Ifone sees himself as a store owner, sitting in his shop, surrounded with his merchandise, giving orders, buying and selling in a dream, it means a commanding post in his own field.
If the person is not a businessman, but still sees himself in a dream carrying some trade tools such as a scale, a scoop, etcetera, it means financial balance in his life. Merchants in a dream also represent travel, news, profits or a high position.
A merchant in a dream also may represent a spendthrift, or negligence of several religious obligations set by God Almighty.
A woman merchant in a dream represents an enemy.
(Also see Grain merchant)... merchant dream meaning
(Harrow; Mattock; Plow; Scoop; Trowel) In a dream, a shovel represents a wife for an unmarried person. She will keep no secret, though she will spare no expense to save her husband from poverty.
A shovel in a dream also means dispelling distress, overcoming trouble, or satisfying one’s debts.
A shovel in a dream also may represent a trustworthy person one can depend on during hard times, or in times of adversities. Holding a shovel in a dream means receiving benefits and blessings, for a shovel collects dirt as well as valuables.
A shovel in a dream also may represent a woman, profits, or business activities.