Detour dream meaning is explained below using 7 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a detour symbolize that an unexpected change is forth coming. Perhaps you are releasing feelings of frustration at thinking you were on a direct path from A to B. Keep in mind that this change/detour is part of your path, and that the more you embrace life’s journey with a flexible and adventurous spirit, the more you will reap the rewards of success and joy along your path.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 2 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
The meaning of a detour in a dream is fairly straightforward. It indicates either that we have encountered an obstacle in some area of life or that we have decided not to confront something directly, and must therefore try to find a way around.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 3 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. Obstacles require an alternate route to established destinations—possibly in business, usually in personal goals.
2. A new path is necessary to the usual place—likely emotionally, often in relationships.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Interpretation 4 — myjellybean
To see a detour in your dream, signifies that you have encountered an obstacle in some aspect of your life. You may not want to confront something directly and thus must try to find a way around it.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean
Interpretation 5 — Klaus Vollmar
Pursue goals more directly, or a detour is necessary.
The detour may represent the quickest road to your goal.
(The Chinese say, “If you want to make haste, make a detour.”)
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 6 — Garuda
Depth Psychology: Are you making things too complicated? You alone are responsible for the difficulties you have in reaching your goal. Are you too inflexible?
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda
Interpretation 7 — Margaret Hamilton
Advice to change one’s course of action
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton