Dreaming of an Umbrella

umbrella, brolly · mostly negative, with a few happy exceptions

An umbrella mostly foretells annoyance and misunderstandings, unless it's new and shelters you in fine weather.

What happens in the dream

  • A new umbrella in a sunny shower: exquisite pleasure and prosperity
  • You buy a new umbrella: a new love, or a narrow escape from danger
  • Others carry them: you'll be asked for charity
  • You borrow one: a misunderstanding with a dear friend
  • A torn, broken or leaky umbrella: you'll be maligned, or feel resentment towards those close to you
  • You carry an umbrella: trouble and annoyance
  • You lend one: harm from false friends
  • You lose one: trouble with someone you confide in

How you felt

  • A need for shelter: wanting to be protected
  • Wariness: bracing for what might come

Ask yourself

  • What do I want to shield myself from?
  • Am I closing myself off out of caution?

See also Parasol · Rain · Shower

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). Also searched as: brolly.

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