(Seat) In a dream, a chair represents authority, rank or a woman.
An iron cast chair in a dream represents power and superiority.
If it is a wooden chair, then it means less than that beside added hypocrisy. Sitting on a chair in a dream means becoming a guardian, deputy, attorney or proxy.
If one qualifies for governing or for managing a business, then sitting on a chair in a dream means receiving such an appointment.
If a traveller sees himself sitting on a chair in a dream, it means that he will return to his homeland to be reunited with his family and to attain his goals.
For people in authority, a chair in their dream represents an appointment, a promotion, fame, marriage, children or buying an expensive property, a new vehicle or a new garment.
If one finds a chair and sits on it in a dream, it means that he will gain power or be married to a woman whose prestige and sophistication correspond to those of the chair. Ifone’s wife is pregnant, then seeing oneself sitting on a chair in a dream means that she will beget a son.
If one sees himself sitting on a chair and wearing a stately garment in a dream, it means that he will occupy the seat of knowledge, honor, reverence and that he will receive immediate benefits.
If one’s chair breaks in a dream, it may mean his death or that of his wife, or it could mean their separation, or losing one’s authority at home or at work. Achair in a dream also signifies happiness and promotion for the one who sits on it, or it could mean spiritual success or winning God’s forgiveness in the hereafter and entering the heavenly paradise.
If a pregnant woman sees herself sitting on a chair in a dream, the chair then represents her labor and her delivery day.
If she is wearing a crown in the dream, then it means that she will beget a son. Seeing the Divine Throne (Kurs’i) of God Almighty in its most perfect condition which is situated in the highest heaven and as it is without attribution of human imagination or depictions of images in a dream means acquiring knowledge, wisdom and rising in station. Achair in a dream also signifies delivering a babe, travels, a vehicle, buying a house or initiating a good practice that people will emulate and follow. As for a sick person, a chair in his dream means being on his deathbed.
(See Also: Saddle, Seat, Throne)
[1]This image suggests rest and receptivity as well as escapism.
If you are in a group, watch where your chair is placed, as it could indicate your status within the group.
If you are pushing an invalid in a wheelchair, is this a weak or sick aspect of yourself? Chairs are also associated with female sexuality. A broken chair or one that collapses under the dreamer may suggest the end of a sexual relationship. A dream of a cushion may be suggesting ways of protecting yourself; the color of the cushion will help you decide from what it is you need protection. A sofa or couch is where you sit and relax with others, and let your guard down. When it is called a couch, it may refer to the way we sometimes ‘couch’ information, presenting it in a more acceptable way. Is there a need to do this in waking life?
[2]Dreams of a chair symbolize authority, the opinions that prop you up, and the ideas that uphold your position. This dream may be guiding you to relax, sit down and rest. Alternatively, this dream could be showing you that if you are resting on your laurels you could become sedentary. It may be time to stand up and be counted.
An overstuffed chair represents an overstuffed sense of importance and ego.
A hard and straight chair denotes uptight, inflexible and rigid beliefs.
[3]The act of sitting implies a restfulness or the stillness between movements. Sitting in a chair relates to the choice to commit to what that chair’s purpose has to offer.
The chair in front of a desk implies a willingness to get to work; a dining room chair relates to taking in sustenance and nurturing; a comfortable armchair might indicate the desire to rest.
The presence of a chair in a dream usually indicates that it is time to pause.
[4]Indicates a stop along the way. It could be the response of the subconscious to physical tiredness, or the need of the dreamer to take a pause and reflect over the path that he has taken in his life. In either case, the circumstances that surround this state of vigil, together with the interpretation of other symbols that appear in the dream scene, will serve to understand the message and make a more appropriate decision.
[5]A chair may symbolize sitting down to take time out to contemplate a situation before proceeding.
If the dreamer is providing the chair, it’s time to sit for a while with oneself to contemplate new directions.
If the chair is being offered, the dreamer should be open for taking advice. If, however, the dreamer finds himself or herself on the “hot seat,” then caution should prevail.
[6]A chair can indicate that we need a period of rest and recuperation. We may need to deliberately take time out, to be open to other opportunities and openings. Cupboard / wardrobe – cupboards and wardrobes may depict those things we wish to keep hidden, but may also depict how we deal with the different roles we must play in life. Cushion – this suggests support and comfort.
[7]Vision: The chair is a symbol of your social and professional position or an indication of your unconscious view of your standing in the community.
The rest of the dream and your present situation in real life are also important.
See Also: Furniture, Chair(Upholstered).
[8]Passive, relaxed attitude, inactivity; receptivity or openness. Placing chair in group: sense of status. Wheelchair: an invalid situation; a sense of weakness.
If pushing someone else: seeing self as carrying an invalid.
See Also: example in autumn.
[9]Psychological / emotional perspective: From medieval times the chalice has been associated with the symbolism of the heart, containing the life-force. In the full chalice this is represented by wine – wine and blood sharing the same meaning.
[10]To see a chair in your dream, denotes failure to meet some obligation.
If you are not careful you will also vacate your most profitable places.
To see a friend sitting on a chair and remaining motionless, signifies news of his death or illness.
[11]An empty chair signifies unexpected news. Sitting in a comfortable chair predicts comfort and easy times.
A rocking chair foretells good luck - you will have positive gains without having to work for them (possibly an inheritance).
[12]Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream the chalice tends to represent her sense of self and her connection to the ultimate. In a man’s dream it is more likely to be symbolic of his quest for autonomy.
[13]Your attitudes, position in life; how you see yourself, identity. Also, comfort and centering, especially if a rocking chair; the rocking motion builds and centers energy.
[14]An empty chair foreshadows heavy obligations that the dreamer must meet.
If someone is sitting in the chair, illness or accident may befall that person.
[15]Material aspects: In dreams the chalice represents the feminine. It can also represent an important event or ceremony.
[16]To dream of someone sitting in a rocking chair foretells the arrival of a disagreeable visitor.
[17]To see an empty Chair in your dream indicates news from a long-absent friend.
[18]To be still in a situation, observing but not resting, unless reclining
[19]Need for rest.
Folklore: News from an absent friend.
[20]A large chair is symbolic of authority, Song. 3:9
[21]Quick way to get to a higher place.
[22]See Also: types of chairs.
[23]See Also: furniture
[24]lucky numbers: 12-14-15-19-40-44
arising from a: are entrusting your power to another.
beach, a: your fraud has been uncovered.
head of the table, at: your attitudes establish whether it is time for you to lead.
maker, being a: labor is comfortably nondemanding, your worries are.
man, being the: other’s trust in your judgment wil bring you distinction.
moved by others, being in a, and: wil fail to meet an important obligation.
of an arm: wil receive news of negotiations in your favor.
comfortable, a: need to overcome natural laziness.
empty: wil receive news from an absent friend.
many: honor and dignity in your optimistic outlook.
sitting in an: wil have high consideration by others.
others: unwelcome guest wil come to visit.
sleeping in a: have overstayed your welcome.
sitting down in a: relief from adversity by your own wise dealings.
stool, a: new friendship if you can expose your repressed anxieties.
tack for someone to sit on, placing a: a grave error in judgment wil reverberate on you.
upholstered, an: improve your home with your raise.
worn-out: your immune system cannot fight emotional woes.
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