Fingernails

See File. Fingernails are breaking off: deep down you hope that a certain matter does not succeed. Cutting your finger nails: you want to cut a person down to size. Seeing two hands with extremely long fingernails: a sign of powerful, aggressive emotions (conscious or unconscious). This dream may be a warning to you to hide those sharp “claws” or you may be bothered by someone else’s sharp intellect.

If these fingernails scratch anyone, beware—you are in danger of getting seriously hurt.

Depth Psychology: The fingernail usually symbolizes the “intellectual weapon” used to defend yourself against the attacks of others. Scratching someone means working off unconscious aggression.

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To dream that you are polishing your fingernails represents beauty.

To dream that you are chewing your fingernails suggests that there is a situation you feel is beyond your ability to deal with. You don’t know how to handle this circumstance.

To dream that your fingernails are growing quickly indicates your wish to connect with someone. You would like to reach out to others in some way.

To dream that a man has long red fingernails indicates that he is connected to his emotions and is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. This dream may also represents sexual desires and sensuality.

If you dream of short fingernails, then this is about feeling vulnerable and/or functional.

If you dream of long fingernails, then this dream is about elegance and/or your ability to protect yourself.

If fingernails are dirty, this represents a lack of hygiene or care for personal appearance.

If the fingernails are polished and clean, this you care about being presentable, professional, making a good appearance, and having your act together.