Armor

If you dream that you are wearing armor it should be interpreted as the way you defend yourself from external influence. You fear getting hurt and therefore, you protect yourself, hiding your feelings. Armor can also symbolize strength and resistance against adversity. This is not always positive because in these cases the dreamer is often too enclosed in her own shell.

It is likely that an individual with armor or shield is incapable of spontaneous interaction with people. In dreams, both protections are symbols that demonstrate anxiety. You must ask yourself what is it you want to defend yourself from.

If you question your motives a little, you may discover you do not need to be so sheltered. With a little self-confidence and trust you can overcome it. In the case the armor refers to something that you will face in real life, it means that you are brave and well prepared.

If you dream of carrying heavy armor it means you are taking life too seriously, without enjoying it. Those who believe in reincarnation interpret it as a vestige of past lives.

If historical facts are revealed during the dream it will be interesting to prove their authenticity. Perhaps, you are remembering facts from your ancestral past . . .

(see Obstacles, Weapons)

Vulnerability, or the need for protection.

Being distant and unfeeling. Putting up barriers between yourself and the world so as not to get hurt. Please note that this can pertain to anything appearing in the dream that is armored, like a truck or tank.

In Christianity, the armor of God that provides the believer with all the tools necessary for righteous living. Similarly in Judaism, a special breastplate was worn by early high priests, symbolizing their authority and connection with the Divine.

Psychically, wearing a helmet reveals the potential need for psychic or mental protection of any nature. You may be studying too hard, or be under some kind of psychic attack.

Knight in shining armor: Being rescued, or hoping for aid in rime of need. Alternatively, the desire to venture forth on a quest for personal honor, or fight for a just cause.

Vision: Dreaming about armor: you want protection or to be shielded from strange influences. Are you looking for a “thick skin” to protect you from aggressive or nasty people? Wearing armor: you are afraid that others will attack vdu—you feel stifled by negative feelings. Has fear driven you to put on “armor”—hoping for protection from the influence of a parent or a “significant other”? Maybe you have protected yourself so much that others can’t get close to you? Whichever applies to you, make changes, because walking in heavy armor makes moving through life difficult.