Lamp dream meaning is explained below using 30 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

(Candle, Flame, Light, Torch) If a pregnant woman sees herself carrying a lamp in a dream, it means that she will beget a son. As for a sick person, a lamp represents his life.

If the lamp is dimmed in the dream, it means his death.

If one sees himself repairing a lamp in a dream, it means that he will recover from an illness.

A lamp with a weak battery, or low electrical current represents health problems for a pregnant woman.

A strong lamp that lights one’s entire house denotes righteousness in that house. Ifone turns off the light in his house in a dream, it denotes the suspicious character of the owner, his financial troubles, his death, the death of a father, a mother, a wife, a child or a sick person. Ifone sees a sick person rising to the sky and carrying a lamp in a dream, it means the return of his soul to its Lord. Ifone draws light from someone else’s lamp in a dream, it means that he will acquire knowledge. Extinguishing the light of an oil lamp in a dream means attempting to conceal the truth by opposing a truthful witness, yet he will fail to win his case. Carrying a lighted lamp in the daylight in a dream represents a religious and a righteous person. Walking with a lamp during the night in a dream means observing a night vigil and prayers.

If such a person is religious by nature, then it represents benefits. Otherwise, it means that he will see wonders. Carrying a lamp at night in a dream also means repentance from one’s sins. Carrying an unlit lamp, candle, or torch in a dream means business losses, or problems at the workplace.

If one sees a lamp filled with oil that does not burn in a dream, it means sorrow and distress.

(Also see Lamp stand, Wick)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To see lamps filled with oil, denotes the demonstration of business activity, from which you will receive gratifying results. Empty lamps, represent depression and despondency.

To see lighted lamps burning with a clear flame, indicates merited rise in fortune and domestic bliss.

If they give out a dull, misty radiance, you will have jealousy and envy, coupled with suspicion, to combat, in which you will be much pleased to find the right person to attack.

To drop a lighted lamp, your plans and hopes will abruptly turn into failure.

If it explodes, former friends will unite with enemies in damaging your interests. Broken lamps, indicate the death of relatives or friends.

To light a lamp, denotes that you will soon make a change in your affairs, which will lead to profit.

To carry a lamp, portends that you will be independent and self-sustaining, preferring your own convictions above others.

If the light fails, you will meet with unfortunate conclusions, and perhaps the death of friends or relatives.

If you are much affrighted, and throw a bewildering light from your window, enemies will ensnare you with professions of friendship and interest in your achievements.

To ignite your apparel from a lamp, you will sustain humiliation from sources from which you expected encouragement and sympathy, and your business will not be fraught with much good.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 10-25-35-45-48-49

breaking a: your indifference wil cause harm to your hopes.

bright: happy revelations of paths to success in a smal venture.

homes of others, in the: warning of spiritual knowledge needed to solve their woes.

lamplight going out: wish you had seen the light of coolness in love.

very dim: wil work hard and face difficulties carrying out your own ideas.

lighted: passion wil turn to frigidity with one quick flick.

lighting a: wil have to offer explanations for your independence at al costs.

many: your path in life wil be highlighted by bright mentors.

plain unlit: business wil come to a standstil , if you continue to fail to take advice.

post, leaning against the: are inebriated from trying to expand family circle.

broken, a: serious quarrel with neighbor over your independent connections.

turning on a: a casual friendship is intensifying.

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

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Whether the lamps were oil, gas, or electric, lighted ones signify success, and if you were carrying one, your success will be crowned by distinction and prestige.

To light a lamp predicts an unexpected reward for a past kindness; to put out a lamp suggests a holiday or a well-earned rest An unlit lamp indicates a disappointment; a dim or flickering lamp forecasts news of an illness; to hang a guide lamp outdoors or in a window augurs a stroke of good luck; to break a lamp portends difficulties through lack of trust; many bright or decorative lamps are a sign of coming festive occasions, and red lamps are exactly what you’d expect—a warning of danger due to uncontrolled passion or temper.

A lamp- post in your dream is an omen of family troubles.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 5 — Garuda

Symbol: The lamp is related to light.

Vision: If a bright light is burning in the lamp: a happy event is waiting for you—a project is proceeding without a hitch. Turning on a lamp: a relationship with a loved one is getting closer and more intimate, because you have made the person very happy.

If it is a candle lamp that gives off soot: a misdeed has serious consequences.

If the candle goes out: an intimate relationship is breaking up. Breaking a lamp: your own carelessness will cause you harm.

Depth Psychology: The lamp is a sign that you would like to better understand (or “see through”) people or circumstances. Paying careful attention will make this possible.

See Lantern, Light.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 6 — Pamela Ball

also see Light

1- In dreams a lamp or a light can represent life.

To be moving towards a lamp suggests a clarity of perception, which may be slightly old-fashioned.

The lamp in its most practical aspect in dreams signifies the intellect and clarity.

2- The lamp in dreams often signifies guidance and wisdom. It can also represent previously held beliefs which may need to be updated.

3- Spiritually the lamp can suggest the idea of a personal light in darkness.

The hermit in the Tarot demonstrates this in his need to be able to move forward despite the darkness around him.

The lamp can also signify the light of the Divine and immortality.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 7 — Pagan - Anonymous

It doesn’t matter whether your dream lamp is gas, oil, or electric; but if it is lit and you are carrying it then you are assured of much prestige and success in your business dealings.

If a lamp explodes in your dream then will your friends become your enemies through some thoughtless action on your part.

The act of lighting the lamp presages an unexpected bounty or reward for you.

If your lamp throws a dim light then you will have an illness or hear of a friend or relative with one.

A broken lamp signifies much bad luck and must be taken as a major part of the rest of the dream in order to find out the misfortune you must try to avert.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

It matters not whether your dream lamp is gas, oil, or whatever but if it is lit and you are carrying it then you are assured of much prestige and success in your business dealings.

If a lamp explodes in your dream then will your friends become your enemies through some thoughtless action on your part.

The act of lighting the lamp presages an unexpected bounty or reward for you.

If your lamp throws a dim light then you will have an illness or hear of a friend or relative with one.

A broken lamp signifies much bad luck and must be taken as a major part of the rest of the dream in order to find out the misfortune you must try to avert.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 9 — Martha Clarke

Symbol of knowledge and study. The appearance of a lamp in dreams indicates that you have a lot of inspiration and a wealth of good ideas. Depending on how much light the lamp gives off, it will show your degree of motivation to learn and grow personally. Thus, if the light is dim, it shows that your performance is minimum. You are not using your resources appropriately. You let yourself be dominated by the unwillingness and laziness. (See LIGHT)

In Tarot, the Hermit card is represented by a wise old man carrying a lamp. As in dreams, he warns that everyone should carry their own spiritual light.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 10 — myjellybean

To dream of turning on a lamp foretells an unexpected reward for a past kindness.

To turn out a lamp suggests that you will have a holiday or a well earned rest.

A dream of red lamps is a warning of danger due to uncontrolled passion or temper.

An unlit lamp indicates a disappointment, while a dim or flickering lamp forecasts news of an illness.

To hang a guide lamp outdoors or in a window foretells a stroke of good luck.

To break a lamp portends difficulties through lack of trust. Many bright or decorative lamps are a sign of coming festive occasions. Also see “Lava Lamp.”

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 11 — Ibn Seerin

(Housekeeper, Lampl, Steward, Wick) In a dream, a lamp represents a steward, a housekeeper or a butler.

If the oil burns up in one’s dream, it means the death of any of the above. Ifa spark falls on a piece of cotton fabric and burns it in the dream, it means that he or she will face a mishap.

If the lamp is put off in the dream, it means that a sick person in that family will soon die from his illness, or that the family will receive news of the death of a relative.

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 12 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Any light is a symbol of ideas and the ability to see things more clearly.

A lamp is a small amount of this light designed to illuminate a small area in order to focus on something specific. Since it is portable, it represents your ability to focus the light of consciousness on various areas that need to be explored or highlighted.

The state of a lamp in your dreams is revealing your current ability to see clearly in some area of your life.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 13 — Katherine Taylor Craig

To carry a bright one, success, an especially favorable dream for lovers; a dim lamp, sickness; a light that goes out or is extinguished, death; or at least danger (Raphael). In ancient symbolism the lamp or flame represented the vital spark of life.’ Truth, righteousness, illumination, etc., are symbolized by the lamp in scriptural art.
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 14 — Versatile - Anonymous

Spiritually the lamp can suggest the idea of a personal guiding ‘light in darkness’.

The hermit in the tarot demonstrates this in his protectiveness of the light and his need to be able to move forward despite the darkness around him.

The lamp can also signify the light of the divine and immortality.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a lamp symbolize that your bright spirit is helping you to remain inspired and to be illuminated and hopeful in the midst of a challenge. Or you are awakening to the divine light within you and you are feeling turned on and passionate.

See Flashlight and Light.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 16 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: In dreams a lamp or a light can represent life.

To be moving towards a lamp suggests a clarity of perception, which may be slightly old-fashioned.

The lamp in its most practical aspect in dreams signifies the intellect and perception.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 17 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: The lamp in dreams often signifies guidance and wisdom.

If it is an old-fashioned lantern, it can also represent previously held beliefs, which may need to be updated.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

Dreams of lamps and lights indicate troublesome problems that are distressing because of their complications. One exception is a clear light which radiates a prediction of satisfaction in economic and domestic tranquility.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 19 — Ariadne Green

A lamp brings light into a room and thus points to the illumination of concepts or ideas or anything hidden. In the bed- JOuni, it may illuminate issues about intimacy. In the kitchen, it may light up your heart.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 20 — Klaus Vollmar

This is an object often found in fairy tales.

The hero or the dream-self is emerging. Light is about to be shed on a problem, which will then be solved. Trust your own insight!

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 21 — Tyler Wolfe

This is a reference to the eye and our Christian walk, the Holy Spirit is the oil, Ps. 18:28, Lk.11:34, Matt. 25:1-10.

A lamp is also symbolic of the word of God, Ps. 119:105

Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 22 — Stephen Girard

To dream of a burning lamp, signifies prosperity. To dream of a lamp suddenly extinguished, signifies the death of a near friend.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 23 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Guidance.

2. Spiritual essence.

3. Inspiration, intellect.

4. Setbacks in business.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 24 — Indian - Anonymous

Very favourable dream. Very happy life. Family peaceful. This dream is always of good signs.
Source: Indian Interpretation of Dreams Author: Indian - Anonymous

Interpretation 25 — Gillian Holloway

Any kind of a lamp is a sign of the solution of a problem that has puzzled you.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 26 — Vincent Wienand

1. Holy Spirit;

2. Word God

3. Jesus; Prov. 20:37; Rev. 1:2.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 27 — Patrica Telesco

(see Candle, Light, Torch)
Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 28 — Margaret Hamilton

Enlightenment, unless turned off
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 29 — Betty Bethards

Light within.

See Light.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 30 — Eric Ackroyd

see Light
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd