What does it mean to dream of blood? Is it a good or bad thing to dream of blood? Dreams of blood can have real consequences and reactions, as well as the dreamer’s subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreams of blood below, compiled by the official website of Zhougong’s Dream Interpretation.
Blood in dreams often represents wealth. According to Western perspectives, it is also a symbol of vitality.
If you dream of blood suddenly gushing out, it may indicate a strong inner passion or a spirit of self-sacrifice.
Dreaming of yourself or someone else bleeding suggests recent overwork and mental stress, and suggests the dreamer should take rest and recuperate.
Dreaming of bleeding
Dreaming of seeing someone else bleeding while feeling happy suggests hostility toward that person or a desire to attack them.
Dreaming of parents being sick and bleeding indicates worry and dissatisfaction with others, and may indicate interruptions to plans.
Dreaming of your own blood gradually draining away may indicate the imminent loss of your life or the pain of losing a loved one. Besides this, it may also indicate failure, financial loss, or even bankruptcy.
Dreaming of a river of blood foretells great fortune. Drinking blood in a dream signifies wealth and prosperity, an auspicious omen.
Dreaming of blood loss foretells failure and bankruptcy.
For women, dreaming of blood may indicate menstruation and pregnancy.
For men, dreaming of blood may also indicate fear of the female body and sexuality, or a desire for sexual assault.
Dreaming of spitting blood suggests that a long-cherished wish will finally come true or that an old grudge will be resolved.
Dreaming of bleeding during surgery indicates anxiety about changes at work.
Dreaming of a nosebleed foretells minor troubles.
Dreaming of bleeding fingers foretells financial loss and warns of scammers.
Dreaming of a bleeding arm may indicate financial loss due to a mistake.
Dreaming of bleeding legs indicates career advancement, abundant wealth, and a more comfortable life.
Dreaming of a foot wound and bleeding suggests that subordinates may betray you, causing you to suffer losses.
Dreaming of stepping on blood suggests that you may receive help from a noble person, leading to success.
Dreaming of a stomach filled with blood indicates that you will receive a large amount of wealth.
Dreaming of blood on your bed or clothes indicates that you will suffer a serious illness or be implicated in a criminal case, so be careful in all matters.
Dreaming of blood on someone else’s bed or clothes suggests that you will conquer your enemies, but they will be severely defeated.
Dreaming of the ground covered with blood reminds you to be vigilant and act with caution.
Dreaming of drinking blood indicates that you will gain profit and wealth.
Dreaming of blood gushing from flowers means that you will be praised for your courage and decisiveness.
Dreaming of stabbing someone and having blood splattered on yourself suggests that helping the person in the dream may bring you financial benefits.
Dreaming of blood spurting from the severed neck of an animal or person indicates that you will gain a great deal of wealth, a prosperous career, and a great reputation.
Dreaming of washing blood-stained body or clothing suggests that you will have to endure a period of poverty and hardship due to financial loss.
Dreaming of hiding blood-stained clothing indicates that you are trying hard to conceal your mistakes.
Dreaming of someone with blood on their clothes indicates that the person in the dream may suffer a disaster or misfortune.
Dreaming of someone dying in a bloody state indicates that you may have the opportunity to acquire a large amount of capital; seize this opportunity and display your talents.
Dreaming of being stained with a woman’s blood indicates that you will be dealing with a new partner.
原版周公解梦
背上流血，受捉弄。《周公解梦》
被刀出血，分酒食。《周公解梦》
持刀相杀见血，吉。《周公解梦》
刺刀见血，主大吉。《周公解梦》
刀伤出血，主酒食。《周公解梦》
见血在床，有重病。《周公解梦》
灸身见血流，大吉。《周公解梦》
梦被人刺取血去，大凶，财物被劫之兆。《梦林玄解》
梦遍身红血，大吉，朱衣加身之象。无论贵戚素封、贫穷下贱、衰老残喘、儿童女流得此梦者，必有皇恩爵禄。《梦林玄解》
梦遍身浓血出，大吉，滋荣润泽之兆。梦此者功名大吉，营谋大利。如梦儿女如此者，主易长易大。若有争讼者梦之凶。《梦林玄解》
梦大肠屙血，吉，肠中宽畅，灾退患除。《梦林玄解》
梦额上出血，凶，与人相争之兆。《梦林玄解》
梦放血与人。防有财物失脱之患。《断梦秘书》
梦放血与人。应防财物失脱。《梦林玄解》
梦股上出血，凶，有妻妾之虑。《梦林玄解》
梦含血喷人。壮士正直、做事尽力之兆。《梦林玄解》
梦喉中有血出，吉。梦此为肝肺相和、劳心费用以得大利之征，有吉无凶。《梦林玄解》
梦浑身红血。无论富贵贫贱，梦此均主得财禄。《断梦秘书》
梦见被伤见血，吉。《敦煌本梦书》
梦见身被伤流血，大吉。《敦煌本梦书》
梦见血流成河。君相梦之，天下大乱，水旱见之雨雪。病中梦之立愈矣。 《梦林玄解》
梦见腰中血，主官事。《敦煌本梦书》
梦见腰中血出，迁升，吉。《敦煌本梦书》
梦见斩伤血出，大吉。《敦煌本梦书》
梦见足下流血出，福乐至。《敦煌本梦书》
梦将器皿取人血来家，吉，消灾延寿之占。《梦林玄解》
梦颈里血出。当有破财景象，凡事宜潜藏忍耐，不得出头，自取大祸。 《梦林玄解》
梦溺血。当得福也，主所属顺从，子孙食天之禄。《梦林玄解》
梦脓血污手足，吉，主兄弟幸逢。《梦林玄解》
梦破伤无血，大凶。无精父有殃，无血母有患，考妣有何忧也，须坟上看。《梦林玄解》
梦破伤无血。无精主父有殃，无血主母有患。《断梦秘书》
梦乳中有血流出，大吉，有喜事至。《梦林玄解》
梦舌尖出血，吉。文章进益，口舌消散。病主心经，鱼临多利。《梦林玄解》
梦身坐血污之中。男梦拾财，女梦防产。《梦林玄解》
梦吮血。相知相许立言，大吉之兆。《梦林玄解》
梦涕泣流血，主大凶。《断梦秘书》
梦吐血，吉，主立业成家。《梦林玄解》
梦吸人血水，吉，狠心之象。《梦林玄解》
梦血拌头发，凶。《梦林玄解》
梦血淋身，吉。主文高武遂，交易利，子孙吉。《梦林玄解》
梦血淋身。梦此主功成名就，交易获利，子孙逢吉。《断梦秘书》
梦血流遍地。从外流来得大财，窍中流出非佳兆。《梦林玄解》
梦血污衣。血染衣裳，意气扬扬。如武人临阵，不宜梦此。《梦林玄解》
梦血污衣服。主意气扬扬，有自得之兆。武人梦之，临阵大忌。《断梦秘书》
梦眼睛流出血，凶，悲哀哭泣之象。主父母兄弟夫妻子侄六亲之内，有凶灾死丧之祸。《梦林玄解》
梦饮血。饮鹿血是去病延年之象。《梦林玄解》
食血，主有得财，吉。《周公解梦》
血流成河，大财至。《周公解梦》
血在床，妻妾有奸。《周公解梦》
Psychological Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation: Blood has always symbolized life and vital energy. Dreams involving violent actions that result in bloodshed can almost certainly be attributed to the destructive power you harbor. If the bleeding stops in a dream, it signifies a realization of your own power. If someone helps you stop the bleeding, you understand what kind of help you need to eliminate and overcome the pain.
Psychological Analysis: Whatever pain you inflict or endure from emotional abuse, it may manifest in dreams as a bleeding wound.
Spiritual Symbolism: The blood flowing through the body symbolizes the power of rejuvenation.
Case Study of Dreams About Blood and Bleeding
[Dream Example 1]
A man, hindered by family opposition, was unable to be with his lover. One night, he dreamed of himself bathed in blood. Next to him was a man who appeared to have gained weight, wearing an inappropriate tuxedo and a top hat, and holding a cane in his white-gloved hands. The man’s face was blurred, and he was holding a cup, sipping blood. The man was terrified and woke up in shock. A few days later, his parents suddenly changed their minds and agreed to his marriage. The man was delighted but also confused. He later learned that a respected elder had persuaded his parents to change their minds.
Dream Interpretation: Dreams related to blood often involve hurt, or the experience and feelings of being hurt by others, or hurting others, or self-harm. It can also represent harm and negative influences from the environment. Blood also symbolizes emotion, especially love or anger. Blood can also be a substitute for menstrual blood. This substitution means that whether the blood in a dream is on the sidewalk or a nosebleed, it can allude to menstrual blood. For women, this dream may express sexual anxiety; for men, it may express a fear of sex or women. Blood represents vitality, and drinking blood means gaining new life or energy.
This dream may indicate the emergence of new life around you, or new developments in your studies or career. According to Western beliefs, blood holds religious significance. Drinking the blood of a sacrifice or animal symbolizes joining the life force of God. In this dream, dreaming of blood and drinking blood indicates a turning point in life and the arrival of benefactors.
[Dream Example 2]
I’ve been feeling down these past few days, my mind agitated, and even my dreams have been negative. How could a perfectly healthy person dream of a damaged blood vessel with blood dripping out? I felt pained and terrified, thinking about going to the hospital immediately. (Female, 27 years old)
Dream Interpretation: Bleeding in a dream signifies loss and trauma. For men, bleeding signifies financial loss. However, this small loss is insignificant and won’t affect your career. For women, bleeding signifies emotional trauma. This dream suggests you’re experiencing significant emotional pain, and every drop of blood represents heartache.
