Dreaming of an ashtray means you are anxious about smoking, whether you crave the act of smoking or giving up smoking all together. Are you smiling when you dream of the ashtray, or are you dreading the ashtray?
The ashtray dream can also mean you are holding on to memories of little value that are hindering your development as an individual.
You dream that you are smoking a cigarette and using an ashtray to collect the ashes. In this dream, the ashtray might symbolize your relationship with smoking or other unhealthy habits. You might be struggling with the decision to quit smoking or trying to come to terms with the consequences of your actions. The ashtray could symbolize a sense of indulgence or self-destructive behavior.