
Did You Dream About a War? Here's What It Means
Whenever a curious dream subject like a war is revealed in a dream, it can have several potential explanations.
Below are three analytical explanations of dreams about a war from our dream gurus.
Which analysis best matches your dream vision?
What does a war mean in dreams?
1. The traditional interpretation

Mary Leyen
Dream Expert,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"
A dream about being in a war signifies internal conflict, struggle, or turmoil. That's the simplest answer.
It may reflect a battle between your conscious and subconscious, or a decision that's causing you stress. Witnessing a war, by contrast, suggests you're a bystander in a conflict. This could mean you're avoiding involvement in a real-life situation or feeling helpless. The common themes among these possible meanings indicate a need for resolution and peace.
A war can be a difficult dream object to to give you a single meaning for. To say without any doubts, I would need to get a deeper understanding of the dreamer's life story and circumstances.
2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

Ernesto Andrahi
Psychoanalyst,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"
Dreaming of participating in a war may symbolize an internal struggle, indeed, but it also can represent a Freudian "death drive," a subconscious desire for destruction or self-harm.
Also: This is not to be taken literally, but rather as an indication of a deep-seated anxiety or fear. Alternatively, observing a war in a dream may point towards a sense of disassociation, a defense mechanism where one detaches from emotional or stressful situations. This could suggest a need to confront and engage with these emotions rather than avoiding them. Both of these dreams underscore the importance of addressing unresolved issues and seeking equilibrium within oneself.0
3. The spiritualist's interpretation

Liz Morrison
Shaman and Spirit Guide,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"
Dreaming about being in a war may be thought of as a spiritual call to arms, a sign that you are being asked to confront and overcome the inner battles that are hindering your spiritual growth. It's a reminder of the constant struggle between the higher self and the ego. Witnessing a war, by contrast, could symbolize your spiritual self observing the conflicts of the physical world, suggesting a need for you to intervene or provide healing energy. Both of these dreams are a call for inner peace and spiritual balance. They urge you to address unresolved issues, seek harmony, and strive for spiritual growth.
So which dream analysis makes the most sense for you?
Which interpretation above for a war fits with your your dream experience?
Only you can say for certain. Remember that our higher mind can be a multifaceted landscape. Any object or action in a dream can reflect a long list of things — or symbolize multiple activities in our conscious lives.
Do you have a better dream interpretation on dreams about a war that you'd like to share? Contribute your own ideas to the comments down below.
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- Wind
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