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Did You Dream About a Boomerang? Here's What It Means

Whenever a memorable dream vision like a boomerang is revealed in dreams, it can have several possible interpretations.

Here are 3 insightful dream interpretations of a boomerang from our dream gurus.

Which of these explanations best explains your dream?


What does a boomerang mean in dreams?

1. The traditional interpretation

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Mary Leyen
Dream Expert,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

A dream about throwing a boomerang signifies your actions and their consequences. It's often not quite so simple though.

It's a reminder that what you put out into the world will eventually return to you, symbolizing the law of karma. If the boomerang returns to you in the dream, it suggests that the results of your past actions are now manifesting in your life. This could be positive or negative, depending on the actions you've taken. It's a call to be mindful of your actions and their potential repercussions.

A boomerang is a somewhat complex dream concept to really clarify with certainty. To say with any kind of confidence, I would have to get a deeper understanding of the dreamer's background and mindset.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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Ernesto Andrahi
Psychoanalyst,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

In the realm of the unconscious, a boomerang can symbolize the Freudian concept of "return of the repressed." Throwing a boomerang in a dream may be a representation of an attempt to rid oneself of uncomfortable feelings or memories, a form of psychological expulsion.

With that being said, a boomerang can be more complicated than that. However, the boomerang's return signifies that these repressed elements are resurfacing, often in a disguised or symbolic form. This is a common mechanism in dreams, as the unconscious seeks to bring unresolved issues to our attention. Therefore, a dream of a boomerang returning could indicate the need for introspection and resolution of past experiences, a process Freud referred to as "working through."

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3. The spiritualist's interpretation

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Liz Morrison
Shaman and Spirit Guide,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of a boomerang, whether throwing or receiving, is a spiritual message about the cyclical nature of life and the universal law of cause and effect, often referred to as karma. Throwing a boomerang symbolizes your actions being sent out into the universe, while its return signifies the consequences of those actions coming back to you. This dream is a divine reminder to act with kindness and integrity, as what we give, we receive. If the boomerang returns, it's a spiritual nudge to reflect on past actions and their outcomes. It's an invitation to introspection, to understand and learn from past experiences, and to make peace with them for spiritual growth and evolution.

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So which dream interpretation makes the most sense for you?

Which of the preceding explanations for a boomerang applies to your dream?

Only you can say for certain. Remember that our dreaming mind can be a complex and multifaceted landscape. Any dream image can reflect multiple things — or symbolize multiple forces in our daily lives.

Got a better explanation for a dream about a boomerang of your own? Add your own interpretation in the comment area at the bottom of this page.

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