Beach House

To dream of a beach house may reflect a perspective on a situation that is focused on an ongoing confrontation with negativity or uncertainty.

Positively, a beach house may reflect a long-term attitude about confronting problems. A constant wish to face your problems or serious challenges. Feeling good having the power or opportunity to confront problems as much as you want to.

Negatively, a beach house may reflect feelings of being trapped facing an ongoing problem or difficult emotional situation. An obsessed attitude about confronting problems that you might not need to. Too much concern with confronting challenges to the point of being obnoxious.

Boarding House

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Court House

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Driveway (House)

To dream of a driveway represents you contentment with a choice. Wanting to keep things the same. Being secure or at ease with what you are thinking. Consider the condition or location of the driveway for additional symbolism.

Glass House

To dream of a glass house may represent a perspective or opinion that is extremely fragile to criticism. It may also reflect a heightened sense of anxiety about being attacked, singled out, or embarrassed.

Haunted House

To dream of a haunted house represents a perspective on life that is stuck with unresolved issues. There are bad memories or negative aspects of your life that are still effecting you to this day based past events. You may feel overwhelmed by feelings about your past. Feeling that you can never get over guilt or bad memories. Feeling that you are being constantly reminded of bad things that happened in your past. Living in a situation where you constantly fear your past coming back to "haunt you" or embarrass you.

Eerie feeling life, lingering feelings of being ineffective or ignored. Feelings about your life being completely negative while you put up with it.

Negatively, a haunted house may reflect your awareness of yourself living with trauma that you aren't dealing with.

A haunted house is a sign that you need to begin process negativity from your past. You may need to confront fears, learn to forgive, or try to develop confidence so that you can let go of the past. It may also be a sign that you need to try new things, move away, or try to start a new life to get your mind focused on the future. Change may be something you need to work very hard on to help yourself move in life.

Example: A woman dreamed of living in a haunted house. In waking life she regularly felt lingering fear that her choice to have a family when she was younger was going to rob her of having a more successful future.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of living in a haunted house. In waking life she felt fear that her choice to move away from her old home was mistake. The haunted house may have reflected her persistent uncertainties about living with an unresolved mistake.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of living in a haunted apartment. In waking life he felt she couldn't stop herself from neglecting her school studies to party with friends. She felt she could never return to her old studying habits anymore and felt a lingering anxiety about becoming a loser for the rest of her life because of poor academic performance from not studying hard enough. The haunted house may have reflected her willingness to put up with her feelings of lingering failure to return to her old studying habits. She was metaphorically "living with her dead former student self."

Houseboat

To dream of a houseboat represents a normal perspective on a situation that is never jealous of permanently living with uncertainty. A perspective on a situation that is not bound by conventional constraints and finds it completely normal. Navigating through the challenges and uncertainties of life with a sense of adaptability and acceptance unique to your circumstances. Feelings about yourself having learned to create stability, understanding, and a sense of normal in what others may see as an unstable or unconventional situation. Adaptability, flexibility, and making constant adjustments based on the situations and environments you find yourself in. Independence, a sense of freedom, and the ability to navigate your own course through life's complexities.

Negatively, a houseboat in a dream may represent feelings of instability or insecurity in your waking life and accepting it as completely normal. Instability, uncertainty, or lack of permanence in your normal life. Fear of settling down, commitment issues, or feeling unanchored and adrift in life, not quite fitting in the conventional frameworks of society. Living a life with a disability as though nothing is wrong with you when other people see it as unusual or unconventional.

Example: A young woman dreamed of being alone on a boat that reminded her of a houseboat. In waking life, she was blind and married to someone with a disability. The two of them mostly spend their lives alone living together as they felt people didn't understand their disabilities. In this case, the houseboat may have reflected her feelings about her perspective on life believing that living with her disability was normal while other people never do.

Housekeeper

To dream of a housekeeper may reflect a person or situation in your life that makes you are never noticing anything that you don't like. Alternatively, it may reflect how unpleasant it feels to look after a lazy or unappreciative person.

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Houses

To dream of a house represents your mindset or perspective about a situation that is "lived in as normal". Your take on the experience of current conditions. Beliefs or feelings that you are comfortable with. Your view of an experience that is familiar to you. Your opinion or beliefs about a situation that has become normal to you. Your feelings about someone else's perspective on a situation being permanent or believed in as normal.

Negatively, a house may reflect a perspective on a situation being stuck the way it is or that it isn't changing when you want it to. A belief system or habit that you take for granted. A perspective on a situation that you or other people believe is negative, dangerous, or outdated that feels permanent or a "new normal."

The type or style of the house is symbolic of how you are thinking about a particular issue. The condition of the house reflects your mental state as you experience something. Rich houses symbolize your perspective on issues where you are powerful and resourceful. Poor houses represent your perspective on issues where you are powerless, resourceless, or emotionally weakened.

The rooms of the house are indicative of how an issue is being approached or dealt with under the theme of a certain mindset or perspective.

For more on houses see the themes section.

To dream of a house being on fire represents feelings of powerlessness to stop some area of your life from being lost for god. A permanent perspective or sense of normal about a situation being lost to a bad situation that got dangerously out of control. It may also reflect angry destructive intentions or intentional harm that can't be stopped. Feeling stupid that you can't do anything about stopping damage to some area of your life. A situation may feel permanently out of your control in a negative way. Feelings of losing everything that allowed you to feel normal. Loss of a viewpoint. Feelings about the loss of a nice life.

To dream of buying a house represents feelings about committing to a particular mindset or new way of living as though it's normal. Choosing to live your life different with a sense of it being normal. A new beginning, a permanent decision, or establishing a stable foundation in your life. You may feel that you are settling into a new role, responsibility, or significant change that you believe will be long-lasting. Negatively, buying a new house may mean that you've made a mistake that you're stuck with. Feeling sold on something long-term that never delivers on its promises.

To dream of going home represents a return to familiarity, comfort, or normalcy. You may have been experiencing difficulties or doing something new and now your life situation is becoming normal again.

To dream of cleaning your house represents self-improvement or addressing unresolved issues. You may be fine-tuning an idea you have or are trying to perfect something. Unnecessary beliefs or habits are being removed or changed. Your efforts to organize and make sense of things. A fresh start in some area of your life where clarity and order are needed.

To dream of a new house represents a new perspective or mindset on a situation. A new perspective, mindset, or belief system that you're adopting or considering. A new way of thinking about something. A new situation may have become normal for you. A better way of living or seeing life. News ideas or lifestyle choices. A fresh start in life. Feelings about your life doing new things. A change in your life circumstances

To dream of an old house represents feelings about old perspectives, mindsets, or belief systems. A perspective or mindset that is experienced, tried, and trusted. An old way of thinking or living that you have outgrown, moved beyond, or that's not important anymore. A return to your old ways, familiar problems, or old belief systems. An aspect of your life that feels worn out, outdated, or neglected. A perspective on life that doesn't matter anymore. Feelings of stagnation, being stuck in the past, or resisting change in your life. A perspective that is established or firmly rooted in tradition. Feelings of old ways of living that are not important anymore. An old house that is still nice looking may reflect old-fashioned values or old-fashioned ways of living. A "classic" or timeless perspective on a situation.

To dream of being locked out of your house represents feelings of a mindset or perspective that you can no longer access or identify with. A situation that has changed and no longer feels familiar or welcoming. A loss of control or power in a familiar setting. Feelings of being unable to return to a familiar or comfortable situation. Feeling cut off from doing something you are supposed to do normally with confidence. You may feel excluded, rejected, or unable to access something that used to be normal for you. Feelings of rejection and insecurity. You may feel unable to feel as secure or confident as you wish. Feeling displaced beyond your control. Feeling alienated or disconnected from your usual way of thinking or feeling.

To dream of people moving into your home and claiming that it belongs to them represents feelings of your sense of normalcy being taken over by people or an unwanted situation that respects itself without thinking you will do anything to stop it. Feeling that you are not the owner of your own life or normal state of thinking. The feeling of being overwhelmed or invaded in your personal space or life. Feelings about a situation where you are experiencing other people asserting themselves in a way that feels too invasive or aggressive. Possibly a sign that you need to assert your boundaries more strongly or communicate your needs and rights more clearly to others. Anxieties about boundaries being crossed, a lack of privacy, or feeling dominated by someone else's influence or decisions. Feeling about someone imposing their beliefs, habits, or lifestyle on you. Feelings about problems taking over your life and being unable to do anything about it. Feelings of being usurped.

To dream of returning to a former home represents a return to an old or familiar way of thinking. A return to an old mindset or perspective on a situation. A perspective on life you've had before such as returning to old habits, jobs, relationships, or even going back to school. Alternatively, consider how the old home used to feel and how it may symbolize your current mindset.

To dream of someone else's house represents your mindset through the perspective of whatever qualities stand out the most about that person. Alternatively, other people's houses can also be a symbol for issues you have with those people.

To dream of colored houses represents your mind through the perspective of whatever the color represents. For example, a blue house symbolizes a positive mindset, and a red house symbolizes a passionate or dangerous mindset. See the themes section for more on colors.

To have your house broken into or robbed represents a problem, negative mindset, or bad habit that is robbing you of happiness, confidence, or integrity.

To dream of an abandoned house represents a mindset or perspective on life that has been neglected or left behind. A way of thinking about a situation that you or other people never believed was important ever again. You may feel that an aspect of your life or way of living that was once important is no longer being cared for or maintained. It can also reflect feelings about old ideas or ways of living that you no longer use. Feelings relationships, career ambitions, or lifestyle choices being neglected, forgotten, or unimportant.

Mansions or homes of wealthy people symbolize your state of mind when feeling powerful, in control, or achieving goals.

House numbers, and locations often add to the symbolism that describes how you are thinking, or feeling.

To dream of a former residence represents your state of mind based on your memories of that house. Consider the number of the house as well using dream numerology.

To dream of your parent's house represents your state of mind being one that is dealing with your conscience (father) about about right and wrong, and using your intuition (mother) to safely figure out how to solve a problem before it begins.

To dream of seeing a house being destroyed represents feelings of losing stability, security, or a sense of normalcy in your life. Feelings about an area of your life that you have become accustomed to coming to an end. Feelings about the ruination of a normal or stable perspective on a situation. Examples of life situations that may cause this kind of dream may be the loss of a job, loss of health, permanent injuries in an accident, or major changes in family life. Significant changes or the end of something that was once familiar and secure. Feelings of chaos, upheaval, or unexpected events that disrupt your usual way of thinking or living. The end of a phase, relationship, or situation that has been integral to your sense of identity or comfort. Significant changes or loss. The need to rebuild or adapt to new circumstances.

To dream of a broken or damaged house may represent feelings about instability, vulnerability, or issues that are negatively affecting your life. Having problems believing in being safe the way you are. Feelings about your life deteriorating or your identity threatened. You may feel that an important relationship, job, or situation is falling apart or in danger. Feelings about yourself experiencing a significant personal setback. A sense that a situation is becoming troubling. It may also reflect feelings about your body being injured. Something valuable in your life feels crushed or lost.

To dream of a part of your house being missing or removed represents feelings about having reduced function in some area of your life. Feeling that being normal isn't possible or that a part of your identity is missing. Feelings that the functioning of your life is not working as it should.

To dream of the front of a house with very long steps going up towards the front door represents feelings about a situation requiring a lot of effort to begin to feel normal or permanent. The necessary efforts or stages you must undertake to reach a state of normalcy. A lot of effort to stages required to begin to talk to someone. A lot of effort to begin something that isn't popular. The gradual progress you are making towards your goals. Each step may represent small achievements or necessary stages of growth that are leading you towards a more secure or satisfying position in life.

To dream of building a new house represents your efforts to create or establish a new sense of normal with your mindset, perspective, or way of living. Putting effort into creating a new way of being or improving yourself. Your desire to lay a solid foundation for your future, focusing on personal growth and development. Setting up for a more stable or positive future.

To dream of a messy house represents feelings of disorder, confusion, chaos, or neglect in your life with the normal state of affairs. Feelings of being overwhelmed, disorganized, or out of control. Unresolved issues, cluttered thoughts, or emotional baggage that you need to address in order to restore your normal perspective of a situation. Your personal life or mental state feeling chaotic. Unresolved emotional issues or the cluttering of your mind with too many thoughts or problems. A lack of focus in your waking life. Dealing with too many problems at once.

Example: A wealthy woman regularly dreamed of being in the old impoverished home of her youth. Whenever this dream occurred she was experiencing intense frustration in waking life. In this case, the poor home may have reflected her perspective on the frustrating situations where she felt powerless and lacking resources to fix problems as being a "new normal" with no chance of changing.

Example 2: An older woman dreamed of being locked out of a house. In waking life, she desired to be young again and felt that youth was gone forever. In this case, being locked out of the house may have reflected her feelings about being permanently excluded or left out from the perspective or experience of being young.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of her house being badly burned and then slowly being restored. In waking life, she had sustained a serious injury to her arm and was awaiting surgery in the hospital. In this case, the house being burned and then slowly restored may have reflected her feelings about her normal perspective on life being about living with an injury, and experiencing this perspective slowly transform into a normal perspective of healing.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of being in a house that was too small. In waking life, she felt that a relationship with a married man was too difficult to achieve because she was too young and not rich enough to be with him. In this case, the small house may have reflected her perspective on her situation having a normal state of being a lot more restricted and difficult than she wanted it to be due to her young age.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of being in an old house of her deceased grandparents. In waking life, she was newly single after a relationship. In this case, the old house of her grandparents may have reflected her perspective about returning to a perspective on being single as a "new normal" after breaking up.

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Housework

To dream of doing housework represents a perspective or situation that is being restored to returned to normal. A situation in your life that you take for granted or that you've put off is being put back to normal. You may have taken a break or been distracted and are now focused on making something go back to what it's supposed to do.

Rooming House

To dream of a rooming house represents a perspective on a situation that requires you to put up with other people's ideas or needs all the time. You may feel like can't ever let go or enjoy yourself.

Alternatively, a rooming house may reflect a current living situation with people you don't really like.

Example: A woman dreamed of leaving a rooming house. In waking life family members that she didn't like finally moved out.

The White House

To dream of The White House represents a perspective on a situation that has total authority, power, and control over decision-making of a free state of mind. A state of mind that feels free from constraints and able to lead, dictate terms, and think freely with free will. A desire for personal freedom, autonomy, or the pursuit of your own goals without limitations. The freedom to implement ideas and the authority to influence broader strategies. The ability to exercise control over your life or make decisions with clarity and confidence. Confidence in not having to think about a single thing that you don't want to. Feelings about being in control of yourself while being in control of what you think as well.

Negatively, dreaming about The White House may represent feelings of not being a total authority over your own thoughts or decisions. Scenarios where you doubt your free will over personal, professional, or social circumstances, reflecting an internalized struggle with self-esteem or assertiveness. Frustration or insecurity stemming from the realization that you are not the ultimate authority on your mental narrative or that external factors, doubts, or other influences are imposing upon your decision-making power. Anxiety about losing the 'commanding lead' over your own life direction or principles.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing The White House off in the distance. In waking life, he was close to getting a big promotion at work. In this case, The White House may have reflected the man's anticipation of the increased authority, autonomy, and decision-making power he would obtain in his job.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing the front of The White House blocked off by a big black iron fence with a red stripe across it. In waking life, he was experiencing the most powerful hallucinations of his life which prevented him from leaving the house or living his life normally in any way at all. In this case, The White House may have reflected the man's recognition of a significant barrier to his personal freedom, control, and autonomy due to his debilitating hallucinations. The White House, a symbol of control and authority, being blocked off by a big black iron fence with a red stripe, might represent the perceived insurmountable obstacles in his mental state, hindering his ability to exercise control over his life or make decisions with clarity and confidence.

Example 3: A man dreamed of standing outside The White House and then experiencing UFO spaceships landing to pick up all his family, except his father. In waking life, he was experiencing strange visions along with witnessing repeating number patterns everywhere he went. In this case, The White House may have reflected his feelings about himself initially having total control over his mind as a rational free thinker, while the UFOs symbolize a challenge to this perspective due to all his strange visions.

Abandoned House

To dream of an abandoned house represents belief systems, ways of living, or relationships that have been discarded. It may also reflect abandoned ideas or a future you planned for yourself and gave up on. Decisions or lifestyle choices you are aware of yourself having purposely given up.

You might also be curious about the past or why other people stopped doing something interesting.

Example: A woman dreamed of abandoned homes. In waking life, she had been dealing with trust issues with her boyfriend who had discovered her embarrassing sexual history. She had discarded her promiscuous past completely, but her boyfriend didn't believe her.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being inside an eerie abandoned house. In waking life, she felt that all her hopes for her family were being discarded due to financial constraints and health problems.

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Crack House

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Addition-Home

To dream of an addition represents feelings of improvement, enhancement, or expansion of your perception of normal life. Doing more than you usually do in your normal life. A desire for something new, additional, or extra. Thoughts about the importance of growth, progress, or increasing your opportunities and resources.

Positively, dreaming about an addition may represent your ambition to improve yourself or your current circumstances. The pursuit of knowledge, skills, or experiences that will enrich your life. An addition might also suggest a sense of abundance, prosperity, or increased well-being.

Negatively, an addition in a dream could represent feelings of being overwhelmed, excessive demands, or a sense of being burdened by too much in regard to your normal perspective of a situation. A fear or frustration of change, particularly if you prefer to maintain the status quo. Alternatively, it could indicate that you are taking on too much at once and need to focus on the essentials rather than expanding too rapidly.

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