Dream Dictionary · Objects
Coat in a dream
A coat in a dream is read as protection, warmth and support: it shows how snug and safe you feel.
In folk belief a coat in a dream speaks of who looks after you and how protected you feel. A warm new coat is read as safety, the support of loved ones and a well-prepared plan, while a worn one stands for an old habit you find hard to part with. Old dream books also note whether you were putting it on or giving it to someone. Either way, this is said to be a dream that warms: it reminds you that you are not alone even when it turns cold outside.
The most common dreams
Dreaming of putting on a new coat
It is read as a fresh start in which you will feel safer than before. It is also believed that support is coming from someone you did not count on.
Dreaming of an old, torn coat
Old dream books say it is time to leave an old worry behind. Once you stop carrying it, your shoulders are said to feel lighter.
Dreaming of giving someone your coat
By tradition it is the sign of a good heart: you will help someone with a small thing that means a great deal to them. Folk belief holds that such kindness always returns.
Dreaming of losing your coat
It is believed you are worrying over something that is in fact easy to replace. The dream soothes you: what is lost often turns up where you never looked.
These interpretations come from folk tradition and are meant for fun; they do not predict the future and are not advice for life decisions.