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Nose Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 28 unique sources about Nose

To dream one has a fair and great nose is good to all; for it signifies subtlety of sense, providence in affairs, and acquaintance with great personages. But to dream one has no nose, signifies the contrary; and to a sick man death, for dead men’s heads have no nose.

If anyone dreams his nose is longer than ordinary, he will become rich and powerful, provident and subtiJe, and be well received among grandees To dream one has two noses signifies discord and quarrels, especially with his domestic kindred.

If one dreams thai his nose is grown so big that it is hideous to the sight, he will Live in prosperity and abundance, but uever gain the love o£ the people, if anyone dreams his nose is stopped, so that he hath lost his scent—if he be a king, be is in some imminent danger from him that hath the greatest authority about his person.

If it be a private person, he is in danger of being deceived by his wife, who will commit herself with one of the servants. [1]

A symbol with many possible meanings, depending on the perception of the dreamer. 1.If you dream of a well-shaped and well-defined nose, something that has been obscured will suddenly become clear to you - “as plain as the nose on your face.”

A long, thin, perhaps twitching nose is a warning that someone around you is “nosing” into your affairs - “sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong.”

A stuffed-up nose indicates obstacles and blockages, but blowing your nose signifies that obstacles will be overcome.

A nosebleed indicates financial trouble ahead, and also is a warning not to lend anyone any money right now - or they’ll “bleed you dry.”

Dreaming of a large or swollen nose, however, is a portent of prosperity. [2]

To dream of seeing your own nose is a sign that you have more friends tiian you think; blowing one’s nose predicts a welcome decrease in obligations; a dream of tweaking someone’s nose or having your own tweaked signifies popularity with the opposite sex; to dream of a swollen nose augurs abundance and prosperity, but a nosebleed is a warning of possible financial stress and a caution to avoid lending money for the next few months.

A cold nose is a warning against indiscriminate sex relations, and a snub nose is a warning against indiscreet gossip.

A clogged nose signifies hidden opposition, and a cut or injured nose portends family troubles but not close enough to disturb you seriously.

See also: Mucus. [3]

The nose connects to the sense of smell, the most ancient of the senses and one that is connected to the reptilian brain. Smell is primal in nature and connects you to your fundamental ability to know more about your environment. In this way, the nose in a dream may be expressing your current ability to trust your instincts about where you are in your life.

The nose also has connotations about butting into other people’s business, with the use of the term “nosy” as indicating someone who pays too much attention to the affairs of others. Such an image in a dream may indicate a crossing of boundaries either by you or by someone else toward you. [4]

(See also: Body, Face)

Your investigative instincts (e.g., being able to “sniff something out).

Truthfulness or lack thereof, like the story of Pinocchio.

Recognizing quality or the lack of it, like someone who has a “nose for wine.”

It you dream of a stuffed nose, this indicates that something is stifling your ability to breathe freely and enjoy your leisure time. Alternatively, this mav be a circumstantial dream caused by a cold or sinus condition.

A bleeding nose represents having your dignity somehow affronted. [5]

To dream that you see your own nose symbolizes a serious attempt to accomplish a chosen undertaking. It also suggests force, instinct, good judgment, and a need to better understand the current situation. As used in the phrase ‘being nosy,’ seeing a nose in your dream likewise means curiosity.

To dream of having hair growing on your nose hints of rare tasks that you need to execute through unresolved will power and character.

The dream of nosebleed predicts of lurking catastrophe and hazards. [6]

To see your own nose, indicates force of character, and consciousness of your ability to accomplish whatever enterprise you may choose to undertake.

If your nose looks smaller than natural, there will be failure in your affairs. Hair growing on your nose, indicates extraordinary undertakings, and that they will be carried through by sheer force of character, or will.

A bleeding nose, is prophetic of disaster, whatever the calling of the dreamer may be. [7]

To dream of a great, fair nose is fortunate, signifying subtlety, prominent acquaintances, great personages.

Dreaming of a nose longer than ordinary promises wealth and power; two noses augur discord and quarrels; stopped up nose, deceit in the domestic circle (Artemidorus). The Egyptian priests believed that a wart on the nose indicated knowledge in proportion to the size of the wart (Churchward). [8]

The nose is a source of much energy and wisdom. Having “a nose for the news” or “sticking one’s nose into someone else’s business” can be important messages for the dreamer to heed.

A nosey neighbor or business associate may be sticking their nose into your personal life. Or the dreamer may be “brown nosing” too much at the job or in some other arena of life. [9]

It represents will and determination.

If you dream of an overly large nose, it means you tend to stick your nose where it doesn’t belong and talk too much, without knowing why. This reflects your lack of confidence.

If the nose is very small, it denotes candor, insecurity, and passivity.

If you have a broken or bloody nose, your plans will be frustrated. (See also: FACE[10]

The nose in dreams represents curiosity and intuition. To dream that hair is growing on your nose signifies extraordinary undertakings needing a strong will and character to be carried through. To dream of a bleeding nose is prophetic of disaster and danger. Consider also the following idioms: have a nose for, nose out of joint, rub one’s nose in, up one’s nose. [11]
A nose is associated with the sense of smell. As a metaphor, it expresses the ability to investigate or to do research. Someone with a big nose may represent a snoop who might attract suspicion.

A character with a crooked nose may warn of something crooked going on.

A runny nose may point to the release of grief or state that you are snooping around too much. [12]

Self, or a person (as in “counting noses”).

The boundary between self and the world (since the nose is a boundary between air outside the body and inside the body).

Nosy, meddlesome, or a feeling or fear of someone being that way.

The idea of interrupting or butting in.

See also: Smell, Mucus, Body Part [13]

The nose in dreams symbolizes wisdom and energy.

A dream of having a big nose is lucky and means you will succeed in an upcoming endeavor.

To dream of having a runny nose is very lucky, signifying very good luck for the dreamer, especially in terms of money and health. Also see “Nose Bleed”, below. [14]

To dream that you are bleeding at the Nose is an omen of failing business—be careful in your investments and speculations. It often shows trouble in your home circle. Do not travel, for it will not be fortunate for you, and avoid lending money for the next few weeks. [15]
1. Curiosity; may express a need to mind one’s own business.

2. Good intuition, acuity (as in a “nose for business”).

3. A penis.

4. Success in activities.

5. Beware of haughtiness, superiority (as in to “look down one’s nose”). [16]

A phallic symbol—probably the reason why the long nose of the Fool is so popular.

To have a good nose means to have rank and fame, intuition, and instinct.

It is also a symbol for being nosy—sticking ones nose into other people’s business. [17]

Dreams of a nose represent your ability to use your instincts, intuition and to sniff out a situation. Consider if something smells funny, bad or good to you. Your nose knows.

The answers you seek are as plain as the nose on your face.

See also: Body. [18]

Humorously, lesson is as plain as the nose on your face, but you are not seeing it; also, you are being a snoop, keep your nose out of other people’s business. Detection of direction, following scent of a trail. [19]
To dream of a large or pronounced nose is symbolic of someone who is offensively snoopy or curious. Pressing someone’s nose in a dream is symbolic of stirring-up strife, Prov. 30:33 [20]
1. Spiritual senses;

2. Discernment,

3. Led;

4. Insensitive;

5. Pride;

6. Offense (smoke in nostrils);

7. Offended;

8. Broken spirit (broken nose; Job 41:2; Job 41:2; [21]

If someone’s nose is the most important part of a dream, you will suffer from the curiosity of your neighbors. You are warned against indiscreet conduct. [22]
To dream one has a fair and great nose, is good to all; for it denotes prosperity in affairs, and acquaintance with rich persons. [23]
Used to discern between good and bad, etc.; Research any peculiarities; see “smell” [24]
In dreams the nose indicates curiosity and intuition. [25]
lucky numbers: 08-23-25-35-36-38

beautiful, having a: are admired for your good character and sympathetic nature.

big: be careful with investments, speculation and lending money.

bleeding: sure sign that you have more friends than you think.

bobbed: your promises are not being kept.

curved: infidelity of a woman.

cut off: gossip by friends making relationship with partner difficult.

frozen: your great powers of imagination are underdeveloped.

long: people hate your influence, but love your personality.

small: your life wil be sufficient, no more.

stuffed-up: unfriendly people expect an apology for your noisy interruption.

ugly: beware of wrong being done to you.

unusually large: be silent even with the truth about others.

beautiful woman’s, a: increase in the family.

blowing your: creditors wil be relieved at your payments.

child’s, a: friendship is a gift, especial y a child’s.

dive, making a: intense, passionate experience with one of the opposite sex.

enemy’s, a: beware of the exposure of your personal life.

friend’s, a: adultery; opposition is encountered.

having no, at all: your blatant curiosity has been stifled.

hurting your: beware of backlash from sticking your nose where it wil annoy others.

mucus, from: unfriendly people expect apology for your noisy interruption.

nosebleed, of having a: wil be disil usioned at being held in contempt by others.

pinching your: the situation is too good to be true, and it isn’t.

another’s: emotions cannot be manufactured.

someone else’s: take care not to display your wealth.

running, are unable to stop, from: are blessed with fertile creativity and imagination.

sneezing, of: wil be enlightened suddenly by a salute.

baby: wil have minor stomach trouble.

children: beware of an infection injuring children.

young girl’s: wil have many friends to whom you give great gifts. [27]

In a dream, nose relates to the sense of smelling. It represents the element of comfort by taking in needed oxygen for the body to satisfy its needs.

The immediate sense of physical tranquility produced by inhaling through one’s nose in one’s dream represents liveliness and comfort.

If breathing in also includes smelling a sweet fragrance in the dream, then it reflects the immediate results of one’s satisfaction. Nose in a dream also represents an aspect of one’s beauty, or what one adorns himself with, such as wealth, or pride he takes in his father, a son, a brother, a wife, a just partner or an employee.

A beautiful nose in a dream represents the good conditions of one’s life.

A large nose in a dream means oppression or compulsion. Smelling a good fragrance in a dream means rising in station. Ifone sees himself in a dream having many noses, each of them represents the renewal of his comfort.

If one’s nose is transformed into iron or gold in a dream, it means an illness, an adversity, or a crime that one may commit.

A nose in a dream also represents news, spying, buttocks, or the uterus.

If one’s nose shrinks in a dream, it means that he is arrogant.

If it becomes crooked in the dream, it also means stupidity and humiliation.

If it expands in the dream, it means stupidity. One’s nose in a dream also represents his parents. Ifwhat is breathed through the nose is good, the consequences will be good. Otherwise, smelling a bad odor in a dream brings about negative results.

(See also: Body’) [28]

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