Light in a dream: meaning

What dream books say

Light is read as understanding, hope and guidance. A light in the dark is the classic image of an answer or a way through when the path felt lost. Bright, warm light is linked to clarity, comfort and a sense of being watched over, while a blinding light points to a truth that is hard to look at directly. A light that flickers or goes out is read as fading confidence or energy. Switching on a light that will not work is a common anxious dream about not being able to see a situation clearly yet.

A question for you

Does the traditional reading fit your dream, or did it mean something else to you?

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