The saying “throw sand in people’s eyes” means deception. However, the sandman also throws sand in people’s eyes so that they can get a restful night’s sleep. In addition, sand also points to the element of earth (in a more delicate form), and in that sense again points to the dreamer being grounded.
In the form of sand on the beach, this image points to vacation and relaxation and, in addition, the gentle waves of emotions that over time smooth out that which is rough and tough (stone).
If this dream takes place in a sandbox, your unconscious wants to give you a plan that you can use in your everyday life. [1]
If we arc conscious of the sand in an hourglass we are conscious of time running out.
2- Sand can represent impcrman- ence. Building sand castles is something of a fantasy occupation since they will be washed away by the tide.
To dream of doing this would indicate that the structure we are trying to give to our lives does not have permanence and mav be an illusion.
3- Spiritually, sand represents the impcrmanence of the physical life and can suggest having to approach death or change in some wav. [2]
A self-imposed hermetic retreat for the purpose of delving further into your Higher Self or communing with God.
Being buried in sand, or engulfed in quicksand, equates to a kind of death or burial dream in which you feel completely engulfed by people or circumstances that drain your resources, but never give anything back.
Denial and refusing to see the truth for what it is (e.g., “having one’s head in the sand”).
Sand paintings among Native Americans represent healing and knowledge, especially of a spiritual nature. Observe this dream closely to see if any pictographs appear in the sand for further interpretive value. [3]
The tiny particles that make up sand have an implication of the many thoughts that occupy the mind at any given time. Since sand is so unable to structurally support anything because of its inherent lack of solidity, the symbolic meaning of it relates to the danger of any shifting foundation. How solid is the ground on which you are currently building the structures of your life? Sand is a staple of the beach, where the symbolic consciousness of land meets the symbolic unconsciousness of the ocean. This is the very malleable structure of this ever- changing landscape, and your dream of sand may relate to this. [4]
A particular location or type of location.
A warm, sandy beach could represent an actual or desired vacation, or a warm, happy mood.
Tiny grains of sand could represent the small things in life, or lots of things that make up a larger whole.
Sand through an hourglass could represent the passage of time.
Sand in your shoe could represent a small nuisance that’s wearing on you.
If we are conscious of the sand in an hourglass we are aware of time running out; we perhaps need to be certain we are making best use of our resources. [9]
A sandstorm is a sign that the success you have enjoyed so far may be coming to an end.
Depth Psychology: Sand is a symbol of instability in your life. Have you been building “sand casdes?” The dream might also be a signal that a present relationship is unproductive. [10]
If your house is standing on the sand, represents a highly questionable foundation.
2. The Lord’s thoughts about you;
3. Weak and faulty foundation;
4. Obstacle or weight down;
5. Multitudes of people; Gen. 41:49; Job 29:18; Prov. 27:3; Heb. 12:1; Rom. 9:27. [14]
The sands of time is an image much used in poetry and lyricism. [15]
See also: desert. Idioms: built on sand; sands of time are running out; bury one’s head in the sand. [18]
It is a warning to those who drive cars. [21]
2. Desolation.
3. Something coarse or abrasive. [23]
If one carries a heavy load of sand in a dream, it means that he will suffer for his sins. Swallowing sand or gathering it in a dream denotes savings. Walking on sand in a dream means pursuing either a spiritual or a mundane interest, or it could represent a sad event, a fight, or committing injustice toward one’s own soul or against others. Depending on the quantity seen in one’s dream, gathering sand may mean shackles, a siege, life or death, poverty or richness, and honor or humiliation. Sand in a dream also means toiling or difficulties.
If a woman sees herself walking on sand in a dream, it means the death of her husband. Ifa man sees such a dream, it means the death of his wife. Red sand in a dream represents a high ranking position. White sand in a dream means profits for fortunetellers. Yellow sand in a dream means repentance, recovering from an illness, or tightening of one’s livelihood.
A pile of sand collected at the feet of a tree in a dream represents a construction project, or urban expansion.
bags, using: someone is flooding you with requests from fans.
castles, building: your period of easy fortune is over.
colored: wil receive a favor that wil reverse into owing one.
dune, a: wil be justified by friends as you defend their honor.
handling: wil have many smal vexations from those wishing to use your influence.
lying on the: reverse the tide before you get soaked.
mixing, with cement: your manipulations are unchangeable.
of: embarrassment and uneasiness, as another puts the grain of his idea in your venture.
others using: wil receive unexpected money, which wil slip through your fingers.
storm, heading into a: open your eyes to the deception, but don’t imagine it everywhere.
property being damaged by a: wil build a new house on more solid foundations.
through an hourglass: begin another project while you are waiting.
walking on shifting sand: forced psychological growth with the defense of each step.
working with: defend years of hard work, keeping others from slipping off with your ideas. [28]