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Forge Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 10 unique sources about Forge

(See also: Fire, Hammer)

This cauldron of flame hones and refines your skills or characteristics.

Because of the fiery element, an alternative type of or sun dream, but with more implied regulation.

Smith at a forge: Control over the masculine nature, and knowing how to use its attributes effectively. Also, magically speaking, an improved skill with fire as an empowering element. Look to see what shape or object the smith works on for more symbolism.

Metal sitting in a forge: The metal represents an aspect of an individual that is undergoing a fiery time. This experience tempers and shapes that characteristic. [1]

1- When the forge and the blacksmith were a part of normal, everyday life this particular dream would indicate some aspect of hard work or desire to reach a goal. Now it is more likely to mean a ritual action.

2- fhe forge represents the masculine and active force. It also represents the power of transmuting that which is base and unformed into something sacred.

To dream of a forge indicates that we arc changing internally and allowing our finer abilities to be shown.

3- Sacrcd fire. [2]

A dream of a black- smith working at a forge is a prediction ‘of steady prog- ress in your ambitions; a cold forge signifies disap- pointment.

If you were working at the forge your- self, it indicates some money troubles which you can overcome by a little extra effort; however, if the main feature of your dream was the glow of the fire and/or the sparks rising from the forge, it is a warning of domestic and/ or lovers* quarrels on the horizon, so try to control your temper. [3]

Psychological / emotional perspective: The forge represents the masculine and active force.

To dream of a forge indicates that we are changing internally and allowing our finer abilities to be shown.

The forge gods such as thor and vulcan were an important aspect of ancient belief and often represented the ability to change. [4]

Material aspects: When the forge and the blacksmith were a part of normal, everyday life this particular dream would indicate some aspect of hard work or desire to reach a goal. Now it is more likely to mean a ritual action. Forging in the sense of counterfeiting an object in dreams suggests we do not trust our own creativity. [5]
Dreams of a forged letter, signature, or note symbolize that there is a place in your life where you are being inauthentic, bending the rules or being false in order to get what you want or make the right appearance. [6]
The forge represents the sacred fire or spirit that resides in all of us. This is an idea common in many cultures, the power or ability to transmute that which is base and unformed into something sacred. [7]
To dream of working a smith's forge, denotes a brain full of projects; the blowing With the bellows signifies the getting of a wife, and the hammering on the anvil, her scolding tongue. [8]
To see a Blacksmith at work shows troubles over your love affairs.

The brighter the glow of the fire, the more the sparks, the more serious the quarrel. [9]

A dream of brilliant success through hard work (Gypsy). [10]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Language of Dreams by Patrica Telesco [Back to dream]
  2. Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary by Pamela Ball [Back to dream]
  3. The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett [Back to dream]
  4. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  5. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  6. Strangest Dream Explanations by Dream Explanations - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  7. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  8. The Mystic Dream Book by Stephen Girard [Back to dream]
  9. Mystic Dream Book by Internet Archive - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  10. The Fabric of Dream by Katherine Taylor Craig [Back to dream]

What does FORGE mean in a dream?


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