Dreaming of searching for a key in an empty office - dream meaning with inherited lore

You search through desks and drawers in an office everyone has left, then find a small key. You hold it in your hand, looking for the door it fits, or feel relieved.

Korean lore: Traditionally, a key has sometimes been interpreted as something that unlocks what is blocked or opens an opportunity. Looking for a key in an empty office may also be seen as a dream about preparing for a change in your work or role. (In folk dream interpretations, a key has long been connected with a clue to resolution and the energy to open a new door.)

Through the mind: You may have taken on responsibility alone at work, or be looking for a clue that could lead to your next career. It may also be a process of reassessing the abilities and options you already have.

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