Clothing
Others’ perception of you – Shabby clothing could mean you feel unattractive, while losing your clothing may mean you feel exposed.
A lifestyle change (if you are changing your clothes)
Colors
Depends on the color. Some common dream image color interpretations are below:
Red – Energy, power, passion, courage; also, shame, danger, sexual urges
Yellow – Happiness, harmony, intellect (in a good dream); cowardice, illness (in a bad dream)
Green – Peace, health, personal growth, wealth; on the negative side, could indicate deceit or jealousy
Blue – Tranquility, loyalty, truth, optimism, clarity; also, sadness (depending on dream context)
Black – Depends on if the dream is happy or a nightmare; indicates unconscious spiritual gifts in a good dream; and fear, death, or hate in a nightmare
White – Typically associated with purity, freshness, innocence, reawakening; conversely, symbolizes death and mourning in Eastern cultures
Cross/crucifix
A symbol of the Christian faith (your own or someone else’s)
Martyrdom or great sacrifice
A burden – You have a “cross to bear”
A symbol of death or the end of a phase in your life
Foretells triumph after a great struggle
Death/dying
Attempt to come to terms with a loved one’s death or terminal illness, or with your own mortality
A person who is “dead to you” or not a significant part of your life anymore; person who dies in your dream may also represent an aspect of yourself that you lack
You are going through a major change or transition – Signifies an end/new beginning
Demon
Feeling afraid or subject to emotional distress (if the demon is terrorizing you)
Feeling completely helpless (if you are possessed by a demon)
Symbolizes overindulgence, ignorance, self-destruction
The “Devil” archetype
Dog
Fidelity, loyalty, friendship
A good omen (if dog is friendly)
A warning to watch out for danger (if dog is barking)
A warning that someone you trust will deceive you (if dog is snarling at you or attacks)
Also see entry for Animal
Falling
Anxieties about losing control and letting go
Fear of failure
A feeling that your life is moving in the wrong direction
Returning to consciousness (waking up)