To dream that you are climbing up a ladder, suggests that you have reached a new level of achievement. It is symbolic of prosperity, hard work and your efforts. Consider also the phrase of "climbing the social ladder" in which you have achieved a promotion, a higher status, more power, or an important goal. Alternatively, it may indicate meditation and prayer. You are setting forth on a spiritual path and higher awareness. Each rung of the ladder is indicative of a stage in your spiritual awareness. You may also be looking things from a different perspective. To dream that you are climbing down a ladder, suggests that you are escaping from your spiritual responsibilities. It is an indication of future disappointments. To dream that you are walking under a ladder, signifies bad luck. Perhaps you are having regrets over a decision you made. 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. See The Meaning In Action: "Stuck At The Top"