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Desk / Lamp Dream Meaning

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  1. Expansions Dream Dictionary by Stewart A. Swerdlow [Back to dream]

What does Desk / Lamp mean in a dream?


When you are at a desk, it is a sure bet that you are doing work of some kind. In this way, a desk is a symbol of this consciousness....

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To dream of turning on a lamp foretells an unexpected reward for a past kindness.To turn out a lamp suggests that you will have a holiday or a well earned...

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To be sitting at a writing desk signifies that your words will carry a lot of weight; what you say will have an effect on many people.See also Desk.

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To see a lamp-post in your dreams, some stranger will prove your staunchiest friend in time of pressing need.To fall against a lamp-post, you will have deception to overcome, or...

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A powerful bright lamp in the house is a glad tiding that the condition of the inmates of such a house will improve. But any weakness in the light given...

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An open desk, whether you were seated at it, working at it, or just observed it, indicates satisfaction with all matters which closely concern you.To rummage in or clean out...

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To dream of a lava lamp suggests confused emotions. Your instincts will guide you, but you must learn to listen to your heart. Don’t be distracted by the opinions of...

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If a house represents your life, then furniture might represent certain details, aspects, or activities in your life.For instance, a bed might represent the personal relationship or resting aspect of...

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A lamp post in your dream is an omen of family troubles.

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The light of wisdom that guides one to safety; see “lamp”

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In a dream, a lamp stand represent humankind and their characteristics.The lamp itself represents one’s soul, the oil represents one’s blood, and the wick represents his temperature. Once the wick...

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A light (such as from a lamp or unknown source) can represent: Clarity or understanding (as in “shedding some light” on a particular subject).Hope, goodness, or assistance, especially when it...

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1. Approaching God for guidance; Jer. 29:11-14.

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(Housekeeper, Lamp, Steward) A candle wick in a dream represents a steward, a housekeeper or a butler.If the wick burns-up completely in one’s dream, it means the death of any...

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The smell of gas in your dream was a warning to keep your nose out of other people’s affairs; seeing someone overcome by gas predicts news of a scandal; lighting...

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The blackboard sets information out in black and white, so in dreams it can represent unambiguous insights or the need to make your mark on the world. Because chalk can...

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A desk with compartments that houses your computer this station may represent the human skull. It may also remark on concerns about organization at work.

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To see a gas lamp, denotes progress and pleasant surroundings.To see one explode, or out of order other wise, foretells you are threatened with unseasonable distress.

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See Lamp, Lantern. Helpful for orienting oneself in difficult situations. Problems that you are not aware of are made conscious. Well-known phallic symbol.Folklore: Luck.

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(See also Lamp), A very bright light, seen in a dream signifies new knowledge that will be of monetary value if you make the best use of it.

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Protection, refreshment, as in the shade of a tree.If lamp or window shade, that which closes out light.See Curtain.

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This concerns your love affairs or domestic happiness.If you dream that the light is bad, then your interests will suffer accordingly.If the light goes out suddenly, expect a catastrophe.

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Dreams about meeting a genie or finding a genie’s lamp, especially if the genie grants your wishes, is a positive omen foretelling good luck for the dreamer.

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Symbol: A candlestick symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, life, and salvation.Vision: A candlestick with burning candles indicates a happy love relationship, and perhaps a beautiful party ahead.See Lamp, Light.

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Vision: Looking at a can of kerosene: meeting a certain person might be useful but unpleasant. Lighting a kerosene lamp is a warning about too much foolishness. Spilling kerosene: a...

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To dream of seeing torches, foretells pleasant amusement and favorable business.To carry a torch, denotes success in love making or intricate affairs.For one to go out, denotes failure and distress.See...

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Experiencing or desiring insight, clarity, understanding, or discovery (as in “shining some light on the subject”).The idea of finding your way in some aspect of your life.Feeling lost or needing...

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Tables usually represent social functions, such as dining together at a table, though tables can also represent work if one has a desk job or a job where one crafts...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: To the waking mind, sound is necessary – and is sometimes somewhat irritating. Sound can be a marker for the natural changes that occur in focus...

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The act of sitting implies a restfulness or the stillness between movements. Sitting in a chair relates to the choice to commit to what that chair’s purpose has to offer.The...

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To see a lantern indicates that you will achieve a breakthrough on something that has been frustrating you.To light a lantern (or switch on a light) means you will be...

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A reflection or glimmer of light can represent: Insight or understanding.An indirect effect, influence, or action.The suggestion that whatever is glimmering is special or important.The idea of an illusion.A representation...

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lucky numbers: 02-15-17-36-39-51bale of: advancement toward good fortune. buying: wil overcome enemies with a superior product. selling: approaching money for al concerned. field: abundance for the economy. polishing with: it’s...

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lucky numbers: 16-19-40-42-43-45already lit: passion and loss of hope in love. decorative: people are tel ing you lies about the source of their subsidy. of others: good love affairs and...

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Vision: Quenching your thirst: your dreams of finding love arc being fulfilled. Extinguishing a fire: a passionate affair (thank goodness) is coming to an end—otherwise, it would have devoured you....

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Fire can represent: Life or your “internal light.” Light (as in illumination or awareness).Heat.Destruction.Cleansing.The end of a process, perhaps before a new one begins.A fire igniting can represent a trigger,...

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lucky numbers: 04-06-16-20-24-28breaking: outsiders are causing your domestic troubles. others: must control the passions you incite in others. porcelain: replacing the old with new, with generosity and enthusiasm. bull in...

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Vision: According to ancient folklore, a lighted lantern stands for an impending, sorrow-filled event.A blinking traffic light is always a warning to be careful.If you or someone else is turning...

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Vessels symbolise servants and lads while stove, hearths, grates, cauldrons, lamps, table-cloths etc. symbolise grief, sorrow and anxiety which will be felt by the head of the household if the...

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(LAMP) (see Fire, Light, Torch)Illumination, understanding, or enlightenment.The quest to understand spiritual matters.The soul. As the Bible says, “let your light so shine among men.”A candle being lit represents a...

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