Dreaming of a Nose

nose, nostrils, snout · fairly positive, with warnings

A fine nose means strength of character and prosperity; a small or bleeding one, failure.

What happens in the dream

  • Your nose is fine and large: prosperity and connections with wealthy people
  • You see your own nose: strength of character and confidence in your abilities
  • Hair grows on your nose: extraordinary undertakings, carried through by sheer will
  • Your nose bleeds: disaster, whatever your line of work
  • Your nose looks smaller than usual: failure in your affairs
  • People with snub noses: a quarrel, or being told off

How you felt

  • Confidence: the dream often reflects trust in your instincts
  • Self-consciousness: it may show a hang-up or a fear of being judged on looks

Ask yourself

  • Do I trust my instincts?
  • What have I been poking my nose into lately?

See also Face · Bleeding · Countenance (Face) · Breath · Odor

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: nostrils, snout.

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