Martyr Dream Interpretation: Insights from 14 Unique Sources

1- Actually experiencing ourselves in dreams as playing the martyr highlights our tendency to do things without being sufficiently assertive to say no, and to act from a sense of duty. When we are aware of someone else being a martyr we may have too high expectations of that person.

2- Dreaming of a religious martyr often means we need to question our own religious beliefs and upbringing. We are perhaps allowing excessive enthusiasm to guide us.

3- We may feel the need, spiritually, to become a sacrificial victim and hence give our life some meaning. However, this should be looked at closely, as it may not be necessary.

In previous times being a martyr inevitably meant that suffering was involved. We may perceive the need, spiritually, to become a victim, sacrificing ourselves on others’ behalf and thus give our life some meaning. Such actions can be perceived as honourable provided they arise from the correct motivation.

Material aspects: Actually experiencing ourselves in dreams as playing the martyr highlights our tendency to do things without being sufficiently assertive to say no, and to act from a sense of duty. When we are aware of someone else being a martyr we may have too high expectations of that person.

Lack of self-love; caring for others and not tending to own needs. Taking on responsibility for others, or causes, in order to avoid working on your own numbers. Cop-out; ego booster; “I have to do it all” syndrome. Release and forgive self and others; accept self-responsibility.

Psychological / emotional perspective: Dreaming of a religious martyr often signifies that we need to question our own religious beliefs and upbringing, and our strength of purpose and commitment. We are perhaps allowing excessive enthusiasm to guide us.

To dream of being a martyr is a warning that your greed could alienate those you care about; any other dream concerning martyrdom is a forerunner to recognition for work well done, either your own or that of someone close to you.

Depth Psychology: For whom or what are you being the martyr? Do you expect someone else to sacrifice feelings, ideals, opinions, or habits for your benefit? Neither scenario can be considered very healthy.

See Victim.

Seeing a known martyr alive in a dream means following his good traditions and aspiring for his character and conduct. Seeing a known martyr in a dream also means striving to attain God’s pleasure and to reach His nearness.

To dream of martyrs, denotes that false friends, domestic unhappiness and losses in affairs which concern you most.

To dream that you are a martyr, signifies the separation from friends, and enemies will slander you.

Dreams of a martyr denote sacrifice, injustice, righteousness, selflessness, heroism, worthiness and victimhood.

See Victim.

Voluntary suffering for a cause, not necessarily the right cause

A dream of honor and public approbation (Gypsy).

lf one dreams he dies for religion, that man will arrive at great honor. It signifies also that his soul will be happy hereafter.

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being a: your generous, honest sacrifice wil not be appreciated; neither wil anorexia.

eagerly: your decisive altruism wil be rewarded with public probation.

making a, of someone: their backlash wil attempt to oppress you.

children: stinginess wil exaggerate damages wel out of proportion.

innocent people: wil make great sacrifices for noble causes.

others, of you: your decisiveness wil save you from failure of your projects.