Cutting nails is a sign of the smoothing away of sharp defenses. This dream marks a lessening of the ability to strike or repel, for the hardness that guards the person is being worn down. The dream describes an intentional easing of a defensive stance rather than a sudden deprivation.
Refinement characterizes this dream. The removal of excess allows for a more controlled presence. The reduction of the edge provides a state of readiness through calm. The sharpened edges of the self are being leveled.
Trimming nails, clipping fingernails, and cutting nails short all signify a movement toward order and attention to detail. This dream brings a precision to the smoothing of defenses. Careful shaping ensures that a person meets their surroundings with a composed manner.
When someone else is cutting nails, the dream shifts the agency of this smoothing to an external force. The softening of defenses is not a solitary act but is directed by another. This detail indicates that a change in one’s protective stance is being managed by an outside influence.
Cutting nails off suggests a more absolute removal of the symbol’s power. This dream carries a weight of suddenness that the main dream does not. The loss of the defensive edge is total, leaving the person more exposed than a mere smoothing would.
For its more general meaning: Dream about nails
In my dream, I saw a women was commenting about my toe nails saying, you are quite brave that you cut your toes nails deeply on crescent shape. She was pointing and looking carefully on my toes… then I again started to trim more carefully…
Dear Reader,
Your dream suggests truth, improvements and process. This dream signals you are not thinking clearly and are refusing to see the truth. You are rebuilding your self-esteem and trying to improve your self-image. You are undergoing some transformation and individuation process.
I had a dream that someone is cutting a nails ( not sure if it was a finger nails or nails on the toes ) all I know in my dream that someone is cutting a nails and I saw so many nails that has been cut and collected. I then saw someone gathered the cutted nails and thow it all away.
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a metaphor for issues, connection and seeking. This dream suggests you need to take a more hands on approach in addressing the unfinished issues in your childhood. You are connecting with your sensual side. You are seeking calmness and tranquility.
I dreamt about stealing a nail clipper. The shopping center was so busy and I just grabbed the nail clipper and put it in my pocket and walked away. 🙁
Dear Reader,
Your dream expresses difficulties, action and viewpoint. This dream means you have difficulties in expressing your fears, anger, or love. Perhaps you are doing too much thinking and not taking action. You are refusing to see any other viewpoint.
wow that was impressive 🙂 is there anyway one can think and interpret her/his own dream? i am very interested to try this. thanks much
My dad forced me to marry a man I don’t love. So I was really unhappy cos not that he was rich.i left him to work n I saw myself sitting somewhere taking off my artificial toenails with my hands it was so easy no pain.my friend n I approach some people under a tree which my husband was there n he was Trying to make me jealous by being too friendly with the girls there then one man like me so was asking me questions n told me my toe re dirty so I shld clean them n I told him it a glue stain 4rm
Dear Reader,
Your dream signals life, expectations and situation. This dream expresses you should not waste time with petty things in your life. At the least expected moment the opportunity you have been looking for for a long time will arise. You may feel that you are not playing an active enough role in some situation.
I dreamt about cutting my long nails with nail cutter and clippers
Dear Reader,
Your dream draws attention to society, threat and memories. This dream symbolises perhaps you are emotionally detached or feel you are an outcast of society. Some situation or emotion is threatening to come to the surface. You are reflecting back on your past and old memories.
I dreamt of a woman cleaning my toe nails and cutting them to look neat and clean
Dear Reader,
Your dream is an evidence for defense, life and enthusiasm. This dream suggests someone in your life may be on the defensive and are not be exposing their vulnerabilities. You need to take your time to ponder some issue or reflect upon your life. You are filled with enthusiasm, excitement or ideas.
Thanks for that great interpretation
I had a dream that a man wanted to clean my nail I once refused and one woman that I don’t no insisted and I gave in
And so the man was cleaning my toe nail then someone call out to me and I wokeup
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a harbinger for aggression, help and transformation. This dream denotes there may be hidden hostility or aggression in some aspect of your relationship or situation. Your friends will always be there to lend a helping hand. You are going through some sort of transformation.
I dreamt of a friend cutting my finger nails
Dear Reader,
Your dream denotes leadership, solutions and integrity. This dream expresses you have a sunny disposition and great leadership ability. You get solutions for something you didn’t think would be fixed so soon. Your integrity may be compromised or called into question.
I had a dream that I was being a bunch of random things Ione of which was nail clippers. I dont remember what the rest were
Dear Reader,
Your dream is harmony, pressure and vulnerability. This dream expresses harmony is something that matters a lot to you, especially in your personal life. A lot of pressure and stress is being put on you. You are not letting your vulnerabilities show through.
I dreamt that i was in my high school with my friends. A lady then asked for our toe nails to be cleaned and I accepted. She cut and cleaned up my toe nails but non of the other student came out.
Dear Reader,
Your dream points to obstacles, negativity and energy. This dream symbolises you are methodical and careful in your approach to life’s obstacles and problems. You need to address some negativity immediately. You are wasting your energy on fruitless endeavors.