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Tunnel in a dream
A tunnel in a dream is read as passing through a demanding stretch with a light waiting for you at the far end.
The folk reading of a tunnel is short and comforting: every tunnel has a way out. The dream shows you are going through something that asks for patience, be it learning, waiting or a change, and that the end is nearer than it looks. A light in the distance is considered a sure sign that you are headed the right way. If it felt tight in the dream, it is believed you simply need a bit of air and support. What matters is to keep on at the pace you set out with.
The most common dreams
Dreaming of a light at the end of a tunnel
By folk belief, a light at the exit means a worry is nearing its end. Old folk say it is one of the most comforting sights a dream can offer.
Dreaming of riding a train through a tunnel
A ride through a tunnel is read as a change that unfolds by itself. Your only task is to wait, since the road is already carrying you toward the exit.
Dreaming of a long, dark tunnel
The length of the tunnel speaks of the patience being asked of you. People believe that whoever walks on calmly always arrives in the light.
Dreaming of coming out of a tunnel
Stepping out into daylight is considered a sign of relief and a new beginning. It is believed you will soon breathe easier and see things in brighter colors.
These interpretations come from folk tradition and are meant for fun; they do not predict the future and are not advice for life decisions.