DREAM THEME
Knives denote harm
Vinaya K. Manhas

A knife is perceived as a weapon of harm or protection

A knife in a dream is generally symbolic of a weapon, something to harm or something to protect. Rarely does it carry significance as an object of utility.

As per Indian thought, seeing a knife in dreams or, for that matter, any sharp object is not considered a good omen. Should you be cleaning and sharpening one, in preparation to cut something, then beware. You face the prospect of penury. If the knife in your dreams is sparkling and very sharp, it means your enemies are closing in upon you. You better think of ways to protect yourself from their wicked plans. To see an old and rusty knife signifies tension on the home front with your loved ones. Your relationships stand to suffer.

As per western thought, dreaming of a knife is unlucky for the dreamer, as it predicts separations and quarrels, and losses in business. Seeing rusted knives portends quarrels with a lover and family members. Sharp and polished knives forewarn you of foes and the worry they could cause you. Should the knife in your dream be broken, be prepared to suffer defeat. Should you get wounded with a knife, be prepared for domestic problems relating to your children and close relations. mean

Should you dream of stabbing someone with a knife, you should watch your step as your meanness shall be the cause of harm to you.

Psychoanalytically, a knife denotes several meanings. On the one hand it can signify division, on the other hand, it can also denote penetration, especially in the dreams of women. Using a knife could also imply the desire to free ourselves or the severing of a relationship. Being attacked by a knife, in women, could imply the fear of penetration or violation of privacy, in men it has to do more with aggressive feelings.

A man of 41 would often dream of being attacked by someone with knife in the dark, but he would manage to escape with simple scratches and without major injury. The dream is an expression of fear of security. The man fears his own safety, and is paranoid about someone trying to harm him when he least expects it. Getting to the reason behind the fear could solve the problem of the recurrence of the dream.

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