Hello Rabbi,
I dreamed that I saw the Hebrew letter shin on both of my shoulders. I would appreciate an explanation of the dream’s meaning.
Thank you very much.
Hello and blessings,
Today we do not possess the ability to know the precise meaning of a dream. It is also known that dreams often speak falsely, that dream matters have no practical effect, and that most dreams deserve no special significance.
Nevertheless, there is value in interpreting a dream favorably. We will therefore interpret it for good, and may God bring about good.
The letter shin can symbolize the power of change in the world, since its Hebrew name evokes the word shinui, “change.” The shoulders symbolize the place where a burden is carried, including the burden of earning a livelihood. With God’s help, may the favorable interpretation be that positive change concerning the burden of your livelihood will come through your own hands.
With blessings,
Rabbi David Ohayon
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain inaccuracies and should not be considered a definitive reference.
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