DREAM · SITUATIONS
Dream of Shaking Hands: What It Means
Firmly shaking hands with someone is seen as good agreements being made, such as contracts, partnerships, or reconciliation.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Lucky dream
- Category
- Situations
- Matching tarot card
- Three of Pentacles
- Also searched as
- handshake, clasping hands, contract, cooperation
Traditional reading
Firmly shaking hands with someone is seen as good agreements being made, such as contracts, partnerships, or reconciliation. The higher the person's standing, the greater the help. Having your handshake refused means don't rush; build trust first.
Through the heart
A handshake is a promise made between equals. The dream reveals a wish to team up with someone, or to bring a conflict to a close.
Scene by scene
- Shaking hands with a rival
- An adversarial relationship turns into cooperation.
- Shaking a cold hand
- A sign to check the terms of any new agreement carefully.
- Shaking hands with a celebrity
- Read as receiving help from someone influential.
Lucky or unlucky?
Lucky dream Read as a dream announcing good things
Traditional readings lean toward this being a lucky dream, a sign of something coming in: good news, money or a welcome connection. If the mood of the dream was heavy or frightening, though, pay attention to that feeling first. Treat a lucky dream less as "fortune will arrive on its own" and more as "things go well if you move".
Of the 15 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 10 · Depends on the scene 4 · Check in with yourself 1
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of Your Landlord Telling You to LeaveCheck in with yourself
A landlord asking you to vacate has long been read as a cue to prepare ahead, since change may come to your current position. If you left willingly and found a better place, your circumstances would actually improve.
This dream holds anxiety that your place could be shaken at any time. Frustration at feeling that someone else holds the power to decide may be surfacing.
- Talking calmly with the landlord · You'll get the terms you want through negotiation and conversation.
- Hastily packing your things · Leave some room to prepare for sudden change.
- Moving to a better home · Read as change you were pushed into becoming a better opportunity.
Today's advice · Look into whatever is making you uneasy and have one backup plan ready.
- Dream of Shaking Hands with a StrangerLucky dream
Firmly shaking hands with someone you've never met was read as a new deal or partnership forming. The warmer their hand, the more trustworthy the connection was thought to be.
It's a sign you're ready to welcome new people or situations. You may want to find partners to join you in work you've been doing alone.
- Receiving a business card after a handshake · A lucky dream of a welcome work-related offer coming in.
- Shaking hands with someone whose hand is cold · A sign to build trust slowly in a new relationship.
- Having your handshake refused · It may reflect a fear of reaching out.
Today's advice · Greet the new people you meet first, with an open heart.
- Dream of helping a fisherman haul his netLucky dream
Helping a fisherman pull up his net means helping others comes back to you as your share too. If the fisherman shared the fish, the goodwill of helping returns right away as a visible share.
It's a wish for the reward of sweating together.
- Dream of two oxen sharing a yokeLucky dream
Two oxen yoked side by side means joining forces with a partner to get things done. It was said business partnerships or marriages grow harmonious.
It's a wish for a companion to share the load.
- Dream of rowing a boat together with your partnerLucky dream
Rowing together means the two of you joining forces to move forward. The better you're in sync, the more smoothly things go.
It's a wish to move in the same direction. Sharing roles lets you go further.
- Dream of money being slipped into your hand during a handshakeDepends on the scene
Secretly receiving money in a handshake carries both a reading of beneficial cooperation and a warning to beware of favors with strings attached. It's a dream telling you to be clear about why you're receiving it.
Your mind may have been busy gauging the hidden intent behind a good offer.
- Dream of shaking hands with the presidentLucky dream
Clasping hands with the president is a lucky dream of things moving forward quickly with the help of someone very powerful. If the handshake was firm and warm, you'll get good results in face-to-face situations like contracts or interviews.
Your wish for recognition appeared as the highest-ranking person.
- Dream of carrying a big box with a friendLucky dream
Carrying a big box between you and a friend means accomplishing through teamwork what would be too much alone. If your steps matched, you'll be good partners for a long time.
You want to share the load with someone.
- Dream of shaking hands with the interviewer as you leaveLucky dream
The interviewer reaching out to shake your hand is read as a lucky dream that the other person accepts you and a connection will form. If the hand was warm, you'll hear news of acceptance or a contract.
It's a scene where the dream lets you taste the relief of being recognized ahead of time.
- Dream of shaking hands with an idolLucky dream
Clasping hands with someone who shines on stage is read as others' recognition and help coming into your hands. If their hand felt warm, a put-off request or difficult ask may resolve surprisingly easily.
A wish to draw the image you admire into yourself was held in your fingertips.
- Dream of burning documentsDepends on the scene
Burning documents is read as old problems or contracts ending and making a fresh start. If they were important documents, it means take good care of your actual paperwork.
There's something you want to finish.
- Dream of a ghost taking your handDepends on the scene
A ghost grabbing your hand has long been read as someone asking you for help or wanting to form a deep bond. If the hand was warm, it's a good companion; if cold, it's read as a relationship to keep at a distance.
A heart wanting to connect with someone yet being cautious may have been expressed as the temperature of a hand.
- Dream of holding hands with your crushLucky dream
Holding hands with your crush means a chance for your hearts to connect is approaching. Something shared or a chance opportunity will come up.
A wish to get closer was expressed through your fingertips. It's fine to treasure that thrill.
- Dream of your landlord dropping by unexpectedlyDepends on the scene
A landlord suddenly knocking is a signal to check the foundation of your life. If they said something nice and left, where you live becomes stable and your housing luck eases.
You have worries about where you live.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · If there's someone you'd like to work with, be the first to reach out.
- Write the dream down in three lines this morning. Lucky dreams are fun to look back on once you have a record.
- Make one call or application you have been putting off. Good momentum sticks when you move.
- Old custom says not to spread a lucky dream around. For fun, share it with just one person you trust.
- 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 Three of Pentacles card. A time when your skills are recognized as you work with others. Teamwork produces good results.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of Shaking Hands” a good or a bad sign?
Lucky dream. Firmly shaking hands with someone is seen as good agreements being made, such as contracts, partnerships, or reconciliation. The higher the person's standing, the greater the help.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of Shaking Hands)?
If there's someone you'd like to work with, be the first to reach out. Write the dream down in three lines this morning. Lucky dreams are fun to look back on once you have a record.
What does it mean: Shaking hands with a rival?
An adversarial relationship turns into cooperation.
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.