Dream Dictionary S (7): Dream Interpretation of Symbols Starting with S

Meaning of Dreams: Words beginning with S

Small – Dreaming that I am smaller than normal

Dreaming that you are smaller than normal can suggest that you are struggling with low self-esteem at the moment. You may feel like no one is paying attention to you.

Seeing someone or something smaller than it usually can suggest that you are feeling helpless in your waking life. You may feel like people are not giving you the respect that you have earned.

Smallpox

Seeing someone with smallpox in your dream can suggest that you or someone you know will become ill shortly, but most likely not with smallpox.

This can also predict failure in a task that you have been working on.

Smell

Smelling something in your dream is usually used as a reminder in a dream. This is supposed to help you to remember a time when you smelled the same scent. Try to remember where you have smelled this scent before and what was going on in your waking life when you last smelled this scent.

Smog

Seeing smog in your dream can suggest that your mind is full of negative emotions at the moment. You need to find a healthy way to get these emotions out if you want to feel better again.

This dream may alternatively suggest that you do not see a situation clearly. It would help if you found a different way of looking at the situation to see it in a clearer light.

Smoke

Seeing smoke in your dream can suggest that you are confused about something going on in your waking life. You wish that things were a little clearer.

If you cannot breathe because of all of the smoke, then this can suggest that someone negatively influences you in your waking life. This person will likely be trying to flatter you while actually doing you harm.

Smoking

If you smoke in your waking life, this dream term has little to no dream symbolism.

If you do not smoke in real life and you are smoking in your dream, then this can suggest that you are trying to act cool in your waking life. You don’t want others to know how you are really feeling, so you act differently to cover up your emotions.

This dream could suggest that you are addicted to someone or something bad for you, even if it is not actually tobacco.

If someone else is smoking in your dream, this can suggest that you feel disgusted by this person’s actions in your waking life. It is up to you whether or not you confront this person.

Smuggle

Dreaming that you are smuggling can suggest that you feel entitled to things that you have not necessarily earned. This dream can suggest that your ego has become over-inflated. It would help if you cooled off not to do something that will actually get you into trouble.

Looking up what you were smuggling can provide you with further dream symbolism.

Snail

Seeing a snail in your dream can suggest that you live in a dirty or otherwise unhealthy environment. This could be a prediction that you are about to become ill.

This dream can alternatively suggest that bad people surround you. It is best to distance yourself from these people before you take on some of their unpleasant traits.

Snake

Snakes are usually bad omens when you see them in a dream. If the snake is alone, this suggests that someone is working against you in your waking life. You will need to watch out for this person. If you see many snakes, this suggests that many people are working against you in your waking life.

If you manage to kill the snake, this predicts that you will overcome the people working against you. If the snake kills you, then this suggests the opposite.

Looking up the type of snake in your dream can provide further dream symbolism, as can looking up Reptile or Animal*.

Sneak

Dreaming that you are sneaking around can suggest that you feel ashamed or guilty for something you have done or plan to do. This could also suggest that you are not confident in your plan if you have not done what you plan to do yet.

If you are sneaking around with someone else, then this can suggest that you have a good time with this person. This is not a sign that you have or do not have a healthy relationship with this person.

Sneeze

Sneezing in your dream can predict that something will happen out of the blue, which will end up changing plans that you had made earlier.

If someone else sneezes in your dream, then this can suggest that boring people will surround you on a trip. It is not likely to be enjoyable.

See Nose* for further dream symbolism.

Snitch

Dreaming that you snitch on someone can suggest that you feel threatened by others in your waking life. This is likely in a self-confidence or jealousy feeling of being threatened.

If someone is snitching on you, then this can suggest that you are worried about one of your secrets coming out. You may be concerned that your reputation will be worried if it does.

Snob

If you are acting like a snob in your dream, then this can suggest that you are judging others too harshly in your waking life. You need to stop acting if you want to make new friends and keep the ones you already have.

Snore

Dreaming that you or someone else is snoring can suggest that you do not understand a situation for what it really is in your waking life. You need to pay more attention to your surroundings in your waking life.

This could alternatively suggest that you or your partner is actually snoring in the night, and the sound of it is getting into your dream.

Snorkeling

Dreaming that you are snorkeling can suggest that you need to take a minute to think through your feelings. You likely do not fully understand your emotions or react the way you do when you feel certain emotions. It would help if you found a way to understand yourself before you can understand much else.

See Water* for further dream symbolism.

Snot

Dreaming that you are blowing your nose to get the snot out can suggest that you are stuffed up with complicated emotions or thoughts that you don’t know how to get out. You may feel like someone or something is stopping you from getting your thoughts or feelings out.

Dreaming that you are picking your nose to get the snot out can suggest that you are ready to face even your most disgusting emotions or memories.

Snout

Seeing a snout in your dream suggests that danger is around you. This danger is likely in the form of someone who wishes to do you either physical or emotional harm. This person will cause you many problems, bound to make your life more difficult than it usually is.

Looking up the animal that had the snout can also provide you with further dream symbolism.

Snow

Seeing snow in your dream is usually seen as a good sign, so long as the snow is white. This dream can predict luck in business and love. Dirty snow can suggest that you will need to humble yourself if you want to succeed in your life. It doesn’t matter how great you are; your ego will get you nowhere.

If you are caught in the middle of a snowstorm, then this can suggest that you will face disappointment in your waking life. This will likely be caused by the loss of plans that were supposed to be fun.

Seeing melting snow can suggest that things are about to get better in your waking life. The melting snow can be representative of your fears melting away. See Water* for further dream symbol in this scenario only.

Eating the snow is a bad sign, especially if it is not white. This can predict that sadness will come into the dreamer’s life shortly.

Snowboard

Using a snowboard or seeing someone else use one in your dream can suggest that you need to use the skills that you already have to solve a problem at hand. Don’t try to use new skills that you are not trained in yet.

Snowman

Seeing a snowman in your dream can suggest that you have been acting coldly lately. If you do not change your attitude soon, you will have difficulty making and keeping friends.

Alternatively, the snowman can also represent childlike creativity. Perhaps you have some of this creativity inside of you. Create something, even if it seems silly.

Snuff

Using snuff in your dream can be a sign that your friends are talking to your enemies behind your back. They may be becoming friends, which could end up hurting your relationship with these friends.

This dream can suggest that some other complication will happen between you and your friends, damaging your relationship with them.

See Tobacco* for further dream symbolism.

Soap

Using soap in your dream can suggest that you and your friends have some good, clean fun.

This dream can alternatively predict good luck in many areas of your life.

If you are making soap, then this can suggest that you will become content in your waking life.

Looking up the soap’s scent, or just Smell* can also provide you with further dream symbolism.

Soap Opera

Watching or acting in a soap opera can suggest too much drama in your waking life. Try to remember which character you were focusing on in the show. You are likely acting much like this character.

See Actor/Actress* for further dream symbolism.

Soccer

Playing soccer in your dream suggests that you are suppressing some of your emotions because they are not socially acceptable. Sometimes this is a good thing, like letting out your negative emotions through sports rather than violence. This can be bad if you are suppressing your sexuality because you think others will not accept it.

See Game* for further dream symbolism.

Socialist

Seeing a socialist in your dream can suggest that you will have a mundane spot in your group of friends. You are likely to ignore your responsibilities so that you can hang out with your friends or do some other unimportant task.

This dream is heavily moved by the way that you personally feel about socialists. If you are a socialist in your waking life, then this does not predict much. If you like socialists, then this can suggest that you need to take on some of their traits. If you do not like socialists, then this can suggest that you are gaining some of their traits and that you need to stop this if you don’t want to be like them.

Socks

Wearing socks in your dream can suggest that you are feeling comfortable in your waking life. You are living your life in a way that makes you and others around you happy.

If you only have one sock, then this can suggest that you are about to hear some strange news, or this dream can be caused because you already heard the weird news.

Soda

Drinking soda in your dream can suggest that you need to add more excitement to your waking life. Try to do things that bring out the best in you.

If the soda is flat or if it tastes bad, then this can suggest that someone or something is stopping you from living life in an exciting way. Try to figure out what this is to fix the problem and have a more fulfilling life.

Soda Fountain

Seeing a soda fountain in your dream can suggest that you are in store for some fun and happiness. This is likely to help make up for the hard times you have been dealing with lately.

If you buy someone else soda, this can suggest that others appreciate all of the hard work you have been doing lately. You are likely to be rewarded for everything that you have been doing recently, even if it is just with a small gift like a soda.

Soft

Feeling something soft in your dream can suggest that you are in a comfortable situation in your waking life.

This dream can alternatively suggest that you are acting too softly in your waking life. You need to be tougher on others if you want them to listen to you.

Softball

Playing or watching softball in your dream can suggest that you need to learn your limits and stick to them. You do not need to break your limits, even if others are asking you to push them.

See Game* for further dream symbolism.

Software

Seeing software in your dream can suggest that you need to pay more attention to how you think and act in your waking life. Your personality is the software of your body. If you are downloading something in the software, then this can suggest that you need to gain some new personality traits. If you are deleting something, then this can suggest that you need to get rid of some of your negative personality traits.

See Computer* for further dream symbolism.

Soil

Soil represents growth and potential. Seeing great soil in your dream can suggest that you have all of the tools you need to succeed; you just need to put yourself into action. If the soil is hard or otherwise unfit to grow plants, then this can suggest that you need to work on yourself before you can properly work on your goals.

Solar Power

Using solar power in your dream can suggest that you are open to taking in other people’s ideas and beliefs.

This dream alternatively suggests that you are feeling drained in your waking life. You need to find something that will help you to get more energy during your day.

Sold

Dreaming that you had sold something can suggest that you are worried about your finances or business life. This is not a sign that anything is going right or wrong with these parts of your life. This is just a visualization of your worry.

Looking up what you sold can also provide you with further dream symbolism.

Soldier

Dreaming that you are a soldier can suggest that you are fulfilling your idea of what it means to be a good person. However, this could also suggest that you are in danger of losing this position in your own mind. This could be a sign that you need to learn how to respect yourself more.

Seeing soldiers marching can suggest that you are likely to be promoted at work. This will give you more respect from your coworkers, but more responsibilities as well. You are likely to enjoy yourself for a while before your job starts to become stressful.

If the soldiers are hurt, this can suggest that others are causing trouble in their own lives, causing complications to come into your life. Make sure to think before you act if you are going to help these people. Your involvement will likely be appreciated, but it might not be the best thing for you to do.

See Military* for further dream symbolism.

Solstice

Dreaming of the summer solstice can suggest that you have an abundance of your life. Things are going well for you. This is a sign that now is a great time for celebration!

If it is the winter solstice in your dream, this can suggest that now is a great time to start something new or just start over. This is a time for new beginnings.