Lead (metal) dream meaning is explained below using 5 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

1- The conventional explanation of lead appearing in a dream is that we have a situation around us which is a burden to us. We are not coping with life as perhaps we should be, and it is leaving us hcaw-hearted. Lead, as in a lead of a pencil, has obvious connections with the life force and masculinity.

2- Lead as a substance is less used nowadays than it used to be, but still has the connotations of a base metal. In dreams it can indicate that the time is ripe for transformation and transmutation. We need to instigate changes to give a better quality to our lives.

3- Lead in spiritual symbolism stands for bodily consciousness.

It is the metal of Saturn and we should look at how that planet may help us progress.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous

Lead in spiritual symbolism stands for a consciousness of the physical realms as opposed to the spiritual.

It is the metal of saturn and has this planet’s symbolism of blocking progress unless it is moving forward in the correct way for ultimate success. As we become more spiritually proficient, the old magical and alchemical definitions become more relevant.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Lead as a substance is less used nowadays than it used to be, but still has the connotations of a base metal. In dreams it can indicate that the time is ripe for transformation and transmutation. We need to instigate changes to give a better quality to our lives.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: The conventional explanation of lead appearing in a dream is that we have a situation around us, which is a burden to us. We are not coping with life as we should, leaving us heavy-hearted. Lead, as in a lead of a pencil, has obvious connections with the life force and masculinity.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Feelings of heaviness, discomfort, usually emo­tionally.

2. Discontent, arguments.

3. Possible health issue, lack of energy.

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