Woodpecker dream meaning is explained below using 10 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Patrica Telesco

(see Birds, Feathers, Trees, Wings)

An alternative emblem of the drum because of its rhythmic pecking.

Among the English, Babylonians, and ancient Greeks, this bird was a weather prophet. What’s gathering on the horizon for you?

Among Native Americans, the woodpecker represents the sacred rhythms of the earth, to which you are learning to listen.

Discrimination in what one accepts as truth.

The woodpecker uses its sharp bill to carefully reach the specific foods it wants and needs.

Source: The Language of Dreams • Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 2 — Nancy Wagaman

Determination.

Perseverance.

Consistency, or consistent progress toward a goal.

Annoying or intrusive behavior.

“Looking below the surface” for something meaningful or useful.

Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or animal.

Consider also the animal’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.

See Bird

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

Interpretation 3 — Theresa Cheung

The woodpecker symbolizes industry and diligence, and so to dream of one may suggest that there is something in your waking life that you have overlooked and need reminding about. In mythology, the woodpecker is the guardian of both kings and trees, and it is thought to have magical powers; therefore in dreams they may indicate that you have hidden powers and potential that need to be developed.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 4 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a woodpecker represent that opportunity is knocking on your door. You are grappling with persistent challenges that are spurring you into growth. This dream can also be wordplay for penis, male sexuality.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — DreamForth

To dream of a woodpecker is a representation that some part of your walking life has been overlooked.

The woodpecker represents diligence and industry.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

The woodpecker is a guardian of both kings and trees in mythology.

It is also reputed to have magical powers.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

A role model, in terms of hard work, to be emulated.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 8 — Tyler Wolfe

A nuisance
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 9 — Pamela Ball

see Birds
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

See birds
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous