Arrows represent a variety of meanings in dreams. Communication, such as talking or writing with someone, is the most common interpretation of an arrow. The direction and placement of the arrows can also hold significant meaning for dreamers.
The most common interpretation of an arrow is communication. Arrows are also symbols for direction and placement, which can hold significant meaning in a dream. It is important to consider the context of a dream as well as any other symbolism in order to derive accurate meaning from an arrow.
Arrows on the Floor
An arrow on the ground is an indication of something important or valuable that should be taken seriously. It can also represent a path you are meant to follow, especially if it seems as though you have no choice in choosing this particular direction. This meaning may hold significance depending on where the arrow lands and what other symbolism there is for guidance within your dream.
Arrows in the Sky
An arrow pointing up is a sign for optimism or progress, but it can also indicate an obstacle to overcome before moving forward with your plans. If you see arrows flying through the air as if being shot from a bow and they are coming towards you, this means there’s something important that needs immediate attention.
An arrow pointing down is a sign of something negative and you should be wary of what’s coming your way. This interpretation can vary depending on other symbols for direction within the dream as well, such as if there are arrows pointing up or down in addition to those that simply point towards someone or something instead of moving forward.
Arrows Being Shot
An arrow being shot at you indicates that there is something or someone coming your way with negative intentions. You may be feeling attacked, alienated, or threatened in the dream by this symbol for direction and placement if it seems as though someone has no other choice but to shoot at you due to where they are positioned within their environment relative to yours.
An arrow being shot from you towards someone else is a sign that there’s something negative coming your way, but it’s not necessarily going to be directed at you. This interpretation of direction and placement will vary depending on the other symbolism present within the dream as well as any interactions with others in it. If no one was shooting arrows or discussing the action of shooting arrows in your dream, this can simply mean that you are feeling an urge to communicate something important with someone else.
Arrows with No Points
An arrow without points or sharp edges is a sign that you need to be more careful when communicating with someone. This direction and placement in your dream may not necessarily mean that what they say will lead to negative results, but it’s important for you to consider the context of the conversation carefully before engaging with them any further.
Arrows Pointing at Your Feet
An arrow pointing at your feet indicates that you are putting too much focus on the future and not enough on what’s directly in front of you. You may be ignoring important tasks or forgetting about promises made to someone else, which can lead to further problems down the road if action is not taken immediately. This interpretation of direction will vary depending on what other symbolism there is for direction and placement in the dream.
Arrows Pointing at Your Head
An arrow pointing towards your head indicates that you are taking too many things personally when communicating with someone else, leading to problems between yourself and them down the road if this continues. This interpretation of direction will vary greatly upon the other symbolism for direction in the dream.
Arrows Pointing at Your Heart
An arrow pointing towards your heart is a sign that someone has taken advantage of you or ignored your feelings when communicating with them, leading to further problems between yourself and this person if action isn’t taken immediately. This interpretation will vary greatly upon the other symbols present within the dream and the context of any interactions in it.
You Drawing an Arrow
You drawing an arrow in a dream indicates that you are ready to take control of your life and move forward with plans for the future. This interpretation will vary depending on other symbolism present within the dream as well, such as what kind of bow is being drawn or how many arrows there are when you draw one. You may also be in search of direction if you are not the one drawing an arrow in your dream.
Arrows Drawn on a Map
An arrow drawn on a map indicates that there is somewhere specific that you want to move towards with your life, whether it be within yourself or something more physical like another person or situation. This interpretation will vary depending upon any other symbols present in the dream, but may indicate that you need to pay more attention to your own feelings and intuition when considering what direction is right for yourself moving forward.
Somebody Drawing an Arrow
A person drawing and arrow and pointing it at you in a dream indicates that there is something about yourself or your behavior which needs to be changed. This interpretation may vary depending on the symbolism of what type of bow they are wielding, whether or not they make eye contact with you when doing so, as well as any other symbols present for direction, but is generally indicative of a need for you to consider the way that your actions are affecting those around you.
Lots of Arrows in Different Directions

An abundance of arrows pointing in different directions indicates that you are considering too many possibilities when it comes to the future, leading to an inability for yourself to take action which can lead down a potentially destructive path. This interpretation will vary depending on what other symbols there are within the dream and how they interact with one another. It may also indicate feeling as though you are being pulled in many different directions or that there is no direction which resonates with your own intuition.
Other Symbols Associated with Arrows
A bow being drawn indicates a readiness to communicate something important directly with someone else about either their intentions or yours towards them. Be mindful of how this communication is received and whether there are any potential consequences to the conversation as a result.
A bow being drawn downwards indicates that you do not fully trust someone else’s intentions towards you, or that they don’t have your best interests in mind when communicating with them.
A bow being drawn upwards indicates that you are feeling confident about the way someone else is communicating with you and their intentions towards you. This interpretation will vary depending upon what other symbols present within the dream indicate, but may be indicative of a greater level of trust or confidence than before when considering how they communicate with you moving forward.