To dream that you are climbing up a ladder, suggests that you have reached a new level of achievement and higher awareness. It is indicative of prosperity, hard work and efforts. You may also be looking things from a different perspective. Alternatively, it may indicate meditation and prayer. You are setting forth on a spiritual path. Consider also the phrase of "climbing the social ladder" in which you have achieved status, power, or an important goal.
To dream that you are climbing down a ladder, suggests that you are escaping from your spiritual responsibilities. It is an indication of much disappointments.
To dream that someone is holding a ladder for you, signifies that you will find success and rise to prominence with the support of others.
To dream that you fall from a ladder, denotes the hardships, risks or failures you are faced with in your endeavors.
To see a broken ladder in your dream, indicates consistent failures in your undertakings. You may feel handicapped in pursuit of your goals.
To dream that you escape by means of a ladder, signifies that you will be successful after much struggle and obstacles.
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