Skull dream meaning is explained below using 21 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke

Carl Jung decided to become a psychologist after dreaming that he found a skull in the basement of his house. The skull represented his desire to discover and explain the secrets of the mind.

Dreaming of a skull also refers to mortality and to your spiritual contemplation about the beginning and the end of life. It can also express things that are coming to an end or whatever you are just unable not reach.

For gypsy people, skulls are the wisdom of their ancestors. Drinking from one of those means sharing this old knowledge. In Ireland it symbolizes the truth because it is said that if an individual takes false oath with a skull, she will die soon.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 01-02-10-39-48-53

ancestor, of an: wil do good business if you ignore family trade.

animal, of: domestic troubles wil prove psychotical y embarrassing.

being in a museum: wil receive money for further expeditions.

crossbones, and: a warning that danger is pursuing you.

dead person’s, a: after the shock, al ow yourself to discover a hidden secret.

holding, in hands: revelation of an enemy’s wel -kept secrets.

handling a: are too absorbed in the written word to communicate with others.

of a: repentance for your imperfections.

relative’s: your fickle loyalties have injured your reputation.

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

Interpretation 3 — Garuda

Symbol: The skull is a symbol of the impermanence of life, and also of the uppermost part of the human body.

Vision: Seeing a skull: a reminder to be honest and to look at reality with a sober mind.

If you can do that, you are going to succeed. Digging somewhere and finding a skull: you will receive a monetary gift.

Depth Psychology: See Head, Skeleton.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 4 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream denoting penance (Gypsy). Symbolism obviously Christian. Spider to spin its web before your face augurs a fortune (Raphael). The spider is the symbol of shrewdness, perseverance and foresight (Pavitt). Schemer holds that to dream of seeing the upper part of a room covered with spiders is a symptom of headache.
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 5 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of skulls grinning at you, is a sign of domestic quarrels and jars. Business will feel a shrinkage if you handle them.

To see a friend’s skull, denotes that you will receive injury from a friend because of your being preferred to him.

To see your own skull, denotes that you will be the servant of remorse.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 6 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Danger and death are symbolized by the skull and crossbones, which is often found on labels that warn of poisonous contents.

The skull and crossbones was also adopted by pirate ships and the Hell’s Angels. Each Halloween the skull— with or without the crossbones—is still used to warn of danger and death.

Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 7 — Klaus Vollmar

A reminder of Death and the meaning of life. This symbol often points to a feeling of spiritual emptiness. On the other hand, it also addresses the shape, structure, and essence of spirituality and, in that sense, of life itself.

(See the skull of Yorick in Hamlet.)

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 8 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a skull signify mindlessness and that you are venting out your fear of losing your mind by opening up to another person’s point of view. You might also be opening to your ability to read other people’s minds.

See Skeleton and Pirate.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — myjellybean

To dream of a skull predicts that you will accidentally uncover a secret that you would rather not know. Be extremely careful how you use or react to it, as your handling of the situation could affect your future. Also see “Skeleton.”
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 10 — Gillian Holloway

Some stupid but well-meaning person is liable to make trouble for you if you dream of finding a real skull of a man or woman.

Skulls manufactured for Hallowe’en or other decorative purposes denotes a gay party in the near future.

Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 11 — DreamForth

To dream of a skull indicates that you may be facing a perilous situation, an immoral issue, or unfortunate demise of someone you know. It can also symbolize emotional mysteries. Perhaps you are concealing something from others.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 12 — Eric Ackroyd

A skull may be a symbol of mortality. Perhaps you need to reflect a little on death, not morbidly, but in order to find a more fruitful perspective on life.
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 13 — Vincent Wienand

1. Thoughts and plans;

2. The Cross;

3. Death or warning of death;

4. Warning of poison;

5. Curse/d;

6. Piracy Judg. 9:52-53:2 Kings 9:34-35;

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 14 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Great danger.

2. One should work harder in developing one’s mind.

3. In seeking a solution to a problem, seek the help of others.

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

Interpretation 15 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

If you dream of leering skulls avoid family arguments lest they end in serious quarrels.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 16 — Raymond Buckland

You will make a big discovery that could greatly benefit you.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 17 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

An engagement is in the near future for you.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Margaret Hamilton

Total desolation; spiritual death
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 19 — Stewart A. Swerdlow

Ingrained thoughts; stubbornness.
Source: Expansions Dream Dictionary Author: Stewart A. Swerdlow

Interpretation 20 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of death, Prov. 8:36
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 21 — Versatile - Anonymous

See skeleton
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous