oak

an oak tree in your dream is indicative of traditionalism. It suggests that whilst some of your traditional ideas are sound and perfectly applicable to your life currently, some things do not work well and you should revise your thinking

oasis

to see an isolated spot of fertile land in the desert, implies that your appetite for life has diminished because of a certain event, but your dream encourages you to look forward in order to improve things and regain your fervour

oath

please see swear

obituary

to dream of a notice of death is about taking responsibility for your success. You have a tendency to expect others to watch out for you or go out of their way in order to help you, which is unfair and even unrealistic. Take control of your life - no one is going to do it for you or reach your goals on your behalf

object

to dream of a material thing which you can feel, particularly if it belongs to someone else, implies that an unexpected contribution from a third party will help strengthen a plan you had temporarily put on hold

obsession

dreams of troubled minds filled with things or people, are about your desire to reach the top of your profession. Your dream is simply an affirmation that you have the drive, focus, and skills to get there, and you are doing so in a manner which is admirable, controlled, and fair. You are no doubt admired by those around you and teaching a few of them some important and valuable skills

obstacle

in dreams about barriers and hurdles what is significant is the barriers themselves, rather than whether you overcome them or not, so your focus must be on that. Such dreams suggest that you will succeed in whatever you are currently doing, but you will do so by a very narrow margin. This may not be enough to get you to the next level or to your next goal, so expect to do more work in order to get there. Consider the type of obstacle you dream about to see if you can work out more details

ocean

a very large expanse of sea in your dream implies that you will come between two people. This could be in any aspect of your life, but it’s more likely to be personal, although you may be able to determine this more accurately by considering other aspects of your dream

octopus

to dream of this distinctive sea creature suggests that you are devoted to your role as a parent, but your natural focus on your children is nevertheless making your spouse feel excluded and most likely neglected. The implication here is that you should take immediate steps to rectify this. To dream that you grab hold of any of the tentacles it suggests that you have something people want, and they are doing everything they can to get it, sometimes without you even being aware of it

odour

to dream of a distinctive, unpleasant smell suggests that a person close to you will make an unexpected statement that is likely to cause you some confusion in relation to your private life. If the odour is pleasant it calls for you to take a break – so step back from everyday life and take in the world around you in its every sense

oil

to dream of oil used for cooking suggests that your efforts to put a record straight on behalf of someone else will be seen as meddling, and will make no difference at all

old

to dream of anything that is old, or considered old, suggests that something you are currently considering is based on an incorrect perception and needs rethinking if it has any chance of success

olive

to dream of this small, oval-shaped fruit, whatever its colour, or of an olive tree, suggests that a person you have not seen for a long time will come back into your life. If the olive is bitter it signifies that this return will be short-term, although it is unclear if this is good or bad. If you see yourself taking olives somewhere in order to produce oil, it suggests that you will gain a great deal from this reunion

omelette

this egg-based meal in your dream, implies that you have fingers in many pies. This keeps you exceptionally busy, which creates problems at home. Think about your involvement in the projects concerned and decide if it’s worth letting go of some of them, or working in ways that would better suit your circumstances

onion

to dream of this pungent taste bulb implies that you are proud about a loved one’s accomplishments, but your apparent obsession and frequent reference to them are a little too much and other people are getting tired of listening to you. Also see food

opera

to have this kind of instrumental work feature in your dream, suggests that you are in a position where you have to consider right and wrong in some depth in order to make an important decision on behalf of another person. The implication here is that whatever you decide will be considered right or wrong by different people, so focus only on what's best for the person you are making the decision for 

optimism

if you dream of feelings of hopefulness about the future or a particular situation, it suggests that you are having trouble deciding the best course of action for a matter concerning your offspring, and the implication here is that you have people around you who can help so don't leave them out

orange

this fruit in your dream signifies bittersweet feelings regarding a certain aspect of your life. You derive pleasure and contentment from a particular situation, but other factors are also at play, which cause you to feel downhearted. Also see food

orchid

to see this particular flower in your dream signifies misunderstanding between yourself and a parent, which will cause both parties considerable distress

orchard

to dream of a cluster of fruit trees suggests that you have a distorted, misleading image of yourself in terms of your capacity to achieve, and this is likely to steer you towards goals that are not suitable for you. Be realistic about your capabilities, whatever these may be

orgy

to dream of this in its copulatory sense suggests that you often work late into the night and this will soon affect the state of your mental and physical health. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a busy mum, careful organisation of your day must be considered

orphan

significance here can be found where you dream about losing your living parents, and it signifies a bad decision on your part which is likely to be detrimental to your professional life

ostrich

this fast-running bird in your dream implies that you have misguided expectations regarding a business deal. If you dream that the ostrich is running away from you, then look into this deal properly as you may find it unsuitable for you

oven

to dream of a space used for cooking and heating food is representative of family life and all that it entails. It's a celebration of the love and devotion that exists between its members and an acknowledgement of the inevitable jealousies and competitions that also exist. Embrace your family, whatever your circumstances. Also see cleaning and cook

owl

to dream of this distinctive bird of prey indicates your desire to be taken seriously. The dream suggests that despite your best intentions your attitude still gives the wrong impression, so you need to take more care how you apply yourself

oyster

to see oysters in your dream suggests that you need to carry out a very important conversation with an unpredictable individual, and to ensure a win-win situation it's vital that you pick the right moment. It is not clear what the 'right moment' may entail, but by considering details in the dream you may get an idea. Dreams about a plateful of oysters, or of enjoyment in eating them, may suggest a favourable outcome for you