Rudder dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 01-12-26-34-38-44

broken, a: business is in distress through faulty speculation.

new, a: expect the visit of a dear friend with advice long needed.

of a: have an undecided, inner confidence and no specific route to take.

ship swaying without a: avoid taking a voyage with enemies appearing to be friends.

losing a, at sea: big profit to pirates and fortune hunters.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 2 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a rudder represents your awareness of your ability to steer your way through your life. Your dream is giving you the message that ultimately you have control and power over the ups and downs of your emotions.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Direction in life, sense of control over destiny.

2. Travel, possible journeys, likely emotional (note condition of the ship or boat and the clarity of water).

3. Fear of travel.

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

Interpretation 4 — Martha Clarke

Rudders represent the possibility of driving a ship, or the vital energy that rules your existence.

It is a symbol of the relationship that you establish between intelligence and will.

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

Interpretation 5 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of a rudder, you will soom{sic} make a pleasant journey to foreign lands, and new friendships will be formed.

A broken rudder, augurs disappointment and sickness.

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

Interpretation 6 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To dream of a broken Rudder portends indecision and distress. Do not take a voyage if you can avoid it for some time.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Margaret Hamilton

That which has authoritative control of a course of action
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 8 — Betty Bethards

Guide, steer; control of direction.

See Oar.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards