Arrows Dream Meaning

Seeing an arrow in a dream usually speaks of a decision that, like an arrow leaving the bow, cannot be taken back. An arrow always has a target, so this dream also raises the question of which direction your life is moving in. The meaning changes with where the arrow is going and who is shooting it.

• Shooting an arrow and hitting the target

  You are moving forward with confidence and a clear purpose in front of you.

• An arrow missing its mark

  In waking life too, some effort is not paying off as you expected, or you feel a decision was made in too much of a hurry.

• Someone shooting arrows at you

  This reflects the discomfort left by someone's sharp criticism.

• Being wounded by an arrow

  The dream recalls an old wound, or words someone said that lodged in your heart. This is especially so if the arrow strikes your back or comes from a direction you did not expect.

• Standing with a full quiver

  You are ready, and many paths lie open for you to choose from.

Before releasing an arrow, an archer has to fix the target and hold the breath. The big decisions in life need the same focus, and this dream is largely a reminder of that kind of preparation.