A symbol of strength and protection (or threat) in a dream, often reflecting relationships with one's own aggression or the ability to defend oneself.
A weapon in a dream—by superstition, means a conflict or a need to defend oneself. A weapon symbolizes the ability to protect boundaries and take action, but it can also reflect unintegrated aggression. How the weapon is used in the dream—for defense or attack, skillfully or clumsily—often accurately shows the current relationship with one's own strength.
tension, determination, sometimes anxiety before violence
Often arrives when themes of boundary protection, conflict, or the need to show determination are relevant. Perhaps this weapon symbolizes a strength that you need right now to protect something important in life.
Identify one boundary that needs to be defended more resolutely, and think of specific words for doing so.
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