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Sanctuary Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 6 unique sources about Sanctuary

A sanctuary in a dream is a place where you keep your secrets.

To claim sanctuary in a dream suggests that you have a fear of exposure among your peers. You may be hiding from something on the outside. Try to determine what it is you are escaping from, and confront that problem in your waking life. [1]

Dreams of a sanctuary represent your inner calm and peacefulness, and that your connection with your spirit provides you with sanctuary wherever you are no matter who you are with.

See also: Church. [2]

1. God’s home in men of clay;

2. Tabernacle;

3. The dwelling place of God (where the Lord dwells in heaven);The believer Lev. 21:23; 26:31; Jer. 51:51; Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Cor. 6:19. [3]

Retreat within self for nurturing, healing and peace; very personal and necessary level of consciousness. [4]

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What does Sanctuary mean in a dream?


Dreams of a sanctuary represent your inner calm and peacefulness, and that your connection with your spirit provides you with sanctuary wherever you are no matter who you are with.See...

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If you saw this structure clearly and in daylight, it is generally a good omen. Peace of mind and freedom from anxiety will soon be yours.If seen in gloom or...

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1- Any shelter signifies protection.The human is aware of the need for a safe space, and this symbolism comes across in dreams quite strongly.The images used could be anything from...

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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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As a source of light, beacons take on the symbolism of illuminating the way to spiritual enlightenment and to sanctuary for the spirit.

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Since sleep is a way of leaving the busy world behind, a bed can represent a form of spiritual sanctuary and a sense of purity.

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(see Darkness, Underground)The subconscious or hidden nature within.Archetypal: The womb of the earth—e.g., Earth as our mother who gave all humankind birth and nourishment. Also an emblem for a woman’s...

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To dream of the number seven represents personal accomplishment, therapy, achievement, harmony, and realization of your inner sanctuary. You are considered to be an exceptional and unconventional person.

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(Cave; Den; Harbor; lodge; Refuge, Retreat, Sanctuary.See Inn, Hostel, Pub)

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whoever sees himself sitting in the Meki Harem, and was afraid [then] he will be saved from a wrongdoer and become safe from his cunning.

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This can show exactly what is happening in the subtle areas of our close relationships. We can get an insight into how we really feel about intimacy and sexual pleasure.For...

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Not mentioned by Artemidorus. Dream-books define this dream as one of comfort, peace of mind, etc.The symbolism of sanctuary is obvious.

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Furniture usually symbolizes our inheritance or revered objects. It also reflects our ‘inner landscape’, that part of ourselves to which we retire when seeking sanctuary.

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Both as a sanctuary for human beings and as a place where the divine resides, a temple reflects the beauty of heaven.It is a microcosm (small picture) of what is,...

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Dreams of an ark symbolize your awareness of your inner sanctuary that will always carry you through the turbulent waters of life. Perhaps you desire to be in a partnership,...

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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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In common with many underground symbols, the cave represents spiritual shelter or sanctuary, initiation and rebirth. Meditating on the image of an inner cave gives insight into how we tackle...

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To see a cocoon in your dream symbolizes a place of safety and sanctuary. It may also represent self-transformation or healing.If you dreamed of being in a cocoon, this strongly...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: When we find ourselves pleading for something – begging or appealing – we have some extreme need for whatever is represented. This might, for instance, be...

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Dreams of a meadow represent that you are connecting with your inner sanctuary where you can replenish your energy, seek solace, and find your answers. This dream is revealing an...

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See City. Security and protection, as in Dam. Sanctuary and positive femininity, as in Cave and Parents’ House. Memories of vacations, taking walks, and relaxation.According to Jung, the emphasis is...

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Spiritually, home always represents sanctuary – a place where we can feel safe and be ourselves without fear of reprisal. Literally, in dreams we are inside ourselves and home signifies...

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Dreaming of needing refuge suggests the need for some kind of sanctuary for the spirit. Spiritually, dreaming of being a refugee indicates that we are trying to escape from some...

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Dreams of a cabin symbolize -reliance, independence, social reclusivity, connection to the simple things in life. Dreaming about this cozy place nestled in the woods represents a sanctuary in the...

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(Cave; Den; Harbor, lodge, Refuge, Retreat, Sanctuary) Visiting a Khanqah in a dream means travels, asceticism, piety, fear of wrongdoing, reading the Quran, ceasing to seek worldly gains, observing sexual...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Our subconscious fears or feelings connected with death can show in a dream as a catacomb or crypt. Inherent in both is the idea of sanctuary...

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Seeing a turtle in a protected environment or sanctuary means that the people of that place appreciate and honour Islamic knowledge.

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On one hand, a place of silence, meditation, and security, similar to Abbey, Chapel, Cathedral, and Church. On the other hand, the desire to get away from the world, fear...

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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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(see 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...

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Dreams of this beautiful and grandiose church represent your feelings and opinions about the Catholic Faith.The Vatican also symbolizes your body temple, a sanctuary where the human and the divine...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Often when our security is threatened, a symbol which reinforces our need for defence mechanisms appears, and the padlock comes into this category. It offers sanctuary...

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Material aspects: As we become more aware, the ancient symbolisms become more relevant. Anything which is represented as being quadrupled in size or power picks up on the symbolism of...

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To dream that you are living underground signifies a loss of status, wealth, and the longing for a greater piece of mind and sanctuary. You may be placing these matters...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: As a sanctuary from the hurly burly of waking life, tranquillity in dreams can be encouraged by choosing to empty the mind of daily concerns before...

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Material aspects: When people are in difficulty, they need a place where they can express themselves – or perhaps renew their own strengths and ability to cope. In dreams, an...

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also see Furniture1- To be going to bed alone in a dream can indicate a desire for a return to the safety and security of the womb.To dream of a...

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1- An umbrella is a shelter and a sanctuary and it is this symbolism that comes across in dreams. Often in a work situation we need to work under someone’s...

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Material aspects: To recognize in a dream that a part of our body has become locked suggests that we are carrying extreme tension. We need to release that tension in...

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Spiritually an exit can suggest that we must consider leaving a situation that is not giving us the sanctuary we need. This may mean that we must consider our concept...

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1- A tabernacle is a place where a sacred object is kept for safety; it also represents a temple.To dream of one is therefore to be trying to understand our...

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If you dream of being in a treehouse, you are in a positive phase of self-development and becoming the person you are meant to be. You are concentrating on your...

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(Such as a church, mosque or temple) as an environment for us to consider our system of belief, any religious building will suggest a place of sanctuary and refuge and...

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also see Hurricane and Wind1- Being in a gale indicates that we are being buffeted by circumstances that we feel are beyond our control.We arc allowing those outside circumstances to...

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also see Boarding House/Hotel in Buildings1- Dreaming of being in a hotel can mean that we need to escape from a situation in our lives for a short time. Conversely,...

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also see Church in Buildings and Religious Imagery1- A church represents our feelings about organised religion. In dreams it can be a placc of sanctuary, particularly in the sense that...

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(see Door, Fabric, Obstacles, Veil, Windows)Differences in, or separations between, groups of people, ideals, and dimensions. In the Old Testament, a veil or curtain separated the outer court and the...

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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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lucky numbers: 06-13-23-29-35-46aboard a ship, being alone in a: financial opportunities wil al ow a trip abroad. with loved one: falsehoods to be exposed; safety in that emotional storm. far...

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To dream of rock suggests stability in the real world.If we are on firm ground we can survive. We may also be aware that we must be firm and stand...

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(Retreat, Sanctuary) A hermitage in a dream represents a spiritual retreat, abstinence, good character, seclusion, ascetic detachment, controlling one’s desires and wants, divorcing one’s wife, abandoning one’s friends, or it...

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(arb. Mish’ar AI-Hanim, Rituals of the Pilgrimage) Seeing oneself at Muzdalifa in a dream means receiving a commendation because of one’s endeavor to fulfill his prescribed duties, or it could...

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(Cage; Digging a grave; Duel, Golden cage, Pearl, Sanctuary, Silver cage) Marriage in a dream represents the providence of God Almighty and care for His servants. Marriage in a dream...

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(Sanctuary, Spiritual retreat. arb. I’tikaf) The place where one may see himself observing a spiritual retreat in a dream represents what the person is inclined to do.If it is a...

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Caves are rich and thought-provoking dream symbols. At times, a woman with reproductive issues may have a cave dream, in which case it represents the womb.The cave, as the womb,...

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Material aspects: In dreams, wind symbolizes the intellect. It will depend on the force of the wind how we interpret the dream.For instance, a breeze would suggest gentleness and pleasure.An...

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(see Curtain, Dancing, Fabric, Wedding)Separations between people, situations, or dimensions.The Hebrew veils ot the temple marked the line between the outer and inner sanctuary, the latter of which was YHWH’s...

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1. Individual person or church;2. Jesus;3. Covering;4. Leaders;5. Sanctuary;6. Power of evil people; note the health of the tree and where it is planted; a nation or denomination. Is. 7:2;...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: The country where the dream takes place may have certain resonances for the dreamer.For example, america for most people will signify a rather brash, commercially oriented...

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Universal Landscape: The spiritual self.Dreaming Lens: What kind of church was in your dream? What was the denomination or religion being practiced there? What state was the church in? Was...

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(Mecca, Mount Arafa, Mount of mercy, Plain of Arafat, Reunion of beloveds) If one sees himself standing in prayers in the Plain of Arafat during the pilgrimage season on the...

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(Jami, Masjid) The main city mosque or the central mosque in a dream represents the king, the governor, or the ruler of a Muslim country, since he takes care of...

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(Cage) Imprisonment in a dream means benefits, money and comfort. It also could mean the reversal of one’s condition for the worst. Becoming a prisoner in a dream also could...

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Buildings in dreams represent the constructions we make in our lives. They are attitudes and beliefs we have built from our experience, perception, and often from our family habits and...

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1- Dreams have a way of introducing or rather reintroducing us to truths which we have long known to be.If spirituality is taken to be an inner truth, and religion...

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