What Does Dreaming of a Basket Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In the tradition of Ibn Sirin and Nabulsi, a basket represents the vessel in which provision, earnings and things held in trust are gathered. A full basket can point to abundance and the reward of one's labor, while an empty basket may indicate expectations that have not yet ripened, or an opportunity that slipped away.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, a basket can symbolize the emotions a person accumulates, their responsibilities and the resources they try to hold on to. What you are carrying — and how full or empty the basket is — may be a sign of the balance of burdens in your life and your need to choose your priorities.
By Context
A Full Basket / a Basket of Fruit
Seeing a basket filled with fruit, bread or provisions can, in the traditional reading, point to a fruitful period, honest earnings and receiving the reward of your labor.
An Empty Basket
An empty basket can indicate a delay in an expected gain or the worry of having let an opportunity pass; it can also be read as a space waiting to be filled with patience.
For Singles
For a single person, a full basket can signal a union that will bring abundance into their life, or the desire for a fresh start; handing the basket to someone may reflect a wish for closeness.
For Married People
For a married person, the basket can symbolize the sharing of home and family responsibilities, joint earnings and the blessings of the household; carrying a basket together can point to solidarity.