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Dirt (dust) Dream Meaning

Anything you regard as ugly, foul, or repulsive, especially in a moral sense.

Gossiping (e.g., “having the dirt on something”).

Guilt or negativity that tarnishes an otherwise lovely thing.

Lack of use (something getting dusty, or having to be dusted off, like an artistic talent). Dirt appearing on a specific part of the body can warn of an undetected malady. [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Language of Dreams by Patrica Telesco [Back to dream]

What does DIRT (DUST) mean in a dream?


In a dream, dust signifies money. Seeing a cloud of dust in a dream means a mysterious happening no one knows how to get out of it. Washing one’s hands...

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To dream of stepping or falling into dirt predicts a change of residence for the better.A dream of throwing dirt or having it thrown at you is a warning that...

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Anything you regard as ugly, foul, or repulsive, especially in a moral sense.Gossiping (e.g., “having the dirt on something”).Guilt or negativity that tarnishes an otherwise lovely thing.Lack of use (something...

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(Element of earth, Dirt) In a dream, earth represents people, for they are created from the same element. Earth in a dream also means cattle, animals or the world. Dirt...

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interpreted upon 5 sides: wealth, a usefulness, work of the world (dunya) , use / a useful thing from [the direction of] women.

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Dreams of a cremation represent completion and the end of a cycle. Perhaps you are coming to accept ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and the temporal nature of life....

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To vacuum is to clean up, remove dust and dirt. To create a vacuum within is to eliminate negativity, be ready for the new. Be sure to put in the...

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Counting specks of dust or gathering them in a dream means trials, injustice, aggression, or temptations. Specks of dust in a dream also represent one’s progeny, money, longevity, or they...

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As a modern appliance that cleans the carpets, a vacuum may mention the need to clean your thoughts of dust and dirt. Rugs and carpets relate to the second or...

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In a dream, one’s cheeks represent his beauty and a display of his character. In a dream, cheeks are a symbol of love and affection. They denote both good or...

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As an expression of dirty thoughts delivered, a dust storm may come as a response to a shameful experience.

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The desire for cleansing (due to a bad conscience), as in the expression “to wallow in dirt.” According to Freud, sexuality. This association, however, was mostly relevant during the Victorian...

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To dream of someone licking the dust is symbolic of being any enemy of God, Ps. 72:9

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To dream of a dirt road suggests that you may have gotten off track from your goals. You need to focus on what you want and keep moving ahead to...

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Soil, sand and dust symbolize wealth in the form of goods, if someone sees soil, Sand or dust flying on him or he sees himself eating it, it suggest that...

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Dirt is associated with farming, and therefore with fertility and growth. Something underneath the ground symbolizes the unconscious. Because of the social importance of cleanliness, “dirtiness” has acquired many different...

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Sand or dust flying in the atmosphere or skies symbolizes the beholder’s affairs becoming chaotic.The same interpretation is given if mist or fog is seen.

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lucky numbers: 04-08-09-10-21-37bin, a: feel that your moral rightness was valueless. blowing dust: good news is received from your inner nature. books and ornaments: happy days ahead, if you simplify...

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Dreaming about dirt, as in something dirty, could represent your state of mind or a situation from your daily life. It could symbolize a relationship, a business venture, or any...

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Usually carrying a ton of dirt, a dump truck may warn that someone in your life is about to dump a load of dirt on you. Thus, it may remark...

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A “sticky” or “dirty” mess, such as a challenge or problem.Feeling stuck, or feeling the potential to get stuck somehow in your life (as in “stuck in the mud”).The idea...

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(Dirt) Dirty hair, a soiled garment, or a filthy body in a dream mean distress and worries. Dirty clothing in a dream mean sins.If the dirt comprises oil or grease...

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Walking is a classic symbol of your thought processes or progress in life; the surrounding landscape will give you a clue as to the meaning of the dream.If you shake...

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Washing in dreams is a fairly common theme, and almost always relates to something that is troubling or worrying the dreamer in waking life. The harder the hands or body...

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Symbolic of small or manageable troubles

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Time wasted by wavering instead of being decisive; see “saw”, “dust”, and “waver”

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Elusive; represented by a watch, clock, etc., Research numbers; see “candle” and “dust”

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(Carpenter, Mason, Woodworker, Workman) Seeing a construction worker in a dream means both poverty or richness, or he could denote travels or uncertainty about what profession one should get into...

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Using a brush to remove dust from your clothing or shoes foretells just payment for arduous labors.

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Ifone sees himself being buried after his death in a dream, it means that he will undertake a longjourney during which he will be short of money. Ifone sees himself...

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To prod into the unknown, i.E.To “dig up” the dirt on someone

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To sweep in dreams is equivalent to getting rid of old ideas and attitudes. You must set aside what is worthless to begin a new life stage.Dreaming of sweeping has...

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Some pattern within you (depending on where the dirt is) is in need of a good scrubbing.

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The meaning of a dream concerning lint is similar to that of dust Otherwise, See Bandage or Gauze.

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(Ritual impurity) If one’s bowels discharge excess excrements in a dream, it means hindrance of one’s travel plans. Ifone discharges solid feces in a dream, it means that he does...

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Research the type of bee, i.E. Dirt dabber, honeybee, hornet, sweat bee, yellow jacket, wasp

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Pathway. The smoother the way, the better trip you are making for yourself. An easier journey than on dirt, but not as fast as the road.See Path.

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Clean up your mess. Shoveling dirt can mean planting new seeds for growth.If snow, breaking up frozen emotions.

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(Granary, Pantry, Storrage room, Subterranean storehouse) An underground grain storage house in a dream represents a caring mother, a single parent or a foster mother. This interpretation comes from the...

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Any dream featuring either the Roman god or the planet of this name is, as might be expected, a straightforward omen of approaching clashes, stupid arguments, petty quarrels, and general...

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1. Dirt in the eye indicates something is in the way of being successful.2. If one can only see out of one eye, it indicates a rigidity of thinking.3. A...

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Filth on the head, hair or body symbolises grief. And sorrow.

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A Lunar eclipse assuming a reddish or dark colour owing to clouds or dust suggests that the person towards whom the moon is linked will soon encounter problems and find...

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1. Habitation of man;2. Our inheritance;3. The promises of God. Gen. 1:9, 10; 2:11-13. • New cleared land- New place of ministry. • Bare earth/dust Curse- Stated of being humbled....

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Seeing a dead person as disheveled with dust on his body or donning old, torn and tattered clothes or as angry means that he is not in a peaceful condition...

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Type and condition determines the spiritual condition of one’s pathway, i.E. Paved, dirt, gravel, rock, etc.; Research, accordingly

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Washing oneself may represent cleaning away the dirt and debris of unhappy experiences or emotions in the dreamer’s life.

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Dreams of soot signify negative belief systems and the residue from past hurts, shock and pain from the fire of a relationship.See Dirt.

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Sewers involve darkness and dirt.Dreaming of them, therefore, predicts arguments and reprehensible actions by the people around you.If valuables appear in the sewer it means that someone could get you...

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Dreams of a door mat represent that you’ve been allowing people to walk all over you. You are afraid of saying “No” for fear that you will not be loved....

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To dream of gravel, denotes unfruitful schemes and enterprises.If you see gravel mixed with dirt, it foretells you will unfortunately speculate and lose good property.

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If you dream of something being displayed on a shelf, then it represents honor, status, pride, a desire for recognition. However, if you dream of a relic on a shelf...

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(Clouds, Drizzling, Life, Vapor, Water) If no harm or destruction is caused by a rainstorm in a dream, then it means blessings, profits and mercy. Rain in a dream also...

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To swallow something one is chewing in a dream means debts, or collectors demanding their money.To swallow dust or sand in a dream means poverty, giving someone a warning look,...

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Foundation, support; that upon which you base your life.If dirt floor you are not building a good foundation.

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The jackal, or wild dog, in your dream is a warning symbol and shows that you may be being used by a friend, or friends, to further their own careers...

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