A bowl in a dream represents receptiveness – the ability to accept new ideas.
If you dream of an empty bowl, it can be a sign that you are willing to listen to suggestions or to learn new ways of doing things.
Because a bowl may be used to hold food, an empty bowl in a dream can signify a lack of emotional or spiritual nourishment.
A full bowl, however, can represent a feeling of emotional contentment, as well as a need to nourish others spiritually or emotionally.
Water in a bowl can represent the emotions. If you dream that a bowl is about to overflow with water, you may be afraid that you will not be able to contain your emotions.
A bowl in a dream can be a symbol of female sexuality.