Dreams: Killing and Being Killed

Dreaming of killing someone yourself points to good fortune and wishes coming true, often symbolizing feasting and material abundance.

Dreaming of fierce battlefields, carnage, or bloodshed can also signal a streak of unexpected luck and a way to resolve tough problems in your life.

Dreaming of being killed by a stranger can actually symbolize robust health and the end of current troubles—a sense of renewal.

Dreaming of witnessing a killing suggests you may face something you really dislike at work, or be forced to accept major life changes that go against your wishes.

A wife dreaming of her husband being killed foretells family harmony, a loving marriage, and a happy home life.

Dreaming of killing your parents hints at underlying guilt toward them. Dreaming that a younger relative is trying to assassinate you suggests the person targeting you in the dream will be the one who inherits.

Dreaming of killing a sworn enemy suggests your opponent may grow stronger and that you’re operating within their sphere of influence—a reason to stay vigilant.

Dreaming of being killed implies you may run into a formidable rival.

Businesspeople dreaming of killing and seeing blood can expect strong profits.

Dreaming of killing many strangers, with blood everywhere, suggests you’ll rise to wealth or high status, with good fortune following you through life.

Incarcerated prisoners who dream of killing someone are seeing a good omen: release and freedom may be near.