Journal dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — myjellybean

If you dream of writing in a journal, you should pay close attention to the other symbols in your dream, because they contain an important key to your future happiness.

To dream that someone is reading your journal, or to dream that your journal is stolen, indicates that you are keeping secrets. You have difficulties telling others how you really feel.

If you dream of reading someone else’s journal, you are mistrustful of others and you tend to poke your nose into everyone’s business. Perhaps you have recently stumbled upon some information that was not meant for your eyes.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 2 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

A journal is a symbol for inner thoughts and private ruminations. Since many people who are interested in interpreting dreams keep their dreams recorded in a journal, there may be a literal connection between a journal in a dream and the actual process of gaining inner wisdom through considering the dream itself. Whatever is happening to a journal in a dream is a direct reflection of your relationship to these inner, private expressions.
Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 3 — Ariadne Green

Writing down your secrets and personal process in a journal in a dream may demonstrate a need to explore your personal life and feelings.

If someone has read your pumal, it may signify that personal information about you has been exposed, and it may comment on your feelings of betrayal.

Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream • Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 4 — Nancy Wagaman

Expressing yourself, listening to yourself, or being heard (or a need or desire for such).

Tuning into your inner wisdom.

An inner flow or process (such as creativity or expressing emotion).

See Writing, Notebook

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 5 — Betty Bethards

Daily ledger of experiences as a letter from self to self. Noted situations and thoughts may be used as lessons for growth or disregarded, depending upon awareness.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 6 — Margaret Hamilton

Keeping records of one’s activities, etc. Is profitable
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 7 — Ibn Seerin

(See Reference book)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 8 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

See Diary.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous