Dream Interpretation: What Does It Mean to Dream About a Tongue?

Dreaming about a tongue often relates to gossip and disputes. Here’s a detailed explanation from the Zhou Gong Dream Dictionary.

Common Tongue Dream Scenarios

• Dreaming of a tongue may hint at rumors spread by ill-wishers, causing distress.
• Unmarried women dreaming of sticking out their tongue suggest emotional fluctuations and potential romantic turbulence.
• Unmarried men dreaming of sticking out their tongue indicates smooth progress in relationships.
• An abnormally long tongue warns of exaggerated or dishonest speech that could spark conflicts.
• A tongue stretching endlessly signals mental health concerns—recent mood swings or heightened irritability.
• Two tongues in a dream foreshadow verbal disputes. (Source)
• Losing your tongue reflects speech avoidance or refusal to engage in arguments.

Classical Zhou Gong Dream Interpretations

Dream of cleaning a yellow tongue: Auspicious. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of a sword cutting your tongue between teeth: Ominous. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of an extra tongue: Signifies quarrels or lawsuits; for scholars, exceptional literary talent. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of a severed tongue: Dire misfortune. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of three tongues: Favorable, symbolizing victory over rivals. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of a glowing, elongated tongue: Success in writing, fame, and general prosperity. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of a bleeding tongue tip: Enhanced creativity, resolved conflicts, or heart-related health issues; profitable for merchants. (Duan Meng Mi Shu)

Dream of the word \”noble\” on your tongue: Portends helplessness and financial shortage. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of water dripping from your tongue: Domestic instability and thwarted plans; may also indicate feasting. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of a lotus-growing tongue: Great luck for scholars. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of a forked tongue: Suggests excessive arguments. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of licking your own sweet tongue: Foretells sorrow. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Dream of having no tongue: Positive—signifies self-restraint and conflict avoidance. (Meng Lin Xuan Jie)

Psychological Perspective

Dream symbolism: An adult’s body in dreams represents their self-image (personality/traits) or conscious ego. For infants, the body is their primary source of self-awareness.

Analysis: Emotions often manifest as physical sensations in dreams. Similarly, dream sensations carry layered meanings.

The tongue symbolizes:

• Timing speech and silence.
• Communication skills (and confidence in them).
• Secondary associations with snakes, phallic symbols, or sexuality.

Case Studies

Case 1

Dream: Watching a show distractedly, a boy in front stuck out his tongue at me. (Male, 31)

Interpretation: The tongue warns of rumor-induced stress. For young women, it may reflect romantic instability.

Case 2

Dream: A nearly severed tongue; biting off a numb piece painlessly.

Interpretation: Either health concerns (tongue exams diagnose illnesses) or suppressed speech/communication barriers.

Case 3

Dream: A barely attached, bloodied tongue—retrieved deliberately.

Interpretation: The dangling tongue implies risk of losing your \”voice.\” Blood represents opposing forces, yet you reclaimed control.