In a dream I had to sharpen a knife: what was this for?

When interpreting the meaning of a dream in which you are forced to sharpen something, dream books recommend clarifying what exactly was sharpened in the dream. Interpreters give very varied explanations, both pleasing and upsetting, so finding out the meaning of a dreamed symbol is the first thing to do when starting to interpret a dream. And then, putting all the interpretations together, you will understand what awaits you literally tomorrow.

According to the dream interpreter of the Siberian healer N. Stepanova

For those born in January, February, March, April

You will accumulate irritation and resentment.

For those born in May, June, July and August

You should beware.

For those born in September, October, November, December

To enmity.

According to Miller's dream book

This is an unfavorable symbol. It symbolizes the need to prepare for difficult times and a fierce fight against ill-wishers.

If you sharpened an old rusty knife, it means that you are not satisfied with the current state of affairs. Soon you will decide to quit your job or break up your relationship.
If you cut yourself while sharpening a knife, then you should mobilize all your strength. They will be useful to you to withstand future troubles.
If, while sharpening a knife, you break it, it means that your plans will be upset.
If you sharpen a knife in order to attack someone, it means that in real life you are fighting an unfair fight. The dream may mean that you have accumulated a lot of grievances and problems. Maybe you shouldn't keep everything to yourself. Share your problems with someone you trust.

Autumn dream book

According to the autumn dream book, sharpening a knife in a dream means the following:

This could mean anger and resentment that is building up inside you. Learn to release negative emotions so as not to “explode” at the most inopportune moment.
If you grind down the blade completely while sharpening, it means you are overworking yourself. By trying to do everything at once, you deplete your physical and mental resources.
If someone else sharpens a knife, this means that in the near future someone will make a claim or express dissatisfaction with you. Get ready for a tedious showdown.
If you are sharpening a beautiful antique knife, it means that long-standing secrets will soon be revealed, which will open up new opportunities for you.
A dream in which you sharpen a knife may mean that you strive to keep everything under your control. Thus, you suppress and even terrorize your loved ones.
If, despite all your efforts, the knife remains dull, this indicates that you have prejudices and complexes that interfere with your personal growth.

According to the modern dream book

In life you will have to face some unpleasant activity. Perhaps, in order to achieve career or personal goals, you will do something that you do not want at all.

Sharpening a rusty knife can foretell that old secrets will be revealed. This may cause a break in the relationship.
If you see someone else sharpening a knife, then you are in danger. Someone is plotting against you. Try to remember the details of the dream. Perhaps the one you saw is your enemy.
If you give someone a knife you sharpened with your own hands, it means that you spend all your strength and abilities on helping others. Perhaps it's time to do something for yourself.
If you sharpen a kitchen knife, it means that quarrels and troubles are coming in the family. But no serious consequences will follow. The bigger and more beautiful the knife you sharpen, the more success you can achieve with your intelligence and skills.

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Why do you dream of sharpening knives? general interpretation of the dream

Many dream books say that a knife in a dream is considered a negative sign, although there are also positive interpretations. And, for example, if you had to sharpen its edge, beware of conflict situations and acute confrontations in reality, showdowns. But regardless of this, a compromise can always be found.

Remember! Depending on the storyline, a dream about a knife and sharpening it carries a different message.

Regardless of whether you sharpen the knife yourself or observe these actions from the outside, you should not expect any positive messages from the dream. Such a dream promises him dark times, and he should be patient to survive them. But in the future the dreamer is guaranteed success.
And why dream of sharpening knives? It means a real fight with enemies, when you will have to defend your positions and rights with all your might. But if you like the results of night vision and the blade sparkles with its sharpness in the sun, you will be able to defeat them and win a convincing victory.
Often such a vision is dreamed of by those who have accumulated a lot of problems. And the dreamer himself tries to keep everything to himself, but he does it poorly and his subconscious in a similar way tries to find a way out and cut off all the troubles with a sharp object. But the dream book advises sharing your problems with loved ones - they will not only support you, but also help with advice.
In my night vision I happened to sharpen rusty blades - this is an indication that the current situation does not suit the dreamer. And in the very near future this will prompt him to take some action that will help change his life for the better. Therefore, you should not hesitate - listen to the signs of fate and use every chance for your benefit.
So the dream book interprets the dream of sharpening a knife in a dream as a beautiful and refined one as a positive message from above - due to one’s talents and intelligence one will make a brilliant and magnificent career. And having risen, many will envy him, but the main thing is not to use prohibited methods, otherwise you will regret what you have achieved. Either this will be used against you in the future or the dreamer himself will eat up his conscience in a dream, so to speak.
If you dreamed of sharpening a kitchen cutting knife in a dream, this means conflicts and quarrels among household members, and the family will be mired in squabbles for a long time. But don’t despair - this period will end, that’s why it’s so important to maintain restraint and mutual understanding, not to give in, no matter how much you want to do so, to provocations.
If in the kingdom of Morpheus you see someone else sharpening a knife blade, this is a warning from above about impending danger. The enemies of the dreamer himself never sleep and make active attempts to destroy all plans and life. Therefore, be attentive both to your surroundings and to your words, decisions and actions.
Sharpening a blade and giving it to someone with your own hands in your vision - such a plot warns the dreamer that you are taking other people’s problems too close to your heart. You spend all your strength and energy helping others, but this takes up a lot of your time and potential. You shouldn’t waste your time on everyone - you won’t have enough time for yourself, and not everyone will be able to properly appreciate your good intentions and help.
If someone in a dream hands the dreamer a sharpened blade, this is a good message from above, indicating that relatives and friends will be able to come to your aid in difficult times. But you should not count on the fact that such help will be constant - they may help you once, but not always. Therefore, sometimes learn to solve your own problems on your own.
If you sharpened a blade with the intention of attacking your own enemy with it, in reality the dreamer is inclined to fight military battles using dishonest methods. And these methods are not just dishonest, but also cruel, so you should always expect that those around you will not treat the dreamer in the best way.
If you cut yourself with a blade sharpened in a dream, this may be a warning from above about the need to mobilize your potential as much as possible. A person is in danger and in difficult times he will be left alone - you should not count on the help of friends.
If the blade itself breaks during sharpening, in reality you will not be able to realize your own plans and hopes. Moreover, this will happen due to the fault of external factors beyond the dreamer’s control.

Remember! If in a dream you dropped a knife while sharpening, this is an indication of severe physical and mental fatigue, so you should urgently pause.

And one moment. If a man sees such an action in a dream, he will soon be entrusted with a task that he does not like. But it won’t be possible to entrust it, to shift it onto someone else’s shoulders, and therefore there remains hope that the work will be properly paid.

Regarding why a woman dreams of such a vision, a lot of things and problems will fall on you overnight, but you will definitely cope with them, if not yourself, then with the help of friends.

According to Loff's dream book

This is a symbol of preparation for hostility. Perhaps this will be due to competition at work or on the personal front.

If someone gives you a sharpened knife, it means that there is a person in your environment who sincerely wants to help you. But don't count on it happening on an ongoing basis.
If you get hurt while sharpening a knife, this may portend betrayal by a friend or close relative.
If while sharpening a knife you admire the sparkling blade, this means that evil thoughts have settled in your head. Because of this, people close to you may turn away from you.

According to the ancient dream book

If you sharpen and hide a knife, it means that you are afraid to take initiative in working and communicating with people. This may be due to past negative experiences.
If in a dream someone else is sharpening a knife, and you are looking at it, this means that you may soon quarrel with this person. Most likely, you will be the instigator of the scandal.
If someone in your dream sharpened a knife and then handed it to you, this means that in reality this person will show favor to you. But very soon you will understand that the patron is acting in selfish interests.
If you drop your knife while sharpening, this indicates that you are overtired. You may need to take a break from work, hobbies, and relationships to recharge.
Why dream of sharpening a knife in a dream? The dream book can interpret this as a symbol of your fears and distrust of others. The reason for this may be a negative experience from your past.

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Why do you dream about a knife?

The interpretation of a dream with a knife should begin with the situation: what kind of people are around, track your feelings at this moment, when someone appears with a knife in their hands, or the dreamer himself is holding a knife, then how this object ended up in his hands. If this is a dream of an attack with a knife, what events preceded this episode. Everything is important. If at the moment of waking up a feeling of anxiety arose, perhaps the subconscious is trying to warn you about the need to pay attention to your surroundings.

Why do you dream of being attacked with a knife?

When analyzing a dream about an attack, the following point is important: the dreamer had a knife in the dream or the attack was committed on him by another person. Options for interpreting such a dream:

if a sleeping person is attacked, this promises changes in his personal life;
a familiar person from the environment attacks with a knife - the dreamer walks on the edge of what is permitted (on the blade of a knife);
if a person sleeping in a dream attacks someone, he may soon commit an unseemly act, for which he will be condemned, or show unseemly traits of his character;
for a woman, being chased and attacked by a man with a knife is an upcoming meeting with an ardent lover;
Freud's dream book - a knife in the attacker's hand is a phallic symbol that predicts sexual intimacy in the near future for the one who sees the dream;
if you look into the spring dream book, a knife put to the throat during an attack is interpreted as making some kind of demand.

Why do you dream of a knife in the back?

A person’s back is a vulnerable spot, so any dream book interprets a stab in the back with a knife during a dream as unfavorable:

if one of your friends attacks, you should pay attention to the people around you, in the near future one of them may “plant a pig”, a friend may betray;
stab in the back - the occurrence of unforeseen problems;
the sleeping person dreams of someone stabbing him with a knife in the back - in reality he will face disagreements in the family, the machinations of envious people;
the dreamer himself attacks others with a knife from the back - a low act towards one of his colleagues or relatives;
According to Danilova’s dream book, a knife in the back is initially interpreted as favorable: an invitation to a party, but lack of measures in attending such events will adversely affect health.

Why do you dream of sharpening a knife?

Dull knives in the house are a sign that there is no man in it, this was believed from time immemorial. What can a dream mean: sharpening a knife in a dream:

if you look into the family dream book, sharpening a knife means that you are about to do something bad;
when sharpening a knife, an emery wheel is used - for a woman, such a dream promises a lot of fallen tasks that she cannot cope with alone;
for a man to sharpen a knife to perform an activity or task that does not correspond to his inclinations and interest;
according to the summer dream book, sharpening a knife foretells that the dreamer will want to commit some kind of dirty trick, or do a bad deed;
The Oracle's dream book interprets a dream in which a person is sharpening a knife, that at present the dreamer is full of negative thoughts due to the insult inflicted on him and is thinking through plans for revenge.

Why dream of killing a person with a knife?

Murder in a dream carries different meanings, it all depends on the circumstances, sometimes the subconscious is trying to free itself from burdensome relationships, thoughts or futile deeds. Other interpretations of sleep:

erotic dream book of killing a person with a knife, such a dream indicates a strong sexual attraction to the one whom the dreamer attacks;
It would seem like a nightmare to kill yourself in a dream with a knife, but such a dream can portend happiness or a passionate desire for love;
killing ill-wishers or competitors with a knife in a dream promises victory in reality;
the dream of killing a person with a knife is interpreted by psychologists as uncertainty and complexes of the person who is dreaming about this dream;
According to Freud, the dream book interprets killing a person with a knife as a symbol of the end of an outdated relationship that must be put to rest.

Why do you dream of finding a knife?

A knife in a dream can act as some kind of artifact, especially an antique knife, and finding such an object can mean gaining strength. When interpreting a dream, it is important to pay attention to what kind of knife it was and what emotions were experienced from the find, what was it - fear, horror or admiration? Finding a knife in a dream - different interpretations:

Felomena’s dream book talks about such a dream that an imaginary friend will appear in a person’s life, but in reality he will turn out to be a hypocrite and one should be wary of new acquaintances;
An old dream book - to find a knife, warns that the secret entrusted to the dreamer must remain carefully guarded, and no one around her can be trusted.

Why do you dream of a broken knife?

In this dream, it is important to note the details of the breakdown, what is broken - the blade or the handle, what events preceded the breakdown of the knife? From such nuances a complete picture of the dream emerges. Here's what different dream books say about a broken knife:

Miller's dream book - seeing a knife in a dream with a broken blade may indicate an imminent illness or the emergence of a painful situation;
the collapse of hopes and dreams;
repairing a broken knife promises the restoration of close relationships with an old friend;
if a hunting knife is broken - to worry due to tedious expectations, a dining knife - to a quarrel with relatives;
dreamed that they were giving a broken knife - the dreamer does not enjoy authority among others due to an aggressive and disrespectful attitude towards people;
if a person gives someone a broken knife in a dream, his attitude towards this person suggests confrontation and a challenge to conflict.

Why do you dream about a lot of knives?

Many knives as a gift in a dream will please only a collector of edged weapons; for other people, when waking up, such a dream raises a number of questions. World dream books interpret a dream where there are many knives in different ways:

gypsy dream book - seeing knives in a dream in large quantities suggests an act of violence and calls for careful behavior in actions and words;
receiving knives as a gift - deceit and deception of someone around you;
seeing dull knives is a sign of concern for loved ones;
giving a set of knives to someone yourself means separation or quarrel with the person for whom the gift was intended;
knives lying randomly in one pile - the resentment that the dreamer will feel in the near future due to a quarrel;
For a woman, many knives in a dream predict temptations, following which she exposes herself to dangerous consequences.

Why dream of cutting raw meat with a knife?

Cooking is a natural everyday process, but if this is understandable in reality, then in a dream it can appear as a symbol or omen of something, and often those who dreamed of this process have a question: is the dream of cutting raw meat with a knife favorable or not? Dream Interpretations interpret the following:

according to Miller, cutting fresh meat is a vain, wasted effort;
Vanga in his dream book warns of serious health problems for those who cut meat in a dream, and if it is a dull knife, there will be no cure;
the dream interpreter of Juno interprets a dream where a person cuts raw meat with a sharp knife in a positive way for health, his skeletal system is strong and strong;
for businessmen, cutting raw meat in a dream is a symbol of the successful completion of the work begun;
For a woman, such a dream is an indicator that positive changes will soon appear in her life.

Why do you dream of a knife in blood?

Dreams with blood have a mostly negative connotation, because blood is a violation of the integrity of a person’s physical shell, and if there is blood on an object such as a knife, then questions arise, what happened, whose blood is it? By answering them, you can analyze the dream. How is a dream where a knife is stained with blood interpreted:

the French dream book interprets a knife in blood simply and clearly - a family quarrel due to the fault of the sleeping person in the near future;
Miller predicts financial losses or a long separation or quarrel with a loved one;
a rusty knife in the blood - dissatisfaction with family life;
a bloody knife is a work of art - an authoritative, influential assistant will appear in the sleeper’s life;
a woman who abandoned her lover dreams of a knife in blood - in reality, it means a dramatic end to the relationship.

Why do you dream of a knife in your hand?

A dream - a knife in the hand is very useful for interpreting the state, thoughts, mood of the dreamer; it can indicate significant problems at a given period that are tormenting and require an answer or a possible solution. What events in reality do you dream about having a knife in your hand:

Why do you dream about buying a knife?

The knife is an archetype of strength and power, and dreams of buying this weapon symbolize the desire for authoritarianism and dominion over either a specific person or a group of people. What you can understand for yourself if you dreamed of a knife:

Felomena’s dream book interprets a dream about buying a knife as a person’s desire and natural tendency to dominate;
buying a decorative knife with precious stones embedded in it - the desire to control everything and everyone;
in the dream book of Amedea - buying a knife, means the sleeping person will commit an unpleasant act in reality;
Miss Hasse interprets a dream about buying a knife favorably - the dreamer will receive the inheritance due to him without much difficulty.

If you dream about how a sharpening wheel works and you sharpen knives while working with a whetstone, the dream after waking up can surprise and alarm you. Because in order to understand exactly why sharpen a knife in a dream, it is worth analyzing the vision on all points and taking into account all the plots.