Dreaming of the Heart
Dreaming of the heart symbolizes strong emotions within one's inner self. If the dream involves an abnormal heartbeat, it usually indicates unexpected events and possible setbacks in one's career or business. For women, it may suggest disturbances within the family, such as encounters with criminals or thieves.
Dreaming of counting one's heartbeats implies a subconscious desire for an exhilarating life and a longing to push one's physical abilities to the limit.
If the dream depicts the heart ceasing to beat, it similarly suggests the possibility of encountering misfortune or suffering. A dream where the heart breaks or shatters may indicate feeling unsafe due to someone close. However, dreaming of oneself or a loved one dying from heart disease should not be a cause for excessive concern. It represents a sign of a comfortable and slower-paced life, and it may suggest that the deceased person in the dream will have a long life.
Placing a hand on the chest in a dream is a sign of self-protection, reminding you to be cautious of enemies and the potential for danger or fatal harm. Dreams of a compressed chest indicate the possibility of experiencing losses such as theft or falling victim to deception, as well as feelings of internal grievances. Dreaming of chest pain suggests the likelihood of encountering immense sorrow.
Dreaming of a compressed or painful chest serves as a reminder to take care of your physical health and could indicate potential heart problems. If abnormalities are suspected, prompt medical examination is advised. Dreams of the heart being stabbed or shot typically foreshadow health issues, potentially related to heart disease, necessitating a timely visit to the hospital.
Analysis of Heart-related Dreams:
Dream Example One:
In the dream, I seemed to be in a hospital, lying in a hospital bed without knowing what illness I had. I only felt discomfort in my heart. I touched my heart with my hand and realized it had stopped beating. I hurriedly called the doctor, who examined me and said, "Your heart is perfectly fine." (Female, 29 years old)
Dream Interpretation: The heart in the dream signifies a significant decision. Dreaming of the heart indicates that you are currently making a major decision. Prior to this decision, you have pondered it repeatedly, which is why the heart appears in your dream. If the dream involves the heart being stabbed, it suggests that you are earnestly making the decision while disregarding opposing opinions. If the dream depicts the heart's abnormal or stopped beating, it is worth considering health-related issues.
A person dreamed of holding their own heart in their hands, with blood flowing down, but they felt nothing. This person was frightened awake.
Dream Interpretation: This dream is an inauspicious one, reflecting the dreamer's unstable state of mind. It indicates that the efforts made in reality have not been rewarded, and there is a sense of regret regarding the lack of proportion between input and output.