Three dream meaning is explained below using 16 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Klaus Vollmar

Three is tense, dynamic, rhythmic, and complete (the Holy Trinity). Three is a symbol of the spirit, since it is assigned to the third stage of human consciousness (after the physical and emotional). In the Middle East, three is considered a holy number.

It is always connected to time: past, present, future. In ancient Rome the Fates almost always appear as three goddesses. Since ancient times femininity has been seen in three aspects: the virgin (Artemis), the woman (Hera), and the old woman (Hekate). Faust calls out three times until Mephisto appears. Peter denies Christ three times. Doing the same thing three times has magical effects— it represents the connection to reality.

According to Freud, refers to male genitalia. Jung considers three a mystical number; the three servants of the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute; the three witches in Macbeth; the three wishes that are free. All this relates back, as do many god-trinities, to the original trinity: father-mother-son.

It is the male child, since the number three, according to Western tradition, is uneven and, as a prime number, a genuine male number. In this tradition, the male child is seen first in terms of male fertility.

According to Jung, the number three is connected to the diabolical.

The den of craving in alchemy is depicted by a three-headed snake.

The three-headed snake in mythology is always Satan. Also, according to Jung, three belongs to the young; and in ancient China and the Greek patriarchy, it points to masculine attributes and their function.

On the other hand, Three as a feminine number is part of the tradition in the area of the Mediterranean, through the veneration of Mary in Catholicism and the rediscovery of the matriarchy. Also, Goethe’s play Faust, Part II, ends with a prayer to the great goddess appearing threefold: “Virgin, Mother, Queen.”

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Three refers to something combative and masculine. Religions see in the number Three the trinity (God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost). Wherever the Three appears there is also energy. Three is an effective, holy, but also dangerous number. In many dreams Three announces that «jme- thing new is happening—when, for instance, you look at a watch or clock in your dream and it is 3 o’clock. Three is the number of Jupiter. Three-people strive for success, but will follow instructions from a boss without complaining. They earn* out assignments responsibly and are very ambitious.

The Three-person is creative and steadfast, loves partying, dancing, and being in love. Three-ness produces all things.

In general, Three always points to something new that is created from things that have already existed. Negatives and positives can be united—in the external as well as in your personality. It could possibly indicate a desire to have a child (two want to create something new), or might start a new business or a new project together with other people.

See Jupiter.

Three-people have birthdays on the third, 12th, or the 30th day of a month.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

When two are gathered, eventually their energy will create a new element, and a third is born. Three is the number of creativity and is a powerful energy. There are many examples of the concept of three: mother, father, and child is perhaps the most universal.

The Holy Trinity in Catholicism is another instance.

The artist, the paint, and the finished work is just one case that can be applied to any creative endeavor. In music, a triad is the simplest and perhaps most pleasing harmony. In the world of geometry, it is only when you have three points to work with that you can create an actual shape.

The shadow challenge of three is a lack of grounding and separation from reality. This is because three relates so strongly to the drive to create that feeling unable to do so would be the fear-based side of this energy.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 4 — Theresa Cheung

Considered by the ancient Greeks to be the perfect number, three represents the union of mind, body and spirit and for Christians it is a symbol of Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Three signifies life, freedom, vitality, inner strength, completion, imagination, creativity, energy and self-exploration. Three stands for trilogy, as in the past, present, and future or father, mother, and child. For Freud, three is a symbol of the male genitals. It can also indicate impatience, overconfidence and relationship troubles, as in ‘three is a crowd’. Its shape is the triangle, which is a symbol of the creative force. Three is the number of the Empress Tarot card, which represents the feminine principles of fertility and nurture.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 5 — Patrica Telesco

(see Numbers, Trident)

The triune nature of humankind as body-mind-soul; and the triune nature of many divine figures (Father-Son-Holy Spirit; Maiden-Mother-Crone).

Stability 7 . Three legs gives the tripod or cauldron greater strength.

In ancient Greece, the number representing fate. External, powerful forces are at work here, whose source is wholly or partially unknown to you.

If the number appears on a die in the dream, this portends excellent luck (e.g., “three is a charm”).

Oracular experts claim any dream that repeats itself three times will come true.

Jung felt this number represented some type of incompleteness, like a table that’s missing one leg.

Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 6 — Eric Ackroyd

(1) The number three may symbolize completeness and fulfilment; or anything that may contribute to your personal fulfilment - for example, the resolving of conflict between two opposing psychic forces.

(2) Jung says three may signify that something is nearly but not quite complete; or that what is lacking in you can be supplied only by some part of your unconscious self that you find too frightening to acknowledge and use. (Even God, he says, is not complete without the Devil.) See also Four.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 7 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of the number three represent a triad, successful alliances, a trinity, mind/body/spirit, or mother/father/child. Your dream is giving you the message to explore your creative expression, public speaking, acting, or writing. Alternatively, you may feel that three is a crowd, and that you are the third wheel.

See Triangle.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Three is considered the number of the Holy Trinity and therefore sacred.

It is vibrant and alive with hope and possibility.

To dream of a three is not in itself significant but must be considered as a whole with the dream, whether or not is religious, etc., and then you will be able to tie it in to get a true reading.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 9 — Tony Crisp

Triangle; mother, father, child, synthesis; creativity— the child springing from the two opposites—therefore some­times represents the solution to opposition Confronting three people, out with two others: facing collective will of others, non-sexual friendship. Idioms: three’s a crowd.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 10 — Ariadne Green

The number three represents spiritual power. As the spiritual tnnity, it signifies the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spint. Three may also be interpreted as the integration of body, mind, and spint. It may point to a tnangulanon as a dysfunctional pattern in relationships.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 11 — Nancy Wagaman

Balanced or solid (as in a tripod).

A well-balanced life.

A certain time frame.

Holiness or a higher power.

Something else you associate with three, such as a trio, triangle, time frame, someone’s age, or your family.

See Number, Age, Time Frame, Triangle

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

Interpretation 12 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. A symbol for the magical or divine (as in the “trinity”).

2. Signifies vital energy, power—often creative and intellectual, sometimes regarding growth.

3. A fascination with religion.

4. Important messages or mysteries.

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

Interpretation 13 — myjellybean

In dreams, the number three signifies life, vitality, inner strength, imagination, creativity, energy and self-exploration. Three also stands for trilogy as in the past, present, and future or father, mother, and child, etc.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 14 — DreamForth

To dream of the number three is a sign of stamina, might, ingenuity, and introspection.

The number represents a threesome - the olden days, the current moment, and times to come; or dad, mom and baby.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 15 — Versatile - Anonymous

The trinity, freedom. Freedom, bravery, fun, enthusiasm, brilliance. Listlessness, over­confidence, impatience, lackadaisical behaviour.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 16 — Margaret Hamilton

Trinity, i.E.

The death, burial, and resurrection of jesus christ, regeneration, completion

Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton