What Does Dreaming of a Road Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In traditional interpretation, and according to Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi, the road symbolizes religion, guidance, and the right direction. A straight, wide, well-lit road can indicate good works, an honest life, and reaching one's goal, while a narrow, thorny, or dark road may be interpreted as hardship, strife, and straying from the right path.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, a road can represent one's life journey, the decisions one has made, and the process of individuation (Jung); the direction taken may symbolize a spiritual orientation. Moving along the road can indicate progress toward an inner goal, while losing one's way may point to uncertainty of identity or direction, an indecision at a threshold of transition.
By Context
A Wide, Well-lit Road
Can indicate that your way will open up, bringing relief and joyful developments.
A Narrow or Thorny Road
May be interpreted as passing through a period of difficulty, strife, or sorrow for a while.
Losing One's Way / Being Unable to Find the Road
Can indicate uncertainty of direction and decision in life, and difficulties arising from a lack of knowledge.
A Single Straight Road, According to Ibn Sirin / Al-Nabulsi
Symbolizes adherence to religious law and the right spiritual course, while many branching roads may be interpreted as hesitation and straying.