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Monastery Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 9 unique sources about Monastery

(See also: Church, Holy Ground, Sanctuary, Temple) Religious or spiritual confines and strictures that have distinct tenets and taboos.

The attempt or desire to maintain total religious autonomy through sequestration.

The counsel here is caution, being certain that seclusion is the right answer to your questions or problems.

Reclusiveness that may or may not be in your best interest. Remember that by trying to avoid something, we often end up running right into it! [1]

A spiritual retreat, need to go within, explore masculine self and regroup before venturing into new lessons and experiences. Depending upon context of dream, may mean hiding from growth or calling in the world.

See also: Convent. [2]

A monastery is a place of both retreat and extreme spiritual devotion. In a dream, this setting is asking you for a particular increase in your spiritual devotion and self-reflection. [3]
Symbolic of seclusion and trying to hide yourself from the world [4]
1. Desire to be by oneself.

2. Desire to be religious. [5]

Worldly affairs will prosper. [6]
lucky numbers: 10-12-22-36-43-45

being an abbot: passions should be calmed for quiet strength with meaning.

bad behavior, with: friends pity your self-hatred, poor self-image and denial.

desire to be an: loss of friend’s trust by renouncing the world.

meeting an: recovery from il ness having endured pain and suffering.

being in a: protect yourself from outside troubles for the inner qualms to evolve.

building a: wil endure many afflictions and angry deviousness to fol ow your vision.

conversing in a: after a vow of silence wil soon commit another sin.

decorated fully: wil be forced to go to trial over your inheritance.

entering a: release al pent-up emotions to attain inner quiet.

graves in a: the entire substance of your life must be worthy of such hal owed ground.

occupying a: freedom from anxiety, smooth sailing in business.

seated in, being: change in affairs after being accused of deception by your superiors.

talking with others in a: a major error in judgment; the only conversant should be God.

worshiping in: plentiful peace in a silence beyond despair. [8]

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A monastery is a place of both retreat and extreme spiritual devotion. In a dream, this setting is asking you for a particular increase in your spiritual devotion and self-reflection.

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Dreaming of the superior of a monastery may relate to authority, either secular or spiritual.It is sometimes a symbol of a spiritual guide.

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Dreaming of a convent or monastery may indicate that the dreamer needs to spend some time alone reflecting, or even needs to seek spiritual nourishment. Alternatively, it may symbolize isolation...

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(see Church, Holy Ground, Monastery, Temple) A place or situation that offers you complete acceptance.Protection and safety from someone or something perceived as wishing you harm. Needing to take a...

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(see Monastery, Mountain, Temple)A life or period of serious contemplation.Someone who denies her himself and worldly needs, possibly to a dangerous extreme.A renewed religious focus growing in your life.The need...

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According to the feeling tone, dreams of a convent can symbolize a profound commitment to your spiritual life. This dream could be also be showing you where you deprive yourself,...

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(see Church, Cemetery, Monastery, Sanctuary, Temple)Something inviolable, which you will honor at all costs.Respect for higher powers, both human and divine.A place or situation within which you feel completely safe...

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Sanctuary; temporary safety To dream that you are in an abbey is confirmation that you are safe and need not worn* needlessly; though this safety may only be temporary To...

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(see Salve)Historically, receiving such a dream on holy ground was believed to foretell recuperation from whatever sickness was depicted (see Church, Monastery, Temple).A pressing need for physical attention. Take note...

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Although it has a long life, it is the tree of cemeteries. Its image has to do with death, but also with eternity. It symbolizes the passage of time, death,...

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(see Altai; Church, Monastery, Sanctuary, Sacrifice, Temple)If the religion depicted is the one you currently practice, this dream reveals your feelings toward that faith, its tenets, and your activities within...

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(See Authority Figures, Church, Temple, Monastery)An emblem of religious law, prohibitions, or taboos. In this case, the priest’s or priestess’s attitude in the dream will be very revealing (see Religions).The...

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(see Carcass, Church, Holy Ground, Monastery, Te?nple)The meeting of two worlds: religious and mundane. This is the place where traditionally the gods are honored, offerings get made, and many rituals...

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(see Altar, Bells, Holy Ground, Monastery, Priest / Priestess, Sanctuary, Temple)Sanctuary, safety, privacy.A place within which secrets remain concealed except to the Divine.If you entered the church and sat down,...

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(see Apartments, Barn, Castle, Church, Monastery, Te?nple)The condition of the building can reveal the condition of your health, a relationship, or a situation.What does the building hold? If it is...

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