Plates

Plate, Dishes, Dinner plates

Plates are where food is served, and in everyday speech they're also where life's tasks pile up, which gives this dream two sides. An empty plate can mean you're waiting for your share of something, like attention, reward or simple nourishment. A full one may stand for plenty, or for a lot to get through. Fine china that only comes out once a year adds a touch of ceremony and a wish to get things just right. A stack of mismatched plates has its own charm, a sign that your life is built from pieces of different times and places.

Dream variations

• Breaking a plateSomething you took for granted has cracked. Sweep it up and ask whether it needs replacing at all.
• Washing the dishesSlow, repetitive work is letting your mind settle. A simple chore may be the break you need.
• Smashing plates on purposePent-up feelings want a release, preferably a noisy one. Find a safe outlet: a hard workout, a loud song, an honest conversation.
• Spinning platesYou're keeping many things going at once and fear one will drop. Let one of them slow down on purpose.

Related symbols

Kitchen · Dining room · Table · Eating

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.