It is this image that usually appears in dreams. He represents freedom, both of movement and of spirit, and is a representation of the Tramp (See also: Archetypes). He suggests someone who is totally in control of his own destiny.
A modern- day sailor would have the added benefit of being in control of his own environment.
2- If a sailor does appear in a dream, particularly in a woman’s, he is usually a somewhat romanticised figure and can represent the Hero (See also: Archetypes). In a man’s dream he represents the part of himself which seeks freedom, but that needs to be given permission or authority to take that freedom.
3- Spiritually; the sailor can signify communication.
The aspect of freedom links with a quality of Mercury who, having been given a task, then forgets what it is. [1]
Depth Psychology: The sailor might represent change or new experiences. Salad, Lettuce
Vision: If you are eating salad: your body needs vitamins in order to deal with an oncoming cold. Seeing a big bowl of green salad: prepare well for an upcoming test; it is the best way to avoid humiliation. Looking at lettuce gone to seed: sexual needs call for attention.
Depth Psychology: Lettuce is a symbol of something alive, of food for the soul. Lettuce gone to seed refers to sexual needs or is a hint to keep physical appetites better under control.
Dreaming of a sailor who is ashore predicts a new romance; if you are on a boat, news will come from far away. On the other hand, if a woman dreams of being a sailor, popular belief says this is an omen of bad luck. [3]
Consider making a change or taking a vacation.
A dream featuring sailors onshore (or being in their company) indicates a probable new and exciting romantic interest; sailors on board a ship predict news from a distance which is likely to settle some uncertainty concerning business (or financial) matters. [4]
A modern-day sailor in waking life would have the added benefit of being in control of his own environment and it is this image that is likely to surface in the dreams of the modern entrepreneur. [5]
For a young woman to dream of sailors, is ominous of a separation from her lover through a frivolous flirtation.
If she dreams that she is a sailor, she will indulge in some unmaidenly escapade, and be in danger of losing a faithful lover. [7]
If a man dreams that he is a sailor, he should beware of designing women. [8]
Dreaming of yourself as a sailor implies a readiness to explore emotions that you have been avoiding for some reason; courage may be filling you with readiness for adventure. [9]
It is this image that usually appears in dreams. He represents freedom, both of movement and of spirit, and is a representation of the tramp archetype. [10]
For women to dream of flirting with sailors shows she could be harmed by a jealous lover.
A sailor who is whistling while he works denotes very good luck to the dreamer. [11]
The aspect of freedom links with a quality of the god mercury who, having been given a task, then forgets what it is. [14]
2. Females dreaming of sailors indicate dissatisfaction with their current romantic relationship. [15]
A sailor can also represent promiscuity.
Bacchus, dreaming of the Greek god: wil recover latent vitality and win a promotion.
being a: restlessness and changes in affairs wil lose you your lover.
falling overboard: speculation wil cause loss of rank.
man dreaming of being with a: convert your emotions into friends and cope with them.
woman: overanxious desire for admiration from afar.
of a: wil take a perilous trip that proves to be an exciting adventure.
several: misery: you go down with your captain. [23]