Dream Symbols Starting With: "O"

Oak

The oak tree is a powerful dream symbol and mean that the dreamer is an honest and stable person whom others can trust with their secrets.

Oar

If you dreamed of losing or breaking an oar, you will have difficulties, but you can quickly overcome them by using your head. Also see "Rowing."

Oasis

An oasis in a dream suggests the dreamer is feeling smothered or is not getting the kind of attention she wants in a real life relationship.

Oatmeal

To dream that you are eating oatmeal is good luck, symbolizing an increase in your finances.

Obituary

To see or read an obituary in your dream represents the end of your old attitudes and outdated beliefs.

Obsession

To dream about being obsessed with someone (or something) suggests that you are lacking or feeling unfulfilled in some aspect of your life. Alternatively, you may need to exercise more self-control.

Obstacle Course

If you dream of running an obstacle course, this straight-forwardly represents that you feel challenged by many real-life obstacles. If you dream of winning the race, you will be successful in whatever concerns you most. If you fall or lose the race, you feel like you are being overwhelmed by your real-life responsibilities or problems.

Ocean

Dreams about the ocean are strong signals from the unconscious mind. If you dream of being lost at sea, you are unsure about your feelings for a certain person. A stormy sea or one with sea monsters suggests confusion and anxiety in the dreamer. On the other hand, a peaceful sea suggets the dreamer is comfortable with herself and her sexuality. If you dream of catching a big fish from the sea, a wonderful opportunity will come to you. Also see "Currents."

Octopus

Dreaming about an octopus means you are hanging on to something in your life that is holding you back from achieving success.

Odor

To dream of an unpleasant odor predicts anxieties which could be major or minor (depending on how bad the dream smell is). Also, to smell something in your dream often indicates your past experiences and feelings with that particular smell. Your dream may be trying to convey a feeling to you by associating it with a familiar smell.

Office

To dream of being at an office, indicates that you are overwhelmed by work or homework pressures. You have too much on your mind. Alternatively, this dream may symbolize your status, accomplishments and your place in the world.

Ogre

To see an ogre in your dream signifies self-criticism and discipline.

Oil

Dreams about oil signify good health and good fortune.

Older

To dream you are older than your actual years, indicates you should see a doctor - there may be a health problem.

Old man

An old man in a dream represents forgiveness for past mistakes. This dream can also mean that the dreamer has completed a long emotional journey.

Old woman

An old woman in a dream symbolizes feminine energy, life and nuturing of the spirit. This dream can also mean a transition to a new, pleasurable stage of life.

Olives

To dream that you are eating olives symbolizes happiness and faithful friends.

Olympics

To dream that you are competing in the Olympics, represents your need to grow and expand. Learn the value of endurance and perseverance. Also be more assertive. If you dream of winning an Olympic competition, you have the necessary skills to accomplish a goal or solve a problem in your life. If you dream of watching the Olympics, you may feel that others are passing you by in some way - socially or romantically - and you are just "sitting on the sidelines" of life. You need to get more confidence and be more involved in things.

One

In dreams, the number one stands for individuality, solitude, the ego, leadership, originality, and a winner. It also stands for a higher spiritual force.

Onions

Seeing quantities of onions in your dreams, represents the amount of envy you will get from others by being successful. If you see the onions growing, there will be just enough of rivalry in your affairs to make things interesting. Dreams of cutting onions and getting tears in your eyes mean that you may be defeated by your rivals.

Opal

To see an opal in your dream, suggests that your love life is lacking passion.

Opera

To watch an opera in your dream suggests that you may be acting a little overly dramatic in some situations. This dream may also be a warning that you are practicing a measure of deception which could prove embarrassing if discovered. If you used opera glasses to see the action on the stage, you may soon have to defend your reputation. If you dreamed of performing in an opera, this symbolizes your quest for the grander things in life. You want to be the center of attention.

Operation

A dream about having or performing an operation is very lucky. It means that old wounds and difficult emotions in the dreamer are being healed. Also see "Cosmetic Surgery" and "Lobotomy"

Opossum

A dream about this animal is reminding you that ignoring your problems is a sure way to sabotage yourself. Direct, positive action is the only road to happiness.

Optician

A dream of going to an optician is telling you that you need to stop complaining and make a bigger personal effort, in order to avoid a loss of social status.

Oral Sex

To dream about oral sex may be a reflection of your sexual desires or curiosity. This dream can also symbolize your ability to give or receive pleasure (in a non-sexual way) in life.

Orange

Dreams about oranges, especially if you eat an orange in your dream, suggest that you will be healthy and lucky in love.

Orange (the color)

If your dream strongly features the color orange, you have a lively and outgoing nature. You will have a fascinating life with broad horizons and many interests.

Orca

To see an orca in your dream signifies distrust and suspicious motives.

Orchard

To dream of passing through a blossoming orchard signifies a happy home life, faithfulness, and loyalty.

Orchestra

To dream that you are in an orchestra, represents inner peace and harmony. To hear the music of an orchestra, symbolizes that your knowledge of humanity will make you a much-liked person.

Organizing

A dream about organizing predicts new opportunities.

Organs

See "Disemboweled"

Orgy

This dream is a warning that you are going to extremes to your behavior - either by being totally out of control, or by completely repressing your true desires. Whichever is true of you, this dream suggests that you need to change your ways, or you could find yourself in trouble. Moderation is the key to contentment.

Ornaments

To see or hang an ornament in your dream, represents the things in your life and the things you do to make you feel good about yourself. It is also symbolic of a spiritual gift.

Orphan / Orphanage

If you see an orphan or orphanage in your dream, you are probably feeling lonely or scared of rejection.

Orthodondist

To dream that you visit the orthodondist suggests that you are doubting the sincerity and honor of some person. This dream can also mean that you have some fear about a painful situation, but in the long run it will be for your own good. Also see "Braces"

Oscars

See "Academy Awards"

Ostrich

To see an ostrich in your dream suggests that you are not facing reality. You may be in denial or unwilling to accept a situation.

Otter

Whether in or out of the water, dreaming of an otter means you need to conserve your resources now because you've got some rainy days ahead.

Ouija Board

To see an Ouija board in your dream forewarns of the collapse of your plans and unlucky partnerships. If you dream that the Oiuja board fails to work, you will experience difficulty caused by goofing off instead of settling down to work.

Outdoors

If your dream takes place outdoors, this symbolizes freedom, tranquility, restoration, and renewal. It may also represent that you want to experience and express your feelings and instincts.

Outer Space

To dream of outer space represents your creativity. This dream may also indicate that something or someone in your life has just came out of nowhere.

Outhouse

To dream about an outhouse means you need to express your feelings more freely. Don't hold back for fear that other people will judge you.

Out-of-Body Experience

To dream about an out-of-body experience (also known as astral projection), suggests that you are looking at things from a whole new perspective. You may be feeling liberated and free. Alternatively, it may indicate that you are physically or emotionally disconnected from those around you.

Outside

See "Outdoors"

Oval

To see an oval in your dream, represents your female qualities and your spiritual energy.

Oven

Dreaming of a warm oven suggests that your efforts will be successful. A red hot oven means you will be loved by friends and family for your affectionate and unselfish nature. A cold oven indicates regret over a lost friend or a missed opportunity - you need to learn from your past and move on to your future. If you dreamed of being burned in/by an oven, you will be very lucky, especially if your hands or feet were burned. To dream of being inside an oven represents the womb. You might be pregnant, or worried that you are pregnant. (Consider the saying, "a bun in the oven"). Or, you may need more "mothering" - caring and tender loving care - than you are currently getting from family and friends.

Oven Mitt

To dream of seeing or wearing oven mittes suggests that you are trying to handle a touchy situation in a careful manner. This dream may also refer to nervousness about a romantic situation.

Overdose

If you dreamed of you or someone else overdosing on drugs, it is a serious warning that your behavior has become self-destructive. You need to take a more positive approach to dealing with your problems and set your eyes on your future, or you will end up sabotaging yourself and not getting what you want.

Owl

Owls symbolize wisdom and purity of spirit. The owl is also a very powerful symbol of the unconscious, so pay careful attention to any messages they bring you in your dreams. To dream of a black owl is an omen of reverses or disappointments, unless you drove it away, in which case you can expect an improvement in your circumstances. If it was in your house, the dream is a forecast of family discord.

Ox

To see an ox in your dream represents the balance of your feminine and masculine personality aspects. It may also suggest that you're being too stubborn about something.

Oxygen Tank

To dream that you or someone else is using an oxygen tank, suggests that you are feeling suffocated or smothered by a situation in your life.

Oyster

To dream of eating oysters symbolizes the placing of sensual pleasures above wisdom. In your attraction to someone, or your desire for material goods, you may lose your senses and morality in your attempt to indulge your desires. If you saw oysters but did not eat them, you are confident without being conceited, but you may tend to be a bit distant from others. A dream of oyster shells foretells that you will be frustrated when your attempt to get something that belongs to someone else, does not work out.