dream symbol

Close / Closing Dream Meaning

To dream of closing something, such as a window or door, suggests that you are closing the chapter on something in your life. This may be an opportunity you turned down, a path not taken, or a relationship that is ending. This dream may also represent aspects of yourself that you are keeping hidden from other people. [1]

What Do You Think About This Dream?

Sources and Authors

  1. My Dream Interpretation by myjellybean [Back to dream]

What does Close / Closing mean in a dream?


Closing a door can mean closing a chapter of one’s life. We can also close our hearts to someone or close our eyes to something.

Learn more about the meaning of Close

To dream of closing something, such as a window or door, suggests that you are closing the chapter on something in your life. This may be an opportunity you turned...

Learn more about the meaning of Close / Closing

Closing something (such as a door or a suitcase) can represent: The end of a process, phase, opportunity, etc.A decision or wish to end something.The end of a discussion or...

Learn more about the meaning of Closing

To dream of using invectives, warns you of passionate outbursts of anger, which may estrange you from close companions.To hear others using them, enemies are closing you in to apparent...

Learn more about the meaning of Invective

Intimacy, being made aware of; what one feels con­nected with or has ties with; near to, in the sense of making a decision—near to leaving home; close to, as ‘close...

Learn more about the meaning of Dose

If a person sees himself closing the door of his house it means he will divorce his wife.

Learn more about the meaning of Closing The Door

To dream that you are deaf, indicates that you are feeling secluded from the world. You may be closing yourself off from new experiences or shutting yourself out.If someone else...

Learn more about the meaning of Deaf

Something that’s closed or sealed (such as a door or a box) can represent: An obstacle or challenge to moving forward somehow in your life.Perceived inaccessibility or unavailability.A feeling that...

Learn more about the meaning of Closed

Something that is next to something else could represent: Your feeling that the two belong together, are involved with each other somehow, or have something in common.Things that are close...

Learn more about the meaning of Next To

To dream that you are deaf and communicating by sign language, indicates that you are feeling secluded from the world, You may be closing yourself off from new experiences.To dream...

Learn more about the meaning of Sign Language

Material aspects: To be close to someone in a dream can mean we are looking for intimacy, or perhaps protection.To close a door acknowledges the fact that we must make...

Learn more about the meaning of Close / Closed

Books often symbolize knowledge and wisdom. Dusty old books may represent neglected or forgotten knowledge, or an earlier “chapter” of one’s life. Opening or closing a book may symbolize opening...

Learn more about the meaning of Book

Closing self off from all people and situations. Very low energy.

Learn more about the meaning of Exile

Closing off or covering up a part of oneself.See Curtains.

Learn more about the meaning of Drapes

Closing of a matter or situation.Putting something or someone to rest. 

Learn more about the meaning of Evening 

Closing down the crown chakra. Depending on how it is used, can mean overprotective or just overcautious. Unwilling to get out of your head.

Learn more about the meaning of Helmet

Refuge for relaxation, creative self-expression; closing self off from people; desire to run away from situations; isolation.

Learn more about the meaning of Island

A storage place for attitudes, ideas and memories. You probably need to clean out a few. Also, hiding or closing yourself off from the mainstream of living.

Learn more about the meaning of Closet

To groom, bolster self-image.If shaved head, may represent acknowledgment of higher spiritual power. Also, a close shave or close call.See Hair.

Learn more about the meaning of Shave

Sliding down, meaning closing in on the unconscious. Devotion, enjoyment of life, but also insecurity.See Slipping, Falling.

Learn more about the meaning of Chute / Slide

The ending of a situation or experience; closing off a part of self. Boxed in, no growth. Time to move out and get on with it. Can also mean “case...

Learn more about the meaning of Coffin

In a dream, weeds represent someone who is loved by his family, though they do not benefit from him. He differs with those close to him and draws himselfcloser to...

Learn more about the meaning of Weeds

If something is very close in a dream, this can indicate that the matter being dealt with in the dream is close to consciousness.The dream also might be drawing on...

Learn more about the meaning of Near

This is an action of closing yourself; it denotes self protection. It could indicate that the external environment is hostile and the dreamer needs shelter. Notwithstanding, it can also be...

Learn more about the meaning of Buttoning

Mental or emotional intimacy (such as an emotionally sensitive conversation or a close friendship), or a desire for or fear of such.A particular experience of feeling close to someone emotionally,...

Learn more about the meaning of Sex

Shopping often represents the possibilities in life, the decisions you can make, the variety of attitudes or activities from which you can choose, or something for which you are searching....

Learn more about the meaning of Shopping

lucky numbers: 07-09-13-33-35-59borrowing an: shelter your emotions from the downpour. carrying an: wil be annoyed by trouble and many vexations. open, over the head: someone wil come to your aid....

Learn more about the meaning of Umbrella

“Under the seal of secrecy”; or, you are locking up something, closing off something (usually yourself). You are taking yourself very seriously.Folklore: Insecurity.

Learn more about the meaning of Seal

To dream about a glacier indicates your unemotional feelings. You are closing down your emotions.

Learn more about the meaning of Glacier

(see Keys)Safeguarding something that you consider valuable or precious.Closing away negative portions of yourself, including bad memories, habits, and characteristics.Blockage or an obstacle. Having your creativity, emotions, or ambitions “locked...

Learn more about the meaning of Locks

Buttons usually refer to your emotional attitudes toward society, similar to Dress / Clothing.Buttons hold something together, closing up something that otherwise would be exposed. Are you all buttoned up...

Learn more about the meaning of Button

Closing things in or opening things up.

Learn more about the meaning of Zipper

The opening and closing or pulling of curtains threaten illness such as fever or deliriousness. Soiled curtains, moral disgrace.

Learn more about the meaning of Curtains

(Poverty) If someone divorces his wife in a dream, it means that he will be dismissed from his job.If an unmarried person sees himself divorcing someone in a dream, it...

Learn more about the meaning of Divorce

lucky numbers: 02-06-09-13-49-50buying a: treachery from trusted people. closing a: loss of a letter in the mail. opening a: a long-awaited letter. selling a: dissension within the family.

Learn more about the meaning of Cabinet

Packing, closing, or opening a trunk means the dreamer would like a change.If the trunk never gets packed or never gets locked, the dream signifies frustration usually because of thwarted...

Learn more about the meaning of Trunk

lucky numbers: 07-10-15-35-41-45closing a: are concealing lessons you must learn before venturing out into reality. having: doomed to disappointment. food in: wil have a secret to keep. opening: wil discover...

Learn more about the meaning of Canister

To dream about being at a dentist’s office suggests that there is occasional concern about the honesty of someone close to you. You may sense that something’s not quite right...

Learn more about the meaning of Dentist

To see a number of matches means you will have many close friends (only one match—only one close friend).To strike a match presages the start of a new and exciting...

Learn more about the meaning of Matches

Psychological / emotional perspective: To be trying to open a lid suggests that we may need some kind of emotional release.To be closing a lid indicates that we are repressing...

Learn more about the meaning of Lid

A feeling of or desire for: Repairing something (a situation, relationship, problem, etc.).Healing or improvement.A fresh start.Peace.See Healing, Joining Together, Technician or Mechanic, Sewing, Closing

Learn more about the meaning of Repairing

General Meaning: A new direction in your life or one that has passed.A gate, path, door or fence opening all speak of either a new direction in your life or...

Learn more about the meaning of Door

Vision: Dreaming about being deaf: you are also “deaf’ to what others tell vou.Depth Psychology: Are you “closing your ears” to reality, or to what others have to say? Don’t...

Learn more about the meaning of Deafness

lucky numbers: 09-13-29-40-41-45closing a: are vulnerable to exposure of your erotic desires. digging for: are taking advantage of another’s hard-earned affluence. opening a: betrayal is a careful y guarded secret....

Learn more about the meaning of Clam

A gate can be an entry point for angels and demons, Isa. 28:6, Gen. 28:17.If you find yourself at a gate in a dream it can also symbolize a position...

Learn more about the meaning of Gate

Baskets traditionally represent the seasons.A full one, for instance, is full fruition and abundance, a time of harvesting. As a container, a basket can also represent the feminine closing or...

Learn more about the meaning of Basket

(Roll up, Swathe) In a dream, a wrap represents one’s limbs.To wrap up something in a dream means turning the page on something, closing a book, retracing one’s steps, winding...

Learn more about the meaning of Wrap Up

A symbol of rebirth and new beginnings, when a phoenix shows up in your dream it means you’re starting a new cycle. One door may be closing, but another is...

Learn more about the meaning of Phoenix

To dream of drinking milk implies prosperity, happiness, and good fortune. This is a positive dream for females.If the milk is sour, then it indicates that a problem suffered by...

Learn more about the meaning of Milk

Spiritual regrouping or retreat.A need to go within, explore the feminine self, and integrate experiences before venturing into new lessons. Hiding from self, growth, or calling in the world. Effort...

Learn more about the meaning of Convent

The moon represents the feminine and the spiritual self. How the moon appears to you in your dream suggests how close or distant you are from your inner feelings.For example,...

Learn more about the meaning of Moon

This is one of society’s great taboos and if you had a dream in which you slept with your brother, sister, mother, father or any close relative, you may awake...

Learn more about the meaning of Incest

lucky numbers: 07-13-21-36-50-57going to the, alone: are humiliated and your instincts confined. with family: good hopes if the future wil al ow. friend: do not confide your secrets; select friends...

Learn more about the meaning of Zoo

You may experience dreams in which you pick up emotions or experience the same situations as others. For example, you dream of a loved one being rushed to hospital only...

Learn more about the meaning of Telepathy In Dreams

Dismemberment is a very ancient and widespread motif in initiation, especially in shamanistic initiation, in which one is taken apart and put back together in a renewed, improved form.If the...

Learn more about the meaning of Dismemberment

Closing curtains or drapes in your dream may mean that you are unable to face up to a certain situation or problem, or that you do not know what is...

Learn more about the meaning of Curtain

If you injure your eyes, worry about them, or damage them in one way or the other this shows that some one is trying to get the best of you...

Learn more about the meaning of Eyes

If you dream of your own funeral, you are giving up a part of yourself of an old way of acting. This dream often means that you are trying to...

Learn more about the meaning of Funeral

An obstacle to getting what you want in a certain area of your life.Security (physical, emotional, or mental), or a desire for more.A need to focus on personal boundaries (such...

Learn more about the meaning of Lock

To dream of seeing intestines, signifies you are about to be visited by a grave calamity, which will remove some friend.To see your own intestines, denotes grave situations are closing...

Learn more about the meaning of Intestine

1. Close associate. John 15:15.

Learn more about the meaning of Buddy

There are some things one doesn’t know about someone close to him/her.

Learn more about the meaning of Cassette

One feels very close to someone, but not in a romantic way.

Learn more about the meaning of Kinship

What has been close to you is opening up.

Learn more about the meaning of Metal Worker

The ending of a process or activity can represent an actual, feared, expected, or imagined situation in which something ends.Consider the context (such as whether the ending was expected or...

Learn more about the meaning of Ending

Non-romantic kissing (such as from your grandma or a friend) can represent perceived affection, approval, connection (or a desire for such).Romantic kissing or other romantic interaction can represent: emotional intimacy...

Learn more about the meaning of Kissing

1. Storage of things close to you. 1 Sam. 26:7.

Learn more about the meaning of Bedside Table

Figurative of a dry, close minded attitude

Learn more about the meaning of Dandruff

1. Way that one regards oneself or someone close.2. Hap­piness and rejoicing.

Learn more about the meaning of Ornament

To dream that you are in a garage indicates a time of rest and relaxation in your life. You could feel that you are spinning your wheels or that there...

Learn more about the meaning of Garage

(see Bones, Burials, Butterfly, Cemetery, Ghost, Tomb)Endings and beginnings of a literal or figurative nature. This may indicate death of the “old self,” or a relationship, for example.A wish for,...

Learn more about the meaning of Death

Symbolic of needing to pay close attention or tune in to God

Learn more about the meaning of Antenna

A close spiritual advisor, a friend, and protector, 1 Sam. 22:14

Learn more about the meaning of Bodyguard

A dream of war or a quarrel close at hand (Gypsy).

Learn more about the meaning of Tent

(Forearm, Limb, Member, Wing) One’s two arms in a dream represent his two brothers. his two close friends, two sons or partners. Ifone sees a person with short arms in...

Learn more about the meaning of Arm

An impediment to your progress.An obstacle to meeting a goal.Control, especially of a flow or process (as a valve controls the flow of water by blocking it).Lack of control (as...

Learn more about the meaning of Blockage Or Obstacle

Quarter: Possible interpretations include: showing mercy or pity to a defeated opponent, giving quarter to them; dividing something into any number of smaller units, quartering it; accommodation, abode, living quarters;...

Learn more about the meaning of Fractions

Close examination of self; scrutiny. Getting a look at beliefs and limitations that are usually difficult to see.

Learn more about the meaning of Microscope

You will have a good time with close friends, though there may be a few petty arguments.

Learn more about the meaning of Picnic

To dream that you are writing your will means that you are very dissatisfied with the actions of some close relative(s).

Learn more about the meaning of Will

Unpleasantness and deceit may lurk behind the apparent friendliness of a person close to the dreamer.

Learn more about the meaning of Ape

To bond, i.E. Forming a close personal relationship by sharing one’s time and interests

Learn more about the meaning of Hug

Traditionally, if the eyes are beautiful they represent peace. Closed eyes are said to represent fear and an unwillingness to see clearly. Crossed eyes may be a subconscious warning about...

Learn more about the meaning of Eye

A to Z Dream Interpretation