Pipe Dream Interpretation: Insights from 25 Unique Sources

Dreams of a pipe symbolize fertility, impregnation and sexuality.

The stem of the pipe represents the male entering the gourd of the pipe (vagina), symbolizing that you are seeding life.

The joining of the masculine and feminine in combination with the prayer to Great Spirit represents sacred sexuality; a divine joining.

If you dream of a peace pipe, then you are clearing the smoke to a harmonious resolution.

If this is pipe used for drugs, then this is a vehicle for an escape from reality.

If this is a pipe that carries water or electricity from one place to another, then you are realizing that you are a conduit of energy, a messenger.

1- On a purely practical level a pipe can symbolise many things.

A water pipe can give information as to how we might handle our emotions (the size and type in this case will be significant).

A tobacco pipe or chillum might suggest a means of escape, whereas a musical pipe indicates our connection with the rhythm of life.

2- When we are in difficulty in everyday life, a simple symbol such as a pipe will indicate how making connections between the various aspects of a situation will help resolve it.

3- A pipe suggests some kind of spiritual conduit.

A pipe is a conduit for liquid beneath the surface and out of sight. As such, it is a symbol of the capacity to experience flow and easy movement of all kinds. Most pipes are associated with the movement of water and therefore connect symbolically to feelings and emotions.

The state of a pipe in a dream may reflect your systems of emotional expression and fluidity.

A pipe is also an implement for ingesting tobacco or marijuana and can be a symbol of the relaxation and comfort that smoking one can elicit.

Unconscious connections with others; emotions, or things which you feel are on tap’; a difficult way out of a situation; sometimes refers to the experience of being born, especially if accompanied by panic or fear, the pipes’ in one’s body—see 3 in the dream as extended perception under ESP in dreams. Crawling into pipe: sexual intercourse—sex creates unconscious links with partner, experiencing unconscious connection with others.

To smoke a pipe in dreams is a symbol of comfort commonly associated with the act of suckling, which therefore denotes insecurity. It may also symbolize the longing that the dreamer has to escape. However, the effect that this act has on you in the dream is very significant. Do you enjoy the aroma of the lit pipe? Or was it disagreeable? It may be a warning that you are getting tired of your insecurity or dependence on something or someone.

The ability to meet your obligations and solve your own problems is promised in a dream of smoking a pipe, and this augury applies to any dream featuring a to- bacco pipe, unless it was broken, in which case it signifies a parting from a valued friend. Plumbing pipes, gas pipes, or chemi- cal pipes indicate that your pessimistic outlook tends to make you a victim of circumstances; try trading your worm’s-eye view for a bird’s-eye view.

Pipes seen in dreams, are representatives of peace and comfort after many struggles. Sewer, gas, and such like pipes, denotes unusual thought and prosperity in your community. Old and broken pipe, signifies ill health and stagnation of business.

To dream that you smoke a pipe, denotes that you will enjoy the visit of an old friend, and peaceful settlements of differences will also take place.

A pipe may indicate a peaceful outcome to a troublesome situation, as in smoking a “peace pipe.” A pipe may also represent knowledge or contemplation, as symbolized by the stereotypical professor puffing on his pipe. Alternatively, if the pipe in the dream is a conduit, as in a pipeline, then the interpretation may be of communication—hopefully the pipe is clear of rust and corrosion.

Vision: Seeing a pipe: an old friend is coming to visit. Seeing someone smoking a pipe: slow down—you need more comfort, contentment, and less stress in your life!

Depth Psychology: A pipe is a sign of self-assured masculinity, inner peace, and serenity. In a woman’s dream, it is a sign that she is looking for a partner.

See Smoke, Smoking.

1. A narrow view of things, focused and intent, connected to others and the flow of things (plumbing and various types of conduits; note the type of pipe).

2. Masculinity, a fatherly fig­ure, responsible and wise.

3. Communication, voice (as in “to pipe up”).

4. To make peace, a spiritual ritual (as in “peace pipe”).

Conductor of energy; each being is like a pipe, energy flowing through. Ability to tap higher levels of power, connect conscious and unconscious aspects of self.

If smoking a pipe, suggests relaxation, unwinding, as in pipe and slippers.

See Cigarette.

A dream about a pipe is an omen of peaceful living. If, however, the pipe is broken it warns of poor health and lessening finances. Smoking a pipe in the presence of someone who is averse to it means a temperamental difference with a loved one.

Psychological / emotional perspective: When we are in difficulty in everyday life, a simple symbol such as a pipe will indicate how making connections between the various aspects of a situation will help resolve it.

Smoking a pipe may be associated with paternal nurturing or patriarchal values.

A pipe may also suggest that Something smelly is arising out of a serious discussion

A dream of peace and tranquillity (Gypsy). The symbolism of the “Pipe of Peace” is probably derived from the American Indian.

As with cigarettes, it often points to difficulties. Or, a symbol for relaxation and enjoyment.

Astrology: Related to Neptune.

To dream of smoking tobacco in a pipe is an omen of a calm attitude toward whatever may befall.

A sign of unusual events resulting in good fortune to the smoker.

A pipe of any sort suggests some kind of spiritual conduit.

A pipe may be a sexual symbol, representing the penis.

1. Flow of the Spirit and Word of God; 2 Sam. 5:8.

See Smoke.

lucky numbers: 03-06-12-19-32-40

breaking a: security and peaceful outcome to adversity.

briar, a: disagreements over extravagant self-indulgent habits.

buying a: wish to soothe your travails with creature comforts.

crawling through a sewer: the relationship is smothering you.

dirty, a: wil be publicly rebuked for an indiscretion.

filling a: a disagreeable position should be confronted in your timing.

giving a, as a gift: advancement in your own business.

receiving: advancement in business, if you keep the lines of communication open.

putting out a: you wil lose a close friend.

several, having: the contemplation of knowledge brings great peace of mind.

smoking a: a visit wil bring sweet satisfaction.

another: step back from a self-absorbed situation.

utility, a: service to your community through innovative solutions.