In order to be the most accurate dream site in the world, we have limited our dream symbol dictionary to only include dream symbols that we have seen manifest in real-life firsthand and Biblical dream symbols that have been defined in the Bible.
Dream symbols that begin with the letter “A”
Abandonment – symbolizes feelings of loneliness, rejection, and fear of being left behind.
Abundance – symbolizes blessing, provision, and overflow.
Abundance – symbolizes blessings, prosperity, and richness in life
Addiction – may represent a harmful addiction or dependence on something in the dreamer’s waking life
Adoption – symbolizes being accepted into the family of God or being welcomed into a new community
Adversary – may represent spiritual opposition or temptation
Airplane – may represent spiritual ascent, travel, or transition
Alabaster – symbolizes purity, fragility, and beauty Alligator – symbolizes danger, deception, and hidden threats
Alabaster Box – symbolizes the value of worship and devotion to God.
Almonds – symbolize God’s provision, abundance, and blessings
Alms – symbolizes generosity, compassion, and charitable acts towards others
Alms – symbolizes generosity, compassion, and charitable acts towards others
Altar – symbolizes sacrifice, consecration, and dedication to God.
Altar – symbolizes surrender, commitment, and worship
Altar – symbolizes a place of worship, sacrifice, and dedication to God
Altar call – symbolizes an invitation to make a commitment to God or to respond to a spiritual need
Ambition – may represent either good or bad ambition, depending on the context of the dream
Ambition – symbolizes aspirations, goals, and desires in life
Ambition – symbolizes aspirations, goals, and desires in life
Ambush – symbolizes a hidden danger or attack, being caught off guard or taken by surprise.
Amethyst – symbolizes spiritual clarity, intuition, and discernment
Ammunition – may represent spiritual resources or preparation for spiritual battle
Anchor – symbolizes stability, security, and hope in the midst of life’s storms
Anchor – symbolizes stability, security, and hope in the midst of life’s storms
Anchor – symbolizes stability, security, and hope in the midst of life’s storms
Angelic presence – symbolizes divine guidance, protection, and messages from God
Annointing oil – symbolizes the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in a situation or in the dreamer’s life
Anointing – symbolizes empowerment, divine favor, and consecration
Anointing – symbolizes the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, empowerment, and calling.
Anointing – symbolizes divine consecration, empowerment, and commissioning for a specific purpose
Anointing – symbolizes divine consecration, empowerment, and commissioning for a specific purpose
Ant – symbolizes diligence, perseverance, and industriousness
Antelope – symbolizes gracefulness, speed, and agility
Antichrist – symbolizes deception, rebellion, and opposition to God and His ways
Anticipation – symbolizes expectancy, hope, and excitement for the future
Anticipation – symbolizes expectancy, hope, and excitement for the future Ant
Ants – symbolizes diligence, wisdom, and preparing for the future.
Apostasy – symbolizes a falling away from the faith, rebellion, and unbelief
Apostle – symbolizes spiritual leadership, evangelism, and ministry
Apostle Paul – may represent the qualities of spiritual leadership, boldness, and perseverance
Apparel – symbolizes one’s appearance, reputation, and identity
Appearances – symbolizes impressions, perceptions, and the way things appear in the natural
Appetite – symbolizes desires, cravings, and needs of the flesh
Apple – may represent temptation or the fruit of the Spirit, depending on the context of the dream
Apron – symbolizes service, humility, and work
Ark – symbolizes safety, provision, and protection.
Ark – symbolizes safety and protection from harm, as well as God’s covenant with His people
Armor – symbolizes spiritual protection, preparedness, and strength.
Armor – symbolizes spiritual protection, strength, and readiness for battle against the enemy
Army – may represent spiritual warfare or a call to action
Army – symbolizes spiritual warfare, teamwork, and strength in numbers.
Arrogance – symbolizes pride, self-exaltation, and a need for humility
Arrow – symbolizes direction, purpose, and conviction.
Arrow – symbolizes direction, purpose, and focus
Arrow – symbolizes direction, purpose, and guidance in life
Art – may represent creativity, beauty, or the pursuit of excellence
Ascension – symbolizes spiritual ascent, elevation, or transcendence
Ascension – symbolizes elevation, promotion, and spiritual growth
Ascent – symbolizes progress, advancement, and growth towards a goal
Ash – symbolizes repentance, mourning, and humility Assassin – may represent spiritual attack or deception
Ashamed – symbolizes guilt, regret, and a need for forgiveness and reconciliation
Ashes – symbolize mourning, repentance, and humility
Ashes – symbolizes mourning, repentance, and humility. Ass – symbolizes humility, endurance, and service.
Ashes – symbolizes mourning, repentance, and humility before God
Ashes – symbolizes mourning, repentance, and humility before God Assembly – symbolizes community, unity, and fellowship among believers
Asleep – symbolizes unawareness, apathy, and a need for awakening and revival
Assembly – symbolizes community, unity, and worship
Assembly – symbolizes community, unity, and fellowship among believers
Assumption – may represent an assumption or expectation that needs to be re-evaluated
Assurance – symbolizes God’s promises, faithfulness, and trustworthiness
Assurance – symbolizes God’s promises, faithfulness, and trustworthiness
Atonement – symbolizes reconciliation, forgiveness, and restoration
Atonement – symbolizes forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation with God
Atonement – symbolizes forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation with God
Attic – may represent hidden memories, potential, or neglected areas of the dreamer’s life
Auction – may represent the value or worth of something in the dreamer’s waking life
Auditorium – symbolizes a gathering, performance, or presentation
Australia – may represent an Australian
Authority – may represent either legitimate authority or abuse of power, depending on the context of the dream
Authority – symbolizes God’s sovereignty, power, and dominion over all things
Authority – symbolizes God’s sovereignty, power, and dominion over all things
Avalanche – may represent an overwhelming situation or impending disaster
Avalanche – symbolizes being overwhelmed or buried, feeling out of control or helpless.
Avalanche – symbolizes overwhelming and uncontrollable circumstances, as well as a need for stability and support
Avalanche – symbolizes overwhelming and uncontrollable circumstances, as well as a need for stability and support
Avocado – may represent abundance, nutrition, or health Axe handle – symbolizes strength, support, and stability
Awe – may represent a sense of wonder, reverence, or fear in the presence of God or divine power
Axe – symbolizes judgment, separation, and cutting off what is unfruitful
Axe – symbolizes the cutting away of negative influences or destructive behaviors, purging, and discipline.
Axe – symbolizes judgment, separation, and the cutting off of unfruitful things
Axe – symbolizes judgment, separation, and the cutting off of unfruitful things
Ayrton Senna – may represent qualities of excellence, dedication, and perseverance
Azalea – symbolizes passion, femininity, and romance
Azazel – symbolizes the scapegoat or a person who takes the blame or guilt for others.
Aztec – may represent pagan sacrifice
Accident – A car (or plane, etc.) accident in a dream can mean a literal accident but it can also represent your life. I had a dream once about a single-person plane crashing on church property. The next day a woman fell on church property and broke her arm.
A car often represents you in your daily travels. A car crash dream could represent any type of accident or it could represent a problem that prevents you from moving forward.
Airplane – Can represent your body (For example, A small plane with one person out of control and crashing can represent a person falling), can represent a ministry, or a literal airplane.
Animals, insects, serpents, etc.
What is the animal doing in the dream? If it is attacking, this is a message of a coming attack.
If it is biting it could mean an injury or affliction to the area of the body that was bitten.
Animals can represent people. Especially cats and dogs. Note the color of the animal. If it is brown or black or white this is often symbolic of skin color.
Whose animal is this? It could be an attack by the owner. IE. Jeffrey’s dog is shown in a dream acting like a wild dog. Reality = Jeffrey was acting like an animal.
What kind of animal? Animals in dreams often represent a problem. What kind of animal is often indicative of where the problem will occur. Shark – problem on the water or with a boat.
Alligator – False or lies. Fear of harm, Florida, problem, symbolic attack, physical threat, Leviathan, powerful enemy.
Ants – Industrious, pest, relatively amazing strength, bugs (computer bugs), someone bugging you.
Arrow – Demonic attack, mostly doubts aka dart.
Automobile – A car is a symbol for what happens in our waking life. Look at what the action is and what your response to the action is. Your response or feeling will usually define the situation.
If something happens in your car it is likely to happen soon in your waking life. For example:
Driving from the backseat unable to reach the brakes can be a life out of control.
Driving backward can mean going about something the wrong way.
A person driving around and not finding a parking spot anywhere could mean a person who does not fit in anywhere.
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