Coal dream meaning is explained below using 13 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin
If one can benefit from it in his dream, it means easy benefits or receiving jewelry as a gift, or having a type of work in which one needs to use coal. Seeing burning coal in a dream also means seeking knowledge and wisdom. Coal in a dream also represents an evil and a dangerous person, or it could mean tainted money, unlawful earnings or receiving a grant from someone in the government. Burning coal in a dream also denotes someone who is unjustly suffering from hardships and trials or someone who’s property is unjustly confiscated. Consumed or burned up coal in a dream means the same thing as ashes and signifies falsehood. Having large cuts of coal when one needs small pieces in a dream means worries, distress and concerns, while having fine crushed coal when one needs chunks to light a fire in a dream means diminishingof one’s wealth. Seeingcoal or charcoal in a dream also could mean increase or rejuvenation of one’s sexual desires. Seeing coal in the winter in a dream means money. Fuel for the fire in a dream means corruption.
(Also see Ashes)
Interpretation 2 — Zolar
burning brightly: are underestimating virtues of people you work with.
fireplace, in a: wil be tenderly loved and enjoy pleasures.
slowly: minor irritations caused by employer.
stove, in a: beware of untrue friends, compromise with true ones.
buying: wil be justly rewarded for being industrious and conscientious.
children, playing with: reflect careful y before making decisions.
completely dead: troubles ahead as shame is exposed.
extinguished: are losing a job because of unfounded jealousy.
fiery: reputation is in doubt, change it.
handling: grief wil occupy the void left by your heartless recklessness.
pit, being in: use your insight to avoid grave danger.
receiving, in Christmas stocking: another’s opinion of you is greatly amiss.
selling: wil have enough money to live comfortably al your life.
sitting in a bin: waiting for a lover who has abandoned you to return.
swallowing in medicines: secret affection.
wet, non-burning: are concerned about a project that is stal ed.
Interpretation 3 — Garuda
See Fire.
Depth Psychology: Coals in a dream are a sign that you are using your experiences to gam insight and wisdom.
See Diamonds, Jewelry. Coals may also stand for a desire for material things.
Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
If you delivered the coal or gave it away, the augury is of sudden social advancement To shovel coal presages many obstacles to overcome before you succeed.
See also Digging.
Interpretation 5 — Martha Clarke
To see coal is sign of wealth; to eat it, negative events. A burning coal is a harbinger of love, but also of shame and reproofs linked to erotic aspects.
Interpretation 6 — Klaus Vollmar
A well-known symbol for Money.
According to Freud, the symbol of libido. According to Jung and the alchemists, a symbol for transformation, since, in the process of burning, coal is transformed into warmth and ashes.
Interpretation 7 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
If you dream that you are in a Coal-pit, it is serious, and means heavy business losses, or a keen disappointment in love.
To see Coal burning brightly in a grate is, however, a fortunate sign, as the sinister black colour has been destroyed.