Nuts

Nut, Walnuts, Mixed nuts

Nuts keep their goodness locked inside a hard shell, so getting to them takes a bit of work. That makes them a natural symbol of rewards you have to crack open, problems that won't give way at first and the satisfaction when they finally do. A bowl of mixed nuts set out for guests feels sociable and generous. Roasting chestnuts or shelling walnuts by the fire carries the cozy feel of late autumn. One bitter nut in a handful may hint that a small disappointment is coloring your view of something mostly good.

Dream variations

• A nut that won't crackSomeone is keeping you at arm's length. Warmth and patience may open what force can't.
• An empty shellYou worked hard for something that turned out hollow. Keep what you learned and put your effort into the next one.
• Sharing a bag of nuts with a strangerA small, practical kindness is opening a new connection. Keep it simple; that's what makes it easy to accept.
• Nuts scattered across the floorSeveral small things got away from you at once. Gather the ones that matter and sweep up the rest.

Related symbols

Squirrel · Acorn · Fruit · Coconut

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.