Window Dream Interpretation: Insights from 30 Unique Sources

Example: I was looking at a little matchbox shaped thing and one looked into it like a window. I looked at my arm through the window, then my vision was full of patterns of my energy going up and down my arm. It was very beauti­ful, leaflike shapes with glass-like balls and clear liquid but even the liquid making patterns on the move up and down’ (Wendy O). In general one is either looking out of, looking into, or going through a window. This makes them largely connected with what we see in the sense of perception or being aware of things, either within ourself, as in the example, or in regard to other people. So they can depict our eyes or awareness also.

Looking out of a window: your ‘view’ of or feelings about what you perceive in your environment or life; looking for a way out of a situation. Looking into a window: what you feel or ‘see’ in regard to someone else if you see another person; what you are aware of when ‘looking’ at or giving awareness to yourself. Climbing out of window: possibly your way of avoiding difficult feelings, i.e. by giving attention to exterior things—television, a book—rather than what we feel. Climb­ing in window: looking within oneself or seeing what makes someone else ‘tick’. Opening window: letting others see your feelings or opinions; allowing other people’s influence on yourself. No windows: not seeing what is going on around you; introversion, attention held by internal feelings, thoughts or concerns. Height of windows, such as first floor suggest what area of your experience you are looking at the world through. You might only look at life through a basement win­dow, which suggests being influenced by one’s sexuality or unconscious feelings; see levels of house within entry above. Example: ‘Presently I come to another domed window and stand looking at sea and sky. I am filled with serenity and peace’ (JD). Domed window, window in roof: depicts our head or mind. We each have a cosmic sense—a synthesis of experience in which we develop a personal view of what life is about in the largest sense; looking through the domed or roof window depicts this cosmic sense. Idioms: window dressing; window on the world; a room with a view.

For Jungians, windows offer a view of the outside world. To see windows in your dream signifies points of view, perspectives, insights and the eyes through which you view life.

If you are looking through the window, then it signifies your outlook on life, your consciousness, awareness and intuition. Windows are made of glass which can be transparent, giving a clear view; but they can also be opaque, the view being obscured by thick, colored or distorted glass. Can you relate this to your view of a situation? The‘pane’ in window pane may indicate a different sort of pain, so consider whether you need to be more clear-sighted about something that is troubling you.

To see shut, shattered or broken windows in your dream suggests a closed mind. Opening a window may represent a willingness to let in new ideas or fresh air into a life that has become stale. Looking in through the window symbolizes insight, but it may also—as in the story of‘The Little Match Girl’— suggest that you have been left out in the cold whilst others enjoy the warmth denied to you inside. Looking out of a window may represent your outlook and how you feel about your life. Eyes are sometimes called the windows of the soul. Whilst, for Freudians, a smashed window represents female sexuality, to Jungians it suggests a feeling of disillusionment with the world. Whenever you dream of a window, ask yourself what it reveals about the perspective you have on a current situation or whether it seems to hint that a broader, more openminded perspective is required. But if a house contained no windows or if drapes obscured your view out of them, it is likely that you have a shuttered outlook on life, preferring to live in your own world.

Looking through a window represents insight and attitude towards life. What you see out the window - whether it’s a positive or negative view - suggests how optimistic or pessimistic you are in general.

If you dreamed of a locked window, consider which side you were on. Being locked in often represents some troubles of your own making, or that someone is keeping secrets from you. Being locked out suggests that you will have a change of location.

To dream of opening a window is a positive omen. It symbolizes new beginnings and a way out of current difficulties.

To dream of closing a window suggests that you are craving privacy. You may also be giving up on something that is not working out for you.

To dream of jumping or climbing out a window predicts that whatever your troubles are, you will find an unexpected way to overcome them.

To dream of climbing in a window means a new opportunity will soon come your way.

To see shattered or broken windows symbolizes unhappy times and disloyal friends.

A foggy window suggests that you are keeping aspects of yourself hidden from other people. Tinted window(s) represent your need for privacy and your ways of getting it. You may prefer to present a mysterious front to others.

The window is an opening to the outside world and, as much as the view that it shows, like the light that shines through it, symbolizes the future that we hope for. So, a pleasant and bright view reveals that you will need the energy and motivation necessary to complete your projects. However, if it is dark, it shows us a more uncertain future. On the other hand, being afraid to look out the window indicate insecurity and fear of the consequences of something that you have done. Dreaming that you are spying through the slits of the blinds is a sign of repression and curiosity. Finally, if you enter or leave through a window, instead of doing so through a door, it shows that you have made a wrong decision. For Freud, windows were feminine sexual symbols.

If you observe a happy scene from a window, the dream foretells happiness. But, if you witness a horrible event, you will have problems. A broken window predicts deceptions.

Windshield wipers This is a dream that manifests your need to see things clearly. It may be that you are going through a confusing situation in real life that is uncomfortable and stressful.

It is best to analyze what aspects of your life are unclear and difficult to understand.

(Attic window, Aperture, Opening, Peephole) In a dream, a large window represents a woman of good character and conduct, while a tight window means the opposite.

If a man sees himself sitting inside a window in a dream, it means that he will divorce his wife in public.

If one sees himself sitting at a distance from the window in a dream, it means that he will secretly divorce his wife. In a dream, the windows of a house also represent an outsider who is aware of the inner secrets of such a house.

A window in a dream also means relief from difficulties, overcoming distress, renewing festivities and celebrating anniversaries. Depending on their direction in the dream, windows also mean news, women, or children. Seeing the glass of one’s window tainted or colored means plantingseedlings, inflorescence, conceivingchildren, continuingone’s education, buying new clothes, or crowning someone. Sitting tied-up inside a window box in a dream means getting married.

(See Attic window)

A window is a rich dream symbol. Its accurate interpretation can lead to awareness and a better understanding of a personal outlook on life.

If you are looking through the window, pay close attention to what you are looking at. Is it a beautiful landscape or a scene dealing with an experience or a situation from your past? Looking through a window and seeing a beautiful landscape may represent your desire for greater satisfaction and more peace in your life.

If you are seeing something familiar, you may be able to perceive the situation in a new way and gain some insight. Some say that a window may represent a time frame.

A closed window suggests and inability to effectively communicate and an opened widow may represent desire for new adventure in life. Windows in our houses allow us to see the world on the out side, the windows in our dreams may encourage us to better see the world within ourselves, as well as the world outside.

To see windows in your dreams, is an augury of fateful culmination to bright hopes. You will see your fairest wish go down in despair. Fruitless endeavors will be your portion.

To see closed windows is a representation of desertion.

If they are broken, you will be hounded by miserable suspicions of disloyalty from those you love.

To sit in a window, denotes that you will be the victim of folly.

To enter a house through a window, denotes that you will be found out while using dishonorable means to consummate a seemingly honorable purpose.

To escape by one, indicates that you will fall into a trouble whose toils will hold you unmercifully close.

To look through a window when passing and strange objects appear, foretells that you will fail in your chosen avocation and lose the respect for which you risked health and contentment.

The meaning varies according to the type of window” and the details of the dream action, but as a general guide: broken windows forecast a change of residence; bay windows predict an increase in social activity; dormer windows are a sign of improving conditions; to open (or raise) a window indicates easy success; and to dose one suggests a lucky escape from a present danger.

To dream of jumping or climbing out a window predicts that whatever your troubles are you will find an unexpected way to overcome them, and to climb in a window indicates a new opportunity will soon come your way.

See Glass.

Dreams of a window signify your ability to be psychic or to glimpse the truth of what is really going on in your life. This is a sign to do some introspection into your soul and deeper feelings and emotions.

If you are on the inside looking out, then you are looking to gain a broader perspective, perhaps a more worldly view.

If you are on the outside looking in, then you may be feeling like an outsider with a desire to be a part of the life happening inside. This dream may also be a message that an unexpected opportunity will be coming to you, as in, “When a door closes, a window opens.”

Vision: Standing in front of a closed window: be less distant around others and more thoughtful. You have no real reason to isolate as much as you do.

An open window: a positive sign—don’t give up your optimism. It helps you achieve success.

If you break a window, your actions have created havoc. Looking out a window: expectations have been dashed, but the future still looks good.

Depth Psychology: The window is a symbol of your attitude about the world and the expectations you have of others. What did you see when vou looked out the window? See Glass.

Looking through a window and seeing a beautiful landscape may represent your desire for greater satisfaction and more peace in your life.

If you are seeing something familiar, you may be able to perceive the situation in a new way and gain some insight. Some say that a window may represent a time frame, A closed window symbolizes a fear that you are unable to communicate effectively, and an opened window may be symbolic of a desire for a new life.

A general symbol for the need to see through something that is clouding the dreamer’s life.

A broken window hints at a change in the dreamer’s living circumstances.

The state or type of the window is an important clue. Open windows are a sign of welcome; closed windows a sign of cut-off communications. Bay windows are a sign of success and good fortune, while storm windows indicate trouble ahead. Astrological parallels: Neptune, Pisces

House. Here, almost always, internal and external references are being addressed. With this dream symbol, it is important to note what you see when you look through the window. In what direction are you looking? Is the window clean and clear or opaque? All this is of great symbolic meaning.

According to Freud, this image points to the body’s openings (the house is the body, the windows are the eyes).

You may want to see more deeply into some situation in your life.

If you are inside a space and looking out through a window, the dream may be expressing a desire to move into new territory and free yourself from current restrictions. You may be experiencing a new opening of perspective in some area of your life.

1. Insight/revelation/Prophetic gifting

2. Escape;

3. Opportunity;

4. Thief;

• Open Window

- Opening into the ministry, business seeing into the spirit.

• Shutting Window

- (what are you shutting ) an opportunity ministry ,business, prophetic? Sam. 9:9; Job 33:4; 2 Kings 13:17; Mal. 3:10.

Looking through an open or a closed window may represent something about one’s outlook on life.

A “window of time” is a time frame in which to do something or to recover from an error.

This dream symbol may signify some major insight in the dreamer’s life. (See Glass).

The windows of a house represent the eyes into the future or the way you look into the soul of another. Windows also allow air in and out and may express the avenue for sending out a thought or wish for future manifestation.

Closed widows forebode defeat or frustration for the dreamer. Broken windows, disappointment in love.

To crawl through a Widow, dishonorable intentions.

See Door.

Ability to see beyond a given situation; expanded vision, perception. Window to the other side, interdimen- sional awareness. House without windows is a prison.

To sit at one forecasts slanderous reports; to see a light in one, knowledge (Gypsy). The. symbol of knowledge (Hartmann).

A dream of a broken window is a forerunner of disloyalty from someone you love.

An opportunity presented; need to get out of current situation.

Symbolic of vision, insight, or a person’s eyes, Eccl. 12:3

See window under house, buildings, wine See alcohol.

See room House& accessories metaphors.

The lens of wisdom

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To dream that you are sat at a window, looking at the passers-by, denotes that yon will be harassed and vexed by many slanderous reports passing about you, and a certain person with whom you are on terms of intimacy.

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back of your home, at the: disputes between sisters turns malicious.

blocked, a: a determined denial of sight.

breaking a glass: trouble is ahead; form your response.

broken, a: be suspicious of theft by friends and hounded by the disloyalty of loved ones.

changing glass of a: are changing your outlook in life for a more romantic flare.

cleaning a glass: your happiness is in danger from your tendency to exaggerate it.

climbing from a, on a fire escape: wil become bankrupt from overt intrigues.

in a: have used dishonorable means to gain a distinguished position.

closed, a: wil suffer desertion by your friends.

standing behind a: absorb the atmosphere around you and be stil .

decorating a show: take advantage of opportunities to fulfil your obligations.

dormer, looking out of a: brighter horizons presage a rapid recovery.

fire coming from a: a long life is promised.

glass breaking: sad news you don’t want to see or be taken to court for.

jumping from a: wish to find some outlet for your impulses without risking your health.

looking out a: change your orientation to bring in more light.

open, an: success wil attend your excel ent health.

opposite your home: dispute between brothers comes to blows.

seeing people kissing in front of a: a pet bird wil be the victim of your fol y.

throwing things from a: advancement within position through insight into your world.

very big, a: very good success in business.

viewing something from a: victory over enemies by letting them destroy each other.