(Sanctuary, Spiritual retreat. arb. I’tikaf) The place where one may see himself observing a spiritual retreat in a dream represents what the person is inclined to do.
If it is a mosque in the dream, it means blessings or a marriage to a righteous woman.
If one’s retreat takes place inside his own shop in the dream, it means that his business has become his primal concern. In a dream, a spiritual retreat represents devotion, prayers, hunger, votive fast, depression, humbling oneself, controlling one’s passions and desires. Ifone secludes himself in a known location in a dream, it means that such a place is a source ofcomfort. Ifone takes refuge in his shop in a dream, it means clinging to one’s livelihood.
[1]Low energy, need for nurturing. When retreating from a situation, you do not have the energy to deal with it and need to recharge. Being in a spiritual retreat, or restful setting, suggests the need to go within and draw upon inner resources for renewal and understanding; healing.
[2]Psychological / emotional perspective: When we dream of retreating from something we may need to decide whether it is a forced withdrawal or a strategic move.
If the former then we may be under pressure, if the latter then we must formulate new plans.
[3]A spiritual retreat is a place that allows us an environment and ambience in which to meditate and contemplate.
To dream of such a place suggests we have need of peace and quiet.
[4]Material aspects: When in dreams we are conscious of retreating from a previously held position this may be because we need to reassess our resources.
[5]Dreams of a retreat represent the need for alone time, introspection, clarity, and focus on your inner life and spirit.
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