Sailor dream meaning is explained below using 25 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball
It is this image that usually appears in dreams. He represents freedom, both of movement and of spirit, and is a representation of the Tramp (see Archetypes). He suggests someone who is totally in control of his own destiny.
A modern- day sailor would have the added benefit of being in control of his own environment.
2- If a sailor does appear in a dream, particularly in a woman’s, he is usually a somewhat romanticised figure and can represent the Hero (see Archetypes). In a man’s dream he represents the part of himself which seeks freedom, but that needs to be given permission or authority to take that freedom.
3- Spiritually; the sailor can signify communication.
The aspect of freedom links with a quality of Mercury who, having been given a task, then forgets what it is.
Interpretation 2 — Garuda
Depth Psychology: The sailor might represent change or new experiences. Salad, Lettuce
Vision: If you are eating salad: your body needs vitamins in order to deal with an oncoming cold. Seeing a big bowl of green salad: prepare well for an upcoming test; it is the best way to avoid humiliation. Looking at lettuce gone to seed: sexual needs call for attention.
Depth Psychology: Lettuce is a symbol of something alive, of food for the soul. Lettuce gone to seed refers to sexual needs or is a hint to keep physical appetites better under control.
See Vegetable.
Interpretation 3 — Martha Clarke
Dreaming of a sailor who is ashore predicts a new romance; if you are on a boat, news will come from far away. On the other hand, if a woman dreams of being a sailor, popular belief says this is an omen of bad luck.
Interpretation 4 — Zolar
Bacchus, dreaming of the Greek god: wil recover latent vitality and win a promotion.
being a: restlessness and changes in affairs wil lose you your lover.
falling overboard: speculation wil cause loss of rank.
man dreaming of being with a: convert your emotions into friends and cope with them.
woman: overanxious desire for admiration from afar.
of a: wil take a perilous trip that proves to be an exciting adventure.
several: misery: you go down with your captain.
Interpretation 5 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Consider making a change or taking a vacation.
A dream featuring sailors onshore (or being in their company) indicates a probable new and exciting romantic interest; sailors on board a ship predict news from a distance which is likely to settle some uncertainty concerning business (or financial) matters.
Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous
A modern-day sailor in waking life would have the added benefit of being in control of his own environment and it is this image that is likely to surface in the dreams of the modern entrepreneur.
Interpretation 7 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 8 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
For a young woman to dream of sailors, is ominous of a separation from her lover through a frivolous flirtation.
If she dreams that she is a sailor, she will indulge in some unmaidenly escapade, and be in danger of losing a faithful lover.
Interpretation 9 — Gillian Holloway
If a man dreams that he is a sailor, he should beware of designing women.
Interpretation 10 — DreamForth
Dreaming of yourself as a sailor implies a readiness to explore emotions that you have been avoiding for some reason; courage may be filling you with readiness for adventure.
Interpretation 11 — Versatile - Anonymous
It is this image that usually appears in dreams. He represents freedom, both of movement and of spirit, and is a representation of the tramp archetype.
Interpretation 12 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen
For women to dream of flirting with sailors shows she could be harmed by a jealous lover.
A sailor who is whistling while he works denotes very good luck to the dreamer.
Interpretation 13 — Pagan - Anonymous
A woman could be harmed by a jealous lover if she dreams of flirting with sailors.
A sailor who is whistling while he works is an omen of good luck.
Interpretation 14 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 15 — Eric Ackroyd
Interpretation 16 — myjellybean
Interpretation 17 — Versatile - Anonymous
The aspect of freedom links with a quality of the god mercury who, having been given a task, then forgets what it is.
Interpretation 18 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
2. Females dreaming of sailors indicate dissatisfaction with their current romantic relationship.
Interpretation 19 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
A sailor can also represent promiscuity.
See Captain.
Interpretation 20 — Raymond Buckland
See also Meeting.