Represents addiction, self-destructive behavior, or a temporary escape from stress. Smoking cigarettes in dreams can symbolize the dreamer's reliance on unhealthy habits as coping mechanisms or the desire to 'burn away' troubles. It may also reflect concerns about health, addiction, or fleeting pleasures that carry long-term consequences.

Themes: addiction, behavior, stress, health, consequence

More in: 'The Interpretation of Dreams' by Sigmund Freud; Modern dream analysis texts.