Dream Symbol: chain

chain

A chain can represent limitations put in place by an authority or by you.

Dreaming that you are chained up could mean:

  • You're feeling that someone is trying to control, limit, or deny you freedoms
  • You're feeling that you're limiting yourself, such as with too much self-discipline, narrow thinking, or limited beliefs

Something being chained shut, such as a gate, could represent:

  • Security or safety
  • A feeling of being denied access (such as to a person's feelings they don't want to share)
  • A recent situation where you felt like something was "off limits" to you

See also: lock locked

Category(s): Objects

Using this Dream Dictionary

Tips to Understand Dream Meaning

Dream symbol meanings are different for each person. It's IMPORTANT to consider:

  • Personal meaning - What the dream symbol means to you, what it reminds you of, how it makes you feel.
  • Context - How the dream symbol appears in the dream. For example, in a dream about a bee - what was the bee doing, how and where it was doing it, and how did you feel about it?
  • Look beyond the obvious - A dream is often about something other than its obvious meaning. Physical events in the dream commonly represent mental or emotional matters.

What Does Your Dream Mean?

About Dream Symbols

This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. A dream symbol often means something different in different dreams. There is no standard meaning of a dream symbol or dream that is accurate for all dreams. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary.


IMPORTANT: This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. There is no single "standard meaning" of a dream symbol or dream. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary. I am not a therapist. If you are experiencing physical or psychological problems, or if you are distressed, consult a medical professional.