Moving backwards in a dream signifies moving backwards, metaphorically, in real life.
If you find yourself moving backwards in a dream, your dreaming mind is pointing out that you are returning to old, unhealthy ways of behavior.
Think about what is happening in your life. Have you been under a great deal of stress, and is this causing you to resume a bad habit that you had given up previously or to become dependent on someone who is a negative influence in your life?
Often, when you go through a difficult time in your life, you end up feeling weak and you have a strong desire to do things that make life easier and more comfortable in the short term. However, during difficult times, you need to be strong, using wisdom you have gained from previous experiences.
If you dream that things you see around you are moving backwards, are you, feeling stuck in a rut, unable to move forward in your life.