General Meanings:

A bow like Cupid’s in the dream may indicate that you desire to be loved, also symbolizes the union of masculine and feminine. In ancient books the shoot from a bow is interpreted as a favorable sign, which means that you will feel safe and confident in your life. If you shoot from a bow by yourself, you probably will experience an exciting adventure or pleasant event.

Psychological Meanings:

Inferiority complex The arc as a dream symbol also may show a feeling of inferiority. Perhaps the dreamer has no reason to feel inferior, he feels this perhaps on an unconscious level. The need of another person to feel superior and he confesses to the dreamer this feeling in the dream state.

If the dreamer sees in his dream an arc with a colored ribbon instead of a string, this represents a connection between the feminine principle and the feminine beauty.

Spiritual Meanings:

On a spiritual level the dream symbol of arc indicates the superiority, union of male and female, or standing for the ritual celebration.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Wealth if see Triumph Arch – In the dream you see the Triumph Arch then such a dream promises that you will climb really high and your constant efforts will help you to reach wealth;
• Respect if go through arc – You are going through the arc, then this dream shows that a lot of people who previously ignored your position will ask for your advice and will listen to you;
• Sadness if a young woman collapsed arch – In the dream you see that a young woman collapses or damages the arch, then she will be unhappy for a while;
• Worries if see arrows – The arrows without a bow as a dream symbol denotes about a lot of trouble in life, because do do not have an ability to defend yourself;
• Adventure if shoot from a bow – You are shooting from a bow in your dream, then this means an adventure and relaxation from hard work;
• Pleasure if see children playing with a bow – The children are playing with a bow in your dream, then this dream announces you pleasure and satisfaction in near future.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Protection if see a bow – The bow as a dream symbol means that you are under good protection and you will not have any worries or troubles.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Need of love if see an arc – The arc in the dream indicates that you desire for love and close relationship.