2- As an image of the spark of life and of initiation, the anvil was once a very strong symbol. That spark is now more often represented by the spark plugs in a car.
3- The anvil ties in with the Norse forge Gods.
The symbolism is that of forging new life, creating new beginnings and so on. [1]
Vision: Somebody working on an anvil: you want to force an issue but with little hope of success. Seeing an anvil: friends are about to have a fight, or you will lose money gambling. Patiently working an object on the anvil: hard work and patience pays off in overcoming present difficulties; good work makes future gains possible.
Depth Psychology: See Hammer. [2]
The means of success is in your power, but in order to obtain it you will have to labor under difficulty.
If the anvil is broken, it foretells that you have, through your own neglect, thrown away promising opportunities that cannot be recalled. [3]
Dreaming of this tool indicates that you should endure the pressure of the thing to which you are submitted. Your strength will be compensated generously in the long run. [5]
The symbolism is that of forging new life, creating new beginnings and so on, so signifies creativity in its rawest sense. [7]
If hot sparks fly at each stroke, the dream is particularly favorable. [10]
2. Need to hammer out solutions to certain things. [12]
A broken anvil signifies wasted opportunities. [15]