Dream Symbol: beginning a process

beginning a process

A dream where a process or activity is begun can represent an actual, feared, expected, or imagined situation where something begins. Consider the context: whether this was expected or a surprise, who or what was involved, and how you felt about what happened in the dream.

If you are the one beginning the activity, consider your feelings and reasons why for clues about meaning. It could mean:

  • You want to begin something, or feel you need to or should
  • You feel the time for the activity is now appropriate, or you're ready for it now
  • You want a fresh start
  • You have experienced a new beginning recently in your life, or are about to do so
See also the symbol for the specific type of process (saving, working, travel, etc.).

See also: phase or process start an engine enter (go into) starting over

Category(s): Events

Using this Dream Dictionary

Tips to Understand Dream Meaning

Dream symbol meanings are different for each person. It's IMPORTANT to consider:

  • Personal meaning - What the dream symbol means to you, what it reminds you of, how it makes you feel.
  • Context - How the dream symbol appears in the dream. For example, in a dream about a bee - what was the bee doing, how and where it was doing it, and how did you feel about it?
  • Look beyond the obvious - A dream is often about something other than its obvious meaning. Physical events in the dream commonly represent mental or emotional matters.

What Does Your Dream Mean?

About Dream Symbols

This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. A dream symbol often means something different in different dreams. There is no standard meaning of a dream symbol or dream that is accurate for all dreams. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary.


IMPORTANT: This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. There is no single "standard meaning" of a dream symbol or dream. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary. I am not a therapist. If you are experiencing physical or psychological problems, or if you are distressed, consult a medical professional.