Key Dream Interpretation: Insights from 29 Unique Sources

A key in a dream also may mean victory over one’s enemy. Holding a wooden key in a dream indicates the character ofone who refuses to help others, or ifhe holds their money in trust, it means that he does not repay them, for wood in a dream means hypocrisy. Holdingto a key that has no teeth in a dream means cheating an orphan of his inheritance, or becoming a guardian of an estate and deceiving its rightful heirs. Holding to the key of Paradise in a dream means acquiring knowledge, lawful wealth, or receiving an inheritance. Keys in a dream also represent the coffers they open. Seeing a key in a dream also means performing a pilgrimage to Mecca.

A key made of iron in a dream represent a strong and a dangerous man. It also means openness in one’s life. Turning a key to open a door or a padlock in a dream means attaining victory over one’s enemies. Opening a door or a lock without a key in a dream means attaining the same through prayers. Finding a key in a dream means finding a treasure, or profits from a farmland.

If a wealthy person finds a key in his dream, it means that he owes alms tax and he should immediately distribute what he owes, pay charities and repent for his sins. Holdingto the key ofthe holy Ka’aba in a dream means working for a ruler or an Imam.

If a woman receives keys in a dream, it meansher betrothal. Having difficulty to open a door, even with a key in a dream means hindrances in one’s business, or failure to attain one’s goal.

A key in a dream also represents new knowledge for a scholar or a learned person. Putting a key inside a door in a dream means placing a deceased person inside his coffin or grave, or it could mean having sexual intercourse with one’s wife.

• When you became born again, you were given the name of Jesus to use against the enemy. You were given the license to loose and to bind.

• I often see keys in the spirit.

• We see a golden key when releasing a person into prophetic training, and a large jewel encrusted key when releasing someone into the apostolic.

• We see a brass key when releasing someone into the Teaching Ministry. Either way the key represents your authority. Some are given prophetic, apostolic and teaching authority depending on their calling.

• When you see a closed door or gate in the spirit, the Lord will be saying to you, “Take the key (authority) I have given you and open this door!” • This is especially relevant in the Prophetic Ministry, where the prophet builds up, tears down, opens doors of blessing and cursing, restricts and looses on behalf of others.

• Referring to the Authority to Loose and to Bind • Matthew 16:19 And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

• Referring to Jesus and His Authority and Kingship.

• Isaiah 22:22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open..

1- Keys often appear in dreams. They represent fresh attitudes, thoughts and feelings which are capable of unlocking memories, experiences and knowledge which we have previously hidden.

To dream of a bunch of keys suggests the need to open up the whole of our personalities to new experiences.

2- When we experience ourselves as trapped, the key to freedom can often appear as if by magic. We hold within us many of the answers to our difficulties, but often need a down-to-earth mundane symbol to trigger olf our ability to work out solutions.

3- A key can represent the dreamer’s need for liberation from a stressful situation and then initiation of a positive move. Silver and gold keys represent respectively temporal and spiritual power.

To find a key in dreams is a symbol of good luck.

If you find a whole set, then business dealings will be very advantageous.

If the keys are lost, unpleasant adventures will affect you.

To find keys, brings domestic peace and brisk turns to business. Broken keys, portends separation either through death or jealousy.

For a young woman to dream of losing the key to any personal ornament, denotes she will have quarrels with her lover, and will suffer much disquiet therefrom.

If she dreams of unlocking a door with a key, she will have a new lover and have over-confidence in him.

If she locks a door with a key, she will be successful in selecting a husband.

If she gives the key away, she will fail to use judgment in conversation and darken her own reputation.

Vision: Looking at a key: someone will cither tell you a secret or you will find the solution to a puzzle. Unlocking something: a warning against getting involved in a risky adventure. Losing a key: you have been careless and the consequence is a missed opportunity. Finding a key: your chances at work and love are excellent. Finding a key that belongs to an unknown person: you will discover a secret.

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Depth Psychology: With logic, reason, and intelligence you can solve everyday problems by yourself. Sometimes, in women’s dreams, the key, a phallic symbol, represents sexual needs.

The key is perhaps the ultimate symbol of working effectively with the mystery of life.

The meaning of a dream featuring keys varies according to the action, but as a general guide:

To find keys signifies a happy solution to any pressing problems you may now have.

To lose keys indicates some unexpected unpleasantness, or disappointment in a friend.

To give someone a key forecasts an improvement in home conditions.

To be given a key is a sign of help from influential friends.

To fit a key in a lock pertains to satisfaction in sex and/or romantic relations.

To turn the key in a lock predicts the opening of new doors.

A broken key portends a lost opportunity.

To dream of being a keeper of the keys augurs a position of authority.

The image of a simple key can indicate that the solution is easy.

An ornate key can suggest a more complex solution. When we cannot find a key in dreams we may have to wait until the time is right or circumstances are working in our favour.

Solutions to problems, especially ones that seem puzzling (e.g., “the key to the matter”). Opportunity unfolding.

Lost keys: Losing your way, or feeling unable to find the right resolution to a situation.

Using the wrong key in a dream signifies approaching a problem in the wrong way, with a solution that doesn’t really fit the situation.

Breaking a key means that a good idea got bungled somehow, probably by someone becoming too enthusiastic or pushy.

If this is the case, just start again with a calmer, paced approach.

Locking up something speaks of fear of relationships and of fear of getting involved.

According to Freud, the symbol of the key / lock stands for sexuality.

The key is the phallus, the lock the vagina, and the function of locking means intercourse.

Folklore: To lose a key has negative connotations; to give somebody else your key means domestic luck.

To give someone you know a key implies that you will offer assistance to that person, while giving a key to an unknown person indicates an improvement in your own circumstances.

To be given a key augurs assistance from friends in positions of power.

To fit a key in a lock implies romantic and sexual happiness; unlocking a door indicates a breaking down of obstacles.

If you find a key in a dream, you will find the answer to a problem that’s been bothering you in real life.

To dream that you lose your keys, signifies your fear of losing your position or status in life. You may have lost control of yourself.

To dream that you find keys, signifies that you have found a solution to a problem.

To see broken keys in your dream, signifies many quarrels and possibly a break-up.

(1) What will the key open? A box? A door? In any case, it is a sign either that your unconscious is offering you access to your true self or, more modesdy, a solution to a problem, or that life is offering you an opportunity to fulfil yourself or to exercise some hitherto unused talent.

(2) An old man with keys may symbolize a deep inner source of wisdom. Follow him, and all secrets - your ‘destinyVyour real self- will be revealed.

If you lose your keys in a dream you will have an unpleasant adventure.

If you find someone else’s keys this denotes domestic bliss but to see broken keys you will have many quarrels and a separation.

If you give your key away you will be in error of using poor judgment.

If we can decide which way we turn the key, we can decide whether we are locking things up or freeing them.

A bunch of keys signify responsibilities and success and the need to open up the whole of our personalities to new experiences.

The key also represents the penis and sexual intercourse. Consider the purpose of this key.

Unlocking a door betokens the advent of a new lover who will not live up to the confidence you repose in him or her.

Locking a door is an omen of good judgment in the selection of a husband or wife.

A man may need to understand the ‘mechanism’ of his assertiveness and how to use it without force. Consult the entries for keyhole, lock and prison for further information.

A broken key warns of sorrow. Lost keys indicate some unpleasantry that may complicate the dreamer’s plans.

To find a key in a dream is a lucky sign.

The holder of the key has the power to unlock whatever the dreamer needs.