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Dream of Curtains: What It Means
Drawing back the curtains to brighten a room was seen as hidden facts coming to light and things becoming clear.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Depends on the scene
- Category
- Objects
- Matching tarot card
- The High Priestess
- Also searched as
- curtains, blinds, drapes, drawing back the curtains
Traditional reading
Drawing back the curtains to brighten a room was seen as hidden facts coming to light and things becoming clear. Closed curtains and a dark room meant now is a time to quietly build your strength.
Through the heart
Curtains are the line between what you show and what you hide. You may be torn between wanting to reveal yourself and wanting to hide.
Scene by scene
- Throwing the curtains wide open
- Something vague will become clear.
- Someone hiding behind the curtains
- A sign to check carefully for hidden circumstances.
- Hanging new curtains
- You'll change the mood and make a fresh start.
Lucky or unlucky?
Depends on the scene The reading changes with what happens in the dream
Whether this dream is lucky or not depends on the scene. With the same subject, the reading changes with what you did, how you felt and whether it ended brightly or darkly. Look through the scenes and similar dreams below for the one closest to yours.
Of the 6 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 0 · Depends on the scene 4 · Check in with yourself 2
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of blinds getting stuck halfway and not going upCheck in with yourself
Blinds jamming halfway no matter how you pull the cord is read as the frustration of having to work without seeing everything ahead. If you untangled the cord and raised them fully, calmly sorting out the tangle will clear your view.
You're anxious about having to decide while only knowing half the picture.
- Dream of drawing the curtains tightDepends on the scene
A screen symbolizes rest and retreat, so drawing the curtains firmly means a time to hide away and gather strength. It's fine to rest, but it's read as a reminder not to stay closed off too long.
You want to rest away from people's eyes.
- Dream of broken blindsCheck in with yourself
Blinds are like guarding your words and feelings, so blinds broken and hanging halfway mean the line between what you want to show and hide has blurred. It's read as a warning to watch for slips of the tongue.
A mind that's hard to regulate right now came through.
- Dream of fire spreading to the curtainsDepends on the scene
Curtains catching fire means hidden matters coming to light or your boundary with the outside world changing. If light poured in brightly, a hidden talent will become known.
You're hesitating over whether to show what you've kept hidden.
- Dream of curtains catching fireDepends on the scene
Fire reveals what's hidden, so flames catching on curtains means hidden matters come out all at once. A bright, big flame is a lucky sign that things will take off; acrid smoke points to gossip.
Feelings you've suppressed are about to burst.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · Today, let a little of something you've kept hidden show.
- Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
- If you have a decision to make today, it is fine to sleep on it one more night.
- Think about whether anything in your waking life resembles the scene. Dreams often show current worries in another shape.
- If the object in the dream is something you own, check on it today.
- Write it down in your dream diary · See by date whether the same dream comes back
Matching tarot card
At Luna Alley this dream is read alongside the The High Priestess card. There is a truth that hasn't surfaced yet. Don't rush; listen quietly to your inner voice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of Curtains” a good or a bad sign?
Depends on the scene. Drawing back the curtains to brighten a room was seen as hidden facts coming to light and things becoming clear. Closed curtains and a dark room meant now is a time to quietly build your strength.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of Curtains)?
Today, let a little of something you've kept hidden show. Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
What does it mean: Throwing the curtains wide open?
Something vague will become clear.
Can I trust dream interpretation?
Dream interpretation here gathers traditional folk readings and common psychological views, for fun and reflection. A dream does not decide your future, so read it lightly as a prompt to look inward. If the same dream keeps returning and disturbs your sleep, it is worth talking to a professional.