Shelf

The purpose of a shelf is to hold things. Consider the various reasons one might do so. Most objects put on a shelf are for display or to have ready access to. In this way, a shelf in a dream may connect to accomplishments and a sense of pride in things you have done and wish to be able to remember easily or share with others. There is an adage “to put on the shelf,” which refers to things you prefer to handle at another time, so such a dream may point to avoidance.

Saving or storing (memories, ideas, money, objects, etc.), or a desire for such.

A feeling or fear of being “shelved” or set aside.

An aspect of yourself or your life that you “put on display” to others (a talent, your sense of humor, etc.).

Certain details or aspects of your life (such as the books on a shelf representing your interests, hobbies, or areas of knowledge).

See Storage, Container, Accumulating, Furniture

(Secretary) In a dream, shelves represent one’s confidant, the keeper of his secrets, one’s secretary, one who veils noble women’s personal pitfalls, or one who creates a facade for some charitable women.

To see a shelfthat carries some unique or precious collectibles in one’s house or shop in a dream means that one may beget an intelligent son who is diversified and capable, and who will grow to become a renowned man of knowledge.

A shelfsupported with rods in a dream represents a chaste woman who protect her husband’s secrets.

A shelf in a dream also represents a trustworthy business partner who labors hard for the success of the business, and who respects and guards his partner’s interests.