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

Interpretation 1 — myjellybean

To see your shoulders in your dream, symbolizes your feeling that you have had too much responsibility to bear. You are overburdened by circumstances in your life. Alternatively, shoulders can represent support and your ability to nurture others.

If you dream of being kissed on the shoulder, this symbolizes that you have the support and affection of someone in your waking life.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Vision: Someone putting his/her head on your shoulder: an appeal for sympathy and help.

If you are putting your head on someone’s shoulder: you need comfort or help from a friend.

Depth Psychology: Healthy shoulders are a sign of strength and the ability to master life. Crying on someone’s shoulder: stop hiding your emotions—a good friend will support you.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Vincent Wienand

1. Ability to carry “shoulder” responsibility,

2. Burden bearer,

3. Intercession;

4. Commitment; Num. 7:9; Isa. 9:6; (4) Gen. 24:15.

• Broad Shoulders

- Strong authority and ability to carry large burdens.

• Drooped shoulders

- Defeated attitude; overworked, over tired,; burned out.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 4 — Nancy Wagaman

Carrying a heavy load or responsibility, or the ability to do so.

Pushing your way forward (such as toward a goal or toward something you want).

Comfort or support (as in “a shoulder to cry on”).

Rejection or betrayal (as in someone giving you “the cold shoulder”).

See Joint, Body Part

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 5 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of seeing naked shoulders, foretells that happy changes will make you look upon the world in a different light than formerly.

To see your own shoulders appearing thin, denotes that you will depend upon the caprices of others for entertainment and pleasure.

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

Interpretation 6 — Betty Bethards

Strength, power. Ability to assume responsibility, on your own shoulders. Aggression, to shoulder or jostle, push through.

See Body.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 7 — Vincent Wienand

See Body parts metaphors.
Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 8 — Stewart A. Swerdlow

Burdens being carried.
Source: Expansions Dream Dictionary • Author: Stewart A. Swerdlow