Dreaming of a Shell
shell, conch, oyster, seashell · mixed
A full shell promises success; an empty one, losses; gathering shells, regrettable spending.
What happens in the dream
- The shell is full: success in all you undertake
- You walk along gathering shells: extravagance, and pleasures that leave regrets
- You open shellfish for others: you'll have plenty of money
- You find an empty shell: business losses
How you felt
- Withdrawal: the dream often reflects a need for protection
- Nostalgia: it may echo attachment to memories
Ask yourself
- Am I closing myself off?
- What is truly full, or empty, in my life?
See also Oysters · Clams · Mussels · Oyster Shells · Sea
Source: F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: conch, oyster, seashell.