I dreamed about an ax: interpretations of different dream books

In night visions, an ax most often symbolizes danger for the dreamer. In itself, this image can predict unpleasant and risky events, but sometimes it can be a symbol of protection. Everything depends only on the circumstances in which he appeared to you. We will tell you why you dream of seeing an ax in a dream , according to several popular interpreters of night visions.

Subconscious

At the subconscious level, this symbol can be associated with aggression. If you dream that you are chopping someone or something with a cleaver, it means that you really cannot control your emotions. Anger has no outlet, so you experience constant negativity. You need to learn to relax or find a way to let off steam.

If someone attacks you with a weapon, it means you are worried about something. Most likely, you are tormented by anxiety, which may or may not be related to current events. Constant internal tension does not allow you to relax.

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People's dream book

The classic interpreter describes why an ax appears to you in a dream:

for a girl, a dream predicts a meeting with a worthy admirer;
if you dream that an object was old and rusty, then you will soon get sick;
cutting down a tree - foretells upcoming quarrels with others;
I saw another person holding a cleaver in his hands - in reality, the admirer will show strong passion towards you, and you will not be able to resist it;
if you chop something, you will face some difficulties in the real world, but in the end you will overcome them;
cutting furniture is a sign that everything will go well in life. No complications or conflicts are expected in family life. Your loved ones will understand you;
you threaten someone with an ax - you will soon plan an interesting trip that will bring you a lot of joy;
If you dreamed that you were breaking an object yourself, in reality everything would go as usual. You will forget about shocks as life gets better. Nothing nervous or unusual will happen in the near future, so you will fully enjoy peace and harmony;
in a dream you try to lift an object, but for some reason you cannot - in reality you will receive positive news;
if you dreamed that the ax was in the hands of your loved one - in fact, you will have to sacrifice something in order for your loved ones to be happy;
accidentally finding a cleaver is a warning for you. You may become a victim of robbery. Most likely, something very valuable will be stolen from you;
working with an ax means loneliness, losses, troubles and negative emotions.

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Seeing an ax in your hands in a dream

If the ax was in your hands in the dream, you will have work that requires serious physical or mental effort. The interpreters do not promise that it will be easy for you, but they are absolutely certain that your work will be noticed. Expect rewards if you approach the matter responsibly.

You were wielding a sharp tool under someone’s supervision; you lack incentive in life. You don’t see any prospects, so you can’t switch to a new activity. The dream foretells that fate will soon treat you unfairly.

In the dream, you were simply holding an ax in your hands, without performing any actions, you are in search of yourself. Perhaps you are already thinking about a radical change in your image or creating a “more successful” version of yourself in terms of character. Interpreters encourage your intention to develop, but remember that everything must have a measure or a golden mean.

If in a dream you were holding an instrument, feeling a sense of pride and power, not wanting to part with it, you are paying too much attention to some serious matter that was entrusted to you, forgetting about your own desires. The dream indicates that you may betray your ideals by doing this.

A stranger gave you an ax and soon you will be doing serious work. It is possible that you will do this in a new workplace, in a new team and under the strict guidance of a new boss.

In a dream, you held a weapon in your hands, but hid it behind your back; you will soon be in conflict with your household. A scandal will break out due to your intransigence and authoritarianism. If you want to avoid trouble, be patient and turn off pride and stubbornness. Your family is already tired of this!

If you were holding an instrument in your hands and then suddenly let go, then you clearly need a good rest. You are tired of everyday hassle and boring work. Find time to go on vacation or do something you love.

Freud's Dream Book

According to the famous psychoanalyst, this image personifies the male genital organs. Therefore, the process of chopping wood is the embodiment of sexual intercourse. If you dreamed that you were chopping wood, in reality you have a very rich intimate life, in which there are no difficulties. If the vision appears to a woman, it indicates that there are too many rude masculine traits in her behavior.

If you dreamed that you injured yourself with a point, you are trying to enter into relationships with members of your own sex (for men) or are afraid of the upcoming sexual experience (for women). A rusty blade predicts some problems and diseases of the genital area. If the object was broken, this represents impotence.

All kinds of details

Interpretations depend on the nuances of the dream:

appearance of the ax;
actions performed with it;
tool location;
the dreamer's gender.

Appearance of the ax

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Explanation of the dreamed instrument based on its appearance:

New. Now is not the right time to start. It is better to devote attention and time to old problems. At the same time, according to other sources, this is a warning that in the close circle of the sleeper there is an ill-wisher, an envious person, a traitor.
The old one dreams of facing financial difficulties. It is recommended to plan your budget carefully and avoid unnecessary purchases.
Spicy. Herald of danger. If the dreamer cuts himself with such an ax, he will soon find himself in an unpleasant situation. After awakening, it makes sense to refrain from extreme pastimes and risky activities.
Without a handle - to interference in the implementation of the sleeper’s plans.
With blood. The message is that the dreamer’s well-being depends only on himself. He has a chance to achieve success, for this he should use his experience and rely on intuition. Blood may indicate that someone intends to interfere with the sleeping person and he will succeed.

Actions

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Interpretations of the dreamed image based on the actions performed with it:

Just holding an ax in your hands, as a rule, is a dream of influential and authoritative people. Such dreamers are also characterized by the ability to earn good money. But you should beware of abuse by others of the sleeping person’s financial position. According to other versions, this symbolizes power over a partner or the need to carefully consider your actions and plans, since the future depends on them.
Hold and let go. The sleeper does not want to work. You should think about the need for rest, take a vacation and do what is truly interesting and enjoyable.
Drop it on your leg. A message from the subconscious about the danger posed by business partners. They can deceive the dreamer.
Sharpening a weapon in a dream means danger or happiness and success.
Chopping something with an axe. Reproduction of the dreamer’s anxiety and grief due to unresolved problems.
Chopping down a tree. Useless arguments and disagreements with others. If the dreamer felled the tree in his dream, he can be sure that he will convince other people of the correctness of his opinion. An unsuccessful attempt is deciphered by dream books as advice to calm down and refrain from unnecessary conversations. It is worth being true to your point of view and preparing for the fact that one day those around you will realize that the sleeping person is right. If the dreamer chopped down a tree or branches, he should be more active.
Chopping wood means receiving a good reward for your work. The sleeper is hardworking and diligent, and these qualities will contribute to the realization of his goal. Wood is chopped in anticipation of the end of the current life stage.
Present. Soon in reality the dreamer will help a loved one with useful advice.
Give away. Misfortune is coming.
Sell. In the coming days or weeks, the dreamer will help someone who needs it.
Lose. Quarrel with a friend.
Cutting up an animal carcass. In reality, the dreamer is a rude person.
Chop meat and bones. An illness, a nervous breakdown, or a symbol of the sleeper’s excessive straightforwardness, which interferes with him.
Chopping a person. Troubles in the working sphere of life.
Murder. Conflict situations due to debts or a harbinger of longevity.
Kill a person. We have to get rid of ill-wishers and envious people. The dreamer's cunning and dexterity will help him achieve success. According to the third version, this means trouble or serious illness.

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Tool location

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Values based on the location of the ax:

Earth. The dreamer is independent, self-reliant and stands firmly on his own two feet.
Deck. There's a lot of hard work to be done.
Garage or shed. The dream means that the sleeper is afraid of physical labor.
Kitchen. Holiday Herald. It will take place in the dreamer’s house, and he will need to prepare many dishes.
Bed. Symbolizes the desire to create a strong family.
Water. Everything is in the hands of the dreamer. If the gun sank in the water, it was disappointing.
Someone else's hands. You should beware of unfamiliar people, because they can harm the dreamer.
Hands of a stranger. To the threat.
Comrade's hands. This friend will help the one who had the dream.
Back. Ill-wishers are plotting evil against the sleeping person and will soon begin to implement their plans.
Head. It is worth abandoning the idea of imposing your authority on someone.

Gender of the dreamer.

For a girl, an ax promises a pleasant acquaintance with a person who can become her life partner. He may be insecure, but the dreamer will be captivated by the inner world of the young man.

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If a guy has a dream, a happy life, love, family and wealth awaits him. After such dreams, men need not worry about their health and fertility.

Miller's Dream Book

According to this interpreter, seeing an image in a dream is a sign that everything in life depends only on you. If you try, it means that in reality you will find everything you can desire. If you dreamed that the object was being held in the hands of someone else besides you, you will have good and active friends with whom you will have a great time.

For a girl, a dream foretells a meeting with a worthy young man who will not be significantly wealthy. If you dream that the ax is broken or rusty, in reality you will get sick or lose your financial well-being.

I dreamed of an ax in the wrong hands

If in a dream the ax was in a woman’s hands, then it is possible that the dreamer is not working at full strength, which the business he has begun requires of him. The dream indicates that only diligence and perseverance will lead the dreamer to the desired result. Otherwise, his work will be in vain, no one will appreciate it.

If a free woman had a dream, then she will soon meet a very good, but not rich, man. Whether to meet him or not depends on the dreamer’s life priorities.

In your dream, a man wielded an ax or simply held it in his hands, then your plan will come true if you put considerable effort into it. Some interpreters explain the dream as strange love preferences in real life.

In a night dream, a married dreamer saw an ax in a man’s hands, then soon she will have a fight with her other half. You will accuse your spouse of behaving in a completely unmanly manner.

According to other interpretations, seeing a man with an ax in a night dream means finding cheerful and faithful comrades.

Vanga's Dream Book

The fortuneteller believed that this symbol represents the collapse of all possible plans, loss of faith in the best, despair and other troubles for a sleeping person. If in a night vision you dreamed of a stranger with a cleaver, in the real world someone will cause you severe pain. You will suffer from what happens. If you have an ax in your hands and you are chopping something with it, you will actually commit a stupid act that will negatively affect your future life. Only you will be to blame for your own troubles.

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Ax in a woman's dream

If a woman dreams of an ax in her own hands, she will have to work hard to achieve her goals. The dream warns that the dreamer will be tired and nervous, but if she survives a difficult period of hard work, she will achieve recognition and gain financial independence.

An interesting interpretation about what a weapon means in erotic dreams. If an ax appeared in such visions, the dreamer will dominate the man in love.

If a married lady dreamed that her drunken husband was chasing her with an ax, then her husband would leave the house for a long time, and the dreamer would have time to spend on relaxation and entertainment with her friends.

A young lady dreamed of an ax; soon she would meet a worthy gentleman with whom she would connect her life. A happy, but not too rich life with a wonderful man is promised by a dream in which the dreamer saw a man chopping or chopping wood. For a woman, such a plot promises a meeting with a new man in whom she will value masculinity and strength. In general, what her current partner lacks.

The ax is often associated with authoritarianism. Therefore, a weapon that appears in a woman’s dream suggests that the dreamer does not accept other people’s opinions, imposing her own opinion on others. There is a clearly expressed masculinity in her.

If a pregnant dreamer had a dream, she will have a strong and healthy sleep.

Aesop's Dream Book

This interpreter believes that the image can speak of your regret. Maybe you think you did the wrong thing. Another possible interpretation is worrying about what you might have been doing. In some cases, the dream indicates a cunning and resourceful person with whom you are dealing. Depending on the circumstances, the dream book explains as follows what an ax means in a dream and why it is dreamed of :

I dreamed that I was sharpening an edge - in reality, I had to make a very important decision related to documentation. You need to think about every step you take because you risk a lot. Do not trust your business partners - they only pretend to help, but in reality do nothing;
dreaming that you are chopping something and the tip flies off the tree - a sign of upcoming difficulties and trials. It is likely that the difficulties that arise will put you in a bad mood and will also have a bad effect on your income;
just chop something - you will get everything you dream of if you show a little cunning and ingenuity;
cut meat and bones into pieces - you will act too straightforwardly. This will cause great pain to someone you know. You should probably be more careful about what you do and what you say;
someone threatens you with a cleaver - in reality, you risk making a mistake related to documentation. Don't sign anything without first making sure it's safe.

What events to expect if you dream of an ax

If you dreamed about an ax, don’t rush to get scared. Such dreams often carry the good news that hard work will definitely be rewarded. Don’t worry about the work done, if everything is done conscientiously and efficiently, the result will be appreciated.

It’s nice that the appearance of such a strong symbol in a dream also indicates how highly developed your intuition is. The dream warns of hostile plans against you or of danger if someone threatens you with an ax in a dream. On the contrary, if the tool is in your hands, think about whether it is worth using your strength and power for destructive, destructive purposes.

The symbol appears in the ancient interpretation of dreams that has come down to us, in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is a hero, king of the ruling dynasty of Uruk in the 17th–16th centuries BC. An ax falls from the sky near him, and the hero's mother Ninsun explains the meaning of the dream. According to her, a devoted and faithful friend will appear in her son’s life. The prediction very soon and exactly comes true.

Everyone answers the question themselves: does a dream give clues on how to understand others and cope with life’s difficulties.

Ax is a double symbol in a dream

What dream books say

According to Aesop's dream book, a person who sees an ax in a dream will worry and doubt the results of the work done. Don't worry, there won't be any problems. This instrument in a dream also symbolizes resourcefulness, cunning, and the ability to resolve a conflict in one’s favor.

The meaning of the symbol in other interpreters:

Miss Hasse - poverty, hard work without proper remuneration;
Jewish - hard, tedious work;
the dream book of Simon the Canaanite gives two interpretations: the object itself symbolizes poverty or hard work and adversity, but working with an ax in a dream means big money;
Dmitry and Nadezhda Zima - energy and determination in business; use a tool - achieve success thanks to strong personal qualities; chopping wood with them - working hard to achieve a goal, sometimes this plot warns of approaching conflict and unpleasant events;
in the White Magician’s dream book, an ax without a handle promises that the machinations of the enemies will be thwarted and no one will harm you; if in a dream you chop with this tool, then you solve problems violently, and this does not bring success in business;
American - the time has come to cut off something unnecessary in your character or in life; relationships that have exhausted themselves must be decisively terminated.

According to the Chinese dream book, the interpretation depends on your actions with this instrument in a dream:

injure yourself - gain benefit or gain luck;
walking with him means money;
to lose - in reality they will be haunted by material losses, even to the point of ruin;
sharpen a blade - expect fun, joy;
to receive from another person - to a promotion at work;
to give to someone - unfortunately;
dropping it into water means the death of the spouse.

According to Winter’s dream book, chopping wood in a dream means working hard to achieve a goal.

Miller's Dream Book

In Miller's dream book, an ax means a reward that you deserve. The meaning of sleep depending on the details:

to see others with this item - friends with a light and cheerful disposition will appear in life, who will turn life into a continuous holiday;
For unmarried women, the dream foreshadows a worthy admirer, alas, not rich;
rust on a tool or a broken ax means illness and serious losses.

Freud's Dream Book

In Sigmund Freud's dream book, this instrument, like the snake, symbolizes the male genital organ. For a man, such a dream means an active sex life and the absence of health problems. If the ax injures the dreamer, he may be prone to homosexuality.

If a woman chops with this object in a dream, the masculine principle in her character predominates over the feminine. This may indicate a tendency toward bisexual behavior. If a lady is injured, she is afraid of sexual contact or a partner. It is worth listening to your inner voice, it warns of real danger.

A rusty ax is a signal of diseases of the genital organs or disorders in sexual life. A broken ax means that you or your partner have impotence.

According to Freud, the ax symbolizes male sexuality

What to expect for women

If a woman sees an ax in erotic dreams, in bed she will play the role of first violin and subordinate her partner to her fantasies. Interpretations of other images in women's dreams:

a tool in the hands - according to the dream book for a bitch, the image marks the onset of a gray period in life, when you have to work a lot and get little;
pursued by a drunken husband with an ax - this man will soon leave for a long time, and you will have time for rest and entertainment;
Hearing someone chop is a joyful way to communicate with cheerful people and share a great mood.

Many European nations have a sign: if a pregnant woman dreams of a well or spring, a daughter will be born, a knife or an ax - the woman is carrying a son.

Women who experience severe headaches and migraines report dreaming of being hit on the head with an ax. Another interpretation of such a plot is the authoritarian imposition of one’s own opinion on others.

In a woman who dreamed of an ax, the masculine principle is quite pronounced

Everyday dream book

This dream book defines why an ax is seen in a dream as follows. The symbol itself represents the reward that you can receive for your own efforts. You will show energy and determination in your actions, thanks to which you will achieve the goals that you set for yourself. It is possible that management will appreciate your merits and offer a promotion up the career ladder or an increase in salary.

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If in night vision the object was in the hands of another person, this is the personification of your close friends. They are full of strength, so you can count on their support if necessary. Plus, they know how to entertain you if you suddenly feel sad.

Rust on the tip or a broken ax predicts a period of troubles and troubles for you. Everything you undertake will end in failure. The interpreter also determines that such a symbol often foreshadows significant financial losses and even loss of property.

If the cleaver breaks while chopping wood, you will actually do something unreasonable. Your rash act will put an end to all the dreams that you cherished.

Chopping wood with an ax in a dream

If in a dream you chopped wood with an ax, you will soon lose money due to your own carelessness.

Such a dream occurs when a person needs to change his lifestyle and actions in order to realize his plans and live in harmony with the world around him.

You have been chopping wooden blocks, wait for the happiness that will soon burst into your life. In addition, you will find loyal friends.

Soon circumstances will turn out so unexpectedly for you that you will have to show flexibility, connect all your energy reserves, while acting quickly and actively.

If work in a dream was easy for you, think about whether you are living too carefree and solving your problems? The dream warns you against ridiculous mistakes that you can make because of your carelessness.

Using the power of an ax: chopping wood or cutting off an enemy's head

The use of power for good purposes has always earned respect, success and reward. But cruelty and aggression have never brought happiness to anyone. Both in a dream and in reality.

Axes have been known to mankind since ancient times. This is one of the very first inventions of mankind, very simple and functional, used both as a working tool and as a weapon. Accordingly, the interpretation of dreams is varied; such a symbol can portend both happiness and sorrow. In a dream, you can “bury the hatchet” and start a new, vibrant relationship in reality, or you can, in a fit of anger, show excessive cruelty and defeat the enemy with an ax or harm yourself.

If the ax is used as a weapon, it symbolizes a force that is either for you or against you. If in a dream you create something useful and beautiful with the help of this tool, then in reality you will overcome any obstacles and cope with a difficult task. And, most importantly, do not forget - the appearance of an ax in night dreams often warns a person of real danger. Gather your strength, exercise caution, and you will be able to cope with any threat.