If you are digging your own grave, then you have been indulging in negativity. Also a shovel can represent introspection and your willingness to dig deep within yourself for answers. You are realizing your ability to uncover, discover and discard aspects of your past that no longer support you. [1]
2. Trying to understand oneself better.
3. Change of life is suggested as indicated by the presence of shovels. [4]
A broken or old one, implies frustration of hopes. [6]
See also: Digging, Ground, Underground [8]
If snow, breaking up frozen emotions. [11]
A shovel in a dream also means dispelling distress, overcoming trouble, or satisfying one’s debts.
A shovel in a dream also may represent a trustworthy person one can depend on during hard times, or in times of adversities. Holding a shovel in a dream means receiving benefits and blessings, for a shovel collects dirt as well as valuables.
A shovel in a dream also may represent a woman, profits, or business activities.
buying a: wil be robbed of time and energy, but stil complete the task.
of a: friends wil come to the rescue financial y.
owning a: you foolishly desire credit for work done.
using a: must rely upon your own good judgment as responsibilities increase.
children: problems leave as quickly as they arrive.
laborer’s: good health and shaky finances.
others: friends wil come to your rescue financial y. [17]