Sand

Sandy beach, Sandstorm, Grains of sand

Sand slips through your fingers no matter how tightly you hold it, which is why it so often stands for time in dreams. Watching it run through an hourglass or your hands may show a feeling that days are passing quickly. Sand can also be about foundations: something built on it may look solid but shift when tested. Warm sand under your feet goes with rest and play, while sand in your shoes is a small irritation you can't shake. A sandstorm hints at a stretch where it's hard to see clearly.

Dream variations

• Sand slipping through your fingersTime or a chance feels hard to hold on to. Choose one thing to give your full attention today.
• Building on sandA plan may need firmer ground. Make sure the basics are solid before you add more.
• Caught in a sandstormMany voices or demands are blowing at you at once. Cover up, focus on one thing, and the air will clear.
• Writing in the sandYou're expressing something you're not sure will last. Say it anyway; it still matters.

Related symbols

Beach · Desert · Quicksand · Footprints

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