Dreaming of a phone: what does it mean?
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- communication
- news
- connection
- longing
A phone in a dream symbolises communication and connection. A ringing phone foretells news, and when you cannot call or dial in a dream, it often reflects a missing connection with someone.
What does a phone mean in folk tradition?
In modern folk interpretation a ringing phone in a dream foretells news or an unexpected offer. It is believed that whoever calls you in the dream is someone you have been thinking about lately.
What do psychologists say?
Psychologists say dreams where you cannot dial or hear nothing on the line are very common. They reflect a feeling that you are not being heard, or that something important is still unsaid.
What happened with the phone?
The scenario shows where the connection breaks down.
- The phone rings: news or an offer
- You cannot make a call: something you have not managed to say
- Losing your phone: fear of losing connection or control
- A cracked screen: a strained relationship with someone
What to ask yourself
Who should you call but keep putting off? What do you want people to hear, and why have you not said it yet?