Dream Symbol Comparison
How do these two dream symbols differ in meaning, psychology, and cultural interpretation?
Category: Home & Buildings
Frequency: Very Common
Cultural Views: 2
Category: Home & Buildings
Frequency: Moderately Common
Cultural Views: 0
House
Self, psyche, identity
Lock
Security, secrets, restriction
House
Houses are one of the most significant dream symbols, almost always representing the dreamer's self or psyche. Different rooms represent different aspects of personality: the attic represents higher consciousness and memories, the basement represents the unconscious and repressed material, bedrooms represent intimate aspects of self, and the kitchen represents nourishment and creativity. The condition of the house reflects your self-perception.
Lock
Locks represent security, protection, secrets, and restriction. A locked door may indicate something you're keeping protected or an area of life that's off-limits. Picking a lock suggests finding clever ways around obstacles. A broken lock indicates compromised security. The interplay between locks and keys in dreams represents the dynamic between protection and access, secrecy and revelation.
House
Lock
House
The most common symbol for the self in Jungian dream analysis
Lock
Complementary to the key symbol — represents what is being protected or restricted
House (2 traditions)
Lock (0 traditions)
No cultural interpretations recorded.