Dreaming of a Lock
lock, deadbolt, padlock · mixed, depending on whether the lock gives way
A lock speaks of bewilderment: if it opens, you will outwit rivals and travel profitably; if it resists, expect rebuffs.
What happens in the dream
- The lock resists: scorn in love and risky journeys that bring no gain
- A lock: bewilderment
- The lock opens for you: you will find out who is working against you, beat a rival in love and make a profitable journey
- Locking up your partner: you doubt their faithfulness, but events will put your doubts to rest
How you felt
- A sense of being stuck: the dream may reflect a situation that won't open up
- A need for control: it may express a fear of losing someone or something
Ask yourself
- Which door am I trying to open right now?
- Am I holding on to someone too tightly?
See also Key · Keyhole · Door · Latch · Bolts
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: deadbolt, padlock.