Elf dream meaning is explained below using 10 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Klaus Vollmar
Helpful spirits, figures of light. As a complementary symbol, it often points to inner tension and imbalance, as in Electricity (as in power plant). Elves represent emotions and situations in everyday life and are friendly toward human beings. Such dream images also may point to flight into the world of fairy tales and away from reality. In this case, the dreamer is shown something that is foreign to him—lightness, being carefree and selfless. According to Jung, the elf is the guide of the soul.
Folklore: Looks on the elf as having no soul, and the dance of the elf is seen as a sexual temptation.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 2 — myjellybean
To see a friendly-looking elf in your dream means you will always be held in high esteem by others. You will be blessed with good physical and mental health. Also, an elf can sometimes represent an aspect of yourself that is not fully developed or has been repressed.
To see a hideous or mean elf in your dream is a signal of distressing times.
To dream that a friend turns into an elf foretells good health and pleasurable social activities.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean
Interpretation 3 — Ibn Seerin
(Abnormal, Albino, Elf, Leprosy, Whitish) An elf in a dream represents a person of evil nature who creates disunity and enmity between people through backbiting, insinuations, slanders and who advises them against good deeds. In a dream, an elf also represents poverty, sorrows, humiliation, or adversities caused by people who wander between towns and cities as a habit. Ifan elf visits a sick person in a dream, it means death.
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin
Interpretation 4 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of an elf symbolize that you are connecting with a very magical and playful aspect of yourself. You are realizing that life is a toy shop, you shouldn’t worry so much, and that playing can be very productive.
The large ears on the elves represent attunement to the still small voice within.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 5 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox
The elf comes to us originally through Norse mythology and was thought to possess magical powers. What survives today in modern media is still magical and also often mischievous. An elf in a dream is putting you in touch with the inner aspect of self that is impish and a bit of a trickster.
Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox
Interpretation 6 — Garuda
Depth Psychology: The elf in a dream often represents your need for love and tenderness.
A goblin or a dwarf is a sign of inferiority feelings. Do you suffer from inhibitions? Are you afraid? Or burdened by guilt? See Nymph.
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda
Interpretation 7 — Stephen Girard
To dream of an elf signifies a happy return of one long absent; presents of value may be expected after this dream, which also signifies marriage, with wealth, position and happiness.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book • Author: Stephen Girard
Interpretation 8 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Help from unexpected, or even unknown, sources will be yours if you dreamed of these mystical, magical characters.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 9 — Betty Bethards
Impish, fun part of self needed for enjoyment and entertainment.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards
Interpretation 10 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Indicates that one should not take life so seriously.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin