Seeing a white shield signifies religion and a worthy man; a green shield, a pious and scrupulous man; a red shield, a playful and cheerful man; a black shield, a wealthy and important man; and a multicolored shield, a mixed or inconsistent man.
Seeing a shield also signifies things such as a shield or covering that protect and preserve a person from harm and loss. A shield also signifies fasting, for fasting is a shield against evil. The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Fasting is a shield." Sometimes a shield signifies a friend who prevails through proof and evidence.
Seeing a valuable and beautiful shield signifies a wealthy and beautiful woman; a worthless and ugly shield signifies an ugly and lowly woman. Sometimes a shield signifies safety and peace, a self-sacrificing friend, and an honorable wife.