What Does It Mean to Dream About Bones and Tendons?

Dreaming about bones and tendons can reflect real-life influences or the dreamer’s subconscious thoughts. Below is a detailed interpretation from the Zhougong Dream Dictionary.

Dreaming of decaying bones/tendons: A bad omen.
Dreaming of strong bones/tendons: A good sign.
Dreaming of tendons without bones: Suggests wasted effort and financial loss – an unlucky symbol.
Dreaming of broken bones/tendons: Indicates unexpected family misfortune – a dire warning.
Dreaming of rotting bones/tendons: Warns of serious illness and heavy medical expenses.
Dreaming of robust bones/tendons: Predicts good health and vitality.

Bone-Specific Dreams

Dreaming of bones generally: A reminder to see beyond surface appearances and identify root causes. May also reflect a deep desire for truth.
Dreaming of being emaciated: Suggests declining quality of life.
For women dreaming of extreme thinness: May indicate poor health, financial hardship, or emotional distress.
Dreaming of dead people’s bones: Suggests hidden emotional wounds being exposed.
Dreaming of shattered bones: Implies concealed personal weaknesses being revealed, or discovering others’ flaws.

Skull Dreams

Dreaming of a skull: Warns of family troubles or failed endeavors.
Dreaming of your own skull: Foretells future regret over an action.
Dreaming of a friend’s skull: Predicts friendship breakdowns.
Dreaming of skeletal remains: Symbolizes hidden secrets coming to light.
Dreaming of a father’s bones: Expresses deep paternal love.

Marrow and Skeleton Dreams

Marrow in dreams: Represents life force and vitality.
Women dreaming of marrow: Reflects aspirations for better living conditions.
Employees dreaming of spoiled marrow: Warns of upcoming challenges.
Men dreaming of marrow: Foretells major career success.
Dreaming of skeletons: Typically relates to mortality.

Classical Zhougong Interpretations

\”Dream of extracting tendons without bones: Misfortune. Signifies exhaustion, financial loss – an ill omen.\” (Menglin Xuanjie)

\”Dream of shattered bones/tendons: Disaster. Foretells unusual family calamities.\” (Menglin Xuanjie)

\”Dream of decaying bones/tendons: Danger. Represents critical illness. If dreaming of oneself this way, indicates physical depletion; if others, suggests their domestic instability. For deceased bodies, implies restless spirits and declining descendants – assist according to ability for peace.\” (Menglin Xuanjie)