Dreaming of a Back
back, backbone, shoulders, spine · mostly negative, with one happy exception
A back is mostly a bad sign of weakness, illness, envy and enemies, except the backbone, which promises health and joy.
What happens in the dream
- The backbone: health, joy and success in love, marriage and business, the one happy sign
- A bare back: loss of power and illness; lending money or advice is risky
- Someone turning their back and walking away: envy and jealousy are working against you
- Seeing your own back: unease or misfortune
- A broken, hurt or scabby back: your enemies will get the upper hand or mock you
How you felt
- Rejection: the dream may reflect a fear of people turning their backs on you
- Strain: perhaps a sense of carrying too much
Ask yourself
- Who do I feel is walking away from me?
- What keeps me upright, like a backbone?
See also Shoulder · Bones · Skeleton · Neck · Burden
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: backbone, shoulders, spine.