The condition of the street reflects how much control you have over the direction of your life.
(If it’s rocky and uphill, you’re feeling a lack of control in your life; if the street is well-paved and easy to progress on, you are in control of your own destiny). Try to remember if there was a name on the street - analyzing the street name can offer some important significance or hints to the meaning of the dream.
To dream of alleys or side streets, suggests that you need to be less rebellious or adventurous for now, and return to more traditional ways. It may also suggest that you have been exploring (or want to explore) an alternative way of life. Curving or crooked streets foretell surprises and travel.
To dream of a very long street suggests that you will need much patience before you get what you want. Also see “Street Corner”, below. [1]
If you’re not consciously aware of the reason for this, look to other symbols in the dream.
A dream of unfamiliar streets indicates that travel is ahead, either actual physical travel or exploring new fields of endeavor.
Curving streets indicate happy surprises right around the corner.
Dark streets indicate that you are uncertain of what lies ahead for you, and that you’re very insecure about the outcome of certain situations. Other symbols in the dream, however, may shed light on what you need to know.
Walking down a very long street is an admonition to be patient. You’ll attain whatever goals you’re currently working toward, but not for quite some time [2]
A deserted street: you must accomplish the task ahead of you on your own.
Depth Psychology: The street is a symbol of the direction, fate, and goals of your life.
The rest of the symbols will tell you if you are on the right road and if you will continue to grow. This dream symbol is important, because it makes you aware of options and possibilities. [3]
If it is a dead-end street, the dream clearly warns that you should reconsider your options and take another direction; this type of street is associated with depression and discouragement. (See also: AVENUE)
The ancient books on dreams portend success if you dream of streets lined with trees and flowers. [4]
To be in a familiar street in a distant city, and it appears dark, you will make a journey soon, which will not afford the profit or pleasure contemplated.
If the street is brilliantly lighted, you will engage in pleasure, which will quickly pass, leaving no comfort.
To pass down a street and feel alarmed lest a thug attack you, denotes that you are venturing upon dangerous ground in advancing your pleasure or business. [5]
If you arc dnving through a residential area in your dreams, you may be looking at family values or concerns.
A commercial area with shops and stores suggests exploring new options or shopping for ideas. [7]
A street can symbolize hypocrisy, Matt. 6:5, or evangelism, Lk.14:23 [9]
bad condition, in: success of own hopes after strenuous effort.
baggage being on the: your belongings wil be stolen.
being lost in several muddy and dirty: wil be molested.
being on a, you’ve never been on before: wil do a lot of traveling.
deserted, a: your sole courage wil bring great joy.
long, with nice homes, a: wil receive a happy surprise.
many curves, with: unhappiness if you continue down this path.
many people on it, with: despite your afflictions, you wil be welcomed by everyone.
straight, full of people: prosperity.
walking along an endless: success, if a distant vision. [13]