Noose Dream Interpretation: Insights from 16 Unique Sources

See Hanging, Rope

A noose in a dream suggests that we have a fear of being trapped, perhaps by others’ actions. We are aware that we can create a trap for ourselves, thereby ‘putting a noose round our own necks’. Traditionally, a drawing of a hangman’s noose was a threat of death and it can still have that significance in dreams. As always, this death may be of part of our personality.

A noose, like the halter, harness and other symbols of restraint, suggests the taming of something wild. So, for a young man about to be married to dream of a noose might indicate a fear of being restrained unduly For a young woman wishing to leave home, a noose might represent a fear of becoming trapped in the parental home.

A noose can also imply the prevention of self-expression.

At its simplest, the noose represents a traumatic death. In a more complex sense it can represent the binding of spiritual intent, the harnessing of spiritual energy.

A noose is a deadly knot that is designed to end a person’s life by cutting off the air supply and also by breaking the neck. Anything that relates to this part of the body is symbolically linked with your relationship with your voice and taking a stand for what you have to say.

A noose in a dream is an indication that there may be some strong consequences for either speaking your truth or being unable to do so.

The context of the dream and your own personal habits may indicate which is the more likely meaning.

Psychological / emotional perspective: A noose, like the halter, harness and other symbols of restraint, suggests the taming of a perhaps wild untamed part of our personality.

A noose can also imply the prevention of self-expression.

A dream of a noose around your neck represents self defeating actions that you may be engaged in.

If the noose is around someone else’s neck, then it symbolizes your feelings about a relationship that is ending.

See Rope, Suicide.

1. A feeling of being strangled, cut off, especially in regards to communication.

2. Extreme hostility toward another person (to see someone with a noose around his/her neck).

3. Persecu­tion; fear and terror.

A hanging tree with a noose is a symbol of fear and anxiety.

If the noose is around the neck of someone, perhaps there is repressed anger and rage at a person or a condition. (See Necktie).

At its simplest, the noose represents a traumatic death. In a more complex sense it can represent the binding – or capturing – of spiritual intent, and the harnessing of spiritual energy.

If a noose appears in your dream, you have been pretending forgivement to someone you are secretly still angry with.

May be a warning of catastrophe if you don’t change your Svays5 (attitudes, values, or whatever).

Fear of getting ‘hung up’ on something or somebody; fear of a trap—or desire to trap.

Obstacles and competition, with which you must hold your own.

Spiritual bondage; see “bound” and “hang”

Symbolic of a trap awaiting the wicked, Job 18:10

See Rope or Hanging.

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around your neck: a lawsuit threatens to expose your guilt.

being hanged in a: fear and anxiety at being persecuted.

others: your anger and rage at another’s part in your condition.

having a: use moderation against your obstacles and competition.

woods, in the: commendation for your actions, the snare has been set.