What Does Dreaming of a Text Message Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In the Turkish-Islamic dream tradition (Ibn Sirin, Nabulsi), a message is taken as a symbol of news arriving from afar, glad tidings, or a sign waiting to be deciphered. Read alongside the interpretation of letters and news, a good message is said to point to a joyful development, while a distressing message may carry a warning that calls for attention.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, a message seen in a dream most often represents an awareness the subconscious is trying to deliver, or a postponed need for communication; it may be the reflection of feelings waiting to be spoken, an unresolved relationship, or a message the dreamer is trying to give themselves.
By Context
For Singles
For a single person, receiving a message in a dream can point to a new acquaintance, news that will stir the heart, or a long-awaited closeness.
For Married People
For a married person, seeing a message can point to a matter that needs to be discussed with their spouse, a feeling within the family waiting to be shared, or happy news concerning the home.
Judging by the Nature of the News, Per Ibn Sirin
In the Ibn Sirin tradition, the content of the news is what matters: a joyful, pleasant message can be read as relief and auspicious affairs, while a bad or threatening message calls for caution.
Being Unable to Reply to or Read the Message
Not being able to open or answer a message in a dream can point to something you have been postponing in waking life, an indecision you are living through, or a situation you are avoiding facing.