If you’re involved in any kind of administrative work, i.e., if you work with documents daily, it’s quite natural to dream about a file folder. In this case, the dream is a result of what’s happening in your waking life. However, its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it occurred.
Dreaming of an empty file folder
An empty file folder in dreams usually indicates that someone or something hasn’t met your expectations. You probably had high hopes for it (him/her) and therefore felt disappointed.
The only thing you can really do at this point is to learn from it and move on.
Seeing a file folder full of documents in a dream
A dream where you see a file folder full of documents means that you’re facing a very stressful period. You’ll encounter various obligations, tasks, and challenges.
You’ll need a lot of strength to overcome this. Don’t hesitate to delegate some of what you need to deal with to family members or colleagues.
Putting documents into a file folder in a dream
If you dreamed of putting some documents into a file folder, it implies that when making decisions, you usually rely on your own experience and knowledge.
You’re a person guided by reason through life, and therefore you rarely make mistakes. However, this characteristic distances you from people, so it’s possible that you don’t have much luck in love.
Dreaming of taking documents out of a file folder
Taking documents out of a file folder in a dream indicates that you’ll have to do something you’ve been avoiding for a long time.
Circumstances will probably force you to take action and break a promise you made to yourself long ago.
To others, it won’t be a big deal, but you’ll be disgusted with yourself. Let it be a consolation that you had no choice.
Seeing a file folder with your name in a dream
A dream where you see a file folder with your name means that you’re afraid a secret of yours might soon come to light.
You’ve been hiding it from close people for a long time to avoid hurting them. However, you’re only delaying what will inevitably happen. Instead, be honest with yourself and your loved ones.
A file folder with an unknown person’s name in a dream
If you saw a file folder with an unknown name and surname in your dream, it’s possible that you’ll soon meet a very powerful and influential person.
This is someone who can quickly solve a big problem you have. So you’ll try to gain their trust so that you can ask them for a favor at some point.
Seeing a file folder with the name of someone you know in real life in a dream
If you saw a file folder with a familiar name and surname in your dream, it implies that you’re considered a great authority in your community. Some admire you, while others fear you.
You use this to achieve your goals, but also to contribute to a better life for a larger number of people. It’s possible that you want to leave a mark on society, and for your name to be mentioned even when you’re no longer around.
Dreaming of buying a file folder
Buying a file folder in a dream indicates that you might engage in a risky business.
You’ll need to think carefully about the possible benefits, but also the losses you could face if things go wrong.
Given that you’re a very pragmatic and wise person, you’ll surely make the right decisions.
Selling a file folder in a dream
If you dreamed of selling a file folder, it implies that you’ll experience failure. What you believed in won’t happen after all.
You won’t be to blame for this, but rather circumstances that weren’t in your favor. However, you mustn’t let this discourage you, as there will be more opportunities to achieve your goals.
Dreaming that you gave someone a file folder
When you dream that you gave someone a file folder, it means you need a loyal collaborator. What you’re currently dealing with is draining too much of your energy, and you’re afraid you have no one to rely on.
Maybe this time you should avoid help from close people and hire someone with appropriate references for what you need.
Receiving a file folder as a gift in a dream
If you dreamed that someone gave you a file folder as a gift, it implies that you might soon receive an interesting phone call.
Probably a person you haven’t seen in a long time will invite you for coffee, a drink, or dinner, and offer you a business collaboration.
Inquire well about what your main task is and don’t accept the job just to please an acquaintance.
Stealing a file folder in a dream
Dreaming that you stole a file folder from a store or bookstore indicates that you’re a very ambitious person.
You’re capable of burning many bridges behind you if you think it will bring you the achievement of your goals. However, you should ask yourself who you’ll celebrate success with when you achieve it one day, if you drive all good people away from you.
Stealing someone’s file folder or a file folder with important documents in a dream means you’re under someone’s strong influence. You’ve allowed them to convince you through manipulative methods to do what he or she wants.
Dreaming that someone stole your file folder
If you dreamed that someone stole your file folder, it implies that you have a dangerous enemy or rival.
Someone wants the same thing as you or wants to take away what you have. It’s not excluded that they will use various means to get it.
Therefore, it’s important to be careful and to intelligently think about each next move.
Tearing up a file folder in a dream
When you dream of tearing up a file folder, it means you’re paranoid. You’ve started to think that everyone has conspired against you and that’s why you’re not achieving what you want.
Your failures are not the result of others’, but your own personal decisions and moves. You haven’t learned from the mistakes you’ve made, but continue to repeat them.
Watching someone tear up a file folder in a dream
This dream indicates that you’ll warn in vain about the possible harmful consequences of his or her decisions.
Not only will they not want to listen to you, but they’ll do everything opposite. You’ll have to accept that this time they’ll learn from their own mistakes, not yours.
Dreaming that you set a file folder on fire
If you dreamed of setting a file folder on fire, it implies that you’ll be disappointed in someone. Probably a friend or another close person will betray you.
Now you would put your hand in the fire for him or her, but you’ll soon realize that they wouldn’t do the same for you. They’ll stab you in the back and you’ll remember it for a long time.
Seeing someone set a file folder on fire
Dreaming that someone is setting a file folder on fire indicates that in real life, one person has completely erased you from their memory and life.
It’s possible that you were once very close, however, you did something that greatly disappointed them and so they crossed you out forever.
You’ll continue to lose people if you don’t change your attitude towards them.
Throwing away a file folder in a dream
If you dreamed of throwing away a file folder, it announces a problem in communication with a close person.
You probably won’t agree on how you think it’s best to solve a problem. Everyone will think their idea is better. If you don’t want to deepen the conflict, show understanding and willingness to compromise.
The interpretation can also differ depending on the color of the file folder.
Dreaming of a white file folder
A white file folder in a dream is a sign that someone in real life will try to trick you. Be careful if you’re traveling to a foreign country and don’t know any foreign language.
The dream also warns you to be cautious when investing in a project that’s just in its infancy.
Black file folder in a dream
A dream in which you see a black file folder indicates that you’ll seriously “bite into” implementing your idea.
It’s about a big life decision and it wasn’t easy to encourage yourself to realize it. However, you’ll know what your goal is and you’ll try your best to achieve it. The sacrifice will last, but it will pay off in the end.
Seeing a blue file folder in a dream
A blue file folder in dreams means you could have a problem with the law. It’s possible that a seemingly small misunderstanding will end up in court.
Pay attention to unpaid bills or traffic fines. Another possibility is that you’ll have to seek your rights in court. The process will be long and will require a lot of patience and energy.
Dreaming of a green file folder
If you saw a green file folder in your dream, it implies that you could fall in love at work.
Maybe you’ll feel emotions towards a coworker, boss, or business associate.
It’s not excluded that emotions will completely cloud your judgment, so it’s important to allow the brain to win over the heart this time.
Red file folder in a dream
When you see a red file folder in a dream, it means that a colleague or some other person you communicate with daily for work likes you.
You’ve probably noticed some signs yourself, however, you’ve consciously ignored them because you’re both taken or because one of you is in a relationship or married.
Seeing a yellow file folder in a dream
A yellow file folder in a dream indicates that you need to be very careful. It’s possible that a colleague will try to obstruct you out of envy, i.e., speak negatively about you and your work to the employer.
It’s important to be careful about what you say and to whom, and to try to make as few mistakes as possible when performing your tasks.
Colorful file folder in a dream
If you saw a multicolored file folder in your dream, it implies that you’ll have fun with colleagues from work. Maybe you won’t feel like going to that gathering, but if you decide to join them, you’ll surely have a good time.
The meaning can also be much simpler. If you’ve recently seen or used a file folder, it left a strong impression on you.
Definition of a file folder
A file folder or paper case is an object used for grouping multiple papers or documents, which should be related in purpose or content.