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What it means to dream about keys
Two readings: the one the old dream book gives, and what this dream actually means.
What the traditional dream book says
In the dream books a key means a solution, something new, a secret about to open. Finding one brings luck and a way out, losing one an obstacle, and a broken key a dead end.
What the dream really reflects
A key is the answer or the access you're missing. Finding one, you're close to seeing how to open what got stuck. If it won't turn in the lock, you're pushing at the problem the wrong way. Look at which door you were struggling with in the dream. It speaks of what's locked in your life and what would open it.
What changes the reading
The same dream reads differently, and here is what shifts it.
- Finding a key
- You're close to seeing how to open what got stuck. The answer is nearer than it feels from where you're standing today.
- Losing your keys
- The way into something has closed. You keep trying and you still can't get in, and the effort is starting to cost you.
- The key won't fit the lock
- You're looking for the answer down the wrong road. Right door, wrong key in your hand, so it's worth trying another way in.
FAQ
Is dreaming about keys a good sign or a bad one?
Neither one directly, because a dream does not prophesy. It shows your state, and whether that is light or heavy is yours to weigh once you look closely. Key here is a mirror rather than a sentence.
The dream reflected you for one night. The chart of the sky holds your whole reflection.
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