DICTIONARY
Staff - To see a staff in your dream indicates that you are looking for reassurance and support for your decisions. Alternatively, a staff represents a journey, either spiritually or physically. To dream that you are part of a staff represents teamwork and the role you play in a larger entity. If you see or interact with some staff member in your dream, then it relates to an aspect of yourself that you are slowly learning about or acknowledging.
Stag - To see a stag in your dream symbolizes male sexuality and virility. Depending on the context of your dream, the stag could also mean grace, agility, regeneration and growth. The dream may also be a metaphor for "going stag" or going to some event by yourself.
Stage - To dream that you are on a stage represents your behavior, manipulation of and relationships with others. It is telling of your interactions with society. You are putting up an act and not being who you really are. There is a saying that goes, "all the world is your stage" and the dream may thus refer to your desire to be the center of attention. Also consider how your stage performance parallels a waking situation. To dream that you are on a side stage reflects your introverted personality. This dream is telling you that you need to be more confident and self-assured.
Stage Diving - To dream that you are stage diving implies that you are taking a chance on something and putting your full trust in those around you.
Stagecoach - To see a stagecoach in your dream symbolizes the emotional or physical burdens you are carrying around with you. Dreaming that you are riding in a stagecoach indicates that you are ready to move to a new stage of your life.
Stain - To see a stain in your dream symbolizes a superficial and reversible mistake in your life. Consider and analyze the substance, color and location of the stain. If you cannot remove the stain, then it represents guilt or your unwillingness to forgive and forget.
Stained Glass - To see stained glass in your dream signifies spiritual healing and enlightenment. You are seeking guidance from a higher source. Consider the dominant color in the stained glass to determine how you need to incorporate the symbolism of that color into your Self.
Staircase - To see a staircase in your dream symbolizes change and transformation. To dream of an incomplete staircase or that there are steps missing from the staircase implies that you are trying to move on to the next phase or stage without accomplishing all the necessary steps. You are trying to take shortcuts.
Stairlift - To see a stairlift in your dream points to a long spiritual journey where you need some support and guidance. You can not do it on your own and are looking for help.
Stairs - To dream that you are walking up a flight of stairs indicate that you are achieving a higher level of understanding. You are making progress into your spiritual, emotional or material journey. The dream is also analogous to material and thoughts that are coming to the surface. To dream that you are walking down a flight of stairs represents your repressed thoughts. You are regressing back into your subconscious. It also refers to the setbacks that you are experiencing in your life. If you are afraid of going down the stairs, then it means that you are afraid to confront your repressed emotions and thoughts. Is there something from your past that you are not acknowledging? To dream that you slip or trip on the stairs signify your lack of self confidence or conviction in the pursuit of some endeavor. If you slip going up the stairs, then it means that you are moving too fast toward attaining your goals. If you slip going down the stairs, then it suggests that you are moving too quickly in delving into your subconscious. You may not be quite ready to confront your subconscious or repressed thoughts. To see spiral or winding stairs signify growth and/or rebirth. **See The Meaning In Action: "Up The Staircase"