The Language of Dreams

by Patrica Telesco
(see Connecting Devices, Fabric, Sewing) An alternative symbol of male sexuality, sometimes in a derogatory sense.

If attached to a thread, the emblem of repair, alteration, and reconnecting. Perhaps a relationship has been torn asunder and needs mending. Or, maybe there is an aspect of self that needs healing or other important adjustments.

Conducting fruitless searches or participating in unproductive worrying (e.g., looking for a “needle in a haystack”).

Tilings, people, or situations that bother you to the point of distraction (e.g., “what’s needling you”).

Knitting needles can represent manipulating circumstances so that they come out a specific way. Alternatively, this may be a type of networking dream in which the fibers of a situation are carefully knit back together.

Embroidery indicates an intense attention to embellishing basic details and making sure everything has finishing touches that reflect your personality.

Complete Dictionary of Dreams

by Dr. Mıchael Lennox
The primary use of a needle is to penetrate in an almost invisible way, whether it’s a needle for sewing or a hypodermic one for medical reasons.

The symbolic meaning therefore connects with this very precise way of penetrating below the surface of something in a way that leaves no evidence of its presence. In a dream, needles connect to this need or desire.

The type of needle will figure prominently in your interpretation.

A needle that has been used for drug use is an indication that something has happened in the past that is destructive but that has left almost no trace of the original act.

Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
1- In dreams needles suggest irritations, but can also signify the power to heal through penetration.

A concept or knowledge has to be introduced from the outside, which may hurt, but will ultimately make us better from the inside.

2- The ability to have some penetrating insights about our own state can help us to cope with everyday- life. It will depend if the needles are being used by us or on us.

3- The needle can suggest masculine sexuality, but also the type of penetrating insight which changes our view of life.