If in a dream you murder someone you know, you probably have a hidden resentment toward that person. On the other hand, the murdered person could also be a facet of yourself that you have been trying to suppress or destroy.
If the victim is yourself, perhaps you live subdued by your own emotions. The very same instincts that you refuse may be seeking revenge.
Some oracles believe this dream portends sadness. Notwithstanding, many others say that the act of killing someone in a dream surprisingly promises unexpected joy, recovery from of an illness, or a way out of an unfortunate period. [1]
(2) Are you being murdered? The murderer probably represents something in your unconscious: possibly a repressed emotion or instinct that is now threatening mutiny. [2]
If the image is that of a young person, this represents having your goals or hopes figuratively “killed” before they could completely manifest.
Your own anger, hatred, fury, or prejudices revealing themselves through a heinous act.
This may be a circumstantial dream in which fears stemming from late night news manifest in the dream vision. Additionally, it may reflect your own abhorrence of such brutality. [3]
If you dream of witnessing a murder in your dream, it forewarns that someone will do something that upsets or saddens you. Dreaming that you are murdered by someone means you have rivals who are secretly conspiring against you. Also see “Murderer”, below [4]
If you commit murder, it signifies that you are engaging in some dishonorable adventure, which will leave a stigma upon your name.
To dream that you are murdered, foretells that enemies are secretly working to overthrow you.
See also: Killing, kindred words. [5]
If you are the eye witness to a murder this is also a warning, but, one that is alerting you to possible changes in your life that you will not like unless you practice self control and not expect others to order the situation for you. [6]
If you see someone murdered in your dream, you may be very confused or upset over misdemeanors of other people.
A dream that you are murdered is a desire to be released from an objectionable hardship. [7]
2. If the dreamer witnesses a murder, there is an indication that profound change is taking place in one’s life. [9]
If the dreamer is murdered, the release of obstacles in one’s life or a major transformation may be indicated. (See also: Kill/ Killing). [10]
If you commit a murder, you are refusing to face facts and will get into a difficult situation because of it. [11]
being murdered: an enemy is attempting to injure you through your friends.
others: triumph over enemies is a pipe dream, because it raises the ante.
committing a: acting on your anger openly backfires.
helping someone commit a: disgrace through another’s dishonorable act.
manslaughter, being found guilty of: under whatever influence, death is stil death.
innocent: beware of al within your 360 degree view.
of a murderer: repressed guilt causes multiple explosions.
being arrested: an enemy wil pay for his crimes against you.
planning to commit a: harsh reality won’t ease emotional turmoil.
friends: must avoid a danger that wil ruin your reputation.
others: getting rid of the competition won’t get you promoted.
seeing a, committed: sorrow because of the actions of others undermining you. [18]