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Bone / Pelvis / Skeleton / Skull / Spine Dream Meaning

In dreams, a human bone represents strength, the structure and support within yourself, and the need to be aware of your basic instincts.

If you are burying a bone, perhaps you are hiding something about yourself or saving something for the future.

If you are digging up bones, you are remembering something from the past. Broken bones may reveal your insecurities, depending on which limb is broken. For example, a thick plaster cast around a broken leg in a dream can suggest reluctance to face up to problems that are hindering your progress.

Dreams that feature the spine, back or backbone are all symbols of your moral power and your strength and ability to stand up for yourself; but if you dream about the pelvis, it refers to your sexual functioning as a whole, including your reproductive success. The pelvis also links in with the way you merge with someone else in a relationship, or if you can allow that merging to happen. Some dreams show the pelvis connected with snakes or lizards; this is a symbol of powerful instinctual drives and urges that can flow up your spine and expand your consciousness.

If you saw a skeleton in your dream, especially if it was in a cupboard, are you concerned that certain things in your life you are trying to hide may come out into the open? The symbol could also refer to feelings or talents you have cut off or killed in real life.

If you see a complete skeleton, you may need to reconsider the full structure of your life. The skull and crossbones are a symbol of danger but since the skull is a representation of the head, it can also symbolize intellectual ability. To be conscious of your skull is to appreciate your intellectual skills. To see a skull where there should be a head represents a part of the person that has died. To dream that you are talking to a skull is to recognize the need to be talking to people with whom you may have lost contact. When a skull is talking to you, a part of you that has been rejected or denied is coming back to life. As symbols of death, if you were frightened by skeletons, skulls and bones in your dream, this could point to your fear of dying or of a loved one’s demise. [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]

What does BONE / PELVIS / SKELETON / SKULL / SPINE mean in a dream?


In dreams, a human bone represents strength, the structure and support within yourself, and the need to be aware of your basic instincts.If you are burying a bone, perhaps you...

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Material aspects: A skeleton in a dream suggests the ‘bare bones’ of something, perhaps an idea or concept.A skeleton in a cupboard represents a past action or shame, both in...

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Symbol: The skull is a symbol of the impermanence of life, and also of the uppermost part of the human body.Vision: Seeing a skull: a reminder to be honest and...

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To dream of seeing a skeleton represents illness or injury at the hands of others, especially enemies.To dream that you are a skeleton means that you are worrying too much...

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Support of self.Ability to stand and persevere.Personal integrity.Strength of character (as in being a “solid person”).Something that is felt or experienced deeply (as in “I’ve got a feeling in my...

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Vision: Looking at one or more bones: hard times are ahead— you are going to be “working your fingers to the bone.” Chewing on a bone: you might lose your...

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To dream of your pelvis represents sexual urges and your male/female characteristics. You may be experiencing concerns in the area of ingenuity and self-expression.

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Universal Landscape: Loss of foundational integrity.Dreaming Lens: Were your bones broken in your dream? Was it someone else who was suffering? Was it happening present time in your dream or...

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1- If a skull appears in a dream we may need to look at the rest of the dream in order to find out the svmbolism.The skull and crossbones could...

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A symbol of poison, a skull and cross- bones may come to reflect the poisoned ideals or negative influences that present a clear danger in your life. It may also...

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The parts of the body all have meanings based on the basic functions of those parts.The feet represent feeling grounded, while the toes are about maintaining balance.The legs connect with...

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To dream of ordinary meat Bones is a sign of poverty; but if you see a human skeleton, it is a sign of property coming to you under a will.

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The symbol of igniting a light or fire represents the beginning of an exploration of the spiritual realms. Kundalini – the energy of consciousness or spiritual energy – is perceived...

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In a dream, bon marrows represent hidden treasures, a library, ammunition or an inheritance. Bone marrows in a dream also mean hoarding money.If a sick person sees his bone marrow...

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(Venter) The surface part of the body between the chest and the pelvis in a dream represents one’s strength and health condition, wealth, or it could mean poverty.(Also see Body’)

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1. Making the enemies of God eat their words. Ps. 3:7.

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(See Angel of death, Eagle, Izriiil, Robbery, Osprey)

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See Skeleton or Death’s Head.

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Spine, Thistle, Rose. According to dream interpreter Artemidorus, obstacles and difficulty with a woman.Folklore: Poverty.

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This suggests repressed emotion or an aspect of childish behavior, as the child’s first experience of control is when they gain control over bodily functions.Consider also if you or someone...

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Unauthorized power to gain or prevent entrance, possession, or control

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Life force, spiritual power, Holy Spirit, God energy; housed in the spine and awakens seven chakras to full potential.See Snake.

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This kind of a skull featured in your dream predicts that you will inadvertently uncover a secret that you’d rather not know.Be extremely careful how you use or react to...

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