Dream Symbol Comparison
How do these two dream symbols differ in meaning, psychology, and cultural interpretation?
Category: Home & Buildings
Frequency: Moderately Common
Cultural Views: 0
Category: Animals
Frequency: Less Common
Cultural Views: 0
Lock
Security, secrets, restriction
Monkey
Playfulness, mischief, intelligence
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.
Monkey
Monkeys represent the playful, mischievous, and clever aspects of the mind. In Buddhism, the 'monkey mind' refers to the restless, unsettled nature of thought. Monkeys in dreams may indicate a need for more play and humor, or conversely, that you're being too frivolous. In Hindu tradition, the monkey god Hanuman represents devotion and strength. Monkeys can also represent mimicry or copying others.
Lock
Monkey
Lock
Complementary to the key symbol — represents what is being protected or restricted
Monkey
Reflects the playful or restless aspect of your mind that resists discipline