Dreams of a detour symbolize that an unexpected change is forth coming. Perhaps you are releasing feelings of frustration at thinking you were on a direct path from A to B. Keep in mind that this change/detour is part of your path, and that the more you embrace life’s journey with a flexible and adventurous spirit, the more you will reap the rewards of success and joy along your path.
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James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
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The meaning of a detour in a dream is fairly straightforward. It indicates either that we have encountered an obstacle in some area of life or that we have decided not to confront something directly, and must therefore try to find a way around.
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Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
New American Dream Dictionary
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1. Obstacles require an alternate route to established destinations—possibly in business, usually in personal goals.
2. A new path is necessary to the usual place—likely emotionally, often in relationships.
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myjellybean
My Dream Interpretation
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To see a detour in your dream, signifies that you have encountered an obstacle in some aspect of your life. You may not want to confront something directly and thus must try to find a way around it.
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Klaus Vollmar
Little Giant Encyclopedia
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Pursue goals more directly, or a detour is necessary.
The detour may represent the quickest road to your goal.
(The Chinese say, “If you want to make haste, make a detour.”)
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Garuda
Dreamers Dictionary
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Depth Psychology: Are you making things too complicated? You alone are responsible for the difficulties you have in reaching your goal. Are you too inflexible?
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Margaret Hamilton
Dream Dictionary Unlimited
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Advice to change one’s course of action
About These Interpretations
This page presents 7 different perspectives on this dream symbol from various expert sources. Each interpretation considers context, emotion, and personal meaning rather than providing fixed definitions.
