Dreaming of a ring: what does it mean?
ring in a dream · dreaming of a gold ring · losing a ring in a dream
- commitment
- love
- promise
- loyalty
A ring in a dream symbolises commitment, loyalty and a promise. In folk tradition receiving a ring foretells a new relationship or a serious proposal, while losing one means doubt and uncertainty.
What does a ring mean in folk tradition?
In folk tradition a gold ring in a dream foretells a wedding, an engagement or a strong bond. Giving a ring is believed to mean close friendship or a serious promise.
What do psychologists say?
Psychologists see the ring as a circle with no beginning and no end: a symbol of a lasting bond. The dream may be about any commitment, not only love: a job, a project or a promise you made to yourself.
What happened to the ring?
One detail gives the dream a completely different meaning.
- Receiving a ring: a proposal, a new bond
- Losing a ring: doubt about a relationship or a decision
- A broken ring: an agreement that needs rethinking
- A ring too small or too big: a commitment that does not fit you
What to ask yourself
What promise have you made to yourself or to someone else? Do you want to keep it, or is it time to rethink it?