In general: If the dreaming blocks off a padlock in his dream, this refers to the fact that he tries, a little bit wegzusperren (maybe a feeling). This can happen either by fear or by an especially possession-affecting kind. If of the dreaming a padlock unlocks, he maybe tries to open for new experiences. Psychologically: If the dreaming feels threatened in his security, a symbol which strengthens his need for defensive mechanisms appears in the dream often., Among the rest, with this symbol it can concern a padlock. Spiritually: At this level the padlock means in the dream that the dreaming retains integrity his spiritual integrity. Popular: (arab).: see: Discretion is your virtue. (European ones).: an obstacle dream, - depending on whether one is enclosed, or a door opens. (ind).: you will deal with stingy people.