Shovel

Shovels are symbolic to the dreamer as what they are digging up holds meaning. They come as metaphors as you are digging up old memories, experiences or emotions that need to be brought to the surface.

Symbolic of doing hard work

This is something used to 'dig beneath the surface' of the earth, representing the need to resurrect your more organic nature. See Weapons and Utensils.

In a dream, a shovel represents a wife for an unmarried person. She will keep no secret, though she will spare no expense to save her husband from poverty. A shovel in a dream also means dispelling distress, overcoming trouble, or satisfying one’s debts. A shovel in a dream also may represent a trustworthy person one can depend on during hard times, or in times of adversities. Holding a shovel in a dream means receiving benefits and blessings, for a shovel collects dirt as well as valuables. A shovel in a dream also may represent a woman, profits, or business activities.