Amputation in a Dream – Meaning and Symbolism

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Interpretations of this dream are based on the context in which it appears and on the details that follow it. The dream is followed by feelings of fear, worry, pain, sorrow, uneasiness, and anxiety.

If the amputation is performed in the operational theater in the hospital that symbolizes a difficult upcoming period.

However, troubles will not last for long because you will be able to deal with everything life puts in front of you.

If you dream of amputation being performed in some place that is not typical for that procedure, it means that you will face an unexpected problem. You will be in a situation that will confuse and shock you.

Dream about amputation performed on you

Dreaming of amputation performed on yourself implies that you will break up with a loved one. It is possible that you feel like a piece of you is forcefully taken away from you.

You will be broken and it will take a lot of time before you recover from it. You know that this decision is the best for both of you, but that will not decrease your pain and sorrow.

You will be really hurt, especially because your ex-partner will find new love soon after the breakup. You will ask yourself if they’ve ever loved you since everything you once had seems to be forgotten now.

To see amputation being performed on someone else

Dreaming of amputation being performed on someone else warns you that you will lose a friend. You have probably neglected someone who has always supported you.

You were taking them for granted and you haven’t been their friend when they needed it the most.

That will change your relationship and you will see mistakes that you have done. It is possible that it will be late for that, so your friend will want to stop communicating with you for a while.

You will do your best to show them that you are sorry and that you’ll never do it again. If you haven’t been close to that person, it is possible that you won’t even notice that loss.

Amputation performed on an animal in a dream

Dreaming of amputation performed on an animal symbolizes problems with acquaintances or people who you barely know. It is possible that they gossip about you for no reason.

Performing amputation in a dream

Dreaming of performing amputation on someone else means that you will make a decision that could change your life completely.

You probably feel like you need to snap out of depression for a while, in order to be happier. It is possible that you will change your job, partner, or dwelling place.

Your everyday life has probably started to smother you. You are not dealing with stress at work really well, and your financial situation is not good either.

All of it affects your health negatively. You are aware that you need to do something quickly. No matter what you do, or how hard that change may seem, you will feel like you have done the right thing.

Dreaming of amputating some part of your own body symbolizes disappointment. You have probably experienced some unpleasant conversation or situation with a friend or a family member, which has changed your opinion about them.

You are not sure if you even know that person anymore. You will decide to distance yourself from them for a while, but it is possible that you will cut every communication with them in the end.

Dream meaning of an amputated part of the body

Dreaming of an amputated body part means that you are surrounded by fake friends. There are some people who seem to be dishonest with you for a long time.

They have proven multiple times that they are not loyal friends, but they would betray you in a blink of an eye for some personal gain.

Ask yourself how much you care for those people. The fact that you know each other your whole life doesn’t mean that you have to forgive them for every mean thing they do to you.

An amputated arm in a dream

Dreaming of an amputated arm means that you will suffer a financial loss because of a loved one.

Your partner or a family member will probably invest money into something which will not pay off and they will ask you for help to get out of it.

Even though you think they are the only ones to blame for that situation, you will lend them money in a heartbeat.

The symbolism of an amputated leg

Dreaming of an amputated leg means that you will have to postpone a long-anticipated trip. You will not be able to go on a vacation because of some logical reasons, which will be hard on you.

However, there is no need to be sad, because an opportunity for a short trip that will suit you will appear.

Dream about amputated genitals 

Dreaming of amputated genitals means that you are afraid of impotency. You probably feel like something is not right with your sex life.

If you haven’t had intercourse in a while, your subconsciousness is probably telling you that is not healthy. It is possible that you don’t have a desire for sex or you are overwhelmed by your partner.

Anyway, you need to deal with some dilemmas in your head first.

Amputation as a result of an illness, injury, or wounding

When amputation is performed in order to stop an expansion of an illness like gangrene, diabetes, or other problems with circulation, your subconsciousness is telling you to change your behavior toward a partner.

Try to put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself how would you feel if they treated you like that. You are probably aware that they don’t deserve to be taken for granted.

A dream in which amputation is a result of a war injury symbolizes an unexpected financial gain. It is possible that you will get a raise or win the lottery.

However, don’t overdo it with gambling, because easy money can be easily lost.

If you are dreaming of amputation caused by a dog’s or bear’s attack, it means that someone is gossiping about you.

You have caught bad people’s attention because of your words or actions, and now they are trying to slander you out of fun.

However, they will not succeed in their intentions, since you have proven your qualities many times.

Dreaming of amputation performed on a loved one

A dream in which you see a loved one whose body part is amputated because of a car accident means that you should be careful.

Pay attention to who you are sharing secrets with, because they could use your honesty against you.

A colleague from work or college could jeopardize your hard work, not out of spite, but in order to present themselves more successful and better to other people.

To dream of approving of having a part of your body amputated

If you dream of agreeing to have a part of your body amputated, it implies that you will make sacrifices for your future and the future of those you love.

You might do something you don’t like or get involved in something risky to provide yourself and your loved ones with a better life.

It will not be easy, but you will manage to overcome all the upcoming challenges.

Dreaming of refusing to have a part of your body amputated

When you dream of refusing to have a part of your body amputated, it means you care about your beliefs and attitudes.

There is nothing wrong with that if they are based on specific knowledge and experience instead of assumptions.

You have to know that only closed-minded people don’t change their opinions to realize that you have to let some things go from time to time.

To dream of someone agreeing to have a part of their body amputated

If you dream of someone agreeing to have a part of their body amputated, it implies that you have to show more respect for people who have achieved much more than you.

Some of them probably don’t deserve admiration, but you have to honor them for having what you can only fantasize about at the moment.

Dreaming about someone refusing to have a part of their body amputated

This dream is usually a result of an argument or unpleasant event. You probably had a conflict with someone, and your feelings didn’t let you express your opinions properly, which is why you have transferred that anger to a dream.

You can’t change the past, but you can learn something from it for the future.

To dream of refusing to amputate a part of someone’s body

If you dream of refusing to amputate a part of someone’s body, it implies that you will not agree to do something that goes against your beliefs.

Many people will probably try to persuade you, blackmail you, or even threaten you, but they will not achieve what they want with it.

Dream meaning of being forced to perform an amputation

If you dream of being forced to perform an amputation because it is the only way to help someone survive, it means someone or something will put you before a fait accompli.

The only thing you will be able to do at that moment is to make peace with the situation that you are in and get the best out of it.

Writing about amputation in a dream

Writing about amputation in a dream suggests that you will hold a public speech soon. That is especially stressful for people who can’t deal with anxiety.

You will probably be worried about freezing at the crucial moment, but everything will go well if you talk about what you know and what you believe in.

To dream of reading about amputation

Reading about amputation in a dream means you will wish to expand your knowledge in one area of expertise by taking a course or getting training to learn something new. That will help you a lot in the future.

If you have recently talked about amputation or watched a movie, TV show, or documentary about it on TV, this dream shouldn’t be interpreted.

Also, if you are a medical worker or have recently been to the hospital or ambulance, it only means that your brain is processing the information it received from real life.

Definition of amputation

Amputation is a surgical procedure of removing an organ or some part of it.