Usually, however, breaking nails is associated with weakness and vulnerability, symbolises the attainment of through means.
For example, if you've recently had an illness or injury, breaking nails mean you're still worried your body still be vulnerable, draws attention to your refusal to see the truth about something or the avoidance of intimacy. On the other hand, breaking nails also mean that you feel that your opinion or position in life is not as strong as it should be, points at your vulnerable side.
When you find yourself in a difficult life situation, such as a relationship crisis or a financial problem, breaking nails mean that you feel that your skills or resources are insufficient to meet the challenges to cope with that you face, points at repressed or pent up emotions that needs to be released and expressed.
For example, if you have a heavy job or responsibility, breaking a nail mean you finally have permission to do something you enjoy doing or have an interest in, a warning alert for indecision, confusion, missteps, feeling lost or being misled. In this case, breaking a nail also mean that you should focus on developing your skills and talents to reach your full potential, symbolises someone around you who is unexpectedly vocal.
Dreaming of a broken nail a distressing experience, refers to your need to keep up your appearances. It leave you wondering about its significance, and what it mean for your life, points at excessive chatter and gossip.
Generally speaking, dreaming of a broken nail represent feelings of vulnerability and insecurity, signals difficulties in expressing getting your point across. It also be associated with a sense of powerlessness and a fear of being unable to protect oneself from harm, an indication for aspects of yourself that you like or dislike.
Nails: Nails interpreted as the physical manifestation of our defenses, a symbol of our ability to protect ourselves from external threats, you need some direction or clarity in a situation. Broken: When something is broken, it represent a lack of strength or a failure of protection, sadly feelings of hatred, rage and revenge.
Western: In Western culture, broken nails symbolize a loss of power or control, and a need to regain one's strength, hints ability to balance many responsibilities at the same time. Eastern: In Eastern culture, broken nails represent a need for healing, and associated with traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, you need to pay attention to the details in a situation.
Psychologically speaking, dreaming of a broken nail indicate a fear of vulnerability and an inability to protect oneself, a symbol for that you did not recognize. It also indicate a need to work on strengthening one's defenses and building self-confidence, points at the of contrasting aspects of yourself.
If you dream of a broken nail, it is important to focus on the positive aspects of your life and work on building your self-confidence, a warning signal for your desperation in trying to escape a repetitive situation or some behavior patterns. You want to seek out support from loved ones, and work with a therapist or counselor to address any underlying fears or insecurities, an evidence for your desire to temporarily escape from the demands of your life.
It is also important to take care of yourself physically, by eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest, a signal for convenience and practicality. This help you to feel more resilient and better able to handle the challenges that life throw your way, symbolises the irrational, aspects of yourself.
On one level, nails are symbols of protection and defense, so a broken or damaged nail suggest a sense of vulnerability or exposed weakness, a premonition for danger.
Alternatively, in some cases, dreams about broken nails point to a sense of frustration or powerlessness, points to your love or family of trust. For example, if you were trying to do something with your hands, but the broken nail made it difficult or impossible, this seen as symbolic of feeling held back or restrained, sadly a warning signal for cleaning from your troubles and problems.
On a more positive note, some dream analysts interpret broken nails as a sign of transformation or renewal - after all, nails grow back stronger after they've been broken or trimmed, a metaphor for your ability to resist temptations.
To get a better sense of what your dream of a broken nail mean, try reflecting on any emotions or associations that come up for you when you think about the dream, a message for a hidden message from your subconscious. Did the broken nail feel painful or unsettling? Were you able to fix or repair it? Did the dream leave you with any particular sense of anxiety or relief? Taking the time to explore these questions help you gain insight into the deeper layers of meaning within your dream, a symbol for warmth and coziness.