Dreaming Lens: Were you using a pencil or was someone else using it? Were you in need of one and motivated by that need? What was the proposed or actual use of the pencil? Was it used for artistic expression, writing, or accounting? Was it a No. 2 pencil? Was it oversized or small? Did it have an eraser?
Personal Focus: A pencil symbolically connects with communication issues. The fact that pencil is erasable adds an element of impermanence to the meaning and, therefore, a lack of commitment. By varying the pressure applied with a pencil, you can create different shades of gray, which implies a level of subtlety and textural meaning to the communication represented by this symbol in a dream. The Dreaming Lens should help inform what direction you should take with your interpretation.
If you are using a pencil so that errors can be fixed, you may be dreaming about a desire to undo something not aligned with your original intention. Look to areas in your life where you are struggling to be clear and accurate. Also consider your integrity with regard to recent communication. With a pencil, you can erase a statement you wish you hadn’t made. A pencil without an eraser reflects reluctance to commit or be held accountable for what you need to express.
Pencils used for artistic expression connect to creativity in an organic and simple form. Such a tool is easy to obtain and likely to be within your reach. There may be creativity wanting to emerge from you and your access to it may be as simple as picking up a pencil. There is also a sense of freedom associated with using a pencil. Since it isn’t permanent, you can be free to let yourself go with your expression as you can always correct something or re-do it. [1]
A pencil symbolically connects with communication issues.
The fact that they are erasable adds an element of impermanence to the meaning and therefore a lack of commitment. By varying the pressure applied with a pencil, you can create different shades of gray, which implies a level of subtlety and textural meaning to the communication represented by this symbol in a dream.
If you are using a pencil so that errors can be fixed, you may be dreaming about a desire to undo something not aligned with your original intention. Look to areas in your life where you are struggling to be clear and accurate. Also consider your integrity with regard to recent communication. With a pencil, you can erase a statement you wish you hadn’t made. [2]
A maiden who writes a note whiíe dreaming will have a most desirable lover.
If the point of the pencil breaks as she writes, she must look to some future sudden parting with her sweetheart.
Should she dream that she erases the words, there is an indication that her love affair will be one that she wishes to forget.
A young man who sees himself in a dream writing large letters with a heavy, black lead pencil will find an easy path to a successful love ail air and a fortunate business career. [3]
If in the dream, the pencil or pen you are using does not write, it means someone will accuse you of immorality. [4]
To dream of sharpening a pencil, whether it is you or someone else doing the sharpening, suggests that you need to be more flexible in your way of thinking. Listen to what others have to say and don’t be so quick to reject their views and opinions. Also see “Pencil Case” and “Pencil Crayons”, below. [5]
3. Wisdom of thinking before speaking (to sharpen a pencil).
4. A phallic symbol. [6]
For a young woman to write with one, foretells she will be fortunate in marriage, if she does not rub out words; in that case, she will be disappointed in her lover. [7]
A number-two pencil may signify a relationship that will not last or that may be erased soon. [8]
See “pen” and “chalk” [13]