What does the meaning of sleep depend on?
The meaning depends primarily on who saw it - a woman or a man, a child or an elderly person. Gender and age are important factors for understanding sleep, but they are far from the only ones.
A person’s occupation also matters. For example, if a woman sees a dream in which she is attacked, or she herself acts as an aggressor, then the interpretation directly depends on the type of her occupation. All old dream books, such as Miller’s collection of interpretations, Islamic and others, by the term “woman” mean the keeper of the hearth, running the house and household with funds earned by a man.
Accordingly, if a dreamer, who is actively building a career, looks for a decoding in one of the old dream books, she finds the meaning that is not the one that the subconscious put into the vision. Working women, and even more so those who work in leadership positions and have subordinates, need to look at the male sections of dream books, it is there that they will find the correct meaning of the dreamed symbols.
In the event that work is present in a woman’s life, but it is not burdensome and is more of a pastime than a significant source of income for the family, both meanings should be looked at. The truth will be in the middle. Exactly the same approach is relevant for men. If a person is not a breadwinner, but lives on money earned by a woman, the meaning of the dream should not be sought in the men’s sections of old dream books.
What is important for understanding sleep?
The main thing on which the interpretation of a dream depends is the development of the plot and details. Every dream book pays attention to these points. An attack on me with a knife is one story. If I attack someone, it is completely different, having a radically opposite meaning.
All the details remembered by the dreamer are also important. Dreams that have meaning have a peculiarity. Moments and details important for a correct understanding of the dream are remembered without any effort on the part of the dreamer. If a person is not able to remember certain nuances of the dream plot, then they are not important.
It is worth paying attention to the knife itself. What exactly was he like? Size matters in this case, since the knife is one of the key symbols of a nightmare. Everything connected with it is extremely important. How a person felt the knife also matters. Was the weapon a continuation of the dreamer or was it perceived as something independent that accidentally ended up in the hands? In the first case, the events that the dream warns about completely depend on the will and actions of the dreamer, and in the second, they will happen despite the person’s desire.
It also matters who exactly had such a dream. The meaning of the dream will be different for women, children, men, and the elderly. Women need to interpret dreams especially carefully. Each of the well-known collections of interpretations of the word “woman” means a housewife who is completely dependent on a man. If a representative of the fair sex supports the ideas of emancipation, leads an active life, works, then one should use descriptions of dreams for men.
What else is important to understand?
In addition to age, occupation and gender, to correctly understand the meaning of a dream, you need to take into account personal circumstances, life situation, psychological state, microclimate in the family and many other nuances that only the person himself can know about.
In addition to what characterizes the dreamer in real life, details and little details of the plot are important for understanding the meaning. It is in the little things that the key to the correct interpretation lies, regardless of which dream book is used for this. The attack is only part of the whole dream picture. You need to try to remember the characteristics of the knife - large, small kitchen, fantasy, hunting, special or some other. The knife itself is a symbol found in the oldest dream books, so it needs to be given attention.
You should remember the whole plot as a whole, of course, taking into account the details. For example, if a victim is running away from an attacker, does she do so barefoot or with shoes on? If in shoes, what kind? Absolutely everything that the sleeper sees is important. Elements of no significance in the dream are erased and absent. That is, if it does not matter where exactly the victim is running away from the attacker with a knife, then the dreamer will not remember this. But if there is a place - a castle, a sewer, city streets, a labyrinth, a forest or something else, then you need to remember it. Sometimes the plot unfolds in a specific place that exists in real life, such dreams are warning in nature.
Subjects: dangerous and not so dangerous
It happens like this: you wake up in a cold sweat and remember that you dreamed: a man with a knife attacked! This image is usually associated with deception, which will soon come to light. It will not be easy to cope with the new news; it is quite possible that the person will think that it would be simpler and easier to remain ignorant. A man with a knife is also a symbol of upcoming problems in the workplace.
If, in addition to the object in the vision, there was blood, you should be wary of the betrayal of your dearest people. Knives stuck into something, seen during a night's rest, indicate the need to exercise maximum caution in planned matters. If transactions are to be concluded, you should prove yourself to be a careful and prudent person, otherwise the problems will be much more significant than one might assume in advance.
There is also such a dream: a man attacked with a knife, but the object broke in his hands. A broken knife is proposed to be regarded as a failure of the plan. Hopes will not come true, goals will not be achieved. Collections of interpretations propose to regard the very fact of the attack as an upcoming acquaintance with someone powerful and influential.
Why do you dream of a man attacking a woman? For women
For a correct understanding, the following nuances are important: was the attacker in the dream a familiar person or an abstract one? Was it a famous person or a stranger whose facial features were clearly visible and remembered? The dream interpretation of an attack by a man with a knife on a woman is ambiguous.
If in a dream a completely abstract person or a maniac attacks, then this dream foreshadows the appearance in the near future of an persistent admirer without any special merits. When a woman is being pursued by a man she knows in her life, this dream means that the person needs attention. This is not necessarily about coquetry or female attention; it is possible that an acquaintance needs participation or help.
If her husband or close friend rushes at a lady with a knife in his hands, this is a sign of imminent troubles associated with jealousy experienced by a man. Such a dream may foreshadow a case of domestic violence or beating of a woman out of jealousy. Or maybe it’s simply a warning that a man is jealous and this is the source of his distrust of a woman.
If in a dream a famous person rushes at a woman, then such a vision foreshadows attacks from the public. The exact meaning of the vision can only be understood by taking into account what kind of person appears in it and how the woman relates to this person.
The stranger whom we managed to see was a prophetic dream. It has no meaning other than what happened in the plot. Of course, it is not necessary that the woman dreamed of a future real attack on her by a maniac. But the person she saw in such a dream is a source of danger, illness, injury or other troubles.
What does an attack on a woman in men's dreams indicate?
Why does a man dream of attacking his girlfriend or wife with a knife? Such a dream may not predict anything, but may indicate the current life situation and the atmosphere in the family. If in a dream a man chases his victim, strikes her repeatedly and with feeling, seeks to mutilate or dismember him, the dream speaks of weakness of character, failure in the profession, and oppression in life. This is the dream of a henpecked man and a loser. A person who is oppressed by a morally oppressive and domineering spouse. At the same time, the dreamer himself is not satisfied with this situation, but he cannot get out of it in real life. Accordingly, a person’s emotions find a way out in a dream.
However, such a dream can also occur to a strong, successful, powerful man who has a leadership position in life. As a rule, a dream indicates that a man’s career growth or the expansion of his business or other occupation is jeopardized by a woman. This could be the immediate boss or the manager's secretary, a colleague, even a lover or wife. As a rule, wives and girlfriends in dreams are recognizable. If the victim is completely abstract, then it means a woman who is not in a close relationship with the dreamer.
A man attacking a woman? For men
Men dream of being attacked for various reasons. For example, if in a dream a man plays an active role and stabs his wife or girlfriend with a knife, this indicates his mental discomfort, resentment, insolvency, and weakness. The man blames the woman for all this and takes out his anger in his sleep. That is, such a dream is a game of the subconscious.
If a man observes an attack from the outside, this predicts real-life events. This means that the dreamer will witness an offense or crime. The dream interpretation of a man's attack on a woman, observed from the outside, is also interpreted as a harbinger of injustice, which the sleeping person will witness.
If in a dream a man took a knife and, while pursuing the victim, cut himself, then this foreshadows an unsuccessful manifestation of initiative. If the woman is abstract, the dream talks about work, and in cases where the spouse is dreaming, about family.
What did you do with the blade in your dream?
Shaved
If you shaved with a blade in a dream, in reality you will be able to get rid of various minor problems that will arise on the way to your goal.
According to the dream book of clairvoyant Vanga, expect good news from distant relatives. Perhaps you will find out about an upcoming wedding or an imminent addition to the family.
Swallowed
If you happen to swallow a blade, you shouldn’t listen to your heart anytime soon. Giving in to feelings, you can commit a rash act that will lead to the collapse of your reputation and turn many people away from the dreamer.
Chewed
According to Longo’s book of dreams, if you chewed a blade in a dream, you will have a difficult dialogue with your parents about the future dreamer. Even if opinions differ, take advice from your family and try to look at the situation from their side to better understand what they want.
Sharpened
When you sharpened a blade in a dream, in reality you will get tired of everything that surrounds you. Emotional burnout can occur due to having too much on your shoulders and having to do several things at once. Allow yourself to rest and reset your brain before taking on new tasks.
Broke
According to Phoebe's book of dreams, if a blade is broken in a dream, you can take part in an adventurous project where you need to show your cunning and organization. It will be successful if everything is done correctly, but you should not test your luck to the limit.
Threw away
If you throw away a blade in a dream, you will be able to get rid of the burden of worries and worries in life. You will be able to unload your schedule and spend time in the company of dear people.
Woman attacking man? For women
Such a dream usually speaks of a woman’s active life position and her “masculine” behavior in life. But understanding depends on the details and development of the plot. If a woman attacks someone who is pursuing her, then this is a positive, good dream. It portends a quick resolution of problems in life that are relevant for a specific period of time.
If a woman herself shows aggression and pursues a man, then the meaning of the dream depends on whether the victim is familiar to her. Stalking a spouse means not trusting the person in reality. If the victim runs away, then the mistrust is not empty. If a woman manages to injure a man, and he does not even resist, then this means that all doubts are in vain and only offend a close friend.
Woman attacking man? For men
The meaning here lies deep in the dreamer's subconscious. As a rule, such dreams are the consequences of severe mental trauma received from a woman in childhood or adolescence. If nothing like this happened, and in dreams a man becomes a victim of a woman he knows, then the vision reports the woman’s unclean, selfish plans. If the knife is stabbed by the mother or the spouse with whom you have lived your whole life, provided that this is a dream of an elderly person, then you need to remember the places of the blows. This may be a warning about diseases that will appear in places affected in a dream.
What must be taken into account when interpreting?
You just don't dream about being attacked with a knife. The dream book attaches quite serious significance to such a plot. However, before proceeding with the interpretation, you should pay attention to a number of aspects that are not directly related to the content of the dream.
First of all, when interpreting a dream, you need to take into account the psychological, mental state of the person who saw it. If a person has become a victim of violence in reality, then a dream in which he rushes at someone with a knife most likely does not foreshadow anything, but is a projection of the subconscious, indicating attempts to cope with the mental or physical trauma received. At the same time, violence should not be understood as someone’s criminal actions. Such a dream can occur to a child who has been tortured by “energy vampirism” by adult family members. A woman who was nagged by her mother-in-law all day. A man whose wife “ate his bald spot.” That is, violence against a person can manifest itself in different ways, and the victim is not always aware of what exactly is happening.
You also need to take into account the level of stress and responsibility. For example, if a person is stuck at work or is a leader with a lot of responsibilities, that is, is responsible for others, then a dream can also be evidence of the brain’s attempts to cope with a life situation. Also, such a dream is often a kind of “letting off steam.” For example, if a person experiences strong anger, indignation or anger, but does not have the opportunity to express these feelings in reality, he will be visited by a similar dream.
One woman attacking another? For women
The dream book interprets an attack with a knife in different ways, but if a woman dreams that she attacked another, this is a sign indicating the presence of a rival in life. In this dream, details are everything. The woman you know is a victim or not, long-haired or shaved, fat or thin. Every little detail is important, and its meaning is clear only to the dreamer herself, since no one knows the real life situation and hidden thoughts better than her. If the victim ran away in a dream, then this is an unkind sign. It was not possible to defeat a rival in a dream, and it will not be possible in life.
A dream with a reverse distribution of roles has a similar meaning. The only difference is that the real real rival will be the first to take some action, which is what the vision warns about.
What does a dream about an attack on another woman portend? In women's dreams
The dream book clearly interprets this plot. Why dream of one woman attacking another with a knife? To the appearance of a rival in life. We can talk about competition in any area, that is, it does not at all refer to the struggle for the love or attention of any man.
The dream foretells rivalry. This could be participation in some competition, the fight for a higher position at work, even attempts to gain leadership in a group of young mothers on the playground. After such a dream, you should not blame your spouse or partner for having hobbies on the side.
Why do you dream about a knife?
The dream book interprets an attack with a knife taking into account this symbol. The dimensions and purpose of the knife should be taken literally. A small knife is a minor danger, but a kitchen cleaver is a serious threat. The dagger represents the seriousness and validity of the attacker’s intentions, and the kitchen knife represents everyday troubles and momentary anger.
The knife itself symbolizes masculinity, but not only. In dreams, this is also a harbinger of anxiety and a source of danger. The knife in the hands is an extension of the attacker himself. That is, the knife expresses what a person would be attacked with in real life. For example, if we are talking about work and intrigues of colleagues, then a knife in a dream represents their arguments in a conversation with their superiors.
Signs and situations
Sometimes what you see in the night can be interpreted directly. So, it seems to everyone that the sun is warm and gentle, and a dream filled with it also indicates something good. But a person in whose hands there is a weapon is unlikely to make such a clear impression, and if it does, it will probably be negative.
Dangerous symbols often portend misfortune, although they can be an indication to the contrary. The knife is a symbol of strength, aggression and injury. As dream books say, a man with a knife is a signal that must be interpreted as a warning, and not a reason to be afraid. Such a vision indicates the need to reconsider the chosen line of behavior.
You may dream that you are stabbed in the back with a knife. Collections of interpretations propose to regard this as a direct indication of possible betrayal. When you wake up, you should think about what kind of ill-wishers the dreamer has and how they can harm you - something will probably happen soon.
According to dream books, a man with a knife threatens and attacks if the person viewing this vision is not too confident in his abilities. Another interpretation is the inability to peacefully resolve the simplest issues of life. Probably, a person faces a lot of problems in everyday life, and they are mainly caused by shortcomings of his character. Having seen a dream in which someone hit someone with a knife, upon awakening you should rethink your life and character traits.
It happens that in a dream you see someone buying knives. This picture demonstrates the personality of the dreamer - the person is probably attracted to power. If the men had a pair of knives, it means there will be a quarrel with relatives. If a person was engaged in laundering objects, the vision is interpreted as a sign of poverty. If you dreamed of someone cutting the dreamer, it means that there are hypocrites and liars in your social circle. Probably, this turned out to be some of the people whom the person considers close friends.
If the person who dreamed at night had a new knife, the vision is interpreted as an imminent conflict with old friends. They will be unhappy with the appearance of new friends. You may dream of someone holding a penknife. The product is a symbol of a service that will be provided by someone unfamiliar, a stranger. If someone dreams, he holds a knife in his hands, chases the dreamer, the person will soon have to face his fears in reality. If you see bandits, it means there is danger.
An attacking man holding a knife in his hands may indicate the approach of a pleasant acquaintance. The object of this contact is highly likely to become a romantic interest. There is no need to be afraid or doubtful – getting acquainted will come in handy. An attacker with a knife can symbolize a person, with whose arrival the dreamer’s life will sparkle with new colors.
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Why else would you dream of such an attack?
The dream book interprets an attack with a knife ambiguously. Cutting the victim’s hands means losses in real life that cannot be avoided. If the attacker himself is cut by the blade, then the dream foreshadows that the person will suffer from his own actions.
In general, dreaming about a knife is beneficial. It reveals to a person the intentions of enemies or loved ones, as well as the means of implementing them. Therefore, you need to pay attention to such dreams.
What does such a dream portend?
In general, such a dream has a good meaning. If a woman dreams of attacking a man with a knife, then the dream foretells a quick identification of the causes of life's troubles and difficulties, as well as their successful resolution or overcoming.
A dream in which a woman, holding a knife in her hands, pursues her partner or husband, predicts the imminent appearance of a reason for jealousy or mistrust. If a woman in a dream manages to catch up with a man and harm him, and he does not offer any resistance to the dreamer, does not defend himself, then this means that suspicions in reality will be completely groundless.
