Need – The meaning of this dream symbol depends on the specific thing that you dream of needing. The item that you need in your dream is often not an actual representation of your need in waking life; more often, it is symbolic and should be researched itself. Dreaming that you lack anything indicates a feeling of insecurity with your situation, and often a feeling of frustration that you are not able to have your needs met. There is a breakdown of trust between yourself and others, or even a failure to trust the universe in general.