Shelter
Shelter Dream Meaning
Expert Dream Interpretation
|13 Sources
Shelter dream meaning is explained below using
13 different sources.
Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball
1- Any shelter signifies protection.
The human is aware of the need for a safe space, and this symbolism comes across in dreams quite strongly.
The images used could be anything from a snail shell to an umbrella. Usually dreams about shelter highlight our needs or insecurities.
2- The other image of shelter is protcctiveness that is, a more active participation in giving shelter or sanctuary.
If we are giving shelter to someone in dreams, we may be protecting a part of ourselves from hurt or difficulty.
If we arc being given shelter we are conscious of the fact that there is protective power in our lives.
3- Shelter in the spiritual sense suggests sanctuary a space wherein we will not be harmed but can be ourselves.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball
Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous
Material aspects: Any shelter signifies protection. We are all aware of the need for a safe space, and this symbolism comes across in dreams quite strongly.
The images used could be anything from a snail shell to an umbrella. Usually dreams about shelter highlight our needs or insecurities. You might also like to consult the entries for shells and umbrella.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous
Psychological / emotional perspective: The other image of shelter is protectiveness – that is, actively participating in giving shelter or sanctuary.
If we are giving shelter to someone in dreams, we may be protecting a part of ourselves from hurt or difficulty.
If we are being given shelter we are aware that there is protective power in our lives.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 4 — Katherine Taylor Craig
To dream of seeking shelder against rain denotes secret trouble; to fly from a storm, evil to come; to find shelter prognosticates misery and despair; to have it refused, triumph and joy (Gypsy). Here the interpretation is easily traceable to early Christian persecution, when shelter and food were refused to the elect.
Source: The Fabric of Dream • Author: Katherine Taylor Craig
Interpretation 5 — DreamForth
To dream that you are at a shelter indicates that you are experiencing an incident involving feelings of vulnerability. You are searching for refuge and protection. It also indicates that you are afraid of diversity and unfamiliarity.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth
Interpretation 6 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of shelter signify protection and hiding. Perhaps you are feeling unsafe, defensive, in need of support or you have a desire to be mothered. Consider the feeling tone.
See Sanctuary and Goddess Hestia.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 7 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
To dream that you are building a shelter, signifies that you will escape the evil designs of enemies.
If you are seeking shelter, you will be guilty of cheating, and will try to justify yourself.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Interpretation 8 — Ella Freeman Sharpe
If you dream that you are making a shelter it foretells a plan to escape from your enemies.
If you are looking for shelter you may be deceitful without realizing it.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe
Interpretation 9 — Versatile - Anonymous
Shelter in the spiritual sense suggests sanctuary – a space wherein we will not be harmed but can be ourselves.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 10 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. One needs shelter from some sort of emotional storm.
2. One seeks shelter from some sort of threat.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Interpretation 11 — Tyler Wolfe
A place of refuge provided by God from spiritual enemies and people who spread strife, Ps. 31:20
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe
Interpretation 12 — Margaret Hamilton
A refuge from the stormy trials of life
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton
Interpretation 13 — Ibn Seerin
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin