Anvil dream meaning is explained below using 17 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

1- Depending on the dream circumstances, the anvil can represent the basic force of nature, brute force or a way of creating an initial spark. By creating a situation in our lives where we are going to be tried and tested, we are pitting ourselves against natural forces.

2- As an image of the spark of life and of initiation, the anvil was once a very strong symbol. That spark is now more often represented by the spark plugs in a car.

3- The anvil ties in with the Norse forge Gods.

The symbolism is that of forging new life, creating new beginnings and so on.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Symbol: The anvil is a symbol of virtue, courage, and strength.

Vision: Somebody working on an anvil: you want to force an issue but with little hope of success. Seeing an anvil: friends are about to have a fight, or you will lose money gambling. Patiently working an object on the anvil: hard work and patience pays off in overcoming present difficulties; good work makes future gains possible.

Depth Psychology: See Hammer.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To see hot iron with sparks flying, is significant of a pleasing work; to the farmer, an abundant crop; favorable indeed to women. Cold, or small, favors may be expected from those in power.

The means of success is in your power, but in order to obtain it you will have to labor under difficulty.

If the anvil is broken, it foretells that you have, through your own neglect, thrown away promising opportunities that cannot be recalled.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: As an image associated with the spark of life and of initiation, the anvil was once a very potent symbol. As time progresses, other objects, more pertinent to the times in which we live, appear in dreams, but the anvil will still appear as we return to basics.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: Depending on the dream circumstances, the anvil can represent the basic force of nature, brute force or a way of creating an initial spark. By creating a situation in our lives where we are going to be tried and tested, we are pitting ourselves against natural forces.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Martha Clarke

The anvil is made to support the blacksmith’s blows as he molds iron.

Dreaming of this tool indicates that you should endure the pressure of the thing to which you are submitted. Your strength will be compensated generously in the long run.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 7 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Anything to do with an anvil in a dream is considered a forerunner to some really spectacular luck providing the noise was muted; if the noise was very pronounced, there will be an unexpected change of locale.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 8 — Versatile - Anonymous

The anvil is an attribute of the forge gods such as thor, vulcan and hephaestos.

The symbolism is that of forging new life, creating new beginnings and so on, so signifies creativity in its rawest sense.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — Versatile - Anonymous

Gives gender-specific: In both male and female dreams the anvil can be seen as a form of resistance which allows us to use our individual creativity to fashion our lives.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar

Resistance. Toughness, also becoming passive endurance. May also point to a sadomasochism that is not expressed. Also: a romantic look back at the period when craftsmen flourished.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 11 — Gillian Holloway

To see a workman hammering hot iron on an anvil is a sign of success in the work you are doing.

If hot sparks fly at each stroke, the dream is particularly favorable.

Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 12 — Cafer-i Sadik

interpreted upon 5 sides: man of great importance, a usefulness, strength & Guardianship, prosperity in the labours / works.
Source: Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik • Author: Cafer-i Sadik

Interpretation 13 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. If necessary, willingness to take punishment for others.

2. Need to hammer out solutions to certain things.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 14 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

This is generally considered a good omen, but there should not be much noise connected with the dream.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Katherine Taylor Craig

Prosperity despite obstacles (Raphael); an emblem of the primal force (Bayley).
Source: The Fabric of Dream • Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 16 — Silvana Amar

Pleasant work and success for women.

A broken anvil signifies wasted opportunities. 

Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary • Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 17 — Raymond Buckland

See Blacksmith.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland