Sword
A sword often appears when the dreamer holds or seeks power—both the capacity to protect and the burden of wielding authority over others. Consider whether the blade feels rightfully yours or borrowed, whether its edge brings clarity or the sharp ache of conflict you'd rather lay down.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for sword, 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 that you wear a sword, indicates that you will fill some public position with honor.
To have your sword taken from you, denotes your vanquishment in rivalry.
To see others bearing swords, foretells that altercations will be attended with danger.
A broken sword, foretells despair.
Fontaine, 1862
To dream of having a sword, is a sign of poverty: if you dream of seeing a man flourish one of these weapons, it foretells you will make a loss. A young girl who imagines her lover wears a sword, had better give up all ideas of silks and satins. 17. TABLE-CLOTH. To dream of a dirty table-cloth foretells that you will have plenty to eat.