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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z to take a risky“ short cut” that could hurt you in the long term.
Criticism To dream of receiving criticism represents people or situations in your life that invoke feelings of not being good enough. It may also reflect a judgmental person in your life or a sign that you are being too hard on yourself. Caring too much what other people think. Frustration at thinking you aren’ t good enough in some way. Criticism in a dream can also reflect waking life situations where someone has yelled at you.
 Positively, criticism in a dream may reflect selfdiscipline or a wish for self-improvement.
 Negatively, giving criticism in a dream may be a sign that you are being too judgmental or expecting too much from others. Being too focused on flaws you or others have. Getting criticism may also be a sign that you are not believing in yourself enough.
Cross-Dressing To dream of cross-dressing represents your wish to express or acknowledge a side of yourself that is out of your normal ways. Your masculine side if you are female or your feminine side if you are male. If you a man cross-dressing may reflect your wish to express or acknowledge more sensitive, caring, or giving ways. Negatively, it may reflect subordination that is being noticed by others.
 If you are a woman crossdressing it may reflect your wish to express more assertive, controlling, insensitive ways. Negatively, it may reflect an unsympathetic or controlling attitude.
Crossbones To dream of crossbones represents a warning of danger or total loss. You or someone else that is communicating how serious it is to avoid something.
 Alternatively, a cross bone may reflect you or someone who is projecting a dangerous persona to others.
Crossbow To dream of a crossbow symbolizes final decisions that are both dangerous and intentional. No fear of being reckless with a final decision. A crossbow represents a higher degree of seriousness in settling an issue. Feeling good being reckless with the potential to make intentionally dangerous decisions. A wish to intentionally make harmful choices to people you are angry with.
Crossing To dream of crossing a body of water represents your attempt to confront or get through an uncertain or negative situation. Trying to get your problem over with. To dream of crossing a street represents a change of views, feelings, or situations. Doing something different or correcting yourself. Taking an alternative choice.
Crossroads To dream that you are at a crossroads, symbolize an important decision that you need to make. Contemplating a waking life choice. You have come to a point in your life where you have several options that you need to weigh. Each option will lead you to a different destination or goal. Confronting the prospect of having to change your life. The ending of relationships where both people must choose to move on with their lives. Negatively, a crossroads in a dream may reflect inaction or difficulty making an important choice. Difficulty moving ahead.“ Standing still” in life. It may also a fear of making the wrong choice.
 Alternatively, the crossroads suggest of a change in direction in your life.
Crossword Puzzles To dream of a crossword puzzle represents feelings about needing a meaning or purpose that fits an unusual situation you are experiencing. You may be experiencing something very unusual or that doesn’ t make sense and are looking for a purpose that does makes sense. Feeling that a problem is mysterious or empty and wanting to give it meaning. Awareness of yourself not being an expert, but trying to figure out a big problem anyway as best you can.
Crowbar To dream of a crowbar represents issues in your life dealing with a separation. You may have to give up or stay away from someone or something in your life.
Crowds To dream of being in a large crowd of people represents a need for space, privacy, or, solitude. You may feel that you can’ t think clearly or be honest about you real feelings. Feeling forced to conform with others or unable to be yourself. Your own opinions not counting or mattering. Anxiety about being embarrassed in front of a large group of people in a waking life social situation. Alternatively, being in large crowd may represent an overwhelming sense of consensus or social support. Being on the“ same page” as everyone you know on an issue. Overwhelming agreement. Feelings about having a lot of people being interested in your ideas or goals.
To dream of seeing a large crowd of people that you are not a part of may represent feelings of being left out. Feeling that everyone else has a view that you don’ t agree with. It may also reflect feelings of others not thinking for themselves. A reflection of individuality on some issue. To dream of an unruly crowd may represent the potential for a“ boiling point” to be reached on some issue that is getting out of hand. Pressing concerns or problems that are starting to go a bit overboard. Someone may be too insensitive to your feelings or too neglectful of your needs. To dream of a happy crowd may represent a strong social support system. Dreams about crowds are also common to people who experience social anxiety about larger groups of people.
Crown To dream of a crown represents prominence, allpowerfulness, or noticing that you are the most important. Authority or feeling that you should always come first. Believing that yours needs or wants are a priority. To see someone else wearing a crown may reflect a person or situation that has taken priority in your life.
Crows To see dream of a crow represents lingering unpleasantness or annoyances. An obnoxious person or situation that gets on your nerves or won’ t go away. A crow is a sign that you are experiencing unwanted changes, bad news, difficult endings, hardship, or situations and people that won’ t go away. Feeling annoyed by reminders of debt. Example situations that might bring on a dream of a crow may be a difficult divorce, a death of a loved one, or being forced to be around a someone that you can’ t stand. One man dreamed of a crow when he was fighting an drug craving.
Crucifix To dream of the cross represents sacrifice. You may be giving up habits, belongings, beliefs, or some part of yourself for a greater purpose. It may also symbolize sacrifices you are making for other people, or caring more about others than yourself. Feeling good about making a big change. Negatively, a crucifix may reflect feelings about looking stupid in front of other people because you made a bad decision. Making an example of yourself that causes suffering. A moment of difficult suffering. A difficult choice that may require suffering. Sacrifice being made for bad people. Trying hard to maintain an unhealthy relationship.
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