Nightmares & Dreams

Rabbits
To see a rabbit in your dream, foretells of luck, magic and of a favourable turn of events and a positive outlook in your future endeavours. Alternatively, rabbits symbolize your sexual activity. To see a white rabbit in your dream, symbolizes faithfulness of a lover. To see many rabbits hopping about the meadows, signifies fertility and that children will bring you much joy.

Raccoon
To see a raccoon in your dream, signifies deceit, thievery, and of false friends secretly conspiring against you.

Race
To dream that you are in a race, signifies that others are envious of your achievements and want it for themselves. If you win the race, then it denotes that you will overcome your competitors. Alternatively, this dream may also be an indication for you to slow down or take a different course in life. Often this dream can reveal your competitive nature and how you tend to measure yourself against others.

Race Car
To see a race car in your dream, symbolizes your hard driving and headstrong attitudes. It may also reflect your competitive nature and the need to win. Alternatively, the symbol may be a pun for your issues with race and ethnicity. To dream that you are driving a race car, represents your fast paced lifestyle. You may be jeopardizing your health with your reckless behaviour. To see race tracks in your dream, represents life in the fast lane for you. The tracks may be a metaphor for your quest to get ahead in life. Alternatively, you may feel that you are going in circles. Or that you have a set path of thinking and doing things and are unwilling to deviate from it.

Racism
To see racism in your dream, indicates that you may be too judgmental and discriminatory in some situation of your waking life. Perhaps you have falsely pre-judged someone because of the way he or she appeared. To dream that you are racist, indicates your unwillingness and refusal to be pushed aside. You refuse to be dismissed. If you believe in racism, then the dream is a reflection of your waking ideals and beliefs.

Rack
To see an empty rack in your dream, signifies your preoccupation with a problem that has given you much anxiety. To see a rack of clothes in your dream, signifies your indecisiveness and the lingering uncertainty and doubt over the faithfulness of your lover.

Racket
To hear a racket be made in your dream, signifies disappointments after being let down in some anticipated pleasure.

Radio
To dream that you are listening to the radio, symbolizes your awareness and intuition toward a particular situation. What you hear through the radio also represents messages from your unconscious. It is possible that it is some for of ESP or telepathic communication. To dream that a radio is turned off, indicates that you have the ability to help or assist in some situation, but you are refusing to do so.

Radish
To see a garden of radishes in your dream, signifies prosperous business and kind friends. To dream that you are eating a radish, denotes that your feelings will be slightly hurt as a result of the thoughtlessness of someone near you. To dream that you are planting radishes, foretells that your heart's desires will be happily realized.

Raffle
To dream that you are raffling an item, signifies risky speculation and investment ventures. To dream that you are attending a church raffle, foretells of bitter disappointments in your future.

Raft
To see a raft in your dream, indicates that you have not built a firm foundation for yourself. There is still much work ahead. To dream that you are floating on a raft, suggests that you are drifting through life, not knowing where you are headed. You are confused about your purpose and direction in life. To dream that you are white water rafting, signifies that after going through some turbulent times, your sadness and pain will slowly disappear.

Rage
To dream that you are in rage, signifies that your bad temper and negative outbursts may lead to loss of friends. To see others in rage in your dream, signifies an ill turn in your business and social affairs. To dream that your lover is in rage, denotes an inharmonious relationship stemming from doubts and misunderstandings.

Rags
To see old, tattered rags in your dream, signifies that you are cleaning up old problems and issues. To dream that you are wearing rags, signifies anxieties and concerns over your self-image.

Railing
To dream that you are holding on to a railing, signifies that you are desperately holding out for a chance to obtain the object of you affection.

Railroad
To see a railroad in your dream, signifies that you have laid out a set track toward achieving your goals. To see an obstruction on the railroad, denotes the path toward your goals will not be an easy one. It may also indicate that you have lost track of your goals, To dream that you are walking alongside the railroad tracks, signifies much happiness from your skilful completion of your tasks.

Rain
To dream that you get wet from the rain, signifies that you will soon be cleansed from your troubles and problems. Rain also symbolizes fertility and renewal. To see and hear rain falling, symbolizes forgiveness and grace. To dream that you are watching the rain from a window, indicates that spiritual ideas and insights are being brought to you awareness. It may also symbolize fortune and love. To hear the tapping of the rain on the roof, denotes spiritual ideas and blessings coming to mind. It may also suggest that you will receive much joy from your home life.

Rainbow
To see a rainbow in your dream, signifies much hope, success and good fortune in the form of money, prestige, or fame. The rainbow is a bridge between your earthly, grounded self and the higher, spiritual self. For lovers to see a rainbow, symbolizes overwhelming happiness from their union.

Raincoat
To dream that you are wearing a raincoat, suggests that you are shielding yourself from your emotions. You are not able to face the nastiness. It also refers to your pessimistic outlook.

Raisins
To dream that you are eating raisins, signifies that negative forces and discouraging comments will seek to diminish your hopes when they are about to be realized.

Rake
To dream that you are using a rake, signifies that work will never be accomplished unless you do it yourself. To see others raking, denotes that you will be happy on the well-being and livelihood of others. To see a broken rake in your dream, signifies that some illness or accident will interrupt your plans, resulting in its failure.

Ram
To see a ram in your dream, signifies aggression, energy, and impulsiveness. You may be pursuing a decision that should be approached with more tact and consideration. It may also symbolize strong and powerful friends who will use their influence and best efforts for your good. To dream that a ram is pursing you, signifies the threat of misfortune.

Ranch
To dream that you are at a ranch, suggests that you need to take stock of your life and what you hope to achieve and gain. The dream may also refer to your own livelihood and concerns about money.

Ransom
To dream that somebody is demanding ransom from you, signifies that you have been deceived.

Rape
To dream that you have been raped, suggests a sadistic expression of sexual desire. You may be expressing an unconscious desire to be violated, conquered, or forced into forbidden territory. It also indicates vengeful feelings toward the opposite sex. Alternatively, it suggests that you are feeling violated in some way. Something or someone is jeopardizing your self-esteem and emotional well-being. Dreams of rape are also common for those who were actually raped in their waking life. To see a rape being committed in your dream, denotes sexual dysfunction or uncertainty.

Rapids
To dream that you are carried away by the rapids, signifies that you will suffer dire losses due to your preoccupation with pleasures and the neglect of your responsibilities.

Rash
To dream that you have a rash, indicates repressed anger, frustrations and annoyances. You may be holding in your anger and frustrations and not revealing your negative feelings to others.

Raspberry
To see raspberries in your dream, signifies dangerous but interesting affairs. To dream that you are eating raspberries, denotes distress over some malicious gossip that is being spread about you.

Rats
To see rats in your dream, signifies feelings of doubts, guilt and/or envy. You are having unworthy thoughts that you are keeping to yourself but are eating you up inside. Alternatively, it denotes repulsion. The dream may also be a pun on someone who is a rat. To see a black rat, represents deceit and covert activities. To see a white rat in your dream, denotes that in your time of distress, you will receive assistance from an unexpected source.

Rattle
To see a baby playing with a rattle in your dream, signifies tranquillity and contentment in the home. To dream that you give a baby a rattle, signifies unfortunate investments.

Rattlesnake
To see a rattlesnake in your dream, represents the passage of time. *Please see Snake.

Raven
To see a raven in your dream, symbolizes betrayal, disharmony, misfortune, and death.

Razor
To see a razor in your dream, signifies trouble and disagreements. To dream that you are cut by a razor, signifies an unlucky venture you are about to get yourself into.

Reading
To dream that you are reading, signifies that you need to obtain more information or knowledge before making a decision. You should review your thoughts, think things through and consider other options. To dream that you or someone is reading incoherently, signifies worries and disappointments.

Reapers
To see reapers working hard in your dream, denotes prosperity and pleasure. To see an idle reaper in your dream, a discouraging event will interrupt your prosperous times.

Rebirth
To dream that you are born again, indicates that you need to deal with issues that you have been avoiding. You may have been given a second chance to regain what was previously thought to be lost. Alternatively, you are starting or entering a new stage in your life. You are looking toward the future without dwelling on the past.

Receipt
To see a receipt in your dream, indicates that you are accepting or acknowledging some aspect of yourself. It is a reflection of your openness and genuineness. What is the receipt for? Alternatively, it suggests guaranteed success and better times ahead.

Reception
To dream that you are attending a reception, signifies many pleasant engagements and social gatherings.

Recipe
To dream of a recipe, symbolizes your creativity, talents and enjoyment of life. You need to take advantage of life's pleasures. Consider what the recipe is for. Desserts suggest that your need to indulge in life and devote some time to leisure. A recipe for preparing meat generally represents your desires for physical/emotional satisfaction.

Reconcilement
To dream about a reconcilement, represents a person in your waking life that you need to reconnect with. You need to rid yourself of some burden that has been weighing you down.

Record
To see or listen to a record in your dream, suggests that you need to consider both sides of a situation. You need to be more in tune with your instincts. Alternatively, it represents a need for enjoyment and sensual pleasure.

Rectangle
To see a rectangle in your dream, represents permanence, materialism and stability. Because of its four corners and four sides, it is also symbolic of the number 4.

Reef
To see a reef in your dream, suggests that you are blocking out unconscious material from emerging onto the surface.

Referee
To see a referee in your dream, signifies an inner battle between your own ideals and values and between the ideals and values of others.

Reflection
To see your reflection in your dream, represents your true self; it is time to look within. The reflection may highlight both your flaws and positive attributes. Learn from your flaws and how to improve on them and at the same time appreciate your good qualities. Alternatively, your reflection could also indicate how you want others to perceive you.

Refrigerator
To see or open a refrigerator in your dream, represents your chilling personality and/or cold emotions. The dream may also be telling you need to put some goal, plan, or situation on hold. Alternatively, it signifies that you have found and accomplished what you have been unconsciously seeking.

Refugee
To dream that you are a refugee, signifies your feeling of not belonging anywhere. You feel socially rejected or emotionally isolated. Alternatively, you may be trying to escape a situation or issue instead of confronting it.

Register
To dream that you register at a hotel under an alias, signifies that you will undertake some guilty enterprise that will give you much distress. You will lose your peace of mind. To dream that someone else is registering into a hotel using your name, signifies that you will leave some work that others will have to finish for you.

Rehearsal
To dream that you are attending a rehearsal, suggests that you are getting ready for life or enter into the real world.

Reindeer
To see a reindeer in your dream, signifies your loyalty toward your friends who may be going through a tough time.

Rejection
To dream that you are rejecting something, indicates that there are feelings or situations that you want to be rid of. Alternatively, you may be refusing to accept a situation that is being imposed and forced upon you. To dream that you are being rejected, signifies a lack of self-worth and alienation of others.

Relationships
To dream about your waking relationships, indicates wish-fulfilment. In your dream state, you may be able to confront issues that you would normally ignore or are afraid of bringing up. Compare your dream relationship with your waking relationship. To dream about a relationship with a stranger, represents the different sides of your personality.

Relatives
To see your relatives in your dream, signifies family issues or feelings. They represent some aspect of your own self.

Relief
To dream about relief, suggests that you are trying to reduce the affect of the dream message and images. You may be having a disturbing dream and your conscious is seeking to alleviate the impact. You need to take some time out. Evaluate your decisions and judgment carefully.

Religion
To dream that you are deeply religious, foretells of a negative turn to your business affairs and a disruption to your life. To dream that you are over religious, signifies that your goody character will repulse your lover or mate.

Remodelling
To dream that you are remodelling, indicates that you are re-evaluating your values and making changes to your belief system.

Remote Control
To see a remote control in your dream, symbolizes that your buttons are being pushed by someone, a relationship or situation that is too controlling

Renovate
To dream that you are renovating, signifies that old ideas or habits are being replaced by new ways of looking at the world and interacting with others. It is also an indication that you have triumph over much adversity.

Rent
To dream that you are paying rent, signifies satisfactory finances. To dream that you cannot pay rent, is a bad omen by which you will see much failure in trade. To dream that you are renting a house, denotes new and profitable dealings.

Repair
To dream that you are repairing something, signifies that you are going through a period of recovery from an upsetting situation. The item that you are repairing is indicative of the area in your life that you are working on.

Reprieve
To dream that you are granted a reprieve, signifies that you will overcome some difficulty that has given you much anxiety.

Reptile
To dream that you are attacked by a reptile, forewarns of a serious problem ahead for you. A friend will betray and slander you. To dream that you are handling a reptile without harm to yourself, signifies that you are letting the ill humour and bitterness of your friends bring you down. You will eventually succeed in regaining their pleasant relations. To dream that you are bitten by a reptile, signifies that you will lose your lover to a rival. To dream that a dead reptile comes to life, symbolizes that your old problems that you thought were resolved and settled will resurface again.

Rescue
To dream that you are being rescued or rescue others, represents an aspect of yourself that has been neglected or ignored. You are trying to find a way to express this neglected part of yourself.

Reservoir
To see a filled reservoir in your dream, symbolizes stored up or repressed emotions. To see an empty reservoir in your dream, denotes that you have expended all your energy and emotions on others.

Resign

To dream that you resign from any position, signifies of unfortunate endeavours and make some foolish choices.

Resort
To dream that you are on a resort, represents your need for some relaxation and escape from the pressures of everyday life. You need to re-energize yourself. The dream may also be a pun a "last resort". Don't be afraid to turn to someone for help.

Restaurant
To dream that you are in a restaurant, suggests that you are feeling overwhelmed by decisions/choices that you need to make in your life. Alternatively, it indicates that you are seeking for emotional nourishment outside of your social support system.

Résumé
To see a résumé in your dream, suggests that you are evaluating your own abilities and performance in some situation. Depending on how you feel about the résumé, it may indicate whether or not you feel you have what it takes for the task at hand.

Resurrection
To dream that you or others are resurrected from the dead, suggests that you will eventually overcome your current obstacles and achieve your goals. It signals an awakening of your spirituality and renewed energy.

Resuscitate
To dream that you are being resuscitated, signifies that you will have heavy losses. To dream that you resuscitate another, denotes that new friendships will be formed giving you much pleasure.

Retarded
To dream that you are retarded, indicates that you are having feelings of self-doubt. To see a retarded person in your dream, suggests that someone around you is feeling ignored or overlooked. Perhaps you have failed to listen to what they have to say and as a result are alienating them.

Reunion
To dream that you are attending a reunion, suggests that there are feelings from the past which you need to acknowledge and recognize. Alternatively, it indicates that you have incorporated the various aspects/qualities of the people in your dream reunion.

Revelation
To dream that you are having a bright and pleasant revelation, signifies a positive outlook in business and/or love. To dream that you are having a gloomy revelation, signifies you will be met with a lot of discouraging obstacles.

Revenge
To dream that you are taking revenge, symbolizes your weak character and bitter heart, which will lead to loss of friends and cause your more problems. To dream that others take revenge on you, denotes that you are surrounded my enemies and have reason to be fearful.

Revolt
To see a revolt in your dream, indicates peer pressure is working on you and that you may not want to go along with the crowd.

Revolver
To see a revolver in your dream, symbolizes the lingering of danger. To see your lover with a revolver in your dream, signifies a disagreement with some friend and a possible break-up with your lover. *Please also see Pistol or Gun.

Revolving Door
*Please see Door.

Rheumatism
To dream that you have rheumatism, signifies that an unexpected interruption will delay the achievement of your goals and plans. To dream that others have rheumatism, symbolizes disappointment.

Rhinestones
To see rhinestones in your dream, signifies short-lived pleasures.

Rhinoceros
To see a rhinoceros in your dream, suggests that you need to forge ahead toward your goals and do not take "no" for an answer. Do not let any obstacles sidetrack you from your destination. You need to be more aggressive.

Rhubarb
To see rhubarb growing in your dream, signifies that you are freeing yourself out of an unwanted situation or relationship. It also suggests that pleasant times will be lingering around for awhile. To dream that you are cooking rhubarb, signifies an argument which will result in a loss of a friend. To dream that you are eating rhubarb, denotes disappointment in your present job.

Rib
To see ribs in your dream, symbolizes poverty and misery.

Ribbon
To see floating ribbons floating in your dream, signifies pleasant companions. For a single person to dream that you are decorating yourself with ribbons, foretells that you may enter into a marriage based on frivolity. This may be a mistake. To see others decorated with ribbons in your dream, denotes that you will encounter a rivalry and have much obstacles in securing a husband or a commitment to a stable relationship.

Rice
To see grains of rice in your dream, symbolizes success, prosperity, luck, fertility and warm friendships. To dream that you are eating rice, denotes happiness and tranquillity in the home. To dream that you are cooking rice, signifies that new responsibilities will bring you much joy. To see rice mixed with dirt in your dream, signifies illness and separation from friends.

Riches
To dream that you are rich, signifies that you will rise to high places due to your perseverance and strive. *Please also see Wealth.

Riddles
To dream that you are trying to solve a riddle, signifies that your patience will be tested in some endeavour you have chosen to undertake. You can also expect that this task will tie up some of your finances.

Ride
To dream that you are riding an animal or vehicle, symbolizes the path and direction of your life. Alternatively, it may indicate that you are going along with another's plans and ideas. In particular, to dream that you are riding a bicycle, motorcycle, or horse symbolizes the rhythm of some sexual act.

Right
To dream of the right, represents conscious reality, deliberate action and rational thoughts. It may also be a pun on the rightness of an idea, decision, or plan. You are doing the right thing.

Ring
To see a ring on your finger in your dream, signifies your commitment to a relationship or a successful new endeavour. It also indicates your loyalty to your ideals, responsibilities, and beliefs. To see a broken ring in your dream, signifies an attack on your loyalty. It is indicative of disappointments and separation. To dream that you lose a ring or someone has stolen your ring, suggests that you will lose something or someone near and dear to you. To dream that you receive a ring, denotes that your suspicions and worries over you lover will end. You will come to realize that he is true to his heart and will devote him self to your interest.

Ringworms
To dream that you have ringworms, forewarns that you will catch a slight illness.

Riot
To see a riot in your dream, denotes of disappointing situations. To see a friend killed in a riot, signifies bad luck in all your undertakings. A death or serious illness of someone you know will also cause you much distress.

Rising
To dream that you are raising high into the air, signifies that you will find unexpected wealth and pleasures. To dream that you are rising to a high position, signifies that determination and knowledge will bring you desired wealth.

Rival
To dream that you have a rival, signifies that you are too hesitant in asserting you rights and standing up for yourself. Consequently, you will lose the favour of some distinguished people. To dream that you have been outwitted by a rival, signifies that you have neglected your duties and business affairs for the pursuit of leisure and ease. Your neglect of these matters will prove detrimental. To dream that you outwitted a rival, denotes that you will find a loveable companion. You will also be advancing to higher a higher position.

River
To see a clear, calm-flowing river in your dream, signifies that you are allowing your life to float away and it is time that you take a more decisive hand in directing your life. A river also symbolizes joyful pleasures, peace and prosperity. To see a raging river, signifies that your life is feeling out of control. To see a muddy and/or raging river, signifies tumultuous times and jealousy in your life. To see empty rivers in your dream, forewarns of sickness and unexpected bad luck.

Roaches
To see roaches in your dream, represents an undesirable aspect of yourself in which you need to confront. Alternatively, it may be a pun for smoking marijuana. On a positive note, roaches may also be symbolic of tenacity and longevity. *Please also see Cockroaches. See the meaning in action: "Crawling Cockroaches"

Road
To see a road in your dream, indicates your sense of direction and pursuit of your goals. To see a winding and bumpy road in your dream, signifies that will find many obstacles and setbacks toward your goals. You may be met with unexpected difficulties. To see a smooth road bordered by green trees and flowers, denotes a steady progress and steady climb up the social ladder. If the road is straight and narrow, then it means that your path to success is going according as planned. To see an unknown road in your dream, signifies that you new project will cause more grief than it is worth and a waste of time. *Please see also Street.

Roadblock
To see a roadblock in your dream, signifies obstacles in your business or personal life. You may be more persistent and diligent in trying to overcome the obstacles that come your way.

Roadrunner
To see a roadrunner in your dream, represents mental agility. You tend to run toward one idea after another. You also have the ability to stop at a moment's notice and consider your next plan of action.

Roast
To see or eat roast in your dream, signifies melancholy in the home, betrayal, and/or secrets.

Robbery
To dream that you have been robbed, denotes that you are experiencing an identity crisis or you are suffering some sort of loss in your life. Alternatively, you may feel that someone has stolen your success or has taken credit for something you did.

Robin
To see a robin in your dream, represents new beginnings and time for growth. It may also be a pun on someone whose name is Robin.

Robot
To see a robot in your dream, indicates that you are going about life in a mechanical and rigid way. You have lost the ability to express your feelings. Alternatively, a robot may symbolize the way you view your working life.

Rocket
To see a rocket shooting up into the air in your dream, signifies faithfulness in marriage or the winning over the heart of your crush. Your plans or ideas may also be taking off and you are quickly achieving success. To see a rocket descending from the air in your dream, denotes unhappy unions.

Rocking Chair
To see an occupied rocking chair in your dream, signifies friendly surroundings and jovial pleasures. To see a vacant rocking chair in your dream, foretells of grief and estrangement.

Rocks
To see rocks in your dream, signifies permanence and stability as expressed in the familiar phrase "as solid as a rock". It may also indicate that you are making a commitment to a relationship. Or you may be contemplating some changes in your life that will lay the groundwork for a more solid foundation. On the other hand rocks may also symbolize stubbornness, disharmony and unhappiness. To dream that you are climbing a steep rock, signifies struggles, obstacles, and disappointments. *Please also see Stones.

Rogue
To dream that you are rogue, foretells that your friends will worry about you over a poor decision that you have made and gone through with. To dream that your lover is rogue, signifies that you will be greatly distressed over the neglect and inconsideration of a friend.

Roller Blades
To dream that you are on roller blades, suggests that you are moving rapidly through life with tremendous ease and determination. You are experiencing a sense of liberation and freedom.

Roller Coaster
To dream that you are riding a roller coaster, signifies that you are experiencing erratic behaviour brought on by yourself or a situation. You are experiencing frequent ups and downs in your waking life.

Rolling Pin
To see or use a rolling pin in your dream, represents your creative ability. You are feeling productive and being optimistic. To dream that you are using a rolling pin as a weapon, indicates that you are being too hasty and on the verge of losing your temper.

Roof
To see a roof in your dream, symbolizes a barrier between two states of consciousness. It represents a protection of your consciousness, mentality, and beliefs. It is an overview of how you see yourself and who you think you are. To dream that you are on a roof, symbolizes boundless success. If you fall off the roof, suggests that you do not have a firm grip and solid foundation on your advanced position. To dream that the roof is leaking, represents distractions, annoyances, and unwanted influences in your life. It may also indicate that new information will dawn on you. Alternatively, it may suggest that something is finally getting through to you. Perhaps someone is imposing and intruding their thoughts and opinions on you. To dream that the roof is falling in, indicates that you high ideals are crashing down on you. Perhaps you are unable to live up to your own high expectations.

Rooks
To see rooks in your dream, signifies that your modest friends are not meeting your needs in your pursuit for pleasure, vitality and joy. To see a dead rook in your dream, forewarns of a serious illness or death in your family.

Room
To dream that you are in a room, represents a particular aspect of yourself or a particular relationship. Dreams about various rooms often relate to hidden areas of the conscious mind and different aspects of your personality. To dream that you find or discover new rooms, suggests that you are developing new strengths and taking on new roles. You may be growing emotionally. To see an appealing or comfortable room in your dream, signifies opulence and satisfaction in life. To see a dark, eerie or confining room, denotes that that you feel trapped or repressed in a situation. *Please see also Bathroom. Or Kitchen,.

Rooster
To see a rooster in your dream, indicates that you or someone is being a show-off. It is an indication of cockiness and arrogance. You have little or no regards for others. To hear a rooster in your dream, symbolizes bragging and self-glorification. To see roosters fighting in your dream, signifies rivalry and quarrelling.

Roots
To see roots of the trees or plants in your dream, symbolizes the depths and core of your unconscious mind and soul. It represents your values and belief system. Alternatively, it denotes your family ties and bonds. You may be searching into your past.

Ropes
To see ropes in your dream, represents some connection or a way to tie/hold things together. To dream that you are walking on a rope, denotes that you will engage in a doubtful investment but it will prove to be successful. To dream that you are climbing up a rope, indicates your determination to succeed and overcome adversity. It may also represent your climb to the top. If you are climbing down a rope, then it indicates that you are experiencing disappointments and decline in some business affair. To dream that you are tied up in ropes, signifies that you will let your heart guide you contrary to your better judgment.

Rosary
To see or hold a rosary in your dream, symbolizes comfort, solace, or satisfaction. It is also connected to the act of giving and asking.

Rosebush
To see a rosebush in your dream, foretells of a period of prosperity. To see a dead rosebush in your dream, denotes misfortune and illness to strike you or your relatives.

Rosemary
To see rosemary in your dream, symbolizes times of sadness have replaced prosperity. Indifference will also contribute to your unhappiness.

Roses
To see roses blooming in your dream, signifies faithfulness in love and the arrival of a much joyous occasion. Roses also symbolize love, passion, femininity, and romance. To see withered roses in your dream, signifies death or the parting or absence of loved ones. To smell roses in your dream, denotes unimaginable happiness and pleasure.

Rosette
To dream that you or others are wearing rosettes, signifies a waste of time on frivolous pursuits which will bring you much disappointments in the end.

Rouge
To dream that you are wearing or putting on rouge, signifies that you will obtain your desires through deceitful ways. To see others with rouge on their face, denotes that you are being cleverly manipulated to further the gains of a deceitful person. To dream that rouge is coming off of your face, signifies that you will be humiliated before your rival and lose your lover at the same time.

Rowboat
To dream that you are in a rowboat with others, signifies that you enjoy pleasures with people of a worldly quality.

Rowing
To dream that you are rowing, indicates a hard and difficult journey or path. It may be telling you that you are doing things the hard way. Alternatively, it may represent your spiritual progress and emotional journey.

Rubber
To see rubber goods in your dream, signifies that your secretive activities will alienate your friends. They will fail to understand your conduct. To dream that your limbs stretch like rubber, denotes the threat of illness and that you deceit and manipulate people in pursuit of love and in business. To dream that you are dressed in rubber garments, foretells that you will be honoured because of your steady and solid character.

Rubber Band
To see or use a rubber band in your dream, suggests that you need to be more accommodating to others. You may need to expand your attitude, imagination and way of thinking. To dream that a rubber band snaps, indicates that you have outstretched yourself into too many responsibilities.

Ruby
To see a ruby in your dream, symbolizes passion, vitality and sexual desire. To see ruby slippers in your dream, represents your path to spiritual enlightenment. You need to venture onto a journey in order to find who you are as a person.

Rudder
To see a rudder in your dream, foretells of new friendships through your journeys to foreign lands. To see a broken rudder in your dream, forewarns of illness and disappointments.

Ruins
To see ruins in your dream, forewarns of break-ups with lovers, ill turn in business, destruction to crops and/or property, and failing health. To see ancient ruins in your dream, signifies the absence of a friend. You will experience a note of sadness in your travels. To see your property in ruins after a fire, signifies that some unforeseen good fortune will arise even though you may see no hope and feel like giving up.

Ruler
To see a ruler in your dream, indicates your concerns of not measuring up to the standards of others. It may also mean that you need to be careful in making a decision or judgment.

Rum
To drink rum in your dream, signifies that you will have wealth but will lack class and moral refinement. You wallow in pleasure and overindulgence.

Runaway
To dream that you are a runaway, indicates that you are dealing with issues of belonging and acceptance.

Running
To dream that you are running away from someone, indicates an issue that you are trying to avoid. You are not taking or accepting responsibility for your actions. In particular, if you are running from an attacker or any danger, then it suggests that you are not facing and confronting your fears. To dream that you are trying to run but cannot make your feet move as fast as you want them to, signifies lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. It may also reflect your actual state of REM paralysis while in the dream state. To dream that you are running alone, signifies that you will advance to a higher position and surpass your friends in the race for wealth. Alternatively, you may be running from some situation or from temptation. To dream that you are running with others, signifies festive and prosperous times.

Rust
To see rust forming on iron or tin, signifies neglect or old age. It is also indicative of depressing surroundings, characterized by a decline in fortune and false friends.

Rye
To see rye or fields of rye in your dream, symbolizes prosperity in your future. To see or eat rye bread in your dream, foretells of a cheerful and tranquil home.