Directions Dream Interpretation: Insights from 5 Unique Sources

Movement or guidance to the left, in most cultures, is regarded as a negative sign. In medieval times, for the purpose of heraldry, left was called “sinister,” reflecting the overall negative feelings toward this side of the body. Similarly, in crystal gazing, wisps of color moving to the left indicate a negative answer. This feeling may have developed because left-handedness is recessive, and therefore an oddity not easily explained by earlier peoples.

Right is a beneficial direction (note the term righteous), generally revealing positive actions and motivations.

Movement upward may be a type of ascension dream that shows your personal progress, hopes, and improvement.

Downward movement may show dissension, fatality, or pessimism that leads to feeling literally “down.” Alternatively, this can signify a new focus on your internal nature—an exploration that often proves very useful to personal growth.

When two directions are featured at the same time, this symbolizes harmony and balance between opposites (See Cross). Conversely, this can also indicate an internal tug of war between two facets of your being.

Being shown directions by a compass or a map reveals feelings of being somewhat lost or out of place in your current situation (See Blueprints, Schematics).

Each direction on a compass has slightly different meanings. North is cool, denoting frozen movement and frosty emotions. East is the point of the rising .raw, bringing hope and a new beginning. South is for fire, which can warm, energize, or consume depending on its potency, and West is the water or emotional center where fountains of creativity or floods of feeling may originate.

To dream of getting directions from someone (for how to get somewhere) symbolizes your ability to accept criticism.

The meaning depends on what you did afterwards.

If you tried to follow the directions, you are able to see yourself clearly and listen to the opinions of others.

If you didn’t, you have a problem dealing with authority. Perhaps you are overly sensitive.

If you dreamed of giving directions, this refers to your goals and search for purpose in life. You are on a path toward self-realization.

Dreams of directions can represent clues about where to go, what to do, and how to do something in your waking life.

See Compass, North, South, East, West.

To dream of a geographical direction can signal a location of interest for prayer.

A direction can also be an answer from God concerning a move in life

1. Route to a personal goal.

2. Ability to accept criticism.

3. Uncertain of direction in life, disorientation.

4. A sense of purpose.