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Broken / Break-in Dream Meaning

The state of brokenness can be used to symbolize everything from poverty (“broke”) to forcible entry (a “break-in”) to fundamental damage (“broken down”) to emotional abandonment (as in having one’s heart “broken”). Breaking may also have positive connotations, as when one breaks open the seal on a letter or the packaging of a gift or a new purchase. Any one of these connotations might be indicated, and thus brokenness must be interpreted in the larger context of the dream. [1]

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  1. Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia by James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver [Back to dream]

What does Broken / Break in mean in a dream?


Broken promise, shattered idealism, hope or faith, feeling broken in spirit; changes as we break’ with the past. Idioms: lucky/bad break; break a habit; break down/up, break new ground; broken...

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Dreams of something being broken symbolize that you are feeling fragile, vulnerable, and that you are at the end of a cycle. Keep in mind that the places within you...

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The state of brokenness can be used to symbolize everything from poverty (“broke”) to forcible entry (a “break-in”) to fundamental damage (“broken down”) to emotional abandonment (as in having one’s...

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A rip is a break in the integrity of something made out of fabric.The symbolism here is that something has been broken or rendered obsolete because of the loss of...

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To break apart from or be broken apart, perhaps referring to a relationship or a partnership.This may bring relief, or the dreamer may be experiencing separation anxieties.

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If you dream of a break up, this represents that you are recognizing the completion of a cycle. This is not necessarily an indication that the entire relationship needs to...

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To dream of playing a musical instrument (other than one you can or do play) forecasts a sudden and surprising change in your lifestyle.A broken musical instrument is a warning...

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To cut is to break and to separate. This dream can be the allegorical representation of your circumstances in real life: it is perhaps a broken relationship or the end...

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Vision: Looking at something broken or breaking something: your present pleasant situation will take a turn for the worse due to your own actions. Breaking porcelain: the “old” is swept...

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Having a broken axle on your vehicle may be synonymous with having a broken leg. You may not be able to stand on your feet for very long or move...

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If the buttons were bright and/or broken, you must take steps to break away from a worrying emotional situation.If the dream involved losing a button, it indicates a need to...

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Vision: Seeing a cup: a friend will come to visit. Drinking from a cup: you will get together with another person, and something might develop from it.A broken cup: you...

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If you play the musical instrument you dreamed of, your mind is simply practising your skill while you sleep! If you don’t play a musical instrument in real life, a...

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1. Suggests poverty and starvation, possibly spiritual (to see ribs).2. Reverse: unexpected pleasures, happiness (to break a rib or ribs).3. A feeling that someone is being deceptive (to have hurt...

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Dreams of a dish symbolize your ability to take in the nurturing that is around you. Broken or chipped dishes represent a break in your ability to receive.See Bowl or...

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To dream of seeing yourself in a mirror, denotes that you will meet many discouraging issues, and sickness will cause you distress and loss in fortune.To see a broken mirror,...

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To see bridle bits in your dreams, foretells you will subdue and overcome any obstacle opposing your advancement or happiness.If they break or are broken you will be surprised into...

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To dream of a large cable supporting a heavy weight denotes that you have a very hazardous job and is a warning to be extremely careful.If the cable should be...

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A broken or damaged object can represent a less than perfect, impaired, less effective, or useless version of whatever the object represents.For example, a broken steering wheel could mean you’re...

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1. Ready to break down or break up obstacles one faces.2. A powerful weapon at one’s command.

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Dreams of a cut symbolize an ending, a break, or a time out from your relationship, job, or daily routine.See Knife and Break.

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The delicate casings that protect the insides of an egg are very easy to break, hence the term “walking on eggshells.” If eggshells appear in a dream, this notion of...

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1. Emotional and intellectual capacity, or “how much can one take.” 2. A measure of overall prosperity in life, achievements (note how full the plate is).3. Domestic disharmony, arguments (to...

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Depth Psychology: Either you need a vacation or the dream is a sign that you no longer are finding the time for personal growth.

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A broken limb or other body part can represent a perceived or real problem or challenge in whatever area of your life that body part represents.For example, if a leg...

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Dreaming of drinking from a vase and then seeing it break is a bad omen as it shows that you will enjoy a hidden love affair which brings only sorrow...

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To dream of teacups, foretells that affairs of enjoyment will be attended by you.For a woman to break or see them broken, omens her pleasure and good fortune will be...

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1. Stronghold;2. Defiling the body; Eph. 5:4; 4:29.CircleMay represent1. Unity,2. Going in circles,3. Changing.4. Eternally/eternity,5. Doubt, broken unity in your workplace, family, friendships or ministry;6. Broken circles can also represent...

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If you are dressed in armor in your dream, do you need to protect yourself against something or someone? In donning such heavy attire, you are better protected but you...

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Aggression; desire to hammer home one’s point; energy to break through resistances or break old patterns of behaviour.

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Dreams of an off-ramp signify the desire for an exit, a departure from the course you are on, or perhaps simply the need for a break.See Break.

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If the dream centers on some kind of radical change such as revolution, war, fighting or combat, this suggests some kind of conflict in your life. Images of destruction can...

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1. Incomplete;2. Brokenness,3. Broken promises;4. Broken unity in your workplace, family, friendships or ministry Ps. 78:41, Deut. 33:27.

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To dream of glass, marks inconstancy in your sweetheart; and is ominous of bad success in your undertakings in life. To dream you break glass, shows that your sweetheart will...

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General Meaning: Rope, like chain, speaks of bondage and of being restricted. In a positive context though, it is a picture of strength and security.(As in the threefold cord that...

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Dreams of a collapse represent surrender and acquiesce to another’s point of view; feeling too much pressure, and that you are at a breaking point. It may be time for...

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To dream of implements denote that you will be threatened by death if they are broken or, if broken, denotes that you will complete your work but by underhanded means.

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A broken or fallen minaret suggests the people of that locality will become corrupt in matters of religions by dividing into numerous sects.

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Images or small statues are a harbinger of the termination of a Love affair. A broken image portends a broken vow and is a very unlucky dream.

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1. Spiritual senses;2. Discernment,3. Led;4. Insensitive;5. Pride;6. Offense (smoke in nostrils);7. Offended;8. Broken spirit (broken nose; Job 41:2; Job 41:2;

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If the bucket used for drawing water is seen as broken it means the help he used to render to the people will cease.Sometimes the well is interpreted as cunningness,...

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Domesticity. Broken china is commonly considered bad luck (in contrast to broken Glass).

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Material aspects: To dream of chains in any form indicates a type of restriction or dependency. Just as we need strength to break out of chains, this is also needed...

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1. Friendship; a full jug indicates many friends or friends of good quality.2. Health and/or employment; a broken jug may indicate possible illness or work-related problems.3. Exciting new adventures (a...

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lucky numbers: 01-06-25-34-38-41beating: a speculation wil attract a business proposal. broken shells: your basic core has been cracked. brown: wil be threatened by someone. buying: infidelity by a loved one....

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Vision: Dreaming about a vacation: you are sick of your job, or you do need a break, but the boss is not eager to see you go. Dreaming about going...

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If you dream about a school recess period, you need a break to recharge your energies and get back to feeling like yourself. Social pressures might have you feeling drained....

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Dreams of an arm represent that you are reaching for something, and/or that you have the ability to embrace and extend yourself to another.If the arm is broken, then there...

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Dreams of walking on broken glass, seeing or being surrounded by shards of glass or, even worse (and far from everyday), having to eat broken glass may represent cutting words...

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Dreams of an invalid symbolize an unused or apparently broken aspect of your own being that is in need of repair. Your dream is giving you the message to be...

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Time off work or school might represent: Actual time off you’ve had or are expecting.An experience of or desire for freedom, fun, relaxation, free time, or a break from responsibilities.A...

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In a dream, the person who holds a key has the power to “unlock” what the dreamer needs.If you find a key in a dream, you will find the answer...

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Glue is a sticky substance that is a tool for joining that which is either broken or desired to be permanently connected. In a dream, it indicates that something is...

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If a person sees his waist-band as broken, snatched or altered in any way, it means harm coming his way.

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You are dreaming of a loss to the foundational integrity of some aspect of your life. Bones as foundational elements indicate that the essence of the stressor that is being...

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To hear the sad sweet strains of a harp, denotes the sad ending to what seems a pleasing and profitable enterprise.To see a broken harp, betokens illness, or broken troth...

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(Bonesetter) An orthopedist who corrects skeletal deformities and sets broken bones in a dream represents a pious governor who governs with justice, teaches righteousness, balances substances and conforms to equanimity....

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Ability to move forward, take action, or make progress in life.A broken leg can represent: A perceived or real impediment to your progress in life, a feeling or fear of...

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Resting or taking a break.Physical, emotional, or mental tiredness or exhaustion.The action of sitting down can represent taking a break, taking a less central role, quitting, or giving up.A seated...

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If a person dreams that a sword is given to him in a broken sheath then the mother will die but his son will be saved.

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1. Strength/power;2. Strength of humans;3. Speaks of the, spiritual walk;4. Support;5. Uncovered legs may speak of shame or uncovering of one’s strength;6. Hand under the leg (thigh) speaks of an...

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Vision: Dreaming about a cage: be prepared for an unpleasant situation. Being in a cage: you feel imprisoned (by your surroundings. job, or marriage) and would like to “break out.”*...

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Symbol: The bridge in a dream connects contradictions in your emotions and actions.Vision: Crossing a bridge means reaching a new “shore” on your life’s journey, changes for the better, and...

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Dreams in which you are abandoned by a loved one or left feeling lost and helpless can hark back to archetypal childhood fears of being abandoned by those on whom...

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Zero is represented by a circle, meaning the totality of being. Furthermore, it can manifest vital emptiness.Dreaming of nothing is synonymous with a waste of your energy. You must act...

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lf one dreams he hath his upper ribs broken or sunk, he will have some dissensions with his wife. If he dreams his lower ribs are broken, he will be...

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1- The ladder in dreams suggests how secure we feel in moving from one situation to another. We may need to make a considerable cfibrl to reach a goal or...

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1. Symbolizes a release of emotions or getting rid of something in your life that is useless;2. Spiritual cleansing or detoxing;3. Deliverance;4. Confession5. Finding a broken toilet speaks of broken...

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If one side of the gate leading to the garden is seen as broken, it means the observer will divorce his wife.An Unknown Garden : It stands for Jannah. Entering...

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Dreams of a bone symbolize your core, your soul essence, and/or the foundational principles of your life. Bones are also symbolic of strength, courage, and determination.If you dream of a...

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lucky numbers: 05-09-14-34-38-43broken: are confronted with insurmountable obstacles; consider alternate, Plan B. cars stopped at, crossing gates: are awaiting a decision that can turn about your career. others with hands...

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In a dream, heels represent one’s children or heirs.If one discovers that he has no heels in a dream, it means that he has no heirs in his family. Ifone’s...

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