Explosion
Explosions in dreams often signal suppressed tension suddenly released—frustration, anger, or fear that has nowhere left to go but outward. Whether it feels destructive or strangely liberating, the blast asks what pressure you've been holding and whether the rupture clears space or scatters what you needed intact.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for explosion, 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 explosions, portends that disapproving actions of those connected with you will cause you transient displeasure and loss, and that business will also displease you. To think your face, or the face of others, is blackened or mutilated, signifies you will be accused of indiscretion which will be unjust, though circumstances may convict you.
To see the air filled with smoke and de'bris, denotes unusual dissatisfaction in business circles and much social antagonism.
To think you are enveloped in the flames, or are up in the air where you have been blown by an explosion, foretells that unworthy friends will infringe on your rights and will abuse your confidence. Young women should be careful of associates of the opposite sex after a dream of this character.