In a dream, sand represents money. Carrying a handful of sand in a dream means pursuing a business.
If one carries a heavy load of sand in a dream, it means that he will suffer for his sins. Swallowing sand or gathering it in a dream denotes savings. Walking on sand in a dream means pursuing either a spiritual or a mundane interest, or it could represent a sad event, a fight, or committing injustice toward one’s own soul or against others. Depending on the quantity seen in one’s dream, gathering sand may mean shackles, a siege, life or death, poverty or richness, and honor or humiliation. Sand in a dream also means toiling or difficulties.
If a woman sees herself walking on sand in a dream, it means the death of her husband. Ifa man sees such a dream, it means the death of his wife. Red sand in a dream represents a high ranking position. White sand in a dream means profits for fortunetellers. Yellow sand in a dream means repentance, recovering from an illness, or tightening of one’s livelihood.
A pile of sand collected at the feet of a tree in a dream represents a construction project, or urban expansion.
(See Also: Hourglass)
[1]This image represents the transitory—as in the hourglass—and the fear of getting stuck and sinking into the sand.
The saying “throw sand in people’s eyes” means deception. However, the sandman also throws sand in people’s eyes so that they can get a restful night’s sleep. In addition, sand also points to the element of earth (in a more delicate form), and in that sense again points to the dreamer being grounded.
In the form of sand on the beach, this image points to vacation and relaxation and, in addition, the gentle waves of emotions that over time smooth out that which is rough and tough (stone).
If this dream takes place in a sandbox, your unconscious wants to give you a plan that you can use in your everyday life.
[2]1- Sand in a dream suggests instability and lack of security. When sand and sea are seen together we are demonstrating a lack of emotional security. When the sands are shifting we are probably unable to decide what we require in life.
If we arc conscious of the sand in an hourglass we are conscious of time running out.
2- Sand can represent impcrman- ence. Building sand castles is something of a fantasy occupation since they will be washed away by the tide.
To dream of doing this would indicate that the structure we are trying to give to our lives does not have permanence and mav be an illusion.
3- Spiritually, sand represents the impcrmanence of the physical life and can suggest having to approach death or change in some wav.
[3](See Also: Desert, Oasis) Spiritual or emotional dryness.
A self-imposed hermetic retreat for the purpose of delving further into your Higher Self or communing with God.
Being buried in sand, or engulfed in quicksand, equates to a kind of death or burial dream in which you feel completely engulfed by people or circumstances that drain your resources, but never give anything back.
Denial and refusing to see the truth for what it is (e.g., “having one’s head in the sand”).
Sand paintings among Native Americans represent healing and knowledge, especially of a spiritual nature. Observe this dream closely to see if any pictographs appear in the sand for further interpretive value.
[4]Sand is part of the land and as such relates to the conscious mind.
The tiny particles that make up sand have an implication of the many thoughts that occupy the mind at any given time. Since sand is so unable to structurally support anything because of its inherent lack of solidity, the symbolic meaning of it relates to the danger of any shifting foundation. How solid is the ground on which you are currently building the structures of your life? Sand is a staple of the beach, where the symbolic consciousness of land meets the symbolic unconsciousness of the ocean. This is the very malleable structure of this ever- changing landscape, and your dream of sand may relate to this.
[5]Sand represents hundreds of years of evolution at your feet. Made up of particles of eroded material, it may comment on the process of disintegration and regeneration of life. Sand may point to your personal evolution as it is connected to the evolution of the collective. As with “the sands of time.” shifting through sand may mention that you are looking at the continuum of your life’s passage in order to sift through the growth expenences of your life to measure how far you have come.
[6]Dreams of sand may be giving you the message to appreciate the little things in life that you have been taking for granted. Sand is also a symbol of abundance and prosperity in that there are more grains of sand on a stretch of beach than can conceivably be counted. Sand also represents the passage of time, as in sand through the hour glass, or it can be an irritant, as in sand in an oyster, that brings about your greatest pearls of wisdom. Consider the feeling tone.
[7]Material aspects: Sand can represent impermanence. Because they will inevitably be washed away by the tide, building sand castles in dreams suggests that there is some doubt about the validity of a project in which we are involved. They also indicate that the structure we are trying to give to our lives does not necessarily have permanence and may be an illusion. You might also like to consult the entries for beach, digging / excavation, hourglass and time.
[8]Vision: Looking at sand in a dream: you are wasting rime and energy on a matter that will not be successful. Lying in the sand: your situation is getting worse.
A sandstorm is a sign that the success you have enjoyed so far may be coming to an end.
Depth Psychology: Sand is a symbol of instability in your life. Have you been building “sand casdes?” The dream might also be a signal that a present relationship is unproductive.
[9]Psychological / emotional perspective: Sand in a dream suggests a degree of instability and lack of security. When sand and sea are seen together we are not feeling particularly emotionally secure. When the sands are shifting we are probably unable to decide what we require from life.
If we are conscious of the sand in an hourglass we are aware of time running out; we perhaps need to be certain we are making best use of our resources.
[10]Dreaming of a fine sandy beach promises peace and sensuality. It suggests the soft touch of the sea, of love, and of the mother. In contrast, the desert sand represents aridity and goes hand in hand with the image of the death. Dreaming that you walk over sand reveals you are afraid of not achieving the goal previously set; whereas, if you find sand in food or clothing, it means nervousness caused by an unstable situation.
[11]A dream about sand might relate to pleasant memories of being at the beach. Alternatively, sand can represent time—as in “the sands of time”—or the insecurity of building one’s house in the sand. Sand is also associated with deserts and the lack of nourishing water. (See Also: Beach, Desert).
[12]Limitless part of self, constantly changing, never the same, yet always there. Sands of time: all is illusion, nothing is permanent. Also, nurturing, grounding energy.
If your house is standing on the sand, represents a highly questionable foundation.
See Also: Beach.
[13]1. Descendants of someone;
2. The Lord’s thoughts about you;
3. Weak and faulty foundation;
4. Obstacle or weight down;
5. Multitudes of people; Gen. 41:49; Job 29:18; Prov. 27:3; Heb. 12:1; Rom. 9:27.
[14]Spiritually, sand represents the impermanence of the physical life and can suggest having to approach death or change in some way.
The sands of time is an image much used in poetry and lyricism.
[15]Whether the sand you dreamed of was on a beach, in your food, or in your shoes, it is warning you to be wary of a new acquaintance who will try to exploit you.
See Also: Desert.
[16]Details and physical manifestations surrounding your emotions and intuition.Sand is the part of you that is molded by both inner and outer conditions and experiences.
[17]Lack of security, passage of time; lack of emotion or nourishment.
See Also: desert. Idioms: built on sand; sands of time are running out; bury one’s head in the sand.
[18]Immeasurability, Ps. 139:18. Sand is also symbolic of long life, Job 29:18. Sand can also symbolize God’s loving thougths about his children, Ps. 139:17-19
[19]Indicates a coming increase in finances. Investments will bring good returns, but beware that the new-found money is not as quickly washed away again.
[20]To dream of eating sand is usually a forerunner of an automobile or elevator accident.
It is a warning to those who drive cars.
[21]To dream of sand suggests difficult times or losses are ahead. Also see “desert,” “sand castle” and “Sand storm”
[22]1. Cleanliness, sterility.
2. Desolation.
3. Something coarse or abrasive.
[23]To dream of sand, is indicative of famine and losses.
[24]Unstable foundation; see “foundation”
[25]Many small vexations.
[26]lucky numbers: 05-12-20-29-38-45
bags, using: someone is flooding you with requests from fans.
castles, building: your period of easy fortune is over.
colored: wil receive a favor that wil reverse into owing one.
dune, a: wil be justified by friends as you defend their honor.
handling: wil have many smal vexations from those wishing to use your influence.
lying on the: reverse the tide before you get soaked.
mixing, with cement: your manipulations are unchangeable.
of: embarrassment and uneasiness, as another puts the grain of his idea in your venture.
others using: wil receive unexpected money, which wil slip through your fingers.
storm, heading into a: open your eyes to the deception, but don’t imagine it everywhere.
property being damaged by a: wil build a new house on more solid foundations.
through an hourglass: begin another project while you are waiting.
walking on shifting sand: forced psychological growth with the defense of each step.
working with: defend years of hard work, keeping others from slipping off with your ideas.
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