What does it mean to dream of bows and arrows ? Is it good or bad to dream of bows and arrows? Dreams of bows and arrows have both real-life influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer's subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreams about bows and arrows below.

　　Dreaming of bows and arrows often symbolizes love and marriage, or pressure and gossip.

　　For unmarried men and women, dreaming of a bow and arrow indicates that they will soon find their sweetheart.

　　For married men and women, dreaming of a bow and arrow signifies a happy marriage and a blissful family life.

　　In addition, if you dream that you are shot by an arrow, you should be careful of being harmed by slander or rumors; if you dream that you are not shot, your hopes for business success will be dashed.

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　　A broken bowstring signifies misfortune.

　　A bow and arrow holder, his lord is very auspicious.

　　Dreaming of bows and arrows. The interpretation of such dreams depends on their relevance to the dreamer's purpose. A dream of a god bestowing a bow signifies achieving fame and success; a dream of being given arrows signifies being recommended for promotion. A dream of holding a bow and arrows signifies gaining power. A dream of stringing a bow signifies the arrival of a destined relationship; a dream of a bow without a string signifies things will proceed slowly. A dream of a bow hidden in a scabbard and arrows in a bag signifies peace and tranquility; a dream of a bow placed in a scabbard (a container for bows and arrows on horseback) and arrows placed in a scabbard signifies pulling forward with effort. A dream of a scabbard signifies auspicious travel. A dream of hitting a target signifies great profit. A dream of a broken bowstring signifies the loss of a spouse. A dream of a damaged bow, a soft bow, arrows without a nock, or a broken bow and arrow signifies misfortune in one's endeavors; cultivating virtue will bring good fortune. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of drawing a bow and shooting arrows signifies that all your wishes will be fulfilled. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　A dream of a golden bow, golden arrows, and a brocade-embroidered bag (for holding bows and arrows on horseback). For scholars, this dream signifies sharp ambition; for officials, decisiveness; for those at home, adherence to agreements; for those working, self-preservation; for those trading, acquiring advantageous tools; for those recovering from illness, warding off evil; for monks and Taoists, divinely effective talismans; for travelers, defensive equipment. In terms of location, it refers to a place name in Sichuan. For pregnant women, it signifies the birth of a son; for those in marriage, it signifies unwavering commitment; for those offering sacrifices, it signifies inspiration; for those in litigation, it signifies the judgment of legal documents. To dream of holding an arrow and peeping is auspicious according to divination, not ominous. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of a broken bowstring signifies that things will not go smoothly. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of an arrow that has not been shot signifies financial gain. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of being shot by an arrow signifies receiving help from others. (Dunhuang Dream Book)