Control and Power

A recurring motif in the tapestry of our subconscious. Discover how control and power manifests across different symbols and contexts.

Symbols Associated with Control and Power 18 Entries

Objects & Tools

Property

Property often represents one's personal value, possessions, or self-worth.

Objects & Tools

Helicopter

A helicopter in dreams often signifies a desire for freedom, the ability to rise above situations, and the perspective gained from a higher viewpoint.

Objects & Tools

Wrist

The wrist is often seen as a connection point between the hand and the body's actions, symbolizing flexibility, adaptability, and control over life.

Objects & Tools

Lighter

A lighter symbolizes the spark of creativity, transformation, and the power to ignite change.

Actions & Journey

Searching Keys

Keys often symbolize access, control, or the unlocking of new possibilities, and searching for them can indicate a quest for understanding or direction in life.

Travel & Transport

Personal Jet

A personal jet symbolizes luxury, freedom, and the ability to transcend physical and social limitations.

Society & People

Race Car

The race car symbolizes speed, competition, and the pursuit of excellence in one's career or personal endeavors.

Food & Senses

Kitchen Scale

The kitchen scale symbolizes balance, measurement, and the delicate act of ensuring harmony in various aspects of life.

Objects & Tools

Electric Kettle

An electric kettle symbolizes the act of transformation and the preparation of new ideas, reflecting the boiling point of emotions or situations in one's life.

Objects & Tools

Toy Cannon

The toy cannon symbolizes playfulness and the exploration of power dynamics in childhood. It often represents the desire to control one's environment, albeit in a playful and imaginative context.

Objects & Tools

Puppet Theater

The puppet theater symbolizes the exploration of control and manipulation, often reflecting the facade of actions or emotions enacted by the puppets, representing the dreamer's inner conflicts.

Objects & Tools

Animal Trap

The animal trap represents both physical entrapment and the challenges faced in life, hinting at the idea of being caught or restrained.

Abstract & Philosophy

Data Harvest

The process of collecting, extracting, and utilizing information, often representing knowledge acquisition, resource gathering, or exploitation of intangible assets.

Abstract & Philosophy

Currency

Currency represents value exchange, personal worth, and societal power dynamics. It symbolizes resources, control, and the abstract systems governing human interaction.

Society & People

Grasp

Represents connection, control, or understanding; can indicate desire for stability or fear of losing something.

Body & Emotions

Syringe

A syringe often symbolizes intrusion, healing, or control, representing external forces entering the body or psyche.

Actions & Journey

Throwing

An action of propulsion or release, often symbolizing letting go, discarding burdens, or projecting energy outward.

Actions & Journey

Grasping

An action of seizing or holding onto something, often symbolizing desire, control, or the attempt to secure something tangible or intangible.

Why Control and Power Matters in Dreams

Themes are the connective tissue of dream interpretation. While a single symbol provides a specific image, the theme of control and power points toward the underlying psychological narrative. Understanding why this theme recurs can help you identify patterns in your emotional growth, fears, or aspirations.