1- Most people have a rather antiquated idea of the sailor.
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]Vision: Seeing a sailor means traveling or an extraordinary event.
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.
See Also: Vegetable.
[2]If you are a sailor in your dream it means that your emotions are a little off and that, therefore, you want to escape from yourself. Restlessness and a thirst for adventure gets you out of a rut, but you must not let the desire get out of hand. On the other hand, considering that the sea represents the unconscious, the dream may be reflecting your desire to explore it or to begin a long journey. (See Also: WATER, BLUE, BOAT, SEA)
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]To dream of being a sailor suggests that you are dissatisfied with your present life conditions and you need a refresher.
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]Material aspects: The sailor suggests someone who is totally in control of his own destiny, who ‘sails with the tide’.
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]Gives gender-specific: If a sailor does appear in a dream, particularly in a woman’s, he is usually a somewhat romanticized figure and can represent the hero. 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.
[6]To dream of sailors, portends long and exciting journeys.
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]Dreaming of a sailor—including both those of the navy and the merchant marine of any country—is a prediction that the dreamer, if a woman, will lose her love through a tendency to flirt with other men.
If a man dreams that he is a sailor, he should beware of designing women.
[8]To dream of a sailor or sailors indicates that a message from overseas may be on it’s way to you.
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]Psychological / emotional perspective: Most people have a rather antiquated idea of the sailor.
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]If you dream of a sailor you will be bound for a long and exiting ocean voyage.
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]Dreaming of being a sailor or being with a sailor often reflects a desire to be adventurous. Perhaps the dreamer is ready to explore new areas and venture into deeper waters, particularly in personal relationships.
[12]A sailor represents adventure. For a woman dreamer this might be sexual in nature. More generally, it might be adventuring into the unconscious (of which the sea is a common symbol).
[13]Spiritually, the sailor can signify communication.
The aspect of freedom links with a quality of the god mercury who, having been given a task, then forgets what it is.
[14]1. A long trip is imminent.
2. Females dreaming of sailors indicate dissatisfaction with their current romantic relationship.
[15]Dreams of a sailor symbolize seaworthiness with your emotions.
A sailor can also represent promiscuity.
See Also: Captain.
[16]Indicative of journeys. You may be relocating or it may just be a journey away and back home again.
See Also: Meeting.
[17]A dream warning you of a dangerous sea voyage (Raphael).
[18]One’s ability to meet the storms and calms of life.
[19]See “boat” and “water”
[20]See Also: MARINER.
[21]See Also: roles.
[22]lucky numbers: 04-07-09-10-23-26
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.
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