Bridges are mystical and enchanting places. They come in so many different architectural solutions, wonderful and decorative or simply practical, with designs, shapes, colors and can be found in many places.
In a symbolic sense, bridges are very powerful. A bridge is a dualistic symbol; it represents both meetings and farewells, uniting and dividing things. Bridges are a metaphor to be found in art, poetry and literature; they are a universal symbol of the idea of crossing, taken in every possible sense.
These man-made structures have always been veiled by a curtain of mystery and romanticism.
Bridges are a common motif in religion and mythology as well. They are undoubtedly present in all possible concepts and symbolic systems of thought and belief.
In the most metaphorical sense, bridges represent mysterious links between single human souls, connections between realms, transitional pathways of human mind and emotions, and so on.
It is never said in vain that certain times, situations and obstacles must be ‘crossed over’, that is, crossed, resolved, conquered.
In addition to crossing, bridges represent the idea of building new paths, advancing into new horizons and creating bonds. These are ways in which the bridge is imagined, described and presented, for example in art or literature, or a dream, which we will discuss later, reflects people’s emotions towards the very idea of a metaphor.
For example, if the bridge is solid and firm, it represents incredibly strong bonds and vice versa; if it is fragile, then the bonds we are trying to represent are weak.
The metaphor of ruining and breaking a bridge is particularly common in many areas of our culture.
We associate this phenomenon with the rupture of bonds, with the concept of an end, both positive and negative. The most explicit metaphor is the one in which the bridge is crossed and then completely destroyed, so there is no option to return.
It usually represents the idea of ending a chapter in life, letting go of old beliefs, habits and starting over. From all this, it is easy to assume that dreams about bridges carry a lot of special messages.
Dreams about bridges
Bridges in dreams symbolize all these ideas mentioned, only the meaning behind these ideas is perhaps stronger, because a dream carries a special, intimate, very personal touch. In most cases, dreaming of bridges is a way for our minds to deal with major changes and transitions in our waking life.
Dreams about bridges represent parts of our life path, transitions from one chapter to another, new beginnings, a path from our past to the future.
Many important life decisions and changes are often marked or even heralded by dreams about bridges.
Personal development, personal revelations, important discoveries about one’s own life, breaking with old patterns of behavior, letting go of past events, things and people, all this could be reflected in a dream about bridges.
On the other hand, a bridge could represent the exact opposite; it also connects all these things. In dreams, it could symbolize and reflect building bonds and strengthening connections and relationships in a dreamer’s real life, in any possible area of life and existence.
Interpretations vary greatly depending on the particular circumstances related to the bridge in a dream.
It is very important to remember what the bridge was like, where it was placed, what the environment was like, what the weather was like, the light and so on; whether there were people on the bridge, what was under the bridge, where the dreamer himself was standing, or what was happening to them in a dream.
It is also always important to note how you feel about the dream, whether it induces positive feelings and relaxes you or makes you feel restless and disturbed.
Dreams about bridges are dual in nature; they can be as promising and encouraging as they can be frightening, disturbing and distressing. Many things could happen to a dreamer on a bridge.
You could walk across a rickety bridge, breaking or falling. You can fall off the bridge, run across it, or just stand there and watch the waters wither, if any. You could wait for someone on a bridge or just enjoy walking across it.
Now let’s talk more about specific dreams related to bridges.
Dreams about seeing a bridge
If you had a dream in which you only see a bridge but do not cross it, most likely such a dream reflects your waking life dilemmas, confusion, doubts and perhaps hesitation to step onto a completely new road.
You are not willing to break with certain patterns of behavior, habits, actions or people. You know it might be good for you, but you’re afraid of uncertainty.
Such a dream could be a reflection of conscious thoughts or it could be a hint of your unconsciousness.
Dreams in which you see a bridge or more of them suggest that there are so many new opportunities in life and you finally start to realize this fact.
However, you are confused about what to do; doesn’t feel confident enough to decide, at least for now.
Which bridge should you cross? Is this stable enough to support my weight?
These are all questions you might ask yourself in a dream, but they all reflect your inner dilemmas. Such dreams are neutral in nature, but they help you to better observe your real life situation.
Dreams about a broken bridge
If the bridge you see in your dream is broken, it doesn’t matter if you have just reached it or have already crossed it, it represents things that cannot be undone.
These could be some things you’ve done in the past but still regret doing, or some things you have yet to do.
Think about your current situation. Is there anything you would like to finally see an end to? Or do you constantly punish yourself for things that have already happened?
Dreams about broken bridges can be an explanation and a good direction to solve problems in reality.
Dreams about standing on the bridge
Dreams about standing on a bridge are similar to those where you see a bridge.
It means you’ve decided to change something, try new things, but you’re still not sure if the decision you’ve made is a good one.
You are afraid of failure, so you hesitate to finish your journey across the bridge. You’re afraid of what you might find in the end.
Depending on which part of the bridge you are on, such a dream could be interpreted as your current personal real-life point and/or spiritual journey.
Dreams about crossing the bridge
Dreams of crossing the bridge strongly suggest that big changes are coming, big decisions are made and you are about to finally let go of the past and start something new.
Your true willingness to embrace a new phase of life is reflected in your emotions and behaviors in dreams in which you are crossing the bridge.
If you walk fast, determined to cross it, it means you are ready to seize new opportunities; if you walk slowly, turning back, but you still cross it, it means that you will accept changes, but with more suspicion and caution.
