Soldier dream meaning is explained below using 16 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke
For a man, this dream means that he will change job. For a woman, it is a warning of a casual relationship. According to some oracles, it foretells a law suit. For the gypsies, on the other hand, it means that you will be honored soon.
Interpretation 2 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox
The job of this particular archetype is protection and aggression, but primarily through the ability to divide all things into the two categories of either right or wrong.
A dream with a soldier in it may be asking you to tap into this inner wisdom to face a life circumstance in a very black and white way. Since we live in a time in which war is a very present reality, a soldier also connects to sacrifice at the community and global levels, as they are the individuals in society who are willing to risk their lives to fight for high ideals.
If there is someone in your life who is a member of the armed services, such a dream image may be more personal.
Interpretation 3 — Nancy Wagaman
Authority.
Aggression.
Protection, security, or defense.
Pay attention to the role the soldier played in the dream, and how you felt about the soldier.
Feeling protected by a soldier can represent feeling or desiring protection in your life.
Feeling threatened by a soldier can represent a feeling or fear of abuse or a threat by an authority.
Being a soldier (when you’re not in real life) can represent: feeling powerful or wishing for more power somehow in your life, feeling a need to fight or to protect yourself, others, your rights, your well-being, etc.
See Attacking, Attacked, Being, Fight, Armor or Shield, Knight
Interpretation 4 — Garuda
Depth Psychology: The soldier suggests being more disciplined and fitting in better. Practicing self-discipline right now would solve many problems. In women’s dreams, a soldier often expresses sexual needs.
See Military’, Officer, Recruit, War.
Interpretation 5 — Tony Crisp
If dreamer is soldier or united with soldiers: our willingness or ability to face internal conflicts and huns. Military service: feeling bound by social or personal disciplines or restrictions; learning strengths and self discipline to meet internal conflicts.
Interpretation 6 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
See War, Military and Hero.
Interpretation 7 — DreamForth
Interpretation 8 — Ariadne Green
Interpretation 9 — myjellybean
If you dream of being a soldier yourself, you may be preparing yourself do battle over an issue and defend your values and opinions.
Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar
If a man dreams about a soldier, it often expresses a longing for connection with other men.
See Military Duty, War.
Interpretation 11 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
2. One feels guilty about aiding someone.
Interpretation 12 — Raymond Buckland
To see a number of soldiers means more and bigger troubles.
See also Meeting.
Interpretation 13 — Vincent Wienand
2. Spiritual warfare; Judg. 6:12; (2) Eph. 6:12-18.