Sailor dream meaning is explained below using 25 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

1- Most people have a rather antiquated idea of the sailor.

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.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Vision: Seeing a sailor means traveling or an extraordinary event.

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.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Martha Clarke

If you are a sailor in your dream it means that your emotions are a little off and that, therefore, you want to escape from yourself. Restlessness and a thirst for adventure gets you out of a rut, but you must not let the desire get out of hand. On the other hand, considering that the sea represents the unconscious, the dream may be reflecting your desire to explore it or to begin a long journey. (See WATER, BLUE, BOAT, and SEA)

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.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 4 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 04-07-09-10-23-26

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.

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

Interpretation 5 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

To dream of being a sailor suggests that you are dissatisfied with your present life conditions and you need a refresher.

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.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: The sailor suggests someone who is totally in control of his own destiny, who ‘sails with the tide’.

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.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Versatile - Anonymous

Gives gender-specific: If a sailor does appear in a dream, particularly in a woman’s, he is usually a somewhat romanticized figure and can represent the hero. 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.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of sailors, portends long and exciting journeys.

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.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 9 — Gillian Holloway

Dreaming of a sailor—including both those of the navy and the merchant marine of any country—is a prediction that the dreamer, if a woman, will lose her love through a tendency to flirt with other men.

If a man dreams that he is a sailor, he should beware of designing women.

Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 10 — DreamForth

To dream of a sailor or sailors indicates that a message from overseas may be on it’s way to you.

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.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 11 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Most people have a rather antiquated idea of the sailor.

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.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 12 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

If you dream of a sailor you will be bound for a long and exiting ocean voyage.

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.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 13 — Pagan - Anonymous

Dreaming of a sailor predicts you will soon be journeying on a long and exciting ocean voyage.

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.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 14 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Dreaming of being a sailor or being with a sailor often reflects a desire to be adventurous. Perhaps the dreamer is ready to explore new areas and venture into deeper waters, particularly in personal relationships.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 15 — Eric Ackroyd

A sailor represents adventure. For a woman dreamer this might be sexual in nature. More generally, it might be adventuring into the unconscious (of which the sea is a common symbol).
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 16 — myjellybean

To see a sailor in your dream signifies your desires for adventure and exploration. You may be ready to venture into deeper waters, particularly in personal relationships.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 17 — Versatile - Anonymous

Spiritually, the sailor can signify communication.

The aspect of freedom links with a quality of the god mercury who, having been given a task, then forgets what it is.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. A long trip is imminent.

2. Females dreaming of sailors indicate dissatisfaction with their current romantic rela­tionship.

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

Interpretation 19 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a sailor symbolize seaworthiness with your emotions.

A sailor can also represent promiscuity.

See Captain.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 20 — Raymond Buckland

Indicative of journeys. You may be relocating or it may just be a journey away and back home again.

See also Meeting.

Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 21 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream warning you of a dangerous sea voyage (Raphael).
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 22 — Tony Crisp

One’s ability to meet the storms and calms of life.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 23 — Margaret Hamilton

See “boat” and “water”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 24 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

See MARINER.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 25 — Tony Crisp

See roles.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp