Dreaming of Weapons
Dreaming of weapons is sometimes symbolic. When a woman dreams of a man wielding a weapon and attacking her, it often represents the man's sexual desires towards her. In the dream, when a woman sees a man charging at her with a knife or gun, she is often frightened and tries to escape. However, deep down, these dreamers actually desire a more assertive and aggressive attitude from men towards them.
The true fear of the dreamer lies within her own desires: the desire to be conquered by a man, to be sexually possessed by him.
Men dreaming of weapons can also have sexual connotations, especially when the "opponent" in the dream is a woman. However, at other times, it represents aggression, hostility, anger, although most of the time, both the victim and the attacker in these dreams are parts of your own psyche.
Sometimes, weapons are used for self-defense against formidable enemies, which often indicates that your life is filled with excessive tension and anxiety.
Dream Interpretation from the Book of Changes:
Dreaming of weapons symbolizes different degrees of authority. Dreams of losing, surrendering, discarding, giving away, selling, stealing, damaging, scrapping, or lending weapons all symbolize a loss of power.
Dreaming of engaging in combat with weapons symbolizes disputes with certain individuals.
Dreaming of shooting someone with an arrow symbolizes discussing someone.
Dreaming of shooting someone with an arrow in a letter symbolizes expressing authoritative opinions.
Dreaming of hitting someone with a stick or whip symbolizes clearing someone's name and avoiding public criticism.
Dreaming of beheading others, cutting flesh from their bodies, or mutilating their limbs are signs of instigating conflicts and damaging relationships.
Dreaming of obtaining an unsheathed sword in hand signifies having great power and control.
Dreaming of a damaged sword hilt signifies unfortunate news regarding one's ancestors. The condition of the sword hilt in the dream indicates the good or bad luck of one's ancestors.
Dreaming of a damaged sword blade signifies the loss of a mother or female relative.
According to Jafar al-Sadiq, dreaming of wielding a sword without shedding blood symbolizes discussing the right and wrong of others.
Dreaming of being killed and seeing blood signifies committing sins and severe disobedience to the truth.
Dreaming of killing someone and being contaminated by blood indicates being criticized by others or gaining unjust wealth.
Dreaming of wearing a sword signifies receiving authority. Wearing a sword that is too long represents incompetence and indecisiveness. Wearing a sword that is too short represents a short-lived and unsatisfactory position. A broken sword signifies leaving a job.
Dreaming of a rusty sword signifies difficulty in conveying ideas that people find hard to accept or the impending birth of a foolish and incapable son. It can also represent acquiring a useless position. Dreaming of a blunt or dull sword symbolizes futility and uselessness.
Dreaming of wielding a spear or other weapons signifies authority and successful endeavors.
If only a spear is held without other weapons, it symbolizes the birth of a son or younger brother. A spear without a spearhead represents the birth of a daughter. The quality of the spear indicates the outcome of a particular situation.
Psychological Interpretation of Dreams:
Dreams about weapons generally represent a desire to harm someone or something. You channel your aggression inwardly, so you dream of using weapons against others instead of acting upon your aggression in reality.
The types of weapons can indicate hidden real-life issues. Dreaming of an arrow suggests being emotionally attacked by intense emotions or being hurt by someone's words or actions. For you, it's important to focus on your inner life in order to regain a sense of well-being. According to traditional dream interpretation, a spear and a gun represent male sexuality.
If a woman dreams of being shot, it often implies her desire for or fear of sexual aggression. If you shoot a gun in the dream, it indicates that you may employ masculine abilities for self-defense. A knife represents the ability to penetrate deeply into wounded areas and remove tormenting aspects of your psyche. With a knife, you can "cut away" the hypocrisy that dominates a certain situation.
A sword holds various meanings. The cross formed by the hilt and blade represents a powerful belief system. Additionally, a sword represents the spiritual power to let go of unnecessary material possessions. The sword sheathed in its scabbard symbolizes the self residing within the body.
Psychological analysis: If the weapons are also directed towards you, it indicates that you should understand how much effort you have put into attacking the people around you. You may have instigated them against themselves. You may willingly become a sacrifice in certain situations.
Symbolism: Different weapons can reflect different levels of spiritual power. You should be cautious in using this power.