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

A dream symbol like a knight can be a challenging one to give a single meaning for. Because dreams are like mental echoes of our subconscious minds, and they may include symbolic references to our everyday lives, no single dream interpretation will ever work for everyone.

Below are 3 different interpretations of dreams about a knight, seen from very different angles.

Which of these insights best matches your dream vision?


What does a knight mean in dreams?

1. The traditional interpretation

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

Dreaming of being a knight often hints at a desire for honor, protection, and service. It's often not quite so simple though.

It may reflect your wish to stand up for your beliefs or protect others. Encountering a knight in a dream, by contrast, can symbolize guidance or protection from an external source. It may suggest that you're seeking a mentor or protector in your waking life. The common themes among these variations can also indicate a quest for self-discovery or personal growth, as knights often embark on noble quests.

A knight can be a deep and multifaceted dream symbol to to give you a single meaning for. To know without any doubts, it's really necessary to get more information about the dreamer's past and current mindset.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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

Dreaming of embodying a knight may be thought of as a manifestation of the Jungian archetype of the Hero, a symbol of the ego's struggle to integrate the Self.

I'm also thinking generally about a knight: It represents the unconscious desire to confront one's own shadow, the unacknowledged or repressed aspects of the psyche. Encountering a knight, conversely, may indicate the projection of this archetype onto another, suggesting a need for external validation or assistance in this internal battle. Both of these dreams, however, point towards a process of individuation, a journey towards wholeness and self-realization, akin to the chivalric quests undertaken by knights in lore.

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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 being a knight signifies your spiritual journey towards righteousness and truth. It mirrors your soul's aspiration to uphold virtues and serve the divine purpose. Conversely, encountering a knight in your dream symbolizes divine intervention or guidance. It suggests that the universe is sending a spiritual mentor to guide you on your path. Both of these dreams reflect the spiritual quest for enlightenment and self-discovery, akin to the noble missions of knights. They represent your soul's yearning for spiritual growth and the pursuit of your divine purpose.

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Which dream analysis is best for you?

Which of the above interpretations for a knight fits with your unique situation?

Only you can say for certain. Bear in mind that our dreaming mind can be a complicated landscape. Just about any dream concept can reflect a wide range of things — or result from many different forces in our waking life.

Have a better explanation for a dream about a knight that you want to share? Contribute your personal analysis to the comment area at the bottom of this page.

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