Skeleton

Skeletons, Skull, Walking skeleton

A skeleton is everything stripped down to the frame. In a dream it often draws your attention to the bare structure of a situation. You may be getting down to basics, seeing what's left once the surface details fall away. Skeletons are also tied to secrets, as in the saying about skeletons in the closet, so finding one can mean something hidden wants to come out. A grinning, dancing skeleton, like the ones at Halloween or Mexico's Day of the Dead, brings humor to life's big questions instead of fear.

Dream variations

• Finding a skeleton in a closetA secret, yours or someone else's, wants to be aired. Handle it honestly and kindly.
• A skeleton that moves or talksAn old issue you thought was finished still has something to say. Listen once, then let it rest.
• A dancing skeletonYou can laugh about something serious. That lightness will help you through.
• A plastic skeleton decorationSomething that looked scary turns out to be harmless. The worry is bigger than the problem.

Related symbols

Ghost · Halloween · Death · Closet

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.