about health?
• Is this about blocked emotion?

PHOENIX

• Is this about death and rebirth, reincarnation or resurrection of something?
(Also, see DEATH, BIRD)

PHYSICIAN See DOCTOR

PIANO

• How do I feel about the piano and the music it plays?
• Does this indicate creative self expression?
• Is this the expression of subtle feeling or longings?

PICTURES / PAINTINGS

• Is this about my work and the things I have expressed in life, or latent in me to express?
• Are these subtle intuitive impressions or realizations?

PIE See COOK, OVEN

PIG

• What do I know about pigs and how do I feel about them?
• Is this a play on words such as 'I am such a pig', 'pig headed', 'when pigs fly', and so on?
• Does the pig represent sensuality, or being lost in material vices?
(Look up the pig in your own animal totem references if needed for other meanings)

PIGEON

• Does this indicate thoughts or aspirations?
• Could this indicate an intuitive message from someone?
(Also see BIRD, DOVE)

PILGRIM

• Is this about a quest for self realization or self understanding?

• Does this represent irritating inner feelings, or my sense of how others see me?
(Also, see ACNE)

PIN

• Is this a way of showing a connection with something?
• Is it a play on words such as 'pins and needles', 'pin my hopes on', 'pin something on someone', 'pin money' and so on?

PINCH

• Is this a bit of a 'wake up' call?
• How about a test of reality as in 'pinch me to see if I'm dreaming'?
• Does this represent stealing or miserliness?
• Is this about giving or receiving of something a little painful?

PINEAPPLE

• Does this relate to fruitfulness or reward?
(Also, see APPLE)

PIPE(Smoking)

• Does this imply masculinity or the assurance of adulthood?
• Does it convey calmness, patience and peace?

PIPE(Conduit)

• If I am in, or crawling through a pipe, does this suggest feelings of being trapped or in narrow straits in life?
• Is this more about a birthing, or coming out experience in someway?
• If this is about a water pipe, does that represent my flow of energy or potential?

PISTON

• Does this represent driving force and energy?
• Is this a representation of sex?

PIT

• Does this illustrate possible problems or incident I could 'fall' into?
• If I am in the pit, do I feel trapped or imprisoned by outer circumstances?
• Is this a reflection of limiting attitudes and desires?

PLACENTA

• If I am pregnant, is this simply an anxiety releasing dream? Is my body condition ok?
• If I am not pregnant…does this suggest deep dependence on someone else, or vice versa?

PLAGUE See PESTILENCE

PLAIT

• Does this represent inner strength that can come from single mindedness?

• What planet was involved (if known)?
• If this is just a general planet, does this represent different ways of life and understanding as in the saying 'what planet are you from!'?
• Am I adventurous and like to discover strange new marvels and unique joys in life?
(Also, see SUN, MOON, MERCURY, VENUS, MARS, JUPITER, SATURN, URANUS, NEPTUNE, EARTH)

PLATE

• Does this have something to do with tasks, duties, things I am tackling…as in 'having a lot on my plate'?
• Is this about my hopes and plans or my ability to receive?
• Could this indicate needs, hungers or appetites?

PLOUGH

• Does this represent breaking or changing my habits?
• Am I preparing for the growth of something, such as new ideas?
• Is this about ploughing through something in determination?

PLUMBING

• Do I have some concern about my health, such as discomfort in my abdomen area?
• Does this somehow show how my emotions and energy are being directed through my beliefs?

PLUMB LINE

• Does this indicate my inner sense of rightness?

PLUNDER

• Am I misusing my own abilities or resources against others for my own gain?
• Do I feel like someone else is abusing my rights and feelings against my wishes?

PLUNGE

• Am I taking a chance or risk over something for good or bad?

POACH / POACHER

• Is someone giving me suggestion or doing something on my behalf against my will?
• Am I 'poaching' on someone else will, or feelings?
• Is this about unconscious inner events that kill or influence instincts or sexual feelings?

POCKET

• Does this refer to possession or ownership of something?
• Could it carry my personal secrets, my memories, my tools of choice, and so on?

POD

• Am I coming out of my shell, or breaking free of restraining influences?
• Does this actually refer to testicles?

POEM See PROVERB

POET / POETRY

• Is this an expression of my most acute insights and feelings into myself or the world around me?

POINT

• Is this concerned with the 'point' of something as is 'coming to the point', 'a meeting point', 'point of reference', and so on?
(Also, see DOT)

POISON IVY See NETTLE

POLE

• Does this have something to do with flow of energy or uprightness?
• Is this illustrating the spine?
(Also, see MAYPOLE, OAR)

POLE STAR

• Could this represent my core self, or spirit?
(Also, see NORTH STAR)

• Is this simply about strong political feelings?
• Could this represent interests in the government of my outer life?
(Also, see GOVERNMENT)

POLLEN

• Does this represent fruition or fertility of new ideas?
• Is this about sperm?

POOL

• Does this suggest my pool of inner feeling, imagination or world of dream?

POPE

• Does he represent spiritual values in general?
(Also, see CHRIST, GURU)

POSTER See NEWSPAPER

POSTMAN

• Have I had a recent realization that has brought something to my notice?
• Is this about hopes in connection with love, work, or some change in my life?

• Does this indicate the receptive part of myself that receives new things or concepts in life and opens to change?
(Also, see OVEN, COOK, CIRCLE, OVAL, FOOD)

POT(Marijuana) See HASHISH

POTATO

• How do I regard the potato?
• Is this a nourishing aspect, or a fattening one and so on?
(Also, see FOOD)

POTTER

• What am I shaping or making for my life right now?
• Am I being affected or shaped by outside influences?

POUND(Weight)

• Does this suggest the gravity or seriousness of a situation?
(Also, see FAT PERSON)

POUND(Motion)

• Is there a powerful influence in my life that I feel is breaking down a particular aspect of myself?
(Also, see PESTLE)

POVERTY

• Is this about feeling worthless, or ineffective?
• Is this showing me that I am proud and haughty, but rather poor in spirit?
• Do I feel insecure about something, such as lack of money?

• Is this an expression of an inner desire, fear or need?
• Am I receiving information about something I need to know or learn about?
(Also, see MEDITATION)

PRECIPICE

• Do I have a fear of falling, or general feelings of insecurity and anxiety?
• Is this about fear of failing in some way…am I facing a difficult goal?
(Go back into the dream if needed and explore this a little more)

PREGNANCY

• If I am pregnant, is this simply a release of the normal anxieties that go along with pregnancy?
• Does this represent a new approach to life, or new outlet of expression?

PRESENT See GIFT

PREY

• Am I the prey in the dream, or am I going after someone else?
• Does this represent the fear of being hurt or destroyed in some way?
• Does this point out how I am victimizing others?

PRIEST

• How do I feel about priests?
• Does this indicate feeling of spiritual aspirations, or perhaps feelings of reassurance?
• Is this about feelings of guilt over something?

PRIMEVAL

• Is this indicating deeper levels of my unconscious that hold my instinctive responses? (parts of brain and body that developed in ages past)

PRINCE

• What qualities or aspects do I associate with 'prince'?
• Does it represent an attitude?

PRINCESS

• What qualities or aspects do I associate with 'princess'?
• Does it represent a particular attitude?

PROPHESY See PREMONITION

PROSECUTION

• Do I fear I have done something wrong and feel guilt?
• Do I feel someone else has wronged me and I desire to take action to right this wrong?

PROSTITUTE

• Does this indicate a lack of love and affection?
• Is this about sexual longing, but feel I have lack of skill for an everyday relationship?

• Is this an effort to understand something about myself, or to bring about a new view of things?
• Do I have a fear of mental illness in myself?
(Also, see GURU)

PUBIC

• Is this about my general sexual feelings or inhibitions?
(Also, see HAIR, VAGINA, PENIS)

• Do I feel enjoyment and pleasure in the dream, or do I feel lacking in social skills? (check your feelings as to how you feel about yourself in social settings)
• Am I a non-drinker of alcohol and exploring feelings about social drinking situations?
(Also, see BAR(Room))

PULLEY

• Does this symbolize the philosophy or ideas that enable me to produce results or effect changes in my life?

PULSE

• Could this simply be gauging my enthusiasm or energy?
• Is this about concern for my health, or anxiety about death?

PUPPET

• Do I feel controlled by someone else's ideas and decisions?
• Do I desire to control somebody else?
• Am I controlled by other influences or vices and feel manipulated by the desire for them?

PUPPY

• Does this illustrate a feeling of spontaneous affection or caring?
• Does this show the heedlessness of youth?

PURGATORY See HELL

PURIFICATION See BAPTISM

PURPLE

• Does this relate to royalty, spirituality or the law in some way?
(Also, see COLOUR)

PUS

• Where is this pus located? (the location would point to the underlying problem)
• Is this about stagnation, lifelessness, or a negative quality of some kind?

• What do I know about pyramids? (Use your description to get some idea of the meaning)
• Is this about exploring the mysteries and wonders of my unconscious mind?
• Is this about death in some way?
(Also, see BAPTISM, DEATH)