Dreaming of a Desk: Meaning and Interpretations According to Ibn Sirin

Dreams are windows into the depths of the soul and mirrors reflecting the thoughts and feelings within us. Among the symbols that may appear in dreams is the office—whether it is an office for work or study. Seeing an office in a dream often arouses curiosity about its meaning and significance, as it is sometimes related to hard work and ambitions, and sometimes to responsibilities and duties borne by the dreamer. Ibn Sirin addressed the interpretation of seeing an office in a dream and what it might reflect of psychological meanings, good omens, or warnings, depending on the details of the dream and the state of the dreamer.

Meanings of Seeing an Office in a Dream According to Ibn Sirin

Ibn Sirin says that seeing an office in a dream indicates intellect, genius, emotions, and immortality—representing always thinking positively. It may also refer to the intelligence the dreamer possesses and the correct decisions they make in real life. Seeing an office symbolizes intelligence, mind, spirit, and feelings, as well as good ideas, cleverness, and sound decisions related to the future in real life.

• Seeing a clean and organized office indicates success, stability, and achieving the goals the dreamer strives for in reality.

• Seeing a messy and dirty office indicates instability, whether psychological or financial, negativity in the dreamer’s thoughts, and inability to make correct future decisions.

• Seeing an office means the dreamer is fulfilling their duties perfectly.

• Sitting on a comfortable office chair in a dream indicates status, power, and the ability to manage affairs.

• Seeing a work office symbolizes honor and high status.

• Entering an office in a dream indicates starting a work or effort.

• Leaving an office in a dream signifies completing a work or task.

• Seeing an old office means the return of old provisions or income.

• Seeing a new office means beginning new work.

• Working in a spacious office means abundance in work and income.

• A narrow or cramped office means financial hardship.

• Sitting on an office chair symbolizes obtaining a high and respected position.

Seeing an Office in a Dream for Women and Men

For Girls (Unmarried):

• Seeing a spacious office means achieving goals and ambitions.

• Seeing a narrow office means hardship and suffering.

• Wiping a wooden desk means telling lies.

• Entering the manager’s office means striving to reach a high position.

• Sitting at a desk running an institution, company, or factory means an important event will occur in the near or distant future.

• Welcoming an unknown person in her office means she is meeting many people in her work and may form friendships on academic, professional, or emotional levels.

• A clean and organized office means the girl is balanced and confident in making decisions.

For Married Women:

• Entering a large office means prosperity in life.

• Entering a small office means hardship in living conditions.

• Entering her husband’s office means spying on his affairs.

• Buying a metal desk means building strong relationships.

• Cleaning the office indicates good care for the children.

• A dirty office means poor upbringing of children.

• A luxurious office indicates positive changes in her life and her family.

• An office filled with many books means she has a wise mind and makes sound decisions.

• A spacious, elegant, clean office means something good will happen that will improve her work and life.

For Men:

• The office indicates projects and income.

• Entering a spacious office means abundance in income.

• Leaving the office means finishing tasks.

• Sitting on the manager’s chair means gaining high authority.

• Refusing to sit on the manager’s chair means refusing responsibility.

• A metal office means strength and authority.

• Seeing the office catch fire means entering into conflicts and disputes.

• Repairing the office chair means resolving disputes at work.

• Buying a new office means a positive change.

• For young men, seeing an office indicates good decision-making ability and intelligence.

• For single men, an office in the dream means they will achieve a prestigious and influential position.

• Seeing one’s own office means being serious and diligent in work.