Dreaming of a Lamp
lamp, lampshade · mixed
A clear, burning lamp foretells prosperity and a happy home; empty, broken or dropped, it warns of disappointment and loss.
What happens in the dream
- A lamp burning with a clear flame: a deserved rise and a happy home
- You light a lamp: a profitable change in your affairs
- You see a lamp shining far off in the dark and walk toward it: good luck, or an invitation and a pleasant meeting
- Lamps full of oil: busy activity that will pay off
- Empty lamps: low spirits and gloom
- You carry a lamp: you'll be independent and true to your convictions
- Your clothes catch fire from a lamp: humiliation from those you expected support from
- A dull, misty light: jealousy, envy and suspicion to deal with
- You drop a lit lamp, or it explodes: plans fail abruptly, and old friends may side with your enemies
- A broken lamp, or one that suddenly goes out: the loss of a relative or friend
How you felt
- Hope: the dream may reflect a need for a guiding light
- Fear: you may dread something precious going out
Ask yourself
- What is lighting my way right now?
- Am I afraid of losing a source of warmth or support?
See also Lantern · Light · Candles · Oil · Gas Lamps
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: lampshade.