Mallet Dream Interpretation: Insights from 10 Unique Sources

The mallet is a symbol of authority and masculine force.

For something like a hammer (See Hammer) or a mallet to appear in a dream indicates that we may be using undue force or power to achieve a certain outcome.

The mallet is also the directing will, and to have such an item in a dream indicates that we may be attempting to make things happen in a way that is not necessarily appropriate for that particular situation.

A mallet suggests a form of spiritual power and energy. However, because of the symbolic qualities of the mallet, we need to be aware of how the power and energy is being channelled.

Material aspects: For something like a hammer or a mallet to appear in a dream indicates that we may be using undue force or power to achieve a certain outcome.

A mallet is a hammer for a particular purpose, and in dreams will suggest that we choose tools that are right for our task. Also consult the entry for hammer.

Psychological / emotional perspective: The mallet is a symbol of the will correctly directed and to have such an item in a dream indicates that we may be attempting to make things happen in a particular way. Rather than brute force, finesse can be used, for correctly applied the mallet and chisel are shaping tools.

A mallet, usually made of wood, suggests a form of spiritual power and energy. However, because of the symbolic qualities, particularly evident in freemasonry, of the mallet – those of authority and ownership – we need to be assured that power and energy are being channelled correctly.

If you dream of a mallet as used in a game of croquet then you will find the love of your life is willing to wed you.

To see a mallet (doing nothing) shows that you will be treated badly while in ill health.

To swing a mallet yourself shows domestic disharmony.

To dream of a mallet, denotes you will meet unkind treatment from friends on account of your ill health. Disorder in the home is indicated.

1. Feeling threatened.

2. Symbol of hard work or problems to be dealt with.

3. Sexual symbol.

See “hammer”