A rather straightforward dream symbol which takes its meaning from the action or sensation involved.
If, in your dream, you felt (or were given) a jab, it is telling you that you are standing in your own way by underestimating yourself.
Try to be more forthcoming.
However, if you dreamed of jabbing others, you must guard against a tendency to be overaggressive.
Remember that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
[1]Material aspects: Jabs are straight, arm-length punches thrown from the leading hand. In dreams we must decide whether the action is defensive or offensive before we interpret them in terms of what is occurring in everyday circumstances.
If the fight is structured as in a boxing match this action may refer to working difficulties.
[2]Psychological / emotional perspective: By its nature a jab is a short sharp action, often containing an element of surprise. It will depend on other circumstances in the dream how this element of surprise is interpreted. We may need a short sharp shock to move us from our present emotional stasis.
[3]A jab, whether in the sense of a punch or an injection, may be seen as an act of aggression. From a spiritual perspective we may need to ascertain what is causing that aggression.
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