Dreaming of a Saw
saw, chainsaw, hacksaw, handsaw · mostly positive
A saw promises a busy, prosperous time, unless it's rusty, broken or lost.
What happens in the dream
- You hear a saw buzzing: thrift and prosperity
- You carry a saw on your back: heavy but profitable responsibilities
- You use a handsaw: a busy time and a cheerful home life
- Big saws in machinery: you'll run a large venture with fair returns, and your advice will be heeded
- You lose a saw: a venture that ends in disaster
- You find a rusty saw: you'll probably rebuild your fortune
- A rusty or broken saw: failure and accidents
How you felt
- Energy: the dream often reflects a wish to get to work
- Care: it may echo a concern to keep your tools, and your strength, in good shape
Ask yourself
- What project do I want to start?
- Are my tools, practical or inner, in good condition?
See also Sawing · Sawdust · Carpenter · Timber · Work
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: chainsaw, hacksaw, handsaw.