Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
1- Any shelter signifies protection.

The human is aware of the need for a safe space, and this symbolism comes across in dreams quite strongly.

The images used could be anything from a snail shell to an umbrella. Usually dreams about shelter highlight our needs or insecurities.

2- The other image of shelter is protcctiveness that is, a more active participation in giving shelter or sanctuary.

If we are giving shelter to someone in dreams, we may be protecting a part of ourselves from hurt or difficulty.

If we arc being given shelter we are conscious of the fact that there is protective power in our lives.

3- Shelter in the spiritual sense suggests sanctuary a space wherein we will not be harmed but can be ourselves.

Dream Meanings of Versatile

by Versatile - Anonymous
Material aspects: Any shelter signifies protection. We are all aware of the need for a safe space, and this symbolism comes across in dreams quite strongly.

The images used could be anything from a snail shell to an umbrella. Usually dreams about shelter highlight our needs or insecurities. You might also like to consult the entries for shells and umbrella.

The Fabric of Dream

by Katherine Taylor Craig
To dream of seeking shelder against rain denotes secret trouble; to fly from a storm, evil to come; to find shelter prognosticates misery and despair; to have it refused, triumph and joy (Gypsy). Here the interpretation is easily traceable to early Christian persecution, when shelter and food were refused to the elect.