Understanding the Dream: The Clock on the Pedestal

Dreams have long fascinated humanity, serving as a bridge between the subconscious and conscious mind. The act of dreaming about a clock on a pedestal is uniquely captivating. Clocks symbolize the passage of time, and they often represent our perceptions of life’s fleeting moments.

When intertwined with a pedestal—a structure that provides elevation and visibility—it suggests a deeper focus on how time influences our aspirations and values. This dream signifies more than just a measurement of minutes and hours; it reflects your inner contemplation about what it means to prioritize time in your life. Perhaps it serves as a reminder of responsibilities weighing heavily on you or calls for introspection regarding how you spend your days.

In a world that often seems rushed and chaotic, this dream may be urging you to honor time, whether by reflecting on the past or planning for the future.

• Dreaming of a clock on a pedestal may symbolize a desire for recognition or the importance of time in your life.
• Such dreams can reflect feelings of pressure or the urgency of certain life events.
• The pedestal indicates that time is held in high regard, suggesting that you may be reflecting on your past or future.
• It often points to the need for a balance between your responsibilities and personal aspirations.
• Clocks in dreams invite introspection about how you perceive and manage time.

Symbols

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  • Imposing structure:

    (Edifice; Imposing structure) In a dream, a monument means lies, falsehood, arrogance, or destruction. An imposing monument in a dream also may mean spiritual guidance.

  • Edifice:

    (Edifice; Imposing structure) In a dream, a monument means lies, falsehood, arrogance, or destruction. An imposing monument in a dream also may mean spiritual guidance.

  • Base:

    (Column base; Plinth) A column base or a plinth in a dream represents scholars, their circles, or their study room. A column base in a dream also could represent unmarried women, one’s wife, knowledge, a trade, or a craft, or DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 31 religious precepts. Building or owning a column base in a dream also could signify marriage, children, guidance, knowledge, or a chronic illness.

    The column base of a mosque in a dream represents pious people and the column base of a house represent chaste women.

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  • Watch:

    (Timepiece; Wristwatch. See Clock)

  • Eyewitness:

    (Eyewitness; Legitimacy; Testify; Truth) An eyewitness in a dream means triumphing over one’s enemy, testifying to the truth and refuting falsehood. If one sees himself as a true signing witness to an agreement in a dream, it means that he will triumph over his enemies. If one sees himself witnessing a contract or putting his seal on a testimony in a dream, it means that he will loan money to the second party in the contract.

    If one sees himself bearing a true testimony before someone and against the other in a dream, it means that he will attend the pilgrimage in Mecca.

  • Conscious:
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  • Watch:

    (Timepiece; Wristwatch. See Clock)

  • Clock:

    (Timepiece; Watch) A clock in a dream represents money equal to the time setting when seen in one’s dream. An alarm clock in a dream means exposing ills, richness of a poor person and fulfilling a promise.

  • Timepiece:

    (Timepiece; Watch) A clock in a dream represents money equal to the time setting when seen in one’s dream. An alarm clock in a dream means exposing ills, richness of a poor person and fulfilling a promise.

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  • Timepiece:

    (Timepiece; Watch) A clock in a dream represents money equal to the time setting when seen in one’s dream. An alarm clock in a dream means exposing ills, richness of a poor person and fulfilling a promise.

  • Watch:

    (Timepiece; Wristwatch. See Clock)

  • Door latch:

    (Doorjamb; Door latch) A door latch or a doorjamb in a dream represents a door attendant, a guard dog or a servant.

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  • Idol:

    (Idol) A statue in a dream represents falsehood, inventions, make-shift, fiction, illusion, heedlessness, or a nice looking person who is full of deception. Worshipping a statue in a dream means lying to God Almighty, or that one worships what his mind tells him to worship, whether it is a physical object or a child of one’s imagination. If it is acarved wooden statue in the dream, it means that he ingratiates himself to rich people, or to an unjust person in authority through his religion.

    If the statue is built from wood in the dream, it means that one seeks religious arguments or disputes. If the statue is made of silver in the dream, it means that one elicits sexual relationship with his servant, or with a foreign woman, or perhaps just a friendship. If the statue is made of gold in the dream, it means that one may commit an abominable action, or a religious inequity, or seeks profits from someone at the expense of displeasing God Almighty and consequently, one will suffer financial losses or health problems.

    If the statue combines mixed material of bronze, copper, steel, iron, or lead in the dream, it means that such a person uses his religious garb to make profits, and that he often forgets about his Lord. A statue in a dream also means travels. Seeing a golden or a silver statue in a dream also could mean prosperity.

    Seeing a bronze statue of a young woman moving around in a dream means a good harvest, prosperity, or travels. If the statue is bigger than life-size, then it means a fright. Statues in a dream also represent one’s children, his sexual drive, or his determination.

    If one sees himself worshiping a statue in a dream, it means that he is engaged in falsehood, giving preference to his personal desires and passions over obeying his Lord’s commands. If one sees himself worshiping a golden statue in a dream, it means that he will solicit business from someone who worships God Almighty, though he will also suffer losses from such an association. It also means that he will lose his investment and it will show the weakness of his faith.

    If one sees himself worshiping a statue made of silver in the dream, it means that he uses his religion to make business out of it, or to betray others through it, or that he will solicit the help of someone to do evil, or that he may sexually abuse a young girl who trusts his religious appearance. If one sees a statue and does not associate it with worship, or if he does not see anyone worshiping it in his dream, his dream then represents financial gains. A statue in a dream also means to be enamored with a woman or a boy.

    Statues in a dream also could mean deafness, idiotic behavior, dumbness, attachment to anything in this world, making an idol out of it, such as one’s love and attachment to his position, status, business, wife, beloved, house, or child, etcetera. If one owns a statue in a dream, it means that he may marry a deaf, or a dumb, or a non-intelligent woman, or that he may beget a child who will grow up having one or more of these defects. In whatever condition one sees the statue in his dream, it will reflect on any of the above.

    A statue in a dream also represents a generation. If the statue is missing something in the dream, such defect will definitely manifest in one’s society. Seeing a statue in a dream also could reflect one’s strength and determination.

    If one breaks a statue, or lames it, or damages it in a dream, it means that he will vanquish his enemy and earn rank and fame. If the statue in the dream portrays a particular woman, or if it is interpreted to represent a specific woman, then she will be quiet, intelligent and serene, or it could mean that she is stupid and has pride.

  • Balancer:

    (Balancer; Evenness; Weight stabilizer) A weight stabilizer in a dream represents equilibrium, justice, truthfulness and beneficial knowledge.

  • Evenness:

    (Balancer; Evenness; Weight stabilizer) A weight stabilizer in a dream represents equilibrium, justice, truthfulness and beneficial knowledge.

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  • Column base:

    (Column base; Plinth) A column base or a plinth in a dream represents scholars, their circles, or their study room. A column base in a dream also could represent unmarried women, one’s wife, knowledge, a trade, or a craft, or DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 31 religious precepts. Building or owning a column base in a dream also could signify marriage, children, guidance, knowledge, or a chronic illness.

    The column base of a mosque in a dream represents pious people and the column base of a house represent chaste women.

  • Plinth:

    (Column base; Plinth) A column base or a plinth in a dream represents scholars, their circles, or their study room. A column base in a dream also could represent unmarried women, one’s wife, knowledge, a trade, or a craft, or DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 31 religious precepts. Building or owning a column base in a dream also could signify marriage, children, guidance, knowledge, or a chronic illness.

    The column base of a mosque in a dream represents pious people and the column base of a house represent chaste women.

  • Offspring:

    (Helper; Loins; Offspring; Spinal column) In a dream, one’s backbone represents man’s helper or his right hand man. If one has a strong backbone in a dream, it represents his sedate manners, calm and serious composure. Whether one’s backbone is weak or strong in the dream, it could also represent his son.

    If one finds his backbone strong in the dream, it means that he will develop wisdom or beget a son who will grow strong and become a just person. Perhaps one’s backbone could be interpreted to mean crucifixion, or it could mean marriage to a virgin. If one sees a tree growing from his backbone in a dream, it means an illness.

    If a sick person sees his backbone turned into iron in a dream, it means recovering from his illness.

Practical Ways to Reflect on Your Dream

• Journal Your Feelings About Time

  One powerful way to unpack the symbolism of your dream is to keep a journal dedicated to your thoughts and feelings about time. Start by reflecting on how this dream made you feel. Did the clock evoke comfort or anxiety?

  Write about your current relationship with time. Are you feeling rushed and overwhelmed, or do you feel in control of your schedule? This reflection can help you identify patterns in your life that you may not have been consciously aware of.

  Consider setting aside time each week to revisit your journal entries, allowing you to observe how your feelings evolve. Over time, this practice can offer valuable insights into how you manage your daily responsibilities and can guide you toward a more balanced approach to time.

• Practice Mindfulness

  Mindfulness is a wonderful tool that encourages presence and awareness in the moment, which is directly connected to how we perceive time. After dreaming of a clock on a pedestal, you might find it beneficial to engage in mindfulness exercises. Start with focused breathing; take a few moments to sit quietly, close your eyes, and focus solely on your breath.

  Notice how time feels during these moments of stillness. Over time, you can integrate mindfulness into your daily routine—perhaps during mundane tasks like washing the dishes or folding laundry—by being fully present and appreciating the time spent on these activities. This can foster a healthier relationship with the passage of time, allowing you to find peace amid life’s hustle.

• Set Intentions Regarding Time Management

  Given the significance associated with a clock in your dream, consider setting specific intentions about how you wish to manage your time moving forward. Reflect on what is truly important to you. Are there commitments or activities that you prioritize more than they deserve?

  Alternatively, are there passions or relationships that you have been neglecting? Create a list of intentions that encapsulate your goals regarding time management—whether it's dedicating weekends to family, spending evenings nurturing personal growth, or ensuring you take breaks in your busy week. Exercise self-love by allowing yourself the space to say no to distractions that don’t align with these intentions.

  Revisit and adjust these intentions regularly, ensuring they continue to connect you with your personal values.

• Create a Visual Timeline

  A visual representation of your priorities and goals related to time could be an enlightening exercise that draws inspiration from your dream. Consider creating a timeline that showcases significant events or aspirations you have for the future. Start with where you are now and mark important stages you wish to reach, providing a clear view of how you wish to travel forward in this expanse of time.

  Including images, quotes, or symbols that resonate with you can enhance this timeline and make it more engaging. This should not just be a representation of a future plan but also a reflection of how time has shaped your experiences thus far. As you look at it daily, it may inspire you to stay aligned with your goals and live purposefully, honoring the time you have been given.

• Consult with a Trusted Friend

  When dreams resonate with profound meanings, discussing them can often provide additional insights. Share your dream about the clock on a pedestal with a trusted friend or mentor. The act of verbalizing your experience often leads to new perspectives that you might not have considered.

  This discussion can help uncover any feelings you may have suppressed, such as anxiety related to your responsibilities or excitement about future ambitions. Consider asking your friend how they interpret clocks in their own lives and whether they feel pressure related to time. Such conversations can help foster deeper understanding, growth, and connection, reminding you that you are not alone in navigating the complexities of time and life.

FAQs

• What does it mean if I dream of a broken clock on a pedestal?

  Dreaming of a broken clock may symbolize feelings of helplessness regarding time management or indicate that certain aspects of your life feel out of control. The pedestal suggests that there are significant areas in your life that deserve attention. This dream invites you to reflect on aspects you need to address or repair.

• Does the size of the clock in my dream matter?

  Yes, the size of the clock can amplify its symbolic meaning. A large clock might symbolize feeling overwhelmed by time, possibly suggesting you have big responsibilities weighing upon you. Conversely, a small clock may reflect a perception of minor urgency in your life or an underappreciation of time's flow.

• Why do I feel anxious after dreaming of a clock?

  Anxiety after such a dream could stem from the deeper themes of accountability and mortality that clocks often evoke. Consider reflecting on your current life situation and any pressures you may be feeling to manage time effectively. Remember that anxiety can also arise from the subconscious tapping into unacknowledged stressors in your life.

• Can dreaming of a clock help me with my procrastination?

  Yes! Dreams about clocks can serve as a catalyst for self-reflection regarding how you value and utilize your time. If you tend to procrastinate, such a dream might be a gentle nudge from your subconscious, urging you to reassess your priorities and take action to align your life more closely with your goals.

• Is there a spiritual significance behind dreaming of a clock on a pedestal?

  Indeed, within many spiritual traditions, clocks symbolize divine timing and life’s rhythms. Dreaming of a clock on a pedestal reinforces the idea that time is sacred and encourages you to honor your journey. This dream may invite you to contemplate how you're using your time in alignment with your higher purpose.

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