Ruins dream meaning is explained below using 20 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke

The meaning of ruins is literal: they represent destruction, the end of life. Many people experience this vision with a certain amount of melancholy. However, this destruction is mostly necessary to begin to build new and different things.

If a monument or temple in a perfect state appears in your dreams, it is a sign that you will have success in your upcoming projects.

If you find ancient ruins or sacred relics in dreams, it could symbolize that you have discovered the treasures that you guard inside. So, you have found the ancient subconscious wisdom that you harbor within you. (See ABANDONMENT, COLD, DEATH, and ROCK)

Discovering buried ruins assures comfortable and serene old age. Walking over ruins foretells financial losses.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 2 — Pamela Ball

1- When something is in ruins we have to discover if it is through neglect or vandalism.

If the former, the suggestion is that we need to pull things together.

If the latter, wc need to look at how we are making ourselves vulnerable.

2- If we have deliberately ruined something we need to clarify a self-destructive element in us. Sometimes by looking at the symbolism of what has ruined an object or an occasion will give us insight into our own processes.

3- Occasionally it is vital that there is an element of dcstructiveness in us in order that we can rebuild part of our lives on a better basis.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of ruins represent the buried treasures of your heart and soul.

If you dream of discovering ruins, as in a Shamanic Soul Retrieval, then this signifies reunification of lost pieces of your soul that allow you to feel a connected and unified to your wisdom and spiritual bounty. Alternatively, this dream could also signify old and worn out aspects of yourself that no longer serve you. Consider the feeling tone.

See Antique.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: If we have deliberately ruined something we need to clarify a self-destructive element in us. Sometimes by looking at the symbolism of what has ruined an object or an occasion will give us insight into our own processes.

If someone else has ruined one of our possessions in dreams we should look at an emotional difficulty in waking life.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Patrica Telesco

(see Archway, Buildings, Landmarks, Locations, Pillars) The crumbling of a situation, relationship, or system of belief.

A reminder of transience. Even the greatest civilizations succumb to the hand of time. Therefore, live life to its fullest while you have the opportunity.

Falling from a place of glory, achievement, and respect, if only in your own eyes.

Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 6 — Eric Ackroyd

(1) What is in ruins may be a relationship, or your self-image, or your life. Such a collapse is not necessarily a bad thing. It often means only that you have been pursuing Svrong5 aims, that is, aims that do not match your personality.

(2) If there is a numinous, holy ‘feel’ about the ruins, they may symbolize a source of wisdom appropriate to your ‘destiny5.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 7 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of ruins, signifies broken engagements to lovers, distressing conditions in business, destruction to crops, and failing health.

To dream of ancient ruins, foretells that you will travel extensively, but there will be a note of sadness mixed with the pleasure in the realization of a long-cherished hope. You will feel the absence of some friend.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 8 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: When something is in ruins we have to discover if it is through neglect or vandalism.

If the former, we need to pull things together.

If the latter, we need to look at how we are making ourselves vulnerable. Also consult the entries for buildings, demolition and wreck.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

It is a fortunate omen to dream that you are wandering amid the Ruins of some fine old building.

If it is merely a modern house that has tumbled down, that is a bad sign. Beware of speculation.

Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

We sometimes have to understand a destructive streak in ourselves if we are to move forward, perhaps building on mistakes from the past.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Gillian Holloway

To dream of ruins portends that lovers will break their engagement. This is particularly true if the ruins are seen by moonlight.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 12 — Gillian Holloway

It is a fortunate augury if you dream of a church or castle in ruins, for it presages the upbuilding of your material resources.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 13 — Stephen Girard

To dream of walking amongst ruins denotes loss of fortune; if they are covered with verdure, happiness and old age are in store.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 14 — myjellybean

To see ruins in your dream forewarns of break-ups with lovers.

To see ancient ruins signifies the absence of a friend.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 15 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. View of the past.

2. Former way of thinking.

3. Former re­lationships.

4. Unexpected fortune.

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

Interpretation 16 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream of contrary denoting unexpected gains (Gypsy).
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 17 — Pagan - Anonymous

Dreaming of ruins is a warning that your plans will fail.
Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Tyler Wolfe

Judgment, desolation, destruction, Mal. 1:4
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 19 — Silvana Amar

Past, what was left behind?
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 20 — Tony Crisp

See house, buildings.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp