Shovel dream meaning is explained below using 17 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

(Harrow, Mattock, Plow, Scoop, Trowel) In a dream, a shovel represents a wife for an unmarried person. She will keep no secret, though she will spare no expense to save her husband from poverty.

A shovel in a dream also means dispelling distress, overcoming trouble, or satisfying one’s debts.

A shovel in a dream also may represent a trustworthy person one can depend on during hard times, or in times of adversities. Holding a shovel in a dream means receiving benefits and blessings, for a shovel collects dirt as well as valuables.

A shovel in a dream also may represent a woman, profits, or business activities.

(Also see Rake, Spade)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 05-07-29-40-46-51

buying a: wil be robbed of time and energy, but stil complete the task.

of a: friends wil come to the rescue financial y.

owning a: you foolishly desire credit for work done.

using a: must rely upon your own good judgment as responsibilities increase.

children: problems leave as quickly as they arrive.

laborer’s: good health and shaky finances.

others: friends wil come to your rescue financial y.

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

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a shovel represent your ability to dig your way out of a hole.

If you are digging your own grave, then you have been indulging in negativity. Also a shovel can represent introspection and your willingness to dig deep within yourself for answers. You are realizing your ability to uncover, discover and discard aspects of your past that no longer support you.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — myjellybean

To see a shovel in your dream, suggests that you are seeking your self-identity and self-insight. You are on a quest for a new understanding of your waking life and your true self. This dream may also indicate that you have been trying too hard to find the “truth” to a particular problem or situation.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 5 — Garuda

Vision: Working with a shovel: don’t expect thanks or rewards, in spite of all your hard work and efforts. Seeing a shovel means someone asked you to do physical labor for them or needs help.
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 6 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Ready to find out (dig for) answers to long-standing ques­tions.

2. Trying to understand oneself better.

3. Change of life is suggested as indicated by the presence of shovels.

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

Interpretation 7 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

A dream about shoveling often represents selfreflection and digging into our own past. Alternatively, maybe we want to bury something. (See also Digging).
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 8 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To see a shovel in a dream, signifies laborious but withal pleasant work will be undertaken.

A broken or old one, implies frustration of hopes.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 9 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

If you dream that you are using a shovel it is an indication that perseverance and hard work will be your means of achieving your ambition.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 10 — Nancy Wagaman

A desire or need to delve deeper, search for, understand, uncover, discover, or recover.

See Digging, Ground, Underground

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

Interpretation 11 — Klaus Vollmar

Repressed feelings or memories need to be uncovered; something needs to be remembered; it is necessary to do some work.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 12 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

If a shovel was the main feature of your dream, you can expect an increase in your responsibilities in the near future.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 13 — Betty Bethards

Clean up your mess. Shoveling dirt can mean planting new seeds for growth.

If snow, breaking up frozen emotions.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 14 — Vincent Wienand

1. Digging up something; Removal of ashes; Ex. 27:3; Is. 30:34.
Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 15 — Margaret Hamilton

Used to uncover or dig into the situation
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 16 — Vincent Wienand

See Rooms, house & Accessories
Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 17 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of doing hard work
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe