KNIGHT

1- A knight appearing in a dream, particularly a woman’s, can have the obvious connotation of a romantic liaison - the knight in shining armour. This actually is a manifestation of her own Animus (see Introduction) - her own inner masculine - and is to do with her search for perfection. In a man’s dream it indicates he may be searching for the Hero (see Archetypes) in himself.

2- Psychologically, the knight in a dream signifies the guiding principle. He is that part of ourselves which is sometimes known as the Higher Self, the spirit guiding the physical.

The black knight is the embodiment of evil.

It is interesting that often the white knight appears with his visor up, whereas the black knight appears with his visor down.

3- Initiation, in order to develop one’s finer qualities.

Loyalty and self-sacrifice are the knight’s great virtues, along with a natural ability to get things done. The black knight donning dark armor and riding a black horse represents the shadow characteristics of this archetype, especially the absence of honor and chivalry, or loyalty to a questionable cause. In its negative aspect, the knight can fall into a pattern of saving others but ignoring his own needs. Such dreams may be urging you to find a balance between self- sacrifice and self-neglect.

Honor or chivalry.

Rescue, defense, or bravery.

Loyalty, duty, or service to the highest leader (such as a cause, or God).

Self-defense (such as by armor).

Good will, integrity, or honesty.

Someone or something you perceive as powerful or dangerous.

For more clues, consider the characteristic or action that stood out, and the meaning you associate with a knight in general.

See Soldier, Armor or Shield, Royalty, Character