The Big Dictionary of Dreams

by Martha Clarke
A major symbolic analogy of mankind is the carriage in relation to humans. The driver is the Self in Jungian psychology; the carriage, the body and mind; horses are the vital forces; and the reins, intelligence and will. In this sense, the overall meaning of the dream is the same as in CAR. On the other hand, a carriage represents slow but safe progress.

If you are surrounded by pioneers it may suggest the desire to explore your unconscious or to adopt a more exciting lifestyle.

If you drive someone else’s car, it portends poverty. But if it is yours, you will be rich.

Encyclopedia of Dreams

by Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen
If you are having a dream involving one of the old fashioned vehicles, splendidly arrayed, then you must be extremely careful to act in such a manner as not to open yourself or your lifestyle to vicious rumor and gossip.

If you are riding in the carriage you will be asked many embarrassing questions concerning a former companion of yours.

If the carriage is old and worn out, the rumors can be overcome with a minimal loss of prestige, by outlasting, ‘wearing them out’, until they finally die away.

Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
also see Journey

1- Dreaming of a carriage, such as a horse-drawn one, could be suggestive of old-fashioned attitudes to modern thinking.

A train carriage would indicate that we arc taking a journey that is slightly more public in character than a car journey.

2- Any symbol which signifies our being moved in some way draws attention to our ability to make progressive changes in our lives.

3- ‘fhe carriage is a symbol of majesty and power.