Dream Dictionary · Objects
Rope in a dream
In folk belief, a rope in a dream stands for the bond between people, something to lean on and a promise given.
Dream books read a rope as that which joins: a friendship, a promise or a job done by two. A strong rope is believed to mean reliable people around you and support when you need it. A tangled rope is not a bad sign; it is only read that some matter needs patient untangling, knot by knot. Old folk say that every knot tied by hands can be untied by hands as well, so there is no room for worry.
The most common dreams
Dreaming that you are tying a knot in a rope
By tradition, tying a knot means you will firm up an agreement or a friendship. Whatever you promise after a dream like this, they say, you will easily keep.
Dreaming that you are jumping rope
Jumping rope takes you back to childhood and is read as a return of playfulness. It is believed that days with more laughter lie ahead of you.
Dreaming of a rope-pulling game with your friends
Pulling a rope against another team in a dream is a sign of cheerful play and team spirit. Folk belief has it that with your crew you will carry off something you could not manage alone.
Dreaming that you are untangling a knotted rope
Untangling is read as clearing up a misunderstanding that has been bothering you. With patience, it is said, everything will unwind more easily than it looks.
These interpretations come from folk tradition and are meant for fun; they do not predict the future and are not advice for life decisions.