Knocking
Knock at the door, Someone knocking, Knocking sound
A knock is a polite kind of interruption: someone or something asking to come in rather than barging through. Dream knocking often marks a matter that wants your attention but still leaves the decision to you. A soft, patient knock can be a feeling or an idea you've kept waiting. Loud, insistent knocking raises the pressure, as if a deadline or a person won't be put off much longer. Knocking from inside a wall, a cupboard or the floor comes closer to home: something tucked away is asking to be looked at. If you did the knocking, you're asking to be let into a group, a conversation or someone's confidence.
Dream variations
- A secret knockYou belong to an inner circle, or wish you did. Value the people who know your private signals.
- Being afraid to answer a knockYou know a conversation is due, and you've been pretending not to hear. Choose a time to open up, on your terms.
- Knocking on a door you've never seen beforeYou're curious about a new place or group but unsure you belong. Knock anyway; most doors open for a polite visitor.
- Knocking on a neighbor's doorYou want to reach out to someone nearby but hesitate. A small, friendly first step will be welcomed.
Related symbols
- DoorEvery door is a choice between staying where you are and stepping into something new.
- DoorbellA doorbell gives you a choice: answer, peek through the window first or stay quiet.
- GuestsOpening your door to guests, or arriving as one, puts the spotlight on give and take.
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TicketA ticket is a small piece of paper that says you're allowed in, or allowed to go.
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