The Language of Dreams

by Patrica Telesco
(see Body, Hand, Rings)

Pointing at someone or something represents an accusation. Alternatively, in a magical setting this may symbolize directing power toward an intended goal.

A finger to the lips indicates silence as the best course of action right now. Hold your words and use this time to think things through.

Raising the two central fingers is a protective emblem from classical times, averting the influence of the “evil eye.” Consider from what or whom you feel the need to protect yourself and why.

Clenched fingers reflect tension or anger that has not been directed constructively.

The central finger of the hand is an emblem of the phallus, which actually dates back to Rome when prostitutes used it to beckon their customers. This usage slowly changed to our modern insult. Tlie question here is to whom is the insult directed and why?

Crossed fingers symbolize your wishes and hopes.

Fingernails have several implications. First, they were a common component for magical spells to gain power over another. Second, depending on how they’re used in the dream, these can be a kind of weapon. In addition, fingernails over a blackboard reveal irritations.

Dream Symbols and Analysis

by DreamForth
To dream about your fingers represents physical and mental agility. They represent the ability to manipulate, act, or express unspoken communication.

If your fingers fall off in your dream, this indicates that you are allowing a circumstance to overpower or control you. You could be literally losing control of the situation.

To dream that your fingers are injured suggests that you have fears about finishing some job or task in life.

To dream of a finger pointing at you indicates that you blame yourself for something.

To dream about your little finger indicates your intellectual acuity, recollection, and the strength of communication.

To dream of your forefinger suggests power, focus, and acumen. This dream could be trying to get you to pay attention to some aspect of your life.

To dream about your middle finger indicates wisdom, care, responsibility, feasibility, and dedication. This dream could represent a phallus.

To dream of your ring finger indicates imagination, favorable outcomes, and popularity.

It is connected with marriage, commitment, and union.

The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
The interpretation of this dream varies greatly according to its details but as a general guide:

To point a finger or see one pointing predicts a complete change of environment.

A bandaged finger suggests you will escape lightly from a situation which could have been disastrous.

A hurt finger indicates difficulties of your own making.

A cut finger means some unusually hard work ahead.

A lost (or missing) finger predicts legal troubles concerning money matters.

An unusually long finger predicts a romantic upset.

A very short or stubby finger signifies new friends.

A hand with extra fingers is a sure forecast of an inheritance.

If, in your dream, you were specifically aware that the finger involved was a left- hand one, you are being warned that any illicit affair (whether business or love) could have a very unpleasant backlash.