Temple

Temples, Shrine, Ancient temple

Temples are built for stillness, reverence and contact with something larger than everyday life. Whatever your faith, or lack of one, a dream temple often stands for your inner sanctuary: the values and quiet places you return to when things get noisy. Walking through a grand, peaceful temple is a sign you're in touch with what matters most to you. The ruins of an ancient temple may be about old beliefs you've outgrown, or about wisdom from the past worth recovering. Taking off your shoes at the entrance can show respect for something or someone in your waking life.

Dream variations

• Sitting quietly in a templeYou've been too busy to hear yourself think. Set up a spot at home, a chair or a corner, for just that.
• A temple high in the mountainsYou're working your way toward a clearer sense of purpose. The effort of getting there is part of the answer.
• Being turned away from a templeYou feel unworthy of something you deeply want, like a group or a role. Ask whether the door is really closed or just heavy.

Related symbols

Church · Prayer · Pyramid · Ruins

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.