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Dream of an Elevator: What It Means
Riding an elevator up high was seen as a dream of rising in status and things moving quickly.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Depends on the scene
- Category
- Situations
- Matching tarot card
- Six of Wands
- Also searched as
- elevator, elevators, lift going up, lift going down
Traditional reading
Riding an elevator up high was seen as a dream of rising in status and things moving quickly. Suddenly dropping is a sign to beware of haste.
Through the heart
It's a wish to grow fast, or anxiety about a situation that goes up and down regardless of what you want.
Scene by scene
- An elevator shooting straight up
- A dream of promotion or results coming quickly.
- An elevator dropping
- A sign to slow down from an unreasonable pace.
- Getting stuck in an elevator
- It means you should pause and sort out the situation.
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 13 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 1 · Depends on the scene 3 · Check in with yourself 9
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of riding an elevator up with a dogLucky dream
Riding an elevator upward with a dog means your status or circumstances rise along with someone you trust. Going down means take a short rest.
It's thinking of a companion you want to grow with.
- Dream of a snake in an elevatorCheck in with yourself
A snake in a tight space means tension in a situation you can't escape. If the doors opened and the snake left first, the stifling situation soon eases; if the floors went up, your circumstances improve even amid the tension.
You feel trapped in a stifling situation.
- Dream of the apartment elevator stoppingCheck in with yourself
Things that go up and down stand for the rise and fall of luck, so the elevator to your home stopping means something on the rise stalls for a while. Don't be impatient; wait and it will move again.
It's frustration with something progressing slowly.
- Dream of poop in an elevatorDepends on the scene
Poop in an elevator that goes up and down has two readings: wealth following your rise in status, and trouble arising in a tight space. If it went up, it leans toward promotion or achievement.
It holds a heart putting up with an uncomfortable situation in close-knit relationships.
- Dream of an elevator moving sidewaysDepends on the scene
An elevator moving sideways instead of up and down is read as a chance for a move or transition rather than a promotion. If you liked where you arrived, a new department or job will suit you well.
The thought that going up isn't the only answer is growing in your heart.
- Dream of an elevator plungingCheck in with yourself
The elevator you're riding suddenly dropping is read as a sign that a promotion or plan may abruptly stall. If it stopped just before the bottom, you'll narrowly save the situation.
It's an anxious heart that has given itself over to a situation it can't control.
- Dream of getting trapped in an elevatorCheck in with yourself
Being stuck inside a stalled elevator is read as a sign that something in progress will pause midway. If the doors opened again and you stepped out, the delayed matter will soon start moving again.
It's a time when an ambiguous position, unable to go up or down, feels frustrating.
- Dream of elevator doors not closing while you're chasedCheck in with yourself
Getting into an elevator while being chased only to have the doors not close is read as a sign that what you're trying to avoid keeps catching up. If the doors closed and it went up, you'll narrowly escape and rise.
It's anxiety over having nowhere suitable to flee.
- Dream of a ghost riding the elevator with youCheck in with yourself
Riding an elevator with a ghost has long been read as meaning an uneasy companion may appear in a situation with big ups and downs. If you got off safely when the doors opened, you'll pass through a period of change without trouble.
Tight spaces with no escape often appear in dreams when your heart feels stifled.
- Dream of an elevator dropping suddenlyCheck in with yourself
An elevator suddenly falling means a status or evaluation you were counting on may be shaken. If it stopped before hitting the bottom, you'll narrowly escape a crisis.
Anxiety in a situation of big ups and downs appeared as the sensation of falling.
- Dream of a hotel elevator stopping on a nonexistent floorCheck in with yourself
A hotel elevator opening onto a floor that doesn't exist means you could be thrown off by an unexpected situation. If you pressed the button again and returned to your floor, handling it calmly will get you back where you belong.
The unfamiliar unease when reality diverges from your expectations was expressed as a strange floor.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · The fast way isn't always the good way. Today, go one step at a time, like taking the stairs.
- 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.
- In one line, compare the dream situation with what you are going through lately.
- 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 Six of Wands card. Recognition for your efforts and news of victory arrive. It's fine to show your achievements proudly.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of an Elevator” a good or a bad sign?
Depends on the scene. Riding an elevator up high was seen as a dream of rising in status and things moving quickly. Suddenly dropping is a sign to beware of haste.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of an Elevator)?
The fast way isn't always the good way. Today, go one step at a time, like taking the stairs. Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
What does it mean: An elevator shooting straight up?
A dream of promotion or results coming quickly.
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.