Nail Dream Interpretation: Insights from 19 Unique Sources

Someone who is being, or trying to be, impenetrable and rugged (e.g., “tough as nails”).

The ability and wherewithal to hold things together. What objects get nailed together in this case is quite significant.

Being unjustly accused and sentenced (as Christ) by those around you, often a peer group. Alternatively, being caught in an untruth or illegal activity (e.g., “getting nailed”).

Discovering an underlying, fundamental truth or reality (e.g., “nailing it down”).

Correctly interpreting something that your Higher Self, others, or the Universe has been trying to communicate (e.g., “hitting the nail on the head”).

Nails have a piercing quality that can be useful or harmful. Is there a relationship in your life right now that seems painfully binding?

Nails that are not flush with the woodwork represent those unseen snags in life. These can delay progress until you free yourself.

Nails announce little reward after a lot of work. However, if they are new and shiny, it means that the dreamer will have better means to carry out her task. If, on the contrary, they are old, broken, or corroded, then they indicate diseases and poor emotional relationships with others. Working with nails announces participation in a task that will give you great satisfaction; to find them, fulfillment of your desires; and to nail them, murmurings of someone who despises you.

Since the Romans, iron has been considered a sacred metal.

Dreaming of a rusty iron nail augurs good fortune.

This symbol may be seen as a fingernail or toenail.

If a fingernail is pointing at something, a new direction or viewpoint is being created.

If one stubs a toenail, carelessness may have caught up with the person.

The holding power of the nail may also be significant. Finger and toe nails usually suggest claws or the capability of holding on.

2- The penetrative power of the nail may be significant if the dreamer is having difficulty with issues of masculinity or sexuality.

3- Spiritually the nail represents necessity and fate. In Christianity; nails also signify ultimate sacrifice and pain.

A nail in a dream also represents attainment of one’s goal. Fastening a nail to a piece ofwood in a dream means getting married. Nails in a dream also could represent an army, and they could signify strength and benefits. Swallowing nails in a dream means swallowing one’s anger. Nails in a dream also represent someone who associates with evil people.

The external aspect of a person’s nails says a lot about that person’s physical and mental health. So, dreaming of dirty and bitten nails evidences poorly controlled anxiety. If, on the contrary, the nails are well taken care of, it indicates that you know how to control your nerves and that you have a strong enough will to succeed in your objectives.

To see shiny or new nails in your dream forecasts unexpected news. Dreams about bent or rusty nails signify minor delays or slow progress. Also see “Fingernails”.

See Fingernails.

The holding power of the nail may also be significant. Fingernails and toenails usually suggest claws or the capability of holding on.

2. Final resolution to a situation (“hit the nail on the head”).

3. Failure in business or industry (bent, bro­ken or rusted nails).

4. Joining two thoughts or ideas.