Dream Interpretation: House

Symbolism of a house in a dream

The house is a very, very common object in a dream. What does a house mean in a dream? The house has many meanings! This is a dream I had when I was a teenager:

Dream with House and Tower

I went through a house, climbing higher and higher. A man with a knife chased me all the way. When I got to the upper rooms, I realized that I had to jump. The man and a gang of demons were banging on the door to make their way to me. As the wood began to splinter, I leapt through the glass, shattering it into hundreds of shards as I flew out of the room. The man reached for me, but he missed.

As I fell I could see the house, now it was a tower. I fell, fell, fell. Furry arms ending in sharp animal claws smashed through the glass to reach me. They all failed. I was very surprised when I landed comfortably on the sand. I started walking along a beach. Many people walked past me, or I passed their blanket on the beach. None seemed to know or understand my amazing ordeal, all the things that happened to me and my great escape.

The meaning of the house dream

That dream came true. It was my life. My stepfather’s anger and the violence of my youth ended when my mother divorced him. She pulled out a knife once, but, like in the dream, she didn’t cut anyone with it. Later in life, I realized: no one knows what tests other people survived. We are as normal as anyone.

That house converted into a tower represented the years of my youth. At first, he was free and loved. Later, the home was like a prisoner’s tower. I took a lot of beats. But my stepfather also did great things. I forgave him a long time ago!

The beach represents the rest of my life. “Life is a beach” is a common phrase.

Christian dream interpretation of a house

I have also heard the interpretation of many Christian dreams that involve a house. After all, the interpretation belongs to God. (Ask Daniel and Joseph.) The Christian interpretation of a house in a dream seems almost always to be prayer.

Prayer forms a barrier between the prayer warrior and the will of God’s enemy. I have seen a barbed wire fence in a dream. It was a prayer wall.

I have seen stone fences that also represented prayer.

The walls of a house can represent the protective prayers of a Christian.

Houses, Generally

The houses have several levels. Each of these represents a different aspect of a person. The ground floor represents everyday and conscious life. This is the standard of living that we can clearly see. The attic represents the subconscious and can sometimes represent an interaction with spiritual matters.

Base

The base stores things that are out of use, or that will be used in the future. The basement, for most, was not an active part of the life plan (the ground floor). It is a storage place, or a place to relax and unwind (game room).

A dark and scary basement can represent repressed memories, something difficult to process or accept. Unwanted memories are stored in the basement.

penthouse

Attics in a dream often represent the subconscious mind. Items here are stored for later use. They are available when needed.

third floor

Some dreamers report going through the attic to reach a third floor. This floor represents the spiritual life of the dreamer, not the attic. Carefully note the construction and any instant thoughts about the construction, solidity, or strength of the third story. This represents his spiritual life.

When I was a new Christian, I read many books and learned many things that were New Age (demonic and broken). I dreamed during that time of finding a door at the edge of the attic. I passed, went up some stairs and found myself on a third floor. Most of the walls were burned on one side. The floor was new boards, nailed at odd angles. The plywood walls were also new. Everything was built haphazardly and the fire damage left the roof and missing wall wide open.

I could see a bright sun from there. The intense light made me turn my head and raise my arm to shield my eyes.

Since I was not responsible with my spiritual life, I had built a third floor that was run down and dangerous. But I could see the Son from there!

Refried from the basement up:

Basement: things you don’t plan to use or don’t want to use

Ground floor: Daily life, people and concerns

Attic, things you use on a regular basis

Third floor: spiritual life

Walls (Christians): Prayer

Remember: These uses are very common. But, the meaning of your dream could be anything. You have to pray about it. Here are some variations:

Meaning of dreaming of a New House: Something new is coming into your life. Perhaps your future holds a new life for you.

Dream interpretation of a house on fire: Something in your life requires immediate attention. It is rapidly destroying your life. Could this be any less obvious? If there is a fire in your home, immediate action is necessary.

Dream of a mobile home: Your life is going somewhere. Perhaps you will move to a new place and have a new house there. Some aspect of your life is in transition. Look for other details in the dream that can refine the interpretation and understanding.

Dream Interpretation: Flooded House – This most often represents the judgment of God. Even Jungian interpreters have to pay close attention to this interpretation. In the history of God and his people, Noah’s flood was God’s judgment on the wickedness of mankind. Many dreams in recent years of tsunamis, or three tsunamis in quick succession, are about the judgment that is coming on the people of the world. And, the judgment begins with the house of God. The symbol of a flood as judgment is now part of the “collective unconscious” in Jung’s idea (who actually just translated a book on Eastern mysticism – his own words). However, for those who pray, the Holy Spirit may tell them that the floods are a judgment. If the waters are in your own house, what does that mean? It can be for a single member of the household. Or, it could mean the entire neighborhood or the nation.

Conclusion:

A house in a dream can mean many things or be used to convey a wide variety of messages. Most of the time, I hope, a house represents your life. However, sometimes a house is just a house.