Understanding the Dream of Closed Curtains on a Sunny Day

Dreams have always been a powerful medium through which our inner thoughts and feelings manifest. One particularly intriguing dream is that of closed curtains on a sunny day. This imagery can evoke a range of emotions, from feelings of seclusion to a yearning for protection.

In many cultures, curtains are associated with what is hidden or revealed in life. The paradox of closed curtains against bright sunshine embodies the tension between the light of reality and the darkness of our internal struggles. It might suggest that while the world outside beckons with warmth and joy, you could be feeling the need to block it out.

Perhaps this dream reflects a period in your life where you seek solace, privacy, or a retreat from the pressures of daily life. Therefore, discerning the significance of such a dream can offer valuable insights into your emotional state and personal circumstances.

• Dreaming of closed curtains may symbolize a desire for privacy and protection.
• These dreams could also indicate feelings of isolation or a need to shield oneself from the external world.
• On a deeper level, closed curtains might represent hidden emotions or unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
• The contrast of the sunny day and the closed curtains highlights a struggle between external positivity and internal darkness.
• Such dreams invite reflection on one’s current emotional state and the importance of opening oneself to the light.

Symbols

• blinds
  • Spy glass:

    (Spy glass; Telescope) In a dream, binoculars represents a notable person or the person who is looking through them. Looking with binoculars from a distance in a dream means victory over one’s adversary, attainment of one’s goals, rising in rank, spying, or happiness. If a merchant looks through binoculars in a dream, it means sovereignty, prosperity, presiding over his fellow merchants and gaining power.

    Bird’s nest:

  • Telescope:

    (Spy glass; Telescope) In a dream, binoculars represents a notable person or the person who is looking through them. Looking with binoculars from a distance in a dream means victory over one’s adversary, attainment of one’s goals, rising in rank, spying, or happiness. If a merchant looks through binoculars in a dream, it means sovereignty, prosperity, presiding over his fellow merchants and gaining power.

    Bird’s nest:

  • Askance:

    Eyes in a dream represent one’s religion or wealth. If one sees grass growing all over him but does not cover his ears or eyes in a dream, it means prosperity. One’s eyes in a dream also represent his faith and the road to victory in this life and in the next.

    One’s eyes in a dream also could represent his guidance or his heedlessness. Having many eyes throughout one’s body in a dream represents one’s piety, vigilance and excellence of character. If one sees the eyes of his heart in a dream, it means that he sees with the light of clarity.

    If one sees a man looking at him with a side glance in a dream, it means that he will suffer from an adversity, mistrust, disapproval, suspicion and disdain at the hand of such a man. If such a man opens his eyes and looks at him straight forward in the dream, it means that he will help him in his business or support his interests. If one’s eyes turn into iron in a dream, it means distress, a scandal or serious suffering from one’s community.

    If one sees himself looking at women in his dream, it means that he commits adultery with his eyes by looking and desiring what is unlawful. If one looks at someone’s eyes in a dream and likes them, it means that he will suffer from an adversity, religious corruption or jealousy. If one sees himself having an extra eye inside his body in a dream, it means that he is an atheist.

    If one sees himself having an extra eye over his shoulder in a dream, it means that he will be named to receive money in absentia. If one sees his eyes transfixed in a dream, it means that he looks suspiciously at a relative or someone else’s wife. Black eyes in a dream represent a religious person.

    A bluish-black eyes in a dream denote opposing one’s religion. Blue eyes in a dream mean religious innovations. Green eyes in a dream mean a religion which is different from all religions.

    Sharp sight in a dream means blessings, while weak sight means joblessness and living from the generosity of others. If a father sees weakness in his sight in a dream, it means that a sickness will inflict his children. If one loses his eyes in a dream, it means the death of his children.

    If a poor person or a prisoner sees that in a dream, it means that he will never become free again, or see any light for the rest of his life. If an oppressed person sees weakness in his eyes in a dream, it means that someone will help him overcome his adversities. If a traveller sees that dream, it means that he will DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 149 never return to his homeland.

    If one sees that his eyes belong to an unknown person in a dream, it means that he will become blind. If he recognizes that person in the dream, it means that he will be married to his daughter. If one’s eyes fall into his lap in a dream, it means the death of his brother or son.

    The eyes of a human being in a dream also represent his beloved, his son or his faith. Any defect in them in the dream may reflect in such people. Having one hundred eyes in a dream means money.

    The eyes of a ruler represent his spies. Eyes in a dream also represent a controller, a man or a spring. Treating one’s eyes with medicinal ointment in a dream means correcting one’s religious life or begetting a son who will become the jewel light of his father’s eyes or if one’s brother is exiled or deported from his homeland, it means that he will solicit him and entrust him with duties toward his family.

    If one sees his sight better than what people think in the dream, it means that his inner character is better than what people think, or if he sees his sight weakened though people do not know about it in the dream, it means that he keeps his faith to himself. If one’s eyes become white in a dream, they represent sorrow, or loss of a beloved. If one sees his eyes white, and if the white veil is lifted in the dream, it means that he will be reunited with his beloved and his distress will be dispelled.

    The right eye in a dream represents one’s son and the left eye represents one’s daughter. If a father sees one of his eyes being transposed to mix with the other eye in a dream, and if he has a son and a daughter, he should separate their bedrooms. Eating someone’s eye in a dream means steeling his money.

    Seeing one’s eyes without eyelashes in a dream means defying God’s laws. If one unplugs his eyelashes in a dream, it means that he will expose himself to his enemy. Seeing beautiful eyes in a dream could denote, sorcery, black magic, life or death.

    Eyes in a dream also represent one’s family, relatives, children or workers. Eyes in a dream also signify mourning someone or they could denote a sickness. Smearing one’s eyes in a dream means calamities, sufferings and punishment for one’s sins.

    To guard one’s eyes from looking at what is unlawful in a dream means heeding God’s commands.

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  • Day:

    (Day) The dawning of the daylight in a dream means relief from pain, distress and sorrow, or it could mean buying a new garment, marriage, having beautiful children, the emergence of truth, unveiling what is hidden, release from prison or the coming home of a traveller. DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 111

  • Sunshine:
  • Sultan:
• closed curtains
  • Shut:

    (Shut) If a single man sees himself shutting a door in a dream, it means that he will marry a righteous woman. If a married man sees himself shutting a door in a dream, it means that he may divorce his wife. Locking a door in a dream also means getting married, though unlocking a padlock has negative connotations.

    If one sees his door locked in a dream, it means that he will choose to pursue his worldly satisfaction instead of fulfilling his religious obligations. If one tries to lock the door of his house and fails to do so in his dream, it means that he will abandon a hard decision he took, or refrain from pursuing the impossible in his case.

  • Fitting room:

    (Dresser; Fitting room; Wardrobe) A dressing room means what a comb represents in a dream. A dressing room in a dream also represents a husband for a single girl, or a chaste and a hard-working wife for a single man.

  • Dresser:

    (Dresser; Fitting room; Wardrobe) A dressing room means what a comb represents in a dream. A dressing room in a dream also represents a husband for a single girl, or a chaste and a hard-working wife for a single man.

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  • Drapes:

    (Cover; Happiness; Fears; Veil) In a dream, drapes means veiling one’s private life. Drapes in a dream also represent a confidant or a trustworthy friend or a wife who covers the pitfalls of her husband, protects his business and guards him from looking at other women. If a man of knowledge sees such a dream, then drapes represent his integrity, his honorable wife and children.

    Unidentified drapes in a dream represent worries or distress. If the drapes are hanging over one’s front door in the dream, it means that such difficulties will come from the world. Old drapes in a dream represent adversities which will not last.

    Torn drapes in a dream mean happiness and joy. If they are torn vertically in the dream, they represent a quick joy. If they are torn horizontally in the dream, they mean slander against one’s family.

    Black drapes in a dream mean worries because of money, a child, or the authorities. White or green drapes mean good results. Drapes hanging over the door of a mosque in a dream represent spiritual problems or religious failure.

    Seeing drapes out of their place in a dream mean adversities, and seeing them hanging over one’s windows has no interpretation. In a dream, seeing drapes hanging over a strange environment means fears which will culminate in satisfaction. Drapes adorned with gold means hallu¬ cination or dispelling one’s worries.

    If an unmarried person sees drapes in his dream, it means that he will get married and protect his chastity, or it could mean a business that will shelter him from poverty. If a fugitive or a scared person sees himself covered with drapes in a dream, it means a shelter from what scares him. Falling through a hole while hanging to a drape in a dream means taking a long, frustrating, toiling and a distant journey.

    The bigger the drapes are in a dream, the more difficult is one’s adversity.

  • Canopy 1:

    (A canopy with drapes covering one’s bed; Mosquito net; Transparent hood) In a dream, the canopy that drapes over one’s bed represents a good woman or a well mannered man. In a dream, a canopy also may represent one’s wife, or it could mean affliction, grief, distress or darkness.

  • Attire:
• bright day
  • Day:

    (Day) The dawning of the daylight in a dream means relief from pain, distress and sorrow, or it could mean buying a new garment, marriage, having beautiful children, the emergence of truth, unveiling what is hidden, release from prison or the coming home of a traveller. DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 111

  • Daylight:

    (Day) The dawning of the daylight in a dream means relief from pain, distress and sorrow, or it could mean buying a new garment, marriage, having beautiful children, the emergence of truth, unveiling what is hidden, release from prison or the coming home of a traveller. DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 111

  • Sunshine:
• clear day
  • Day:

    (Day) The dawning of the daylight in a dream means relief from pain, distress and sorrow, or it could mean buying a new garment, marriage, having beautiful children, the emergence of truth, unveiling what is hidden, release from prison or the coming home of a traveller. DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 111

  • Perception:

    (Clarity. See Glass )

  • Mist:

    Fog in a dream means going on a journey or returning from one. Fog in a dream also means confusion or obscurity about a material or a spiritual matter. If one sees himself walking through fog in a dream, it means that he is intending something despised by God Almighty and he should desist from it.

    Fog in a dream also means ambiguity, dubiousness, tangle or doubt. Fog in a dream also means trials or a fight between people.

Practical Tips for Navigating Thoughts After Such Dreams

• Reflect on Your Current Emotions

  After dreaming of closed curtains on a sunny day, take some time to introspect about how you feel in your waking life. Journaling can be beneficial—write down your thoughts and emotions without censoring yourself. This practice can help clarify why you may desire privacy or feel the need to shut yourself off from the world.

  Consider if there are specific events or relationships causing you to feel this way. Reflect on whether you are overwhelmed by external factors, or if there is a deeper emotional issue that requires your attention. Engage in mindfulness exercises to connect with your feelings more openly and discover what lies beneath your desire for isolation.

• Seek Connection with Loved Ones

  Isolating oneself can be tempting after such dreams, yet it is often important to reach out to friends or family. Discuss your thoughts and feelings with someone you trust. This openness can relieve the heaviness of solitude and remind you that you’re not alone in your struggles.

  Sometimes, sharing can illuminate perspectives that we might miss while trapped in our own thoughts. Consider arranging a coffee with a friend or simply calling them to chat. Genuine connections can help shed light on your internal battles, encouraging you to embrace the warmth of relationships as an alternative to the closed curtains.

  Remember, vulnerability can often forge stronger bonds and bring a sense of comfort and understanding.

• Explore Your Personal Environment

  Since curtains play a significant role in our personal spaces, consider rearranging or changing the curtains in your home. This act can symbolize your desire to bring more light and clarity into your life. Choose lighter fabrics that allow sunlight to stream through while still providing you some level of privacy.

  The transformation in your physical environment could mirror your emotional journey towards openness and acceptance of the world's blessings. Creating a space that feels good and inviting promotes positive energy and encourages a shift in perspective, reassuring you that it’s okay to let the sun's rays into your life.

FAQs

• What does it mean if I dream of closed curtains on a sunny day?

  Dreaming of closed curtains on a sunny day typically signifies a desire for privacy and protection amidst a bright environment. It may reflect feelings of being overwhelmed or an instinct to retreat from the demands of daily life. This contrast invites independent reflection on your emotional state.

• Are dreams about closed curtains common?

  Yes, dreams involving curtains—especially closed ones—are relatively common. They often symbolize the threshold between our inner thoughts and the external world. Such dreams can surface during times of introspection and emotional complexity, revealing subconscious fears or desires.

• How can I interpret the emotions I felt during the dream?

  Interpreting emotions felt in a dream about closed curtains can be valuable. Take note of whether you felt calm, anxious, or confused. These emotions can guide you in understanding areas in your life where you might feel vulnerable or shielded from the truth. Consider reflecting on any parallels in your waking life to help clarify these emotions.

• What steps can I take if I feel trapped by my dreams?

  If dreams leave you feeling trapped, it’s vital to engage in practices that promote emotional well-being. Prioritize self-care activities such as meditation, counseling, and spending time outdoors. Speak about your feelings and dreams with someone you trust, or seek professional guidance to unveil deeper meanings and assist in finding resolutions.

• Can the symbolism of curtains differ between cultures?

  Yes, curtain symbolism can vary between cultures. In some traditions, curtains may represent barriers or divisions, while in others, they symbolize the transition between different spaces or states of being. Understanding your cultural background may offer more personalized insights into the meanings derived from such dreams.

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