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Raven, crow

Because of its intelligence, the raven was seen as a bird of witchcraft or even sometimes as a bird of the devil - hence its proverbial connotations of bad luck. Experience has shown that a dream raven signifies thoughts of an unhappy nature.

Rat

As a dream animal, the rat indicates unfavorable and dangerous situations. The dreamer may have unproductive, gnawing doubts which stand in the way of a positive attitude to life. But the rat can also be the dream's way of providing early warning of serious and dangerous physical illness.

Railway Station

The dream symbol of a station always indicates an alteration in the dreamer's spiritual situation in life. The various details, just as in a real-life railway stations, are important for the interpretation; we can arrive too late, or get on the wrong train. The station can also unexpectedly be that of an unfamiliar town. In this case, the station represents an impersonal, more or less fateful place. The circumstances in life which force an alteration are often represented in the dream by the figure of the stationmaster or the station guard.

Riding

In a dream, riding can have a sexual significance. But it is the image of a drive or instinct which has been overcome and tamed. If the horse shies, bolts with the rider or refuses to move form the spot, the dream is giving symbolic indications of corresponding neurotic disorders.

River

The dream landscape often contains images of rivers and currents. In general, they can be seen as bearers of psychic energy. A journey on them by boat or ship refers to the journey of life. If torrential streams or overflowing rivers present obstacles to the dreamer, then they represent obstacles arising form a state of unawareness.

Road, path

Roads or paths in dreams can take many forms. Generally, they are a symbolic expression of the dreamer's path through life. Crossroads and forks symbolize a necessary decision. The nature, condition and direction of the roads and paths are indications of the dreamer's present situation.

Rocket, Spaceship

A journey in a spaceship represents total separation form nature and from the earth. In a dream, the rocket signifies a similar dangerous situation, which can be as extreme as suicidal tendencies. In the case of the contemporary younger generation, the rocket also occurs as a sexual symbol. The danger from exploding projectiles should always be taken into account. This can be an image of the dangers of explosive, instinctive actions.

Roof

Very frequently, the action of a dream takes place in a house. The house symbolizes the abode of the soul. Dreams in which the roof or the attic play a part refer to long-forgotten events, to matters which we have, so to speak, stowed away in the attics of our minds.

Rabbits

A dream of rabbits foreshadows that luck in your business enterprises will be immanent and other events will take a favorable turn in your direction. A dream of white rabbits foretell faithfulness of a lover, and to see them at play show children will increase your joy.

Raccoon

The raccoon has stood for deception, mischief, and thievery down through the ages because of his mask and his nocturnal ways. To dream of a raccoon warns you to be on your guard and the dream should be studied carefully in context with the rest of your symbols. To dream you see a raccoon in your dream shows that people are presenting false faces to you in your everyday life. To be chased by a raccoon shows that a person you thought a friend has turned on you and now works behind your back for your downfall.

Race

Running a foot race in your dreams show that you have an enemy who is a threat to your possessions and is envious of your acquisitions or achievements. To win the race means you will quickly overcome your adversary.

Rack

To dream of a dish rack shows you are domestic minded but may be spending too much time home alone. A clothes rack denotes uncertainty in a coming marriage. if you dream of being tortured on a rack then you are doing something that is harming the body and you need to watch your diet and exercise when and if possible. Your subconscious knows what you need and will show it too you in a later dream if you are alert to it.

Racket (noise)

To dream of hearing a racket means you will be deprived of a special pleasure that you had been anticipating. For a young woman this dream tells her that an engagement may be broken and sorrow results.

Radish

Seeing a garden full of radishes that is growing well denotes great good luck for the dreamer. If you plant them yourself you will have your fondest dreams come true and love is returned. Eating a radish is not lucky though as you may suffer from a thoughtless friend who speaks carelessly of you.

Raffle

When a person dreams of raffling some item off he or she will be in danger of risky ventures of investments faltering or failing. If you are attending a raffle at your church you will soon suffer some disappointment. For a woman this is a dream of lack and emptiness.

Raft

If you dream of building a raft then you will realize success through your own hard work and ambition. To dream of being on a raft shows that you will enjoy a large measure of success from your business travels. If you arrive at your destination on a raft then you will reap success and rewards. To see a raft break or come apart in your dream is a warning that to be careful of accidents in the near future.

Rage

If you dream that you see someone in a rage is a bad sign for your business endeavors or conditions, it also denotes a degree of unhappiness in your social life. If you are the person who flies in a rage denotes that your bad temper may cause unhappiness and harm to your friends. If you see a lover or a spouse in a rage then will you have much discord in your affairs of the heart.

Railing

If you see porch or guard railings this denotes that some one is out to bar your way on the road to success. If you find yourself holding to a railing for protection or stability then this shows that you are ready to take a drastic step to secure your hearts desire. It is also a warning to play it as safe as possible.

Railroad

If you dream of a railroad, you will find false friends are undermining your business affairs to your down fall. If there is an obstruction on the tracks you should beware of strangers who may hurt you. If you are walking down a railroad track you will be able to maintain your status quo by your handling of certain financial affairs.

Rain

If you dream of sitting at a window and watching a storm with blowing rain it is a sign that you will be blessed with true love in your present relationship. To dream of a clear day with sparkling rain shows that you will soon have an inpouring of good luck, but if you are caught in a severe rainstorm and get soaking wet that is the sign of amassing great wealth, perhaps through an inheritance.

Rape

This is a dream of immediate warning which could involve yourself or your resources. To dream that you are being raped, or even if you dream you see someone else being raped, then avoid loose companions and the seamier side of life's highways and byways for safeties sake. Also be sure that you check everything on any financial agreement, or any deal so whatever, involving your finances, as the chance of having your bank account 'raped', or your business, is very high.

Rat

A rat, or rats, in your dream points up the fact that someone is very jealous of you and/or your accomplishments and will work against you in any way possible, it is a dream of warning to be on the alert for enemy attack, (the backbiting kind). If you see a white rat it means the same but you will have help from unknown forces. To hear rats running, or gnawing in the walls, shows that you have been wasting your time and should move on to greener pastures.

Red

Red being the color of anger could be a warning to stay cool and keep your temper under control. A deep, blood red is usually a portent of good news to come. It is also the color of passion and the entire dream should be analyzed to get the true meaning.

Road

A road is something you travel on to get somewhere, so a broad road with pleasing scenery and few if any bumps will represent your steady progress towards your station in life and you will see your wealth build gradually over the years. A narrow winding road with lots of bumps and potholes show that your progress towards your goals will be fraught with hardships and setbacks unless you change certain existing conditions in your life.

Running

A running dream is basically a dream of escaping a certain situation, person, or thing. If you succeed in running away from, or elude a pursuer, then you will be able to change those things in your life that has you 'on the run'. If you dream of the desire to run but cannot get your feet to obey it shows a lack of self confidence and perseverance on your part. Try sticking to your guns and see how much your life will change.