P oinsettia

To see poinsettias in your dream symbolize joy, good health and/or festivity. The dream may also imply that you need an uplift to your spirit.

P oint

To see something pointed in your dream represents action, urgency and completion. The dream suggests that you have arrived to a decision or common understanding. Alternatively, the dream may also be a metaphor that there is a point to your dream. Or you need to get your point across.

P ointing

To dream that you are pointing at someone or something indicates that you need to pay more attention to that particular person or object. The dream may be showing you the way to solving a problem in your waking life. 

To dream someone is pointing at you suggests feelings of self guilt or even shame. You are being accused of some wrongdoing.

Poison

To see poison in your dream denotes that you need to get rid of something in your life that is causing you much sickness and distress. You need to cleanse and purge away the negativity in your life. 

To dream that you ingest or inhale poison indicates that you are introducing something into yourself that is harmful to your well-being. This may be feelings of bitterness, jealousy or other negative feelings that are consuming you.

Poison Ivy

To see poison ivy in your dream refers to your vengeful or devious thoughts. It is indicative of resentment, jealousy, and revenge. Alternatively, poison ivy represents a situation, behavior or condition that you need to avoid. Perhaps you need to avoid certain food, habit, person, situation, etc.

Poke

To dream that you are being poked represents something that needs your attention. Perhaps the dream is giving you a poke or a nudge to move forward. Thus, the dream may be a pun on being "pokey" or slow. You need to stop sitting around and start accomplishing your goals.

Pokemon

To play Pokemon in your dream indicates a desire to expand your social circle. You are looking for acceptance.

To dream that you are a Pokemon points to your individualism and qualities that sets your apart from others. 

Poker

To dream that you are playing poker suggests that a situation in your waking life requires strategy and careful planning. You need to think things through before carrying out your actions. Alternatively, the dream may also be a pun on "poke her". Are you trying to get a girl's attention?

Poker Chips

To see poker chips in your dream symbolize the uncertainty of life. Sometimes you need to take a chance.

Polar Bear

To see a polar bear in your dream signifies a reawakening. Alternatively, the polar bear symbolizes your frigid and cold emotions.

Pole

To see a pole in your dream represents security and stability. The dream is a reminder that you always have something or someone you can lean on. Alternatively, the dream may also be a phallic symbol.  

Pole Dancing

To dream that you are pole dancing symbolizes your sexual expression. You need to be more open and expressive with your sexuality. The pole is a phallic symbol. Thus the dream may be analogous to some that you have wrapped around your finger.

Pole Vaulting

To dream that you are pole vaulting indicates that you are trying to overcome some sexual issue.

Police

To see the police in your dream symbolizes structure, rules, power, authority and control. You need to put an end to your reckless behavior or else the law will catch up to you. Alternatively, the dream refers to failure in honoring your obligation and commitments.

To dream that you are arrested by the police suggests that you feel sexually or emotionally restrained because of guilt. The dream may also be a metaphor that you are feeling apprehensive about something.

To dream that you are a police officer represents your own sense of morality and conscience. The dream may serve to guide you down a straight path. If you have recurring dreams that you are a police officer, then it may mean that your past actions are leaving you with guilt. Consider your behavior and actions as the cop. If your dream that you are in pursuit of a suspect, then it indicates that your naughty and devious side is in conflict with your moral standards. To dream that you are an undercover cop implies that you are going against your conscience.

To dream that you are having difficulties contacting the police  suggests that you have yet to acknowledge your own authoritativeness in a situation. You need to take control and be in command of the direction of your life.

To dream that you are pulled over by the police suggests that you need to slow down and take things down a notch. 

Dreaming that you are running from the police means that you are refusing to face the consequences of your actions. It also indicates that you are rejecting certain rules.

Police Car

To see a police car in your dream indicates that help is on the way for you. You are experiencing some inner turmoil and need intervention. 

Police Tape

To see police tape in your dream represents protection from your subconscious. Something is preventing you from delving deeper. Alternatively, the dream symbolizes restriction.

Polish

To dream that you are polishing metal means that you are honing your skills and realizing your full potential.

If you dream that you are polishing rocks or stones, then it indicates that you are able to see the true beauty in something or someone. It represents endurance, patience and longevity.  

Political Party

To dream of a political party suggests that you need to stand up and defend your beliefs. Be prepared for any dissent and backlash.

Politician

To dream that you are a politician indicates that you are being deceptive and manipulative. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you are trying to persuade others to support your views and ideas. Perhaps you are abusing your position in some situation in your life.

To see a politician in your dream suggests that you need to choose and take a side.  The dream parallels a decision that you need to make in your waking life. Alternatively, the politician may reflect your desires for political office or your interest in world affairs.

Polka Dots 

To see polka dots in your dream symbolize routine and monotony. If the polka dots are misshapen, then it refers to your desire to break out of the routine; you want a change of pace.

Poll Booth

To see or dream that you are at a poll booth represents your desires to make a difference in your community or society. You want to leave an impact on others. Alternatively, the dream indicates that you are feeling boxed in or cornered.

Pollen

To see or inhale pollen in your dream represents the annoyances in your life. You are feeling irritable. Alternatively, it signifies the sharing and spreading of new ideas.

Pollution

To dream of pollution indicates that you need to clean up your words and thoughts.

Polo

To dream that you are playing polo signifies a life of wealth, access and prestige. Alternatively, the dream refers to a patriarchy. You feel that you are living in a male-dominated world.

Poltergeist

To see or hear a poltergeist in your dream signifies a lack of control in your life. You are experiencing some disruptions that are hindering your goals.

Polyester

To dream that something is made of polyester suggests that you are just getting by in life. You are satisfied with mediocrity.

Polygamy

To dream of polygamy indicates some unresolved sexual issues. Perhaps you need to be less prudish and explore your sexuality.

Polygraph

To see a polygraph in your dream represents your lack of confidence. You are experiencing a loss of faith in others.

To dream that you are taking a polygraph suggest that it is time to face the facts. You are trying to hide from the pain. Stop being in denial.

Pomander

To see or wear a pomander in your dream signifies protection. You are expressing your concerns about your health.

Pomegranate

To see a pomegranate in your dream signifies fertility, good health, life and longevity. The allure and invitation of sex is also indicated. Alternatively, it represents blood.

Pompeii

To dream about Pompeii implies that life can stop in an instant. Take time to appreciate those around you because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Pompoms

To see pompoms in your dream symbolize the spirit of competition. The dream is offering you motivation and encouragement to proceed with some endeavor. You need to forge ahead. Alternatively, to see pompoms waving in your dream indicate that you are moving forward in the right direction. Keep doing what you're doing.

Pond

To see a pond in your dream represents tranquility. You need some more quiet time to yourself. It is a time to reflect on your situation and what is going on in your life. Alternatively, a pond suggests that you tend to keep your feelings contained and in check. You are an emotionally calm person.

Dreaming of a frozen pond implies that you are emotionally frigid. You are not expressing your feelings effectively. The dream may also mean that you are indifferent to a situation or relationship. You are giving someone the cold shoulder.

Pony

To see a pony in your dream signifies the playful aspects of your life. It is representative of your unexplored, underdeveloped, or undisciplined power.

Ponytail

To dream that you are wearing a ponytail symbolizes a casual and carefree attitude.

P onzi Scheme

To dream of a Ponzi scheme indicates that you are experiencing deep financial worries. You have second thoughts about some investment. Perhaps you should trust what your instincts are trying to tell you. Alternatively, a Ponzi scheme implies that your relationship is not worth putting any more attention and effort into.

Poo

*Please See Feces.

Poodle

To see a poodle in your dream symbolizes an upper class attitude.

Pool

To see a pool of water in your dream indicates that you need to acknowledge and understand your feelings. It is time to dive in and deal with those emotions. Alternatively, a pool indicates your desire to be cleansed. You need to wash away the past.

If you have a dream of a dark and/murky pool, then it suggests that you are wallowing in some negative emotions. Alternatively, a dark pool implies that your thinking or judgment is being clouded by your emotions. You are not thinking rationally.

To dream that you are playing or shooting pool represents your competitive nature. You need to learn to win or lose gracefully. Alternatively, shooting pool means that you need to concentrate harder on a problem in your waking life.

Pool Noodle

To see or use a pool noodle in your dream points to a false sense of security. Alternatively, a pool noodle means that you need to be more yielding and flexible in some situation.

Pool Table

To see a pool table in your dream suggests that you need to show more cooperation. Perhaps you need to "pool" your efforts together.

P oop

*Please See Feces .

Poor

To dream that you are poor refers to feelings of inadequacies. You are not utilizing your full potential or are underestimating your self worth. Alternatively, to dream that you are poor symbolizes neglect of your sexual nature. You may be taking on too many responsibilities and working too hard that you are not catering to your sexual self.

Popcorn

To eat or make popcorn in your dream suggests positive growth. You are full of ideas. Some important fact or truth is being made aware to you through the dream. If the popcorn is unpopped, then it symbolizes potential.

Pope

To see a pope in your dream represents your spiritual guidance, beliefs, and spiritual self. The dream serves to be an inspiration. Alternatively, it may indicate your own self-righteousness, narrow-mindedness, and holier-than-thou attitudes.

Popeye

To see Popeye in your dream indicates that you have overstepped your boundaries. Perhaps you are forcing your opinions or beliefs on others.

Poplar

To see a poplar in your dream symbolizes life and vitality.

Poppy

To see a poppy in your dream symbolizes fertility, and abundance. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you need to learn to forget or forgive. You need to let go out the past and look forward to the future. 

In particular, if the poppy is red, then it represents a sacrifice that you need to make or have made. It is also symbolic of remembrance. 

Popsicle

To see or eat a popsicle in your dream suggests that you need to cool off and not let your temper get out of hand. Alternatively, a popsicle may represent the phallus. 

Popular

To dream that you are popular signifies your desires to be liked and recognized. You want others to look up to you. Alternatively, the dream represents your insecurities. You are looking for some reaffirmation, encouragement and approval from others. 

Porcelain

To see or touch porcelain in your dream symbolizes smoothness. Things are going well for you. Alternatively, the dream may also represent some delicate situation. You need to treat it with care.

Porch

To dream of a porch represents your personality, your social self, your facade and how you portray yourself to others. Consider the condition and size of the porch. In particular to dream of an enclosed porch suggests of your tendency to distance yourself from others and your desires for privacy. If the porch is open, then it signifies your outgoing nature and welcoming attitude.

Porcupine

To see a porcupine in your dream suggests that you need to look out for yourself and protect yourself from emotional or psychological harm.  Trust and honesty are important qualities. Alternatively, a porcupine indicates that there is a situation which you need to approach with openness. Someone in your waking life may be on the defensive and are not be exposing their vulnerabilities. 

Pork

To see or eat pork in your dream signifies your desire for routine and normalcy. Alternatively, the dream may be a pun on overspending. 

Pornography

To dream that you are watching pornography indicates your issues with intimacy, power, control, and effectiveness. You may be having concerns about your own sexual performance. Alternatively, you are afraid of exposing some aspect of yourself. 

To dream that you in a porno film suggests your desire to be more sexually adventurous. It also implies lust and wish-fulfillment.

Porpoise

To see a porpoise in your dream may be a pun on your "purpose" for something. Perhaps you are looking for your purpose in life. 

*Please see also Dolphins .

Port

*Please See Harbor.

Porta Potty

To see or use a porta potty in your dream indicates that you need to express your feelings more openly. Don't hold back your emotions. You need to let yourself go.

Portables

To dream that you are in a school portable indicates that you need to learn to adapt to various situations. There is also an important life lesson that you need to learn.

Portal

*Please See Door.

Portrait

To see a portrait of yourself in your dream represents how you see yourself or how you want others to see you. Consider the details in the portrait: if you were smiling, how you were painted or drawn, what you were wearing, etc.

To see a family portrait in your dream signifies your core values and beliefs. Family is obviously important to you and in your decision making. The dream may serve to remind you of what really matters in life.

Posing

To dream that you are striking a pose indicates that you are being someone you are not. You are trying to live up to the expectations of others. Perhaps, you are too idealistic. Alternatively, posing means that you are keeping your true self hidden. You are putting up a facade.

Posse

To dream that you have a posse represents a unified whole. You have a strong support system. Alternatively, the dream indicates that various aspects of  yourself are converging together for a common goal. All your waking conflicts have dissipated. 

Possessed

To dream that you or someone else is possessed represents a state of helplessness. You feel you are not in control of things.

Possession

To see your possessions in your dream symbolize your identity or self-worth. Consider the significance of each item for additional clues to the meaning of your dream. Metaphorically, the dream may mean that you are being "possessive". You need to learn to let go. 

Possum

To see a possum in your dream indicates that something may not be what it appears to be. You need to dig deeper and look for the hidden meaning of some situation or circumstance. 

Post-Apocalypse

To dream that you are in the post-apocalypse implies that you will overcome the difficulties you are experiencing in your current life. Alternatively, the dream means that you need to fend for yourself. You need to be more independent and resourceful instead of relying on others.

Post-It Note

To see or write on a post-it note in your dream indicates that there is something that you need to make a mental note of. Perhaps the note is a message from your subconscious. Alternatively, the dream may be a metaphor telling you to go ahead and "post" a message or mail a note. 

Postcard

To see or read a postcard in your dream represents your desire to be more open. If you receive a postcard in your dream, it may imply that someone is thinking of you.

Dreaming of looking for a specific postcard means that you are trying to express your current feelings or convey your status.

Poster

To see or hang a poster in your dream represents your personality. You want to display and share an aspect of yourself for all to see. Consider the content of the poster for significance of what you are trying to express to the public. 

Postman

*Please See Mailman.

Post Office

To dream that you are in a post office signifies an important message from your subconscious or inner wisdom. It may relate to your need to reach out and communicate with others. Alternatively, the dream means that you are trying to maintain your beliefs or reestablish contact with someone from your past.

Posture

To have good posture in your dream represents your self confidence. If your posture is noticeably bad, then it signifies a lack of confidence or low self esteem. You are feeling unsure of yourself.

Pot

To see a pot in your dream represents your attitudes. The dream may be revealing hidden anger or frustration. You are up to something. Consider also how it may be a reference to marijuana and/or drug use.

To dream that the pot is boiling or bubbling over suggests that you are filled with enthusiasm, excitement or ideas. Alternatively, a boiling pot indicates that you have more than you can handle. You are feeling overwhelmed with emotions.

Pot Holder

To see or use a pot holder in your dream represents protection. There is some emotional situation or issue in your life that needs to be handled with care.

Potato

To see potatoes in your dream represent your earthiness and simplicity. Alternatively, the dream may be a metaphor that you are being a "couch potato". In other words, you are being lazy. Or seeing a potato in your dream may also be a metaphor that some issue is like a "hot potato". A situation is being passed around instead of properly dealt with; nobody wants to handle the issue.

To see or eat mashed potatoes in your dream suggest that you are experiencing concerns over financial matters.

Potato Bug

To see a potato bug in your dream represents your intuition or subconscious desire. Alternatively a potato bug refers to some negative, or even evil influence that you are confronted with in your waking life.

Potato Chips

To see or eat potato chips in your dream symbolize your overindulgent behavior. Perhaps you need to exercise more self control.

Pothole

To see a pothole in your dream represents difficulties and setbacks in achieving your goals. You need to make some changes in how you approach your goals. The dream also indicates that things are not going smoothly for you in some aspect or situation in your waking life.

Potion

To see or take a potion in your dream indicates a negative influence in your life. Sometimes you should not try to purposely alter the normal rhythm of things. Alternatively, the dream means that you are trying hard to change the course of some action.

Potluck

To dream that you are attending a potluck represents your social life, your interpersonal relationships, and how you connect with others. Consider the significance of what you bring to the potluck and how you may need to incorporate it into your waking life.

Potpourri

To make potpourri in your dream represents the sweet smell of success. You are enjoying the results of your labor. Alternatively, the potpourri may serve to remind you of a particular stage or time in your life. 

Pottery

To see pottery in you dream symbolizes the womb and all things feminine. The pottery in your dream may also represent your tendency to keep you emotions and thoughts inside instead of expressing them. 

Pottery Wheel

To see or use a pottery wheel in your dream suggests that you need to take time and care in shaping and molding a relationship. Alternatively, the dream symbolizes the feminine mystique.

Poultry

To see or eat poultry in your dream indicates togetherness. It may point to some special occasion.

*Please also see Chickens or Turkey .

Powder

To dream that you are powdering your face indicates that there is some flaw or mistake that you are trying to cover up.

To see something powdery in your dream suggests that you need to be more refined in your behavior and speech.

Power

To dream that you have power indicates your growing confidence, high self-esteem and increasing skills. Alternatively, your dream of power may try to compensate for a waking situation where you felt powerless.

To dream that you do not have any power refers to a waking situation in which you felt unable to do anything.

Dreaming of losing your power means you are taking something for granted. Sometimes you do not know what you have until it is gone. Alternatively, loss in power represents your frustrations of not being heard. If you dream of someone else losing their power, then it suggests that someone is not who you thought they were. Perhaps you had thought highly of this person only to be disappointed or let down.

Power Lines

To see or become entangled in power lines represents your struggle for power and empowerment. You are experiencing an obstacle toward your career goal or in your relationship.

Power Plant

To see a power plant in your dream symbolizes your potential and abilities. You will accomplish your goals or achieve success as long as you set your mind to it. Alternatively, the dream is symbolic of energy .

Powerboat

*Please See Motorboat

Poverty

*Please See Poor.

Practice

To dream that you are practicing for a sport or musical instrument suggests that you are visualizing success of your talent. Dreams can be used as a training ground. Alternatively, the dream signifies your commitment to success and to achieving your goals. It is offering you some encouragement. The dream is also telling you that "practice makes perfect." Don't give up. 

Prairie Dog

To see a prairie dog in your dream represents an underground community. The dream may be telling you to go against the masses and the norm.

Prawn

*Please See Shrimp.

Praise

To hear praise in your dream indicates pride and self-love. You are feeling good about yourself and the work that you are doing. Alternatively, hearing praise in your dream suggests that you are seeking encouragement and self motivation.

To dream that you are giving praise means that you need to be steadfast and not let others questions your authority and position on things. 

Prank

To dream that someone is playing a prank on you suggests that someone is undermining your ability. Your character is being called to question. 

To dream that you are playing a prank on someone indicates that you need to start taking things more seriously. Stop looking at things as a joke. 

Praying

To dream that you are praying signifies respect, sincerity and humility. You are looking for help from a higher source. You need to relinquish your worries and let go of your old problems. More directly, the dream means that you need to pray more. Alternatively, the dream may be a pun on "preying". Perhaps you are taking advantage of others or that someone is taking advantage of you.

To see or hear someone else pray in your dream indicates that you are looking for some guidance. You are feeling lost. 

Praying Mantis

To see a praying mantis in your dream suggests that you are involved in a destructive relationship. It may also indicate that you are preying on others. You are behaving deviously.

**See The Meaning In Action: " Devil In Disguise? "

Preacher

To see a preacher in your dream represents a harsh personal lesson that you need to learn. You may be harboring feelings of guilt and self-punishment. It is time to stop being so hard on yourself. Alternatively, the dream indicates that you are being too preachy. You are forcing your own ideas and beliefs on others.

Precipice

*Please See Cliff.

Prediction

To hear or receive a prediction in your dream reflects your concerns, fears and/or anxieties about the future. You are worried about some outcome in your waking life and want to control what is happening around you.

To give someone a prediction in your dream suggests that you are in tune with your intuition. You are confident about the decisions you are making.

Pregnant

To dream that you are pregnant symbolizes an aspect of yourself or some aspect of your personal life that is growing and developing. You may not be ready to talk about it or act on it. Being pregnant in your dream may also represent the birth of a new idea, direction, project or goal. Dreaming that you did not realize you were pregnant implies that you are in denial about something. You also have a tendency to ignore things until it is right in front of you. Alternatively, if you are trying to get pregnant, then the dream may be a wish fulfillment. If you are not trying to get pregnant, but dream that you are, then it symbolizes fear of new responsibilities. 

To dream that you are pregnant with the baby dying inside of you suggests that a project you had put a lot of effort into is falling apart and slowly deteriorating. Nothing is working out the way you had anticipated. 

To dream that someone else is pregnant indicates that you are experiencing a closer connection to this person.

To dream that your girlfriend or significant other is pregnant with someone else's baby implies that your significant other is moving toward a different direction than you envisioned. The two of you no longer share common goals.

If you are really pregnant and have this dream, then it represents your anxieties about the pregnancy. If you are in your first trimester of pregnancy, then your dreams tend to be about tiny creatures, fuzzy animals, flowers, fruit and water. In the second trimester, dreams will reflect anxieties about being a good mother and concerns about possible complications with the birth. Dreams of giving birth to a non-human baby are also common during this period of the pregnancy. Finally, in the third trimester, dreams consists of labor, being attacked or something happening to the baby. As your body changes and grows, dreams of whales, elephants and dinosaurs and other larger animals may also start appearing at this stage of pregnancy.

If you are pregnant and dream of the gender of the baby, then the dream reflects your waking preoccupation with the gender of the baby. It is normal to wonder whether you are having a boy or a girl. In fact, when others find out that you are pregnant, they often ask if you are having a boy or a girl. There is no evidence that dreams can "tell" you the sex of the baby. 

To dream that your ex-girlfriend is pregnant or that you are pregnant with your ex's baby implies your subconscious desires to get back with your ex. You are looking to reconnect in some way. If you dream that your ex-girlfriend is pregnant with someone else's baby, then it means that you have fully accepted that the relationship is over. You still care for her even though the two of you are no longer together. 

Dreaming of a pregnant belly being violently ripped or cut open implies that you are unprepared for the new changes in your life. You feel that you are thrown into a situation that you cannot control. 

***Read our special section on Dreaming While Pregnant . See also Birth or Belly .  See The Meaning In Action: " Pregnant Mother "

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