Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
by James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
An alleyway may simply be one form of the symbol of the path, which indicates seeking, transformation, and the transition from one stage of life to another. Alleys have certain other connotations, however, such as that of a shortcut, a sidetrack, or a dead end. Alleys also convey a sense of being narrow and limited, therefore requiring that they be followed closely. In contemporary society, alleyways often have sinister connotations as a location where one might be attacked.
As with all dream symbols, the tone and setting of the dream determine which meaning is indicated.
The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary
by Nancy Wagaman
An indirect, secret, or out-of-the-way route, either literally or figuratively (as in a hidden course of action).
An alternative or unusual way to access something or someone.
A shortcut.
A tangent, or going off-course somehow.
A dark or scary alley could represent a feeling or fear of danger or the unknown.
See Passageway, Road
Islamic Dream Interpretation
by Ibn Seerin
(Corridor, Hallway, Lane, Long narrow lane) Entering a lane in a dream means falling under suspicion and particularly ifit has curves.
A lane in a dream also means breaking one’s oath or mixing and confusing values, or it could mean a road, a method of operating a business, or the techniques used by a craftsman in his trade.
(Also see Lane, Road)
