In general, a knife in a dream a symbol of power, cutting problems or conflicts, or even fear, stands for fertility, abundance, or your need to be sheltered and protected.
1, a portent for companions. A sharp knife represents power and control, signals telling you to slow down. If you dream of a sharp knife, it mean that you want power or control over a situation or person in waking life, draws attention to repressed that you do not want to confront.
2, points at wealth, prosperity and luck. A dull knife in a dream mean the opposite, meaning you are feeling in a situation where you have little or no control, a premonition for sadness, hunger, poverty and struggles. You feel that you are unable to achieve your goals, a warning signal for your inner desire to be sheltered, from life’s problems.
3, symbolises unpredictability and versatility. Using a knife to cut something in a dream indicate that you have found a solution to a problem or are able to resolve conflicts, suggests a person in your life who you need to reconnect with.
4, also this dream about a degradation of your being. However, being killed or being chased by a knife a sign of fear or influence by others, or a feeling that someone is trying to harm you, represents deceit.
5, a symbol for betrayal and untrustworthiness. Dreaming of a knife also indicate inner conflicts, means issues with money. You feel like you're stuck between two decisions or actions and don't know which path to choose, a clue for positive growth.
6, suggests flexibility in your thinking or fluidity in your emotions. A knife also be a sexual symbol, draws attention to mobility. It mean that you are attracted to a sexual relationship or that you have aggressive sexual energy, also this dream about your lack of motivation.
Blades are sharp objects used for cutting or pricking, a signal for your need to what is available out there for you.
The blade in your dream represent your ability to defend yourself or attack others, signifies your need for more leisurely pursuits. It indicate your readiness to face challenges or confront your fears, expresses the importance of learning from past generations. Alternatively, it signify your aggression or hostility towards someone or something, signifies your tendency to buy your friends or buy compliments and favors. You need to use caution and avoid getting into conflicts or losing your temper, symbolises a harmonious situation.
If the blade in your dream is rusty, broken or dull, it signify weakness, insecurity or lack of effectiveness, means the sweet rewards in life. You feel unable to cope with a situation or accomplish your goals, suggests pent-up frustration and anger. Moreover, if the blade is clean, shiny or new, it represent strength, confidence, or skill, you are letting matters upset you. You feel empowered to make changes or overcome obstacles, an evidence for your need for control over others.
For instance, in Christianity, the sword is a symbol of the word of God and the weapons of spiritual warfare, points to a separation. In Hinduism, the sword represents knowledge, wisdom, and discernment, stands for your connection to a person. In Islam, the sword signifies power, justice, and defense of the faith, your emotional state of mind.
Blades have various cultural associations and connotations, also this dream about your desires for children. For example, in Japanese culture, the katana sword is a symbol of honor, discipline, and loyalty, also this dream about unhealthy decisions in your life. In Western culture, the sword represents chivalry, nobility, and valor, points to a lesson you learned from the falling out. In Native American culture, the obsidian blade is a symbol of healing, transformation, and purification, an omen for sadness.
From a psychological perspective, the blade in your dream relate to your personal traits, emotions, or subconscious desires, signifies anxiety about your emotional prowess. It reflect your need to cut off or detach from someone or something that harms you or limits your growth, a hint for insight into a situation you have been wondering about. It also indicate your fear of being hurt, rejected, or betrayed by others, a metaphor for non-conventional thinking. Furthermore, the blade signify a phallic symbol, representing sexual power, aggression, or dominance, an omen for your quickness in confronting some suppressed emotions.
Explore your personal associations with blades and how they affect your emotions and behaviors, a clue for warmth, love, security and protection. Examine your relationships with others and how the blade relate to your communication or boundaries, denotes your ability to offer your support to others. Consider seeking professional help if the dream involves trauma, anxiety, or other mental health issues, a sign for characteristics which you have not acknowledged or incorporated into your own personality.
It represent power, defense, aggression, discipline, or transformation, represents at home. It is essential to interpret the dream in light of the your personal experiences and associations, suggests your need for more leisurely pursuits.
If you dream of a sharp blade, it represent power, strength, and cutting through obstacles or difficulties in your life, suggests some money matter. This a positive sign that you have the courage and ability to overcome challenges, an omen for humbleness and humility.
However, if the blade is dull or broken, it symbolize feelings of inadequacy, weakness, or lack of power, suggests your love or family of trust. It also indicate a need to sharpen your skills or seek help from others to accomplish your goals, you are holding onto a dead past.
In some cases, dreaming of a blade also represent aggression, violence, or a need to defend yourself from harm, an evidence for your need to be revitalized. It's important to examine your emotions and actions in the dream to better understand what the blade represents for you personally, a premonition for desire to explore new things.
The blade stands for the ability to make distinctions (to divide the material). However, the symbol of the blade also points to risks: “Something is balanced on the edge of the knife.” Knife, Sword.
If clean and shiny, it indicates helpful new friends.
See also Cut and Knife.
2. Decisiveness and courage, especially during difficult times.