Symbolic Dream Interpretation Library

Malfunctioning machine

A machine that appears to be broken or malfunctioning, such as a copy machine spraying papers everywhere or a forklift driving about wildly, is a highly negative symbol to perceive while dreaming. It often means some important plan you have been counting on is about to go awry. Specifically, it refers to aspects of your personal life going haywire. For instance, your personal vehicle may stop working reliably mere months after the warranty on it expired. Similarly, those whose support you were counting on may surprisingly fail to back you up when you need them most.