Dream dictionary: Lamp, lantern dream meanings

It symbolizes everything that is weak, uncertain and hesitant, hypothetical and short-lived.

…cleaning a lantern, flashlight, etc., suggests that soon you’ll conquer the success you’ve been awaiting, but only if you carefully review the way you work. If you dream that you’re buying a lantern or flashlight suggests that you’ll have a good business or improve those that already exist. When a young woman dreams that she’s illuminating the face of her lover with a flashlight, it suggests that she doubts that he is the right man for her. If the light turns off, it means that the relationship will break up. To dream about lamps, flashlights, torches, etc., announces a future success in the matters being handled by the dreamer. To dream that you’re holding a flashlight or torch in your hands and are lighting the floor where you are walking suggests that you’re looking for ways to improve yourself or at least to feel confortable in your ongoing activities….