Back
The back is what we cannot see of ourselves, and what others see as we turn away. A nude back in a dream can mark a loss of power or a vulnerability exposed; a back turned, a withdrawal. The dream tends to ask where we feel unguarded, and who has turned from us, or we from them.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for back, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.
Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901
To dream of seeing a nude back, denotes loss of power. Lending advice or money is dangerous. Sickness often attends this dream.
To see a person turn and walk away from you, you may be sure envy and jealousy are working to your hurt.
To dream of your own back, bodes no good to the dreamer.
Fontaine, 1862
To dream that your back is broken, hurt, or scabby, shows that your enemies will get the better of you. To dream of the backbone, signifies health and much joy. To see your back denotes misfortune.