LANCE

Spiritual Meaning:
The lance is a phallic image initially of solar, and later of spiritual, power.

Psychological / Emotional Perspective:
A lance as a surgical instrument is penetrative and thus has a healing connotation. It is designed to release the negative, as in lancing a boil. We may need to take short, sharp action in order to improve a situation.

Everyday Material Aspects:
A lance – as in a Knight’s lance – in a dream suggests an aspect of masculine power, penetration and, therefore, sometimes the sexual act.

Gender / Specific Meanings:
In a woman’s dream a knight with a lance will signify chivalry and dedication. In a man’s dream a lance will suggest his own ability to fight his own corner.

Also consult the entries for Arrow, Knight and Weapons.