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What does a dream about a mouth mean?

A dream about a mouth symbolises communication and expression of emotions, or tells you that you need to express yourself or talk about an issue that is bothering you. Or this dream suggests that you have said too much and need to shut up. This dream may also symbolise hunger or thirst for new experiences or your ability to taste and enjoy life.

A dream about a mouth can also symbolise:

Communication: The mouth is the organ through which we communicate. Therefore, a dream about a mouth can signify a need for communication problems in your life.

Nutrition: The mouth is also the organ we use to eat and drink. A dream about a mouth can indicate a need for nourishment, both physical and emotional. It could mean you are hungry for new experiences or looking for emotional nourishment.

Expression: The mouth is often associated with expression, such as laughing, singing or shouting. A dream about a mouth can therefore mean that you want to express yourself more or that you are restricted in your expression.

Control: The mouth can also symbolise control, for example over what we say or what we eat. A dream about a mouth can therefore mean that you feel a need for more control over a particular situation, or that you feel you have no control over your life.

Sexuality: The mouth is also considered an erogenous zone and can therefore symbolise sexuality. A dream about a mouth could mean that you are experiencing feelings of sexual attraction, or that you are sexually frustrated.

What does a dream about a closed mouth mean?

A dream about a closed mouth or a mouth that is not functioning properly symbolises an inability to express yourself or communicate your needs.

What does a dream about a dry mouth mean?

A dream dream about a dry mouth symbolises that you have no words for something. You have a problem expressing emotions. Or this dream symbolises that you are thirsty in real life.

What does a dream about a hand in front of a mouth mean?

A dream about a hand in front of your mouth or covered symbolises that you are unable to express yourself fully. This dream can also symbolise that you talk too much and that you need to know when to shut up. See also the dream meaning of mouthpiece

What does a dream about covering someone else’s mouth mean?

A dream in which you cover someone’s mouth means you are afraid of being exposed or of hearing the truth.

What does a dream about talking with your mouth full mean?

A dream in which you talk with a full mouth symbolises that you cannot express yourself effectively. This dream may also symbolise something you are trying to process or digest.

What does a dream about not being able to open your mouth mean?

A dream in which you cannot open your mouth symbolises that you are speechless about something. Or this dream signifies that you need to keep a secret. This dream may also mean that you are currently in the stage of sleep where you cannot move. Or this dream symbolises a feeling of helplessness in a situation.

What does a dream about not being able to close your mouth mean?

A dream in which you cannot close your mouth symbolises that you can no longer keep something inside and need to express it.

What does a dream about being slapped on the mouth mean?

A dream in which someone slaps you on the mouth symbolises that you are prevented from expressing your anger and other negative emotions. Or this dream symbolises that someone is forcing you to believe something or hold a certain opinion. If you feel real pain in your mouth when you wake up, it may be due to the tightening of your jaw during your dream.

What does a dream about blood coming out of your mouth mean?

A dream in which there is blood coming out of your mouth or blood around your mouth symbolises that there are unpleasant consequences of your words. Or this dream means you feel guilty about something you said.

See also the dream meaning of lips, tongue, teeth, teeth fall out, gum, smile or laugh

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