The Element Encyclopedia

by Theresa Cheung
If you work in an office, the chances are that this will feature every now and again in your dreams. Sometimes your dreams will be connected with your work, but in general such dreams represent another aspect of your waking life, aside from work; this may be a particular problem, your emotions or your attitude to life and authority.

If you feel crowded in by computers, typewriters and people, this may indicate a crowd of problems whereas an office that is suddenly closed or deserted may reflect an emotional emptiness in your life.

If you were stocktaking in your dream, you may be taking stock of your present situation; if goods are being carried out you may feel as if your inner resources are being depleted.

If you had a dream in which you were storing away documents in a filing cabinet, this may have been urging you to store away memories that are no longer relevant to your waking life. Alternatively, could your unconscious have been urging you to restore order to a waking life littered with chores and obligations? For office items such as computers, see MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY; for pay and pensions, see MONEY AND SHOPPING; for factory and warehouse, see BUILDINGS.

The Big Dictionary of Dreams

by Martha Clarke
Dreams that take place in the workplace often describe our behavior and how we present ourselves to the world. Likewise, offices are organized places with everything classified and laid in order. Perhaps the dream warns you that you should take a look at the organization of your real life. A dream that takes place in the office where you work may well refer to your personality, or perhaps be reminding you of the way you conduct your affairs.

If you are in a strange office, it could be that in real life you compare your lifestyle, activities, and ideals to those of others.

If you dream that you are in an office and you feel happy, it is an omen of prosperity.

If you leave the office, soon you will be deceived.

Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
1- Often our work or office situation gives an environment in dreams with which we feel comfortable.

It is slightly more formal than our home, and often deals with our feelings about, or our relationship with, work and authority.

2- To be in an office, particularly if it is not known to us, would suggest some kind of order or burcaucracv is necessary in ou lives.

To be in office, in the sense of holding a post, signifies taking responsibility for what we do.

3- An office in spiritual terms suggests having taken responsibility for who we arc.