DICTIONARY
Rising - To dream that something is rising into the air refers to unexpected wealth and pleasures. The dream may be a metaphor that you are rising above a situation. To dream that you are rising to a high position means that success will come as a result of your determination.
Risk - To dream that you are taking a risk indicates that you are pushing yourself to the limit. You are seizing an opportunity and standing up to your fears.
Ritual - To dream of a ritual indicates that there is a habit that you need to break. Some waking pattern is repeating itself, resulting in a viscous cycle. You need to focus your energies and cleanse yourself spiritually and emotionally.
Rival - To dream that you have a rival indicates that you are reluctant in asserting you rights and standing up for yourself. Consequently, you are losing your credibility and standing with others. Alternatively, the dream means that you need to be more aggressive. To dream that you are outwitted by a rival suggests that you have neglected your duties or abandoned your responsibilities.
River - To see a clear and calm river in your dream indicates that you are just going with the flow. You are allowing your life to float away. It is time to take a more decisive role in directing your life. Alternatively, a river symbolizes joyful pleasures, peace, prosperity and fertility. If you are crossing a river in your dream, then it represents an obstacle or issue that you need to deal with in order to move closer toward your goal. It is also reflective of a new stage in your life. If the river is muddy, then it indicates that you are in turmoil. To see a raging or an overflowing river in your dream signifies that your life is feeling out of control. You are feeling emotionally unsettled. Alternatively, this dream means you are ready to confront life's challenges and life's twists and turns. To see a contaminated river in your dream implies that you are feeling tired and lethargic. It may also be a sign of some illness. To dream that a river is comprised of flowing red chili refers to the raw emotion and intense passion or anger that is flowing through you and yearning to be expressed. meanings by DreamMoods.com To dream that you are bathing in a river represents purification and cleansing.
Riverbed - To see a dried up riverbed in your dream means that you are devoid of emotions. Perhaps something has made you emotionally numb.
Roaches - *Please see Cockroach.
Road - To see a road in your dream refers to your sense of direction and how you are pursuing your goals. If the road is winding, curvy, or bumpy in your dream, then it suggests that you will encounter many obstacles and setbacks toward achieving your goals. You may be met with unexpected difficulties. If the road is dark, then it reflects the controversial or more frightening choices which you have made or are making. If the road is smooth and bordered by trees or flowers, then it denotes a steady progress and steady climb up the social ladder. If the road is straight and narrow, then it means that your path to success is going as planned. Dreaming of a dirt or gravel road implies that the path toward your goals will take some effort and work. It may take perseverance and time before you see progress. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you are paving the way. You are doing all the work to make it easier for others later on. To see an unknown road in your dream represents a path that has not been ventured. You are setting a new precedence for something. To dream thata threatening creature is on a road parallels a hostile situation/person you are encountering in your waking life. It is an obstacle that you need to overcome, no matter how intimidating the situation or person may appear. To dream that the road is flooded implies that you are letting your emotions stop you have moving toward your goals. You are being too subjective in some matter. *Please see also Street.
Road Rage - To dream that you have road rage indicates that your emotions are out of control. You feel that someone is out to get you. You need to find a better way to express your feelings or you or someone will get hurt.
Road Signs - To see road signs in your dream represent some advice and message that your subconscious is trying to convey. The road sign may be trying to guide you toward certain decisions. Consider what the road sign is saying and how you need to apply its message to an aspect of your daily life. *Please See Stop Sign or U-Turn.