Killing

Dream Symbol Meaning & Interpretation

What Does Killing Mean in Dreams?

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Western/Modern

Killing in dreams serves both a positive and negative connotation depending the context of the dream. Killing in dreams shows the dreamer of ending or killing of aspects of the past that no longer serve a purpose. It’s graphic and vivid style is common when these changes happen drastically or unexpected. Though, the image of killing usually haunts the dreamer as something or someone is trying to kill them. Do dream of killing a yellow snake connects to a removal of jealousy in your life. Killing negative symbols such as a rat, mice or snake is positive omen of killing off unconscious aspects or traits of others that posed a threat.

Biblical

To see yourself killing someone in a dream may be a result of suppressed anger, fear, or jealousy towards that person, Gen. 4:8

Jungian

Different types of dreams can behave like a volume setting in helping you to release or let go of unproductive thoughts. The more dramatic the dream, the more likely you will remember it and explore its meaning. Nightmares are just a sign that something significant that has been repressed will serve you better if you can examine and come to terms with it. When killing is the theme of a dream, you may need to address self defeating behavior and 'put it to rest.' See Murder, Attack and Being Chased and Corpse.

Islamic (Ibn Sirin)

Killing in a dream represents a major sin. If one kills himself, or commits suicide in fear of the consequences of his sins in a dream, it means that he is offering true repentance from his sins, though committing suicide is a major sin that will lead its author to eternal sufferings in hell-fire. Killing a human being in a dream means committing an evil and an atrocious sin. On the other hand, committing an outrageous sin, or a conspicuously objectionable act in a dream may mean killing someone. If one is killed in a dream, it means longevity and that he will acquire a great wealth from the one who kills him in the dream. If one kills someone without slaughtering him in a dream, it means that the victim will benefit greatly from his assailant. Slaughtering in a dream means injustice. Killing someone in a dream also means relief from depression, grief, affliction and sorrow. Killing oneself in a dream also means recognition of the value of lost benefits. If one is murdered in a dream and did not know who killed him, it indicates his failure to fulfill his religious duties. If one recognizes his murderer in the dream, then it means triumph over one’s enemy. If one sees a victim swimming in a pool of blood that is pouring from his jugular veins in the dream, it means that the victim will suffer greatly from the defamation and slander of his assailant. If one intention¬ ally commits suicide in a dream, it means that he is a subversive rebel and a disobedient servant of God almighty. Confessing to a murder in a dream means gaining the upper hand. Killing in a dream also could mean that one is missing his prayers, or neglecting them. Killing one’s own son in a dream means receiving money. If one dies as a martyr in a dream, it also means profits, fulfillment of a promise, business success, or perhaps that he maybe assassi¬ nated, or drown, or die under a collapsed structure. If the victim in the dream is a witness in court, it means that his testimony will be accepted, or perhaps it could mean that he will enjoy abundance of blessings in his life.

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