Column dream meaning is explained below using 14 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

(Pillar, Post) In a dream, a column represents one’s religion. Ifone sees a column descending from the firmament in a dream, it means a divine favor and a blessing to have a just, compassionate and a forbearing ruler in that land.

If one is hit with a post, or ifhe uses it to beat someone in a dream, it means hearing or exchanging harsh words that describe the quality of the one who is struck.

If one sees himself leaning against a pillar that he bought or which is given to him in his dream, it means that he will rely upon an old woman for his livelihood, or that he will marry an old woman. Acolumn in a dream also represents a friend one can depend on.

A leaning column in a dream represents a worker who cheats his employer, disobeys him and who is a hypocrite.

If a worker sees a leaning post in his dream, it means that his employer will lean toward kindness and appreciation of his workers. Columns in a dream also represent important and strong men who are capable of managing their responsibilities. Owning a column or becoming a column in a dream, and if one qualifies, it means that he will become a leader of his community, a pillar in his own field, or a beacon of knowledge and a pillar of wisdom who is sought by knowledge seeking people. Ifone becomes a pillar in a dream, it also could mean his death, or it could mean crying.

A pillar in a dream also represents a father, a son, money, capital, a partner, a vehicle, one’s wife or a leader.

A marble column in a dream represents a great wealth, a great man, or a great woman.

A column made from granite in a dream represents someone who despises himself.

If it is from stone, it means fast changing conditions.

If it is a wooden column in the dream, then it represents a hypocrite.

The pillars of a mosque represent the Imam, the muezzin, the servants and the people who pray in it.

(Also see Base)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Martha Clarke

A column symbolizes support and firmness. The image of the two columns, however, represents vital and balanced opposites: the couple, marriage, emotion and action, the father and the mother, etc. In oneiric terms, two columns are the eternal stability and the hole through which you access the eternal matters.

If one of them breaks down it means that you are losing balance, either because of a disease or because you have abandoned your convictions.

The vision of a column promises prestige and influential friends; many (all aligned), honors and power. A column breaking down indicates loss of friends, misfortunes. Climbing it ensures popularity and renewal; falling off it, losing friends.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 04-20-39-41-46-50

broken, a: hopes are shattered by best friend.

erecting a: abundance of money through your efforts alone.

falling, a: your rigidity has caused your stability to topple.

leaning on a: others depend upon you, as you on them.

of any kind of a supporting: are holding up under the burden of supporting others.

standing next to a: support is there if you are desperate.

on top of: a stab at romance has deluded you.

steel, a: your increased value to the community wil earn your stripes.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days Author: Zolar

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Spiritually a single column has the same significance as a tower, a structure to enable us to reach the heavens or the divine. It may be an object of worship or a memorial.

A column of light denotes an awareness of spirit or spiritual energy. Boaz (strength) and joachim (beauty) are the two columns which stood at the entrance to king solomon’s temple in jerusalem.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Columns symbolize strength and work, as they usually hold something up. They also represent organization (e.g., columns of numbers to classify groups of entries in accounting, columns of soldiers).

A dream about columns may indicate the dreamer is trying to hold up under burdens or to support others.

Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Single columns could represent strength or single mindedness. Two stone columns in the distance indicate a doorway to the future or a way into the unknown.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Katherine Taylor Craig

An unfortunate dream (Gypsy); Freud regards this dream as bearing a phallic significance. Christians, however, hold the column as an emblem of the passion.
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 8 — myjellybean

To see columns in your dream symbolizes strength and hard work. You may be feeling burdened or drained from having to work so hard to support others.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 9 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: A column will suggest the penis but also masculinity.

It is also structural or emotional support.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar

See Pillar, and possibly also Tree. Support and help.

According to Freud, a phallic symbol.

Folklore: Honor and success.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 11 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

You will achieve recognition through the help of influential people if your dream featured any kind of column.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 12 — Margaret Hamilton

One who is a pillar of support and an advocate to others
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 13 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

This presages future success and honours.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 14 — Patrica Telesco

(see Pillars)
Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco