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Balcony Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 23 unique sources about Balcony

Symbol: In a man’s dream, a balcony is often a symbol of female breasts.

Vision: Standing on a balcony: your social status will improve. Recognizing another person on a balcony: a happy reunion with a dear friend. Waving to somebody from a balcony (somebody of the opposite sex): good luck in your love-life (a relationship already existing or a new one).

A balcony crashing to the ground, maybe with you on it: you will have to bury many of your hopes and dreams.

Depth Psychology: A balcony often announces new friends—in a man’s dream, it is usually expresses erotic desires and/or needs! [1]

This dream indicates the enormous possibilities that life can offer. You just have to lean out the balcony of your illusions because you have everything necessary to achieve your intended objectives. Conversely, if you dream of falling from a balcony you must be careful in the future because you could lose a great opportunity due to precipitation or lack of foresight. Finally, if you are on a balcony with another person it indicates you will manage to improve the current situation but you must beware of envy. [2]
In dream oracles, a negative sign for lovers, probably stemming from the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet.

Depending on your feelings during this dream, standing alone on a balcony can be an alternative type of desertion dream.

Because of the height and perspective offered, potentially a type of ascension, moan- tain, or stair dream in which you have already reached the precipice.

Due to its location, this may be an emblem of the mind or head, so check the balcony’s condition for more meaning. [3]

To dream of a balcony suggests a need for an objective viewpoint. You need to take a step back, move away from involvement and try to see the bigger picture; it may also suggest a need for sunshine and relaxation. For lovers, to dream of saying sad adieus on a balcony signifies passionate attachment to each other.

Alternatively, the balcony is a classic Freudian symbol of women’s breasts; if you dream of standing on a balcony, it might represent a wish to return to your mother’s breasts. [4]

See also: Buildings

1- To dream of being on a balcony indicates that we are searching for a higher status than we have at present.

To dream of being underneath a balcony indicates that we arc aware of other people’s need for status.

2- Psychologically we are searching for power within a situation in which we feci powerless.

3- When we dream of being elevated in some way, we are just recognising our spiritual competence or progression. [5]

Dreams of a balcony symbolize the need for a higher perspective, and a message to step out of your internal myopic perspective and look at things objectively. You are getting a fresh perspective, a second wind, and an expanded view on your life circumstance.

If a house represents you, then the deck is the aspect of you that is objective because it resides outside the confines of your normal point of view. [6]

A higher perspective or a view from above.

An elevated consciousness or heightened awareness.

Feelings of great insight or clarity.

A sense of being “above it all,” “above the crowd,” or “above the fray.” Feeling superior to others (or otherwise distanced from them).

Feeling like a passive observer in life rather than a participant.

See also: Upstairs, Audience, Theater, Arena or Auditorium [7]

Standing on a balcony looking out at lovely surroundings implies happiness, particularly in love. Looking out at storms or other ominous symbols indicates obstacles ahead.

Standing on the ground looking up at a balcony indicates aspirations. How they turn out depends on other symbols in the dream.

If the balcony is unstable or collapses, something you’re depending on will not manifest. [8]

This dream should be classed among the obstacle omens, though the difficulty to be faced will not be a serious one.

If you leave the balcony, all will be well.

It is slightly more serious if you are seated than if you are standing, as your quick recovery is delayed. [9]

To see or dream that you are on a balcony, refers to your desire to be seen and noticed. It may also mean that you are on your way up the social ladder.

If the balcony collapsed or seemed dangerous, you may hear sad news about, or from, distant friends. [10]

Gives gender-specific: In a man’s dream, being on a balcony suggests an awareness of his need for status. In a woman’s dream this suggests a degree of protection. In both it can represent the need for far-sightedness. [11]
This may be considered broadly as an obstacle dream, but you can overcome the difficulties by keeping calm.

If the balcony collapsed or seemed dangerous, you will be likely to hear sad news of, or from, distant friends. [12]

(Or ledge, sill etc.) We all have need for support within our lives and a balcony indicates both support and protectiveness. Being raised from the ground it can also represent the mother in her protective guise. [13]
When we dream of being raised above the ground in some way, we are beginning to recognize our spiritual competence or progression. There is perhaps an element of danger or arrogance in such a position. [14]
A lover who dreams of a sad leave taking on a balcony may look forward to a period of stress, which may include sickness, the activities of a rival, or jealousy in one form or another. [15]
For lovers to dream of making sad adieus on a balcony, long and perhaps final separation may follow. Balcony also denotes unpleasant news of absent friends. [16]
Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically we are searching for power within a situation in which we feel powerless. [17]
To dream of a balcony symbolizes a need to be acknowledged. It might also be a sign that your social status is improving. [18]
Command, focus, and planning.

A symbol for female breasts.

Folklore: Points to hurdles / obstacles. [19]

Higher level of perception; raising of consciousness. May mean you are on your way up.

See also: House. [20]

On a higher level of faith and wisdom [21]
lucky numbers: 11-21-26-28-31-32

being on a: disagreeable news of the unsavory actions of absent friends.

person of opposite sex, with: the longer the separations, the greater the love.

crashing to the ground: heed the warning of a professional.

draped with a flag: mourning, leading to determination that you wil succeed.

leaving a, with a loved one: big disappointments wil be broadcast news.

lovers saying farewell on a: a long separation wil fol ow.

recognizing another person on a: a happy reunion with a dear friend.

sitting on a: you wil be unable to keep what you now have.

standing: present position wil be lost, a preemptive strike is in order.

waving to someone from a: success through receptiveness to other’s ideas.

on a: a new friend wil have positive influence. [22]

Sitting in a balcony during the summertime in a dream means comfort, dispelling aggravations, recovering from an illness, or exposing one’s secrets.

A balcony in a dream also could mean honor, or if seen with the city walls, then it represents the governor of the town, or it could mean the battlement.

The parapet on top of the walls represents his armies, his entourage or his ammunition and the stored provisions of the city.

If the walls are interpreted to be wealth, then the balconies and the battlement represent its guards and servants. Balconies in a dream also represent the front rows of one’s enemy.

(See also: Walls ofthe city) [23]

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Sources and Authors

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  2. The Big Dictionary of Dreams by Martha Clarke [Back to dream]
  3. The Language of Dreams by Patrica Telesco [Back to dream]
  4. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]
  5. Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary by Pamela Ball [Back to dream]
  6. Strangest Dream Explanations by Dream Explanations - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  7. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]
  8. Dream Explanations of Astro Center by Astro Center [Back to dream]
  9. Mystic Dream Book by Internet Archive - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  10. My Dream Interpretation by myjellybean [Back to dream]
  11. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  12. The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett [Back to dream]
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  15. The Complete Dream Book by Gillian Holloway [Back to dream]
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  18. Dream Symbols and Analysis by DreamForth [Back to dream]
  19. Little Giant Encyclopedia by Klaus Vollmar [Back to dream]
  20. The Dream Books Symbols by Betty Bethards [Back to dream]
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  22. Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days by Zolar [Back to dream]
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