Dreams about shields often come up when someone feels the need to protect themselves. A friend told me about her dream where she held a shield while walking through a busy street. She felt safer, like she had a little wall around her. I wondered what this dream might be trying to say.
What does a dream about a shield as armor mean?
A dream featuring a shield as a form of defense suggests a need for emotional or physical safeguarding. You might be feeling exposed and seeking reassurance or support.
What does a dream about a shell, scallop, shell or shield mean?
Dreaming of a shell, scallop, or shield enveloping you reflects a deep-seated wish to be shielded from life’s challenges. This dream can also signify that you are emotionally withdrawing, keeping your feelings hidden away.
See also the dream meaning of (sea) shell or the dream meaning of turtle
Read more: The meaning of common dreams: what do your dreams say about your subconscious?
Summary
Dreams featuring a shield usually point to a need for emotional or physical safeguarding. In my friend’s dream, holding the shield showed her wish for reassurance and support in a busy, exposed moment. It’s interesting how such a simple image can feel like a quiet comfort in a restless mind.
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