A woman is not likely see herself as a castrated man, and aggressive masculinity is today accepted by man and woman as an important part of themselves and does not need to be punished with castration. Castration dreams today are mostly seen as referring to work and vitality. Also, castration dreams dreamed by women and men are often a reference to their relationship.
If a relationship is problematic and a partner feels restricted, fantasies and images about castration are normal. Castration dreams, in rare cases, may also have a positive side: one is liberating oneself from burdensome tasks.
See also: Donkey, Genital Organ, Sexuality. [1]
(1) In a man’s dream castration may mean he has lost, or feels he has lost - or might lose - his sexual drive or his manliness. Sell-castration is not uncommon.
If is a result of fears arising from some traumatic experience of sex, or feelings of guilt or disgust bred by early indoctrination.
(2) Occasionally, in a man’s dream, castration may express homosexual inclinations, or some kinds of disenchantment with his masculinity (which includes other aspects than sexuality: ambition, drive, aggressiveness, competitiveness, relying on head rather than heart). [3]
If these dreams appear frequently, you might consider seeking professional help.
A woman dreaming about the castration of a man, a cat, or any other animal, usually indicates feelings of aversion toward male sex- uality. Be honest: do vou really want to castrate him? [4]
2. Overall fear of sexual inadequacy.
3. Fear that someone—usually a female love interest— seeks to emasculate one.
4. Fear of failing at work.
5. Fear of failing in sports.
6. Fear that another male will show that he’s more potent sexually.
7. One feels that one has lost a sense of self.
8. One feels one is in a relationship that results in the loss of sense of self. [6]
The violent act of castration in a dream indicates the damage we are doing to ourselves in denying such fears, or in denying natural urges. [7]
The myth in which Saturn castrated his father represents the fear of maturity and the desire to supplant the father’s figure. [10]
If one meets a castrated person who is unknown to him and who has a dignified look and speaks words of wisdom in the dream, it means that he has met an angle who is conveying glad tidings or bringing a warning from his Lord. Ifhe recognizes the castrated person in his dream, it means that he has met with an acquaintance of his. Seeing oneselfcastrated in a dream also means increase in one’s devotion and guarding of his chastity. Castration in a dream also means negation of favors, loss of one’s family or children, or it may imply absence of mannerism, choosing to satisfy one’s personal comfort over the interests of others, and it represents evil intent or hypocrisy.