Target dream meaning is explained below using 16 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball
To be shooting at a bull’s-eye could be interpreted as a search for perfection. I’o be aiming at a person could suggest either hatred or sexual desire.
2- Most of us need some kind of motivation in life, and a target as a symbol of our intellectual aspirations may not make much sense until we studv the context of the dream. In a work sense a sales target might suggest our goals arc imposed on us by others. On a more personal note if we were setting someone else a target in dreams, we would need to understand that the other person in the dream is a reflection of part of ourselves.
3- Spiritually a target can have the same significance as the mandala (see .Mandala) and represent the Self.
Interpretation 2 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
If you dream of hitting the target, then this is an affirmation that you are right where you are supposed to be, prepared and on track.
If you stray far from your target, then you have allowed yourself to be distracted and this is a sign that it is time to get back on track with your goals, life visions and aspirations.
If you dream of Target, the store, then you are focused on what beliefs you are buying into and looking for a good deal.
See Goddess Artemis.
Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous
To be aiming at a person could suggest ‘targeting’ them on an emotional level for our own gratification.
Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous
If we were setting someone else a target in dreams, we would need to understand that the other person in the dream is a reflection of part of ourselves.
Interpretation 5 — Zolar
hitting a: attunement to your ideals.
making a bull’s-eye on a: are open-minded and original and must make your own mark.
missing a, completely: repressed desires cloud your vision.
of a: wil ful y succeed in getting what you desire.
shooting at a: architectural plans need your disciplined attention.
Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous
The soul is in the middle, surrounded by spirit, mind, body and finally environment.
To be shooting at a bull’s-eye could be interpreted as a search for perfection. You might also like to consult the entries for arrow, goal and shot / shooting.
Interpretation 7 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
For a young woman to think she is a target, denotes her reputation is in danger through the envy of friendly associates.
Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
2. A feeling of being a “target” or the object of gossip and unfriendly attention.
3. Aspect of life is being neglected.
Interpretation 9 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar
Folklore: Hitting the center of the target means good luck; missing it, bad luck.
Interpretation 11 — Tyler Wolfe
Interpretation 12 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
A change of residence.