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Keyhole Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 11 unique sources about Keyhole

1- When we dream that we are peering through a keyhole, we air conscious of the fact that our ability to see and understand is somehow impaired. Conventionally; the keyhole has been taken to represent the feminine, so that impairment could result from our attitude to the feminine.

2- Since a key usually requires a keyhole, to dream of one without the other indicates some kind of confusion between the inner and outer self.

3- A kcvhole symbolises the dreamer’s tentative entry into the Sublime. [1]

If you dream of spying at a keyhole you will be in danger of hurting a dear friend by telling a strict confidence to another.

If you dream that you catch others spying this is a warning to beware of jealous friends who will try to blemish your good name in order to win an advantage over you.

If you cannot find the keyhole in the dark you will accidentally hurt a friends feelings. [2]

Gives gender-specific: When a woman dreams of a keyhole without the key she will be conscious of her own vulnerability. In a man’s dream he will need to look at the sensitivities of people around him. Not being able to find the keyhole suggests he has not yet quite understood those sensitivities either in personal or work relationships. [3]
To dream that you spy upon others through a keyhole, you will damage some person by disclosing confidence.

If you catch others peeping through a keyhole, you will have false friends delving into your private matters to advance themselves over you.

To dream that you cannot find the keyhole, you will unconsciously injure a friend. [4]

A puzzle, riddle, or something else you’d like to “unlock.” Imagining or wanting to access something forbidden or not allowed.

A boundary, or an obstacle that denies access.

Peeking through a keyhole can represent curiosity or awareness (or a desire for such).

See also: Lock, Unlocking, Hole, Key, Door or Entrance [5]

If your dream featured a keyhole without a key in it, you are being warned against a treacherous friend; and if you dreamed of peeping through a keyhole or observing someone else looking through one, you are being cautioned against impulsive behavior which could be misinterpreted to your great chagrin. [6]
Psychological / emotional perspective: Since a key usually requires a keyhole, to dream of one without the other indicates some kind of confusion between the inner and outer self.

A keyhole by itself can represent gossip or treachery by a close associate. [7]

Dreams of a keyhole symbolize that you are awaiting entrance and/or connection to someone or something.

A keyhole represents the feminine principle of holding space, the vagina, awaiting masculine energy to enter, and feeling the anticipation of a great opportunity. [8]

A keyhole can symbolize our tentative entry into the sublime or transcendent state. Our vision is somewhat restricted and even in dreams we do not yet have confidence to remain in that state, but must accept the need to remain grounded. [9]
Shame is foretold by a dream of trying to look through a keyhole.

Failure in business concerns is likely to follow a dream of having difficulty in getting a key into a keyhole. [10]

It is not a good sign to peep through the Keyhole in your dream, or to see someone else spying in this way. Losses will follow quarrels. [11]

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