Islamic Interpretation
Seeing the castle (rook, or in Arabic: al-rukhّ الرخ or al-ṭābiya الطابية) – one of the chess pieces – in a dream carries predominantly difficult and heavy meanings, in contrast to many other chess pieces that are linked to power or strategy. The castle piece is strong, moves in straight lines, and is usually placed at the corners of the board, symbolising fortresses, towers, and immovable defence. Because of this, its appearance in a dream most often reflects situations of restriction, isolation, bitterness, and severe trial. (Also see Chess, Chessboard)