Pamela Ball Interpretation: also see Engine
1- A piston in a dream can be taken to mean sexual drive or activity. In this context it is more of a mechanical action than a loving act, and may show the dreamer’s attitude to sex. In a woman’s dream a piston may reveal her fear of being hurt sexually. She mav also be aware that she is simply being used, and that there is no tenderness. In a man’s dream such an image may indicate his sense of identity and masculinity.
If the piston is not rigid a man may fear impotence, whereas a woman will feel perhaps that she cannot trust her partner.
2- A piston may also represent a person’s drive for success.
The dreamer mav need to assess the amount of effort that is necessary for him or her to be able to achieve their goals. They may need to rccognise that conccntratcd effort which is fairly mechanical may, at this stage, achieve more than creative flair.
The piston, being only part of an engine, requires the rest of the components to operate successfully. Often a great deal of help can be gained by considering the way in which the piston works. In other words, when at a particular stage of development our actions may have to be mechanical, we also need the fuel and the container with which to operate.
3- The spiritual drive that is, the need to be complete, requires effort which can be enhanced by- using our resources properly.
The piston, being only part of an engine, does require the rest of the components to operate successfully. Often a great deal of help can be gained by considering the way in which the piston works. In other words, though at a particular stage of development our actions may have to be mechanical, we do have to consider the ‘engine’, not just its component parts.
If the piston is not rigid a man may fear impotence, whereas a woman will feel perhaps that she cannot trust her partner.
Material aspects: A piston in a dream can be taken to mean sexual drive or activity. In this context it is more of a mechanical action than a loving act, and may show a particular attitude to sex.
A piston symbolizes this drive.
Sexual drive or activity.
Ability to consistently deal with a series of high-pressure situations so I can use them to power a sustained drive for success