Just last week during a somewhat troubling night of sleep, I had a strange dream about a dictionary. For some reason, even though a dictionary seems rather mundane, dreaming of one was very memorable. And, also pretty confusing! Of course, I couldn’t find any information very easily. So, I spent several days researching this topic and decided to share it here. So, what does it mean when you dream of a dictionary?
When interpreting any dream, it’s most important to pay attention to how you felt during the dream. And, as always, listen to your intuition first! Whatever your first thought or emotion is when you recall the dream may be what you need to understand. Still, dream meaning interpretations will change depending on the if the overall vibe of the dream was negative or positive.
For instance, in my dream I kept anxiously searching through the dictionary to look up every word someone in my dream was saying. This makes a lot of sense, since I have a challenging time understanding this person sometimes in my waking life and it causes a bit of distress. In this case, I was using the dictionary to try to clearly understand what this person was communicating to me. I was researching every possible definition in hopes of figuring out what was truly being said. This dream is a pretty good clue that I might want to spend some time trying to obtain clearer communication in this relationship. And, of course communication goes both ways. Was I clearly communicating my own thoughts and ideas as well as understanding? Lots to unpack!
Overall Symbolism Of The Dictionary
So, what does a dictionary represent in dreams or even from a spiritual perspective? Well, a dictionary clearly defines words or communication. After all, we all have to agree on set meanings of words in constantly evolving language. That’s why there’s new words added to the dictionary all the time.
Therefore, the dictionary might represent history and authority, especially an academic or intellectual authority. It may also represent consensus, community, or the status quo as well, especially from a communication standpoint. The dictionary symbolizes higher learning and seeking knowledge as well. After all, most of us only use one when we’re searching to learn the definition of a word. Or, possibly to correct the spelling of a word, which has to do with both learning and consensus.
Dreaming Of Searching For A Word In The Dictionary
Okay, so we understand what the dictionary represents. So, what does it mean when we dream of searching for a word in the dictionary? This could mean that you feel as if you are unable to accurately express yourself through your words. Of course, always pay attention to the rest of the context in your dream to fully understand it.
But, searching for a word means that the word is lost, or all the words you are currently using are not adequate somehow. Still, there is an element of hope in this dream that you might possibly find a positive outcome.
So, try to take some time to look at circumstances in your life. Do you feel misunderstood in some area of your life? Or, do you feel the need to express yourself more clearly somehow? Take some time to think about ways in your waking life that you can speak up for yourself. Since the dictionary involves community and consensus, make sure you are doing it within confines of the situation.
For example, do you have an issue that work that might need to go to someone besides your supervisor and it’s causing you a bit of stress? You may ask a coworker you trust on ways to tackle this issue professionally.
And, make sure to check out our guide on how to balance your throat chakra if you need further help finding your voice and speaking up for yourself.
What Does It Mean To Dream Of Reading A Dictionary?
Have you had a dream about reading a dictionary? When we dream of reading a dictionary, it’s a message that we have a desire for knowledge and learning. And, expression as well! It could represent that you feel unequipped somehow to face upcoming circumstances in your life. For example, are you taking a new class or a new task at work? This dream might represent anxiety you feel about acquiring knowledge to do this task appropriately.
But, there’s no need to worry! Reading the dictionary seems completely overwhelming and extremely boring. But, if you chose to do so, you would be successful. After all, the dictionary defines anything you may not understand. So, while the task at hand might seem a little tedious, you are perfectly capable of achieving your goals.
From a relationship standpoint, reading a dictionary might represent the desire to learn more about your partner. Do you feel unable to understand their feelings or actions? Do they seem like a puzzle you just can’t understand sometimes? You may be searching for answers to help clear up where you stand. Try thinking of ways that you can more clearly communicate and understand your partner. It may help your anxiety surrounding this issue.
What Does It Mean To Dream Of Not Being Able To Find A Dictionary?
Or, have you had a dream about losing a dictionary? This dream can be rather troubling, of course, depending on the context as always. Go with your feelings first. For instance, if you were happy to lose the dictionary, then you might be glad to finally walk away from anything that has been troubling you in life. In your waking life, that might be finally releasing that connection with someone with sublunar or unclear communication.
On the other hand, if you dream of frantically searching but not being able to find a dictionary, you may feel overwhelmed by your current situation. This dream speaks to having no help on how to sort out the meaning or definition of something in your life. You may feel alone as if no one understand what you’re going through.
Remember, there’s almost always someone out there who can help you even if they haven’t been through your exact, specific circumstances. Keep an open mind when communicating with others and searching for help. You might be surprised by the help and support you receive from unexpected sources. This could mean you might have to think outside of the box when searching for guidance since the dictionary represents authority and consensus. For example, you may find emotional support from a guru in a branch of spirituality you haven’t been exposed to before.