words beginning with the letter C
Cage
You may be an inhibited individual in some areas of your life and you may be experiencing difficulties in getting rid of your inhibitions. Additionally you may feel restricted by your family life or work life.
Candles
They symbolize light and where there is light there is hope. A lit candle suggests that you are unconsciously seeking comfort and some sort of spiritual enlightenment. An unlit candle suggests that you may be feeling rejection or disappointment. If in your dream you watch the candle burn down to nothing, it suggest that you may have fears of getting older and dying. For men it may connote a fear about waning sexual abilities.
Car
The car can symbolize the larger self or just the physical self. Consider all details of your dream including the emotional aspects of it. Is the road difficult, going up hill or down hill, and who is in the driver seat? Recurring car dreams usually deal with issues of control. Some would say that you can examine weather you have an internal or external locus of control. Additionally, in this dream you can learn something very important about yourself. You can get in touch with your own perceptions in regard to how well you are navigating from one stage of your life to another, weather you are assertive and take charge, or passive. Also See: Journey, Road
Cat
Cats have both positive and negative connotations. You need to consider all of the details in the dream in order to obtain accurate interpretation. The cat can be a symbol of sexuality, femininity, prosperity and power. A cat is also an independent animal, and in your dream you may be associating yourself or someone else with these characteristics. Historically black cats have been symbols of evil and bad luck. If you are a cat lover and have one as a pet, the symbolism may not apply to your dream. Old, superstition based dream interpretations say that a cat is a bad omen and that you can expect deceit from those that you trust.
Child
Some people have reoccurring dreams about a small child, while others, from time to time, dream about unfamiliar children. The child in your dream could represent your inner self, or the child within. The dream could be based on childhood memories, and it may carry a specific message or bringing up buried issues. On the other hand, the dream could simply be a happy remembrance. Children in dreams could symbolize a need and an eagerness to learn, simplicity, intuition, new endeavors and many other positive attributes of childhood. Occasionally, the child in your dreams may be pointing to your own childish ways, thus consider all of the details and the tone of the dream before making interpretation.
Cigarettes
The interpretation of this symbol, as with all others, depends on your relationship with cigarettes. If you are a smoker, or are surrounded by smokers, cigarettes may be a regular part of your daily life which have been brought into your dream state. Cigarettes could represent anything from phallic symbols, symbols of pleasure, to tools of destruction. Generally, the cigarette is an object which carries social and emotional significance. When we are teenager we associate them with "being cool", daring and defiant. For some adults they become a way of life, where all emotions seem to be punctuated with cigarettes. Finally, as adults become in touch with their own physical immortality, cigarettes become dreadful objects, and smoking becomes a terrible burden and curse. When interpreting the dream with cigarettes in it, ask yourself what cigarettes mean to you. See: Smoking
Cliff
Standing on the edge of a cliff could be a frightening, but at the same time exhilarating experience.. Dreaming about cliffs generally indicates that the dreamer has come to a point of heightened understanding and awareness. An increase in the level of consciousness may have occurred. Through hard work and perseverance, the dreamer may have reached a new plateau of understanding, or a new vantage point.
Climbing
Going upward or ascending, is always a positive dream symbol. Whether you are struggling on a difficult rope or a latter, or walking up an easy slope, this dream suggests that you are moving in the right direction. If the climb in your dream is extremely difficult, it may be pointing to some obstacles that you need to overcome before reaching your goals. Consider all of the details in your dream and if you just completed a difficult task, or accomplished a goal (such as graduating from college), this dream may be reflective in nature. See Cliff
Cockroaches
Seeing, and at times just thinking about cockroaches makes a person feel squeamish and repulsed. When dreaming about these dreaded insects, the unconscious mind may be hinting to the dreamer that he needs to reevaluate and reassess a major part of his life. There is never just one roach, thus the areas of life that need cleansing and renewal, may be deep and wide. The negativity or contamination that is represented by the roaches, may effect a great deal of your life. Thus, this may be a call to clean your psychological, emotional and spiritual self. (Also, examine your motives.) On a less dramatic note, cockroaches in our dreams may be associated with food and uncleanliness, so don't leave the dishes for tomorrow!
Coffin
This dream symbol most likely evokes fear, but before making quick interpretations, carefully consider all of the details in this dream. The coffin could symbolize a lack of energy or vitality in the dreamer. It could represent the death of one stage of life and movement into another. (Not necessarily physical death. In fact, some cultures believe that if you see a person dead and in a coffin, he will most likely live a long and healthy life!!) When dreaming about coffins we may be contemplating the nature of the death experience and may access the state of consciousness that is attuned to the spiritual world. Most simply (and most likely), the coffin in your dreams may represent feelings of confinement and lack of freedom. See:
Colors
Most people dream in colors, but at times some stand out more than others. Color are symbolic and their symbolism is part of culture. We communicate with color and relate ideas with them. For example, a bride wears white, black is worn at funerals, and the bull gets attracted to red. Colors also symbolize or represent energy, such as in the color spectrum. The meaning that you give to the colors in your dreams depends on the meaning that you give to those colors in daily life. If you "see red" when you are angry, then red symbolizes anger and not passion for you. Some generalizations have been made as to the meaning of colors in dreams. They are as follows: Black - depression, sadness, despair.Some believe it symbolizes hidden sexual desires. Blue - some believe that it is a very spiritual color and that when you see it in your dreams you may be in the presence of your spiritual guide. Otherwise it may symbolize positive thinking and optimism about the future. Green - can have several different types of meanings depending on the details in the dream. It could represent money, jealousy, concerns about health, or love. Red - passion, sexuality, anger, or a warning. White - purity, transformation, cleanliness and dignity. Also See Pink, Yellow, Brown, Purple
Couch
Dreaming about a couch could mean that you may have a need for some rest and relaxation. The couch also has other symbolism. For example, it could be an object which brigs up warm memories, such as those of your first love, where you snuggled and first kissed. Additionally, look at all the details of your dream and try to determine if your couch is symbolic of an analysis's "couch", such as the one that we picture Freud had in his office. Old dream interpretation books offer a somewhat strange by curious meaning. They say that the couch may be symbolic of a false sense of security and that you should listen to the advice of those that love you!!
Cow
In our dreams, this simple domestic animal can represent a variety of very important and deeply felt issues. In some cultures the cow is a sacred symbol. One which represents divine qualities of fertility, nourishment and motherhood. Consider the details in your dream and make attempts to identify the individual (it could be yourself) to whom the symbolism apply. Additional characteristics to consider when interpreting a dream with cows as one of the primary symbols are passivity, docility and general fulfillment in life. The cow is mostly a positive dream symbol, and superstition based dream interpretation say that grazing cows are symbols of prosperity, contentment and happiness.
Crab
At a first glance a crab seems to be a very negative dream symbol. It could represent a "crabby" or unpleasant personality. The claws could be symbolic of a clinging and hurtful person, or a side of your own personality. There may be to much dependence, clinging and forcefulness in your life. The crab may also symbolize your inability to effectively move forward and address your own difficulties (remember the crab often moves sideways or backwards). Some folklore interpretations say that the crab is an omen of poor health. However, there is a more positive interpretation for the crab in your dream. In some areas of metaphysics, the crab is a representative of the sea and the sky. It represents physical nourishment which can be obtained from the sea and intellectual nourishment. As with all water dwelling animals, the crab could also represent something in the unconscious and the emotions. Also See: Animals
Crown
A crown made out of gold and jewels symbolizes power, honor and status. It could also symbolize an accomplishment or a passage into higher levels of consciousness or spiritual awareness. When interpreting this dram pay attention to what kind of a crown it is and who is wearing it. This dream may be self congratulatory, where you are holding yourself (or someone else) in high esteem for a job well done. Different types of crowns may have varying meanings. For example, Jesus had a crown of thorns and he was a martyr.
Crying
In our dreams we experience a variety of emotions. Crying in the dream state generally has the same meaning as crying in daily life. It is a release of negative emotions, frustration or fear. Or you could be experiencing the tears of joy. Due to repression or denial, sometimes people are unable to express their feelings. In the dream state some of our defense mechanisms may relax and an emotional release occurs. Some emotional dreams may be compensatory in nature. Thus, if you never cry in daily life, you may cry in your dreams.
