Usually points to a situation at work or with your partner. You are bound to something or somebody and are unhappy about it. On the other hand, shackles also hold something together, keeping you from running away immediately.
See Shadow.
Christian Dream Symbols
by Tyler Wolfe
Affliction, bondage, oppression, Nah. 1:13
Islamic Dream Interpretation
by Ibn Seerin
(See Bond’, Fetter, Yoke)
About These Interpretations
This page presents 3 different perspectives on this dream symbol from various expert sources. Each interpretation considers context, emotion, and personal meaning rather than providing fixed definitions.