Great Dictionary of Dreams

to bury

Possible interpretations

  • Symbolizes the desire to hide emotions, memories, or concerns.
  • Represents a need for protection.
  • Indicates a desire to break free from something that weighs down.
  • Evokes a chance for personal transformation.
  • Suggests the willingness to face challenges.
  • Means the wish to bury past aspects to move toward the future.

How to interpret this dream for you?

  • Identify what you have buried: Is it an object, an emotion, a secret? This will help you understand what you are really hiding.
  • Reflect on the reason you are hiding these elements: Is it out of fear, shame, or to protect something or someone?
  • Consider the importance of what is buried: Is it valuable or insignificant? This could reveal your perception of its value in your life.
  • Evaluate your feelings about the burying: Does it bring you relief, anxiety, or indifference? Your reaction may indicate your level of comfort with this situation.
  • Think about the consequences of keeping these elements buried: What does it cost you emotionally or psychologically?
  • Explore strategies to cope with these emotions or issues: Talking to a confidant, writing down your thoughts, or consulting a professional could help you release what is repressed.

Burying in dreams is sealing in shadows what longs for the light. Each shovel of earth symbolizes an emotion or a secret, waiting to be unearthed to be reborn. Releasing what is buried is freeing oneself, allowing the soul to flourish unimpeded.