The symbolism of tar in a spiritual sense, because it is black and viscous, would suggest some kind of evil or negativity. Dreaming of tar on the road would suggest the potential to be trapped by such difficulties as we progress. Dreaming of tar on a beach might suggest that we had allowed our emotions to become contaminated in some way. As tar was a basis for road-making and comes from oil it is now of concern to conservationists and may surface in dreams as a pollutant. To be mending a road might signify that we can be repairing wear and tearin our everyday lives. To be tarring a fence could mean we must protect ourselves and also to reinforce our personal boundaries. Consulting the entries for Beach and Fence as well as the information on Road in Journey will enhance your understanding.