BOW

Spiritual Meaning:
Variously a bow can indicate superiority, the union of masculine and feminine and celebration.

Psychological / Emotional Perspective:
While intellectually we may not feel inferior, bowing in a dream shows that on an unconscious level we may actually sense someone else’s need to feel superior and acknowledge that in the dream state. Such a dream could also indicate our own sense of inferiority.

Everyday Material Aspects:
To perceive a bow, as in Cupid’s bow, can indicate the need to be loved – the union of masculine and feminine. To see a bow made of ribbon is making a connection to the feminine principle and beauty. An archery bow represents a compulsive force.

Gender / Specific Meanings:
When the arrow is taken to represent masculine energy, in a man’s dream the bow – the actual means of propulsion – signifies his need to succeed. In a woman’s dream it will suggest her need to procreate.

You might like to consult the entries for Arrow and Bend / Bending.