General Meanings:
A closed can in the dream indicates that you want to know something that is kept secretly from you. An open can in the dream stands as an invitation for you to take an opportunity in your life. Also the can may symbolizes female sexuality.
Psychological Meanings:
- In the dream a closed or a locked can that can not be open denotes you emotions and feelings that you want to keep hidden and for yourself.
- An open can in the dream indicates that you want to give something or to share with everyone.
- The contrary meaning of dream of open can marks your desire to give away your energy and strength.
Traditional Meanings:
European (Judeo-Christian)
- News if use can – In the dream you use can, then this dream announces that you will hear good news which will bring you satisfaction;
- Controversy if lose can – You have lost a can in your dream, then you may expect that you will have disagreement with yourself because of some important things in your life;
- Good news if see can – When you see a can in your dream, then you will hear something pleasant, you can enjoy pleasure and favor in near future;
- Warning if can made of hard wood, bone, etc. – The can is made of wood, bone or other material, hen his dream goes as a warning against ugly and unhealthy habits which may bring damage for you;
- Respect if silver can – The silver can as a dream symbol displays a gift of honor and advantages in your life;
- Welfare if golden can – The golden can as a dream symbol stands for wealth and wonderful life;
- Wining if lose can of snuff – In the dream you have lost a can of snuff then the dream announces that you will win in the game of life;
- Pleasure if see nicely painted can – You will have pleasure and satisfaction in your life when in the dream you see nicely painted can;
- Prestige if get can as a gift – You got a can as a present in your dream, then this announces that you will get honor and prestige in your life;
Hindu (Hinduism)
- Hidden feelings if see a can – The can as a dream symbol indicates hidden feelings or secrets in your life;
- Sorrow if see damaged can – The damaged can in the dream marks your own feelings that you are hurt and feel sorrow because of others fault.
Arabian (Islamic)
- Poor money if see can made of wood or horn – The can made of wood or horn in the dream, then this announces that you will have poor profit;
- Good future if can made of metal – When you see cans made of metal then this dream announces you good prospects and wonderful future;
- News if see beautiful decorated or painted can – In the dream you see beautiful decorated can then this dream will bring something special and unexpected news;
- Damage if lose can – In the dream you lost can then this marks that your forgetfulness will bring you harm;
- Good things if see can of snuff – When in the dream you have a can of snuff then you may expect that you will come up with good ideas which will bring you some good things.