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Interpreters will find many interesting explanations of why you dream of holding a knife in your hands. Often such a symbol happens to be seen by those who in reality feel like a victim of prejudice and groundless attacks.
This is not the only explanation for why I had to hold the cutting object. What you see in a dream represents an urgent need to protect yourself or restore justice.
Azar's dream book offers the following interpretation of the dream: you have to hold a blade when in reality someone passionately wants to see you. It is very likely that the long-awaited meeting will take place in reality.
Interpretation of the image in various versions
To ensure the correct interpretation of the dream, you need to remember the actions and characteristics of the image you saw.
Holding a knife in your hands in a dream
- Female : if in a dream someone else holds a knife in his hand, this promises changes on the personal front;
- Tsvetkova : to quarrels;
- Freud : someone is holding a knife - in real life the dreamer has chosen a dangerous path and is on the edge, but believes that no one notices this. Soon there will be retribution for your actions;
- Modern : You need to be careful when dealing with enemies.
Such a dream speaks of a person’s desire to change something in his life, especially if in reality he is afraid of edged weapons and does not often pick them up. The subconscious speaks of the need for decisive action, but the dreamer has not yet chosen the right path.
Murder with a knife
Attack with a knife in a dream:
- Women's dream book : if you dreamed that they wanted to kill you with a knife in the back, it means an enemy attack in real life. If the dreamer himself tries to kill a person with a knife, this is a manifestation of baseness of character;
- Maly Velesov : dreams of injury mean insult;
- Modern : if a knife is stuck into the dreamer - to aggression and insults;
- Miller : intrigues of enemies and domestic quarrels;
- Vangi : a stab in the stomach or heart - to the betrayal of a loved one;
- Medea : to illness, troubles;
- Hasse : cutting something with a knife is a sign of seeking one’s own benefit.
I dreamed that I was killed or dreamed that I killed a person - what does it mean?
Murder in a dream always speaks of the dreamer’s hidden fears; perhaps, subconsciously he feels that he can expect a dirty trick from ill-wishers. The presence of enemies implies that they can strike from around the corner; murder with a knife in a dream warns of this possibility.
If the dreamer himself is a murderer, then subconsciously he wishes his enemies trouble. Trying to defend himself, he may show baseness of character and aggression, since murder in a dream speaks of vile intentions.
Dreamed of dirty knives
Interpretation:
- Female : dirty or rusty - quarrel or breakup with a partner; internal dissatisfaction with relationships or family life;
- Maly Velesov : washing a dirty knife in a dream means marriage, a large number of guests;
- Gypsy : a lot of dirty kitchen knives - to resentment and quarrels.
A dirty weapon in a dream speaks of the secrecy of bad intentions, the desire to hide dissatisfaction and resentment. If you have a kitchen knife, you might want to look at the article below.
Why do you dream about washing dishes: what does it mean, interpretation in dream books
Lose a knife
Why see the loss of a knife in a dream:
- Maly Velesov : danger of being harmed by the enemy;
- Aesop : the dreamer’s affairs are confused, there is a feeling of hopelessness; if the weapon cannot be found, the dreamer is “lost in life”, it is necessary to understand what is happening;
- Freud : talks about the routine of sexual life, which is perceived as a duty; the dreamer does not feel confident in his relationship with his partner, is tired and cannot relax, a change of scenery is necessary;
- Modern : if only the stalk remains, without steel, then the dreamer will be deceived and everything he needs will be stolen. Also, such a dream speaks of the dangers of a wild life, health problems;
- Hasse : to be ambushed;
- Kananita : to an unpleasant situation.
The loss of a weapon capable of protection indicates the danger of the situation in real life. The dreamer may suffer as a result of his own actions, or may be deceived due to his naivety.
If he is lost in a dream, this indicates a subconscious desire to relax, get away from problems and grievances.
Taking or buying a knife in a dream
Interpretation:
- Maly Velesov : an enemy who may pose a danger;
- Gypsy : appearance of enemies;
- Freud : the purchase speaks of the desire to control everything and subjugate the actions of your partner;
- Modern : to danger, caution must be exercised;
- Hasse : to easy acquisition of property;
- Kananita : to unnecessary purchases.
Taking a bladed weapon in a dream or buying one indicates the need to control the situation in which the dreamer finds himself. He wants to know about the aspirations of his enemies in order to be able to repel them in time.
Special signs
The dream book puts a special meaning into the appearance and main function of the object you dreamed about:
- If you had to hold a large cleaver, you tend to exaggerate the scale of the problems;
- A deliberately long blade in a dream portends negative emotions;
- A shiny sharp knife in your hands means making an important decision;
- Why do you dream of using a shoemaker's tool? In reality, sadness will come;
- A sharp kitchen knife means that you cannot be persuaded;
- If you dreamed of taking many different knives one after another - beware of deception;
- Clutching a rusty blade in a fist means someone who is dissatisfied with family life;
- When in a dream you manage to lose a knife from your hands, get ready to welcome guests;
- A bloody blade in a clenched palm indicates an ancestral curse.
Modern dream book of N. Stepanova
Often you dream of knives - systematic quarrels with loved ones, financial losses.
Keeping a rusty knife on a shelf means dissatisfaction with family life, a monotonous existence.
Rust on a new knife warns lovers of separation or a big quarrel.
Polishing knives in a dream means worrying about trifles, getting upset out of nowhere.
Seeing a lot of broken knives is a fiasco in any business.
A small wound from a knife in a dream speaks of difficulties raising children.
Injuring an animal with a knife in a dream is a vile act that you will try to justify.
Seeing a knife with a large blade in a dream means exaggerating your problems, complaining about trifles.
Looking at the shiny, mirror reflection of a knife means trying to control your emotions and actions in real life.
Trying the blade with your finger means worry about family members, a desire to control everything.
Holding a small knife with both hands is a pleasant way to spend time on a walk in the near future.
Hunting knife - be vigilant, be careful on the road.
If you dream that the dining table is covered with different knives, it means it’s time to start saving, otherwise you will end up in debt.
Looking at a knife lying on the pillow means an unexpected lottery win or a pleasant surprise.
For a woman to see in a dream how the blade of a knife gets stuck in the floor when falling, means the desire of a man she knows to become her lover.
Actions in a dream
If in your night dreams you walk down the street, scaring passers-by with cold steel, the Wanderer’s dream book notices that you are not very friendly towards the world around you and its inhabitants.
If the dreamer plays with a knife in a dream, Vanga’s dream book explains in his own way what this sign means. It seems that the sleeper has an evil plan in his plans.
Seeing a knife and a sharpening stone in your hands happens on the eve of an unexpected truce with a sworn enemy. Circumstances will develop in such a way that it will be the most reasonable decision to end the hostility.
Why does a woman dream about a knife?
Knives of any size or purpose in a woman’s dream speak of changes in life and troubles.
If all the knives in the house are rusty in a dream, it means that you are about to divorce your husband or break up with your beloved boyfriend.
A needle-thin knife in your hands indicates concern for your parents or children.
In a dream, breaking a knife with your hands means changes in your future life associated with moving to another city or country.
To be stabbed in the heart by a loved one means that the lover is betraying him or that he has a mistress.
Getting stabbed by a rival means a job change, promotion.
An unmarried girl is wounded with a knife in a dream - dishonest behavior of a guy, violence on the male side.
A woman dreamed of a knife stained with blood - hidden anger towards her friends, secret envy.
Using a penknife instead of scissors means an immediate illness or prolonged depression.
Armed strangers
If you dreamed of a knife in the hands of an unfamiliar man, the birthday book considers the symbol to be quite multifaceted. If in a dream a stranger does not pose a danger, an unusual acquaintance awaits, which will make adjustments to your personal life.
Aggressive men armed with daggers personify fears, obsessions, and unresolved problems. A frightening image predicts short-term difficulties. Outside help will not be long in coming.
The image of a man with a blade in his hand symbolizes victory over an opponent thanks to powerful support. When a woman with a knife appears in your night dreams, you will find a faithful fighting friend.
Interpretation according to Vanga's dream book
Vanga claims that a knife in a dream symbolizes future changes, ill-wishers, and betrayal.
Cutting your finger or hand with a kitchen knife means a quarrel with household members or relatives about your character.
If a woman lets a knife fall to the floor in a dream, it means that a stranger will soon knock on the door.
Feeling like someone is stabbing you in the back is a sign of the machinations of ill-wishers, insidious betrayal.
Running away from a man in a dream who has a knife in his hands means changes in his personal life.
Stabbing a man with a knife in a dream and seeing the victim’s blood is a black streak in life associated with past bad deeds.
Receiving a gift in the form of a set of knives is deceiving a loved one.
