Staircase dream meaning is explained below using 6 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

If you dream of ascending a staircase, then you are moving up in the world, and discovering higher and loftier aspects of yourself.

If you dream of descending a staircase, then you are either giving into negativity and depression, or you are exploring deeper aspects of yourself. Consider the feeling tone of this dream to discern the meaning for you. In general, a staircase signifies that you are taking a step-by-step approach to progress in life.

See Elevator and Ladder.

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

Interpretation 2 — Ariadne Green

A staircase may represent the passage or connection between the mind and the body. Or it may suggest the movement from the structures of your own thoughts to a higher consciousness.

A spiral staircase may reflect the steps to higher spiritual levels, each step mastering important spiritual pnnci- ples. It may represent achievement.

Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream • Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 3 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. If the staircase is leading up and one climbs it, there is an opportunity for change.

2. If one is coming down a staircase, one feels unsuccessful.

3. Sexual activity (up or down), usually for men.

4. Ambition.

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

Interpretation 4 — Margaret Hamilton

To ascend is positive faith and exaltation; to descend is to be humbled
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 5 — Eric Ackroyd

A staircase may, according to Freud, be a symbol of sexual intercourse.
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 6 — Ibn Seerin

(See Stairway)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin