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

Have you ever dreamed about a wrench? It's an interesting dream symbol that can have multiple fascinating interpretations.

Scroll down for 3 different explanations from our dream gurus on what it means to dream about a wrench.

Which explanation makes the most sense for your dream?


What does a wrench 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 using a wrench suggests you are working on a problem in your waking life that requires a practical solution. But the dream can be more nuanced than just that.

It symbolizes your ability to fix a situation or relationship. Seeing someone else use a wrench, by contrast, could mean you feel someone else is trying to manipulate or adjust a situation to their advantage. It might also indicate your reliance on others to resolve issues. Both of these dreams emphasize the need for problem-solving and adjustments in your life.

A wrench is a very very deep dream image to make any kind of definitive analysis about. To say without any doubts, I'd want to really dig deep into the dreamer's life and current circumstances.

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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 employing a wrench signifies your subconscious grappling with the Freudian concept of 'reparative urge'.

Thinking a bit more creatively... It's an indication of your psyche's endeavor to mend or adjust aspects of your life, possibly a reflection of your ego's attempt to reconcile with the id or superego. Observing another person utilizing a wrench, however, could be an embodiment of the psychoanalytic theory of transference, where you project your own feelings of manipulation or control onto another. It might also symbolize your unconscious reliance on external forces for resolution, a manifestation of the 'helping hand' archetype. Both dream scenarios underscore the ongoing psychological adjustments and reparations in your life.

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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 using a wrench symbolizes your spiritual journey towards self-improvement and healing. It's a divine message that you possess the tools to mend your life's challenges. This dream is a spiritual call to action, urging you to adjust your life's path and align it with your soul's purpose. Seeing someone else use a wrench, however, signifies your spiritual reliance on others. It suggests that you may be seeking spiritual guidance or intervention from a higher power or a spiritual mentor. Both of these dreams reflect the spiritual adjustments and healing that are taking place in your life, reminding you that you are not alone in your journey and that divine assistance is always at hand.

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So which analysis of the dream matches your dream?

Which interpretation of a wrench best matches your your dream experience?

Only you can say for certain. It's worth noting that our subconscious mind can be a complex and multifaceted landscape. Just about any object or image from a dream can symbolize a long list of things — or be the result of multiple themes from our waking life.

Do you have a different dream analysis on a dream about a wrench that you want to share? We'd love to hear your personal ideas to the comment area at the bottom of this page.

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