Anchor

Anchors, Ship's anchor, Dropping anchor

An anchor keeps a ship from drifting, holding it in place while wind and tide push it around. As a dream image it usually stands for stability: a person, a home, a habit or a belief that keeps you steady. The Bible calls hope "an anchor of the soul," and the anchor is still a classic tattoo, a sign of hope and stability. A rusty anchor lying on a beach can show that something that once held you has done its job and can rest. If the ship was anchored but you were eager to explore, you may be weighing comfort against adventure.

Dream variations

• Pulling up the anchorYou're preparing to leave a safe spot for something new. Make sure you're ready, then go.
• An anchor dragging along the bottomThe thing you rely on to stay steady isn't gripping as it once did. Find a firmer spot, or add a second line of support.
• Weighed down by an anchorSomething you're tied to is pulling you down. See whether the line can be loosened instead of cut.

Related symbols

Ship · Boat · Harbor · Sailor

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.