The Language of Dreams

by Patrica Telesco
(see Weapons)

Directional guidance, like a subliminal road map showing you the way to go. Watch where the arrow lands to see if you’re making or missing your mark.

Power over, or empathy with, animals. In Greek mythology, Artemis carried arrows representing her dominion over the animal kingdom.

Potentially a phallic symbol.

The cherub carries arrows that inspire passion.

An omen or message. Arrows were used in Tibet and in the Bible (Ez. 21:21) as harbingers of truth or the future. Therefore if an arrow lands off its mark in the dream, the truth may be only partially revealed to you, or the future uncertain.

Power, strength, and possibly war.

The Scandinavian god Tyr and the Roman god Mars, both of whom presided over battles, are often featured with arrows.

Being shot by an arrow: Either a betrayal of confidence or forced love.

Broken arrow: A broken vow or promise, or plans that got disengaged.

The Bedside Dream Dictionary

by Silvana Amar
The interpretation of this dream symbol may vary depending if the arrow was a tool or a weapon, or a sign pointing direction. Dreaming about an actual arrow may have a range of meaning that includes swiftness, powerful and speedy intuition, mental alertness, precession, illuminating thoughts, and, last but not least, it could be a phallic symbol.

To interpret the dream, consider its setting, context and emotional tone. Then, attempt to connect and apply the suggested symbolism to your current situation or state of mind. Also, swift communitive emotions at work. Invitations, Pleasures, festivities, letters, e-mails, chat rooms. What sort of messages have you sent out or received lately that may have a sting in them? You may want to tone down your approach in communications. Message.Generally associated with love and emotions. 

Dreamers Dictionary

by Garuda
Symbol: The arrow stands for the rays of the sun, and it is also a phallic symbol.

Vision: Seeing an arrow: present conflicts and arguments are partially your fault. Shooting an arrow: a warning—you are going to be the target! Because of your behavior you might lose a good friend; it points to a separation. Getting hit by an arrow: a breakdown or a catastrophe in the making.

An arrow pointed in a certain direction suggests the direction you need to take in your personal and professional life.

See The Four Corners of the Compass.

Depth Psychology: The arrow as a Weapon: you feel injured and take it out on others, or you suffer from the hurtful behavior of others, like meanness, spitefiilness, or aggressive sexuality.

See Lance.