Dreams in which tools appear have clear positive meaning. These usually don’t evoke unpleasant activities. But, if you don’t like the work you are doing with tools, you should interpret the dream as an invitation to overcome your own limits.
Toothpaste This dream is positive, since it announces improvement of affective relationships. You will have to address, however, the color of the toothpaste to better clarify its meaning. (See Also: COLOR)
Topple It represents overcoming a major obstacle you were not sure you could avoid.
Torch Carrying a lit torch indicates the protagonist’s desire to share the light, that is, her joy and vitality. However, if the torch is extinguished, the dream means that your enthusiasm level is not precisely at its prime.
[1](See Also: Axe, Hammer, Nails)
Something that you are building or destroying. This can refer to personal characteristics, a relationship, a project, and so forth.
Abilities and knowledge that abide within, and can be effectively applied to your present circumstances.
Wisdom, discretion, and education. Having a tool and knowing how to use it correctly are two different things. Likewise, recognizing the right tool for the right job takes training and good judgment. So, what tool are you trying to apply to your life right now? Have you properly developed your skill with it?
[2]1- Tools in dreams suggest the practical tools we have at our disposal for enhancing our lifestyle.
2- Each tool will have its own significance.
A drill suggests working through emotions and fears as well as attitudes which have become hardened.
A hammer provides the energy to break down old patterns of behaviour and resistances.
A saw suggests being able to cut through all the rubbish we have accumulated in order to make something new.
3- Spiritual tools which can be symbolised in a practical way are love, compassion and charity.
[3]Tools are for fixing and building, and as such, they relate to a masculine approach to problem-solving.
If you dream of tools, there may be some obstacle or challenge in your life that requires a hands-on approach to be solved. Consider the type of tool.
A hammer indicates that a strong and definitive step should be taken.
A screwdriver may imply the need to work your way slowly into the meaning of a problem. More complex tools may relate to the need to approach a situation with a level of finesse and sophistication.
[4]Dreams of tools signify your street smarts and coping mechanisms for life, your resources, and formula for handling challenges.
If your tools are in good shape, then you are prepared to take on your life challenges.
If your tools are broken or ineffective, this dream is telling you that it’s time to learn a whole new set of tools. Keep in mind that every challenge you face affords you a new opportunity to discover a new tool.
See Also: Shed, Hammer, Drill or Screwdriver.
[5]Vision: Tools are always a symbol of manual dexterity and practical sense. Have you repaired, improved, or made something more beautiful? Do you need to “improve” something in your life? Do you have talents you didn’t know about? You know which of the above fits you! Dreaming about using tools: your work right now will turn a good profit. This dream is also a challenge to become more active in “repairing” something—including a relationship.
[6]Beyond the phallic connotations, tools in a dream can represent our practical abilities. Different specific tools represent different things, such as “hammering” someone or throwing a “monkey wrench” into something. Also might be alluding to the meaning of certain idioms, such as “tools of the trade.” If one works regularly with tools, then tools in a dream could just be a reflection of daily life.
[7]To see or use tools in your dream, represents your self-expression, skills and abilities. You are using the resources that are available to you. Perhaps you need to create and move toward a different direction. Alternatively, it suggests that a situation or relationship is in need of some damage control or attention. Also see “Hammer” and “Wrench”
[8]Material aspects: Tools in dreams suggest the practical tools we have at our disposal for enhancing our lifestyle. Our profession or work will give ready images of tools we use and to be using tools that are not ones we normally use will highlight skills or abilities we may need to develop.
[9]Practical abilities we have, suggestion of things we might need to do in our life—hammer out a situation with someone, cut away old attitudes, drill through resistances to discover our real feelings, etc.; male sexuality in different aspects.
[10]Spiritual tools which can be symbolized in a practical way are love, hope, compassion and charity. As tools of understanding, tarot cards, runes and other divinatory devices will appear in dreams as our knowledge increases.
[11]Necessary implements to conquer all fears and reach all goals. All tools are within you for repairing, renewing, beginning again; learning, growing and manifesting what you want. Get to work.
[12]1. Industry, productivity and skill.
2. Phallic symbols.
3. Prosperity and security.
[13]Used for and aiding work. According to Freud, all tools are symbols of the male organ.
[14]lucky numbers: 08-09-11-12-17-44
buying: many raises to your income due to good business prospects.
carrying: wil serve under others, but battle your fears individual y.
having carpenter’s: wil receive a proposition from a woman.
machinist’s: wil repair, renew and restart your life process.
many: manifesting the wealth of your empirical knowledge.
losing: time to start a new project.
art: what don’t you want to see?
receiving, as a gift: pleasant things wil be done for you.
selling, at a good price: an opportunity to be promoted if you control your temper.
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