The Hidden Symbolism of Closed Curtains in Dreams

Dreams featuring closed curtains can evoke a sense of mystery or concealment, often reflecting our inner emotional states. Just as curtains in our physical spaces provide privacy, dreaming of them might indicate a desire to shield parts of ourselves from the outside world. This yearning for solitude can arise from various life circumstances—stressful situations, overload from social interactions, or even a deep-seated need for self-reflection.

The act of shutting curtains may symbolize not just physical barriers, but also emotional ones. It invites us to ponder what lies beyond these drapes and what we might be hiding from ourselves or others. Exploring the roots of this dream can provide profound insights into our current state of mind, highlighting the balance between our need for connection and our desire for personal space.

Embracing this perspective can lead to clarity and healing. Understanding the meanings behind our dreams may lead us on a path of inner peace and greater awareness.

• Dreams of closed curtains may symbolize feelings of concealment or a desire to hide from the world.
• Such dreams can reflect inner emotional states, possibly indicating a need for privacy or personal space.
• Culturally, closed curtains can imply the unknown; they may suggest areas of your life that are unexamined or uncertain.

Symbols

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  • 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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  • 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.

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Practical Insights for Reflecting on Dreams of Closed Curtains

• Self-Reflection and Journaling

  Begin by keeping a dream journal, where you note down your dreams upon waking. Include details like feelings, events leading up to the dream, and any notable symbols, including the curtains. Reflect on your current life situations—are there areas where you feel the need to retreat or hide?

  This practice can help draw connections between your dreams and waking life, revealing emotions that may need addressing. Take time to meditate on what the closed curtains represent for you personally. Do they symbolize a safe space, or do they indicate something you might be avoiding?

  Understanding your emotional responses will provide a clearer picture of what your subconscious is trying to communicate. You might also want to discuss your dreams with a trusted friend or a mental health professional to gain additional insights and perspectives. This exchange can offer new angles on personal patterns or recurring themes in your dreams.

• Creating a Comfortable Environment

  Consider the role your living space plays in your mental health. If you frequently dream of closed curtains, it might be beneficial to assess the balance of privacy and openness in your home. Are your curtains truly serving as a comfort, or perhaps as a metaphor for something deeper?

  Experiment with a mix of light and dark elements in your space—try opening your curtains during the day to let in natural light, while still preserving areas that offer seclusion when needed. This balance can foster well-being and help mitigate feelings of isolation while embracing your personal space. Designate specific areas of your home for relaxation and introspection, where you can process your dreams and emotions away from the bustle of daily life.

  This isn’t just about physical comfort; it’s also about creating an environment conducive to reflecting on your emotional health.

FAQs

• What do closed curtains symbolize in dreams?

  Closed curtains in dreams often represent concealment and introspection. They can indicate a desire for privacy or to hide one’s true feelings from others, reflecting inner emotional states and the need for personal space.

• Can dreaming of closed curtains mean I’m avoiding something?

  Yes, dreaming of closed curtains may suggest you are avoiding certain issues in your waking life. It could symbolize a reluctance to confront your emotions, psychological challenges, or aspects of your life that require attention.

• Are dreams about closed curtains common?

  While not the most common dream theme, many people experience dreams about closed curtains. Such dreams resonate with universal themes of privacy and introspection, making them relatable to various individuals.

• How can I interpret my dream of closed curtains better?

  To enhance your dream interpretation, consider maintaining a dream journal, reflecting on accompanying emotions, and analyzing life situations that may connect to the imagery. Look for personal significance in the symbol of closed curtains.

• What should I do if I frequently dream of closed curtains?

  If you frequently dream of closed curtains, it may be beneficial to reflect on your emotional life and relationship with privacy. Seek spiritual guidance or talk with someone you trust, as they can help uncover deeper meanings related to your subconscious feelings.

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