If the arrow is fired to the skies, this can express a wish to devote yourself to a higher purpose. Arrows also suggest being pierced by some intense emotion, or being hurt by someone. Were you the target or were you taking aim? Did the arrow hit or fall short? Was it a poisoned arrow? Arrows are also used symbolically to point the way, so an arrow in your dream can direct you to the right choice, perhaps relating to a decision you need to make in waking life. [1]
If you were hit by an arrow, look out for a false friend in your close circle. [3]
If the arrow misses, disappointment in business affairs. [4]
If you miss, then you may expect difficulties, owing to some careless, or ill-advised action of your own. [5]
2. Sexual intercourse.
3. A measure of luck depending on whether or not the target is hit, usually in business affairs.
4. The emergence of love (as in “cupid’s arrow”). [6]
To make a bad shot means disappointed hopes in carrying forward successfully business affairs. [7]