Drum Dream Meanings

See music.

A drum may represent the heartbeat of the earth.

A set of drums appearing in a dream may remark on the need to develop a rhythm in doing things.

The beating of a drum is most connected to the beating of the heart.

If a drum features prominently in a dream, you are connecting to a fundamental and organic expression of the rhythm of life.

To be playing a drum is taking responsibility for the rhythm of our own lives.

As with all dream symbols, the tone and setting of the dream indicate which meaning is appropriate.

See Bass Viol, Kettle Drum, Trumpet, Violin.

Depth Psychology: The drum is a symbol of your strength and vitality— similar to the Pulse. Sometimes it may be a symbol of self-gratihcation.

If you are beating a drum, you will write an important letter.

If you hear a drum being beaten, you will receive an important letter

A one sided tambourine represents a woman with many faults. Women’s drums in a dream mean a wild business, an esoteric commerce, selling gadgets, hideousness, or a stingy woman with many enemies. Hearing the sound of drums in a parade in a dream means false news. Hearing the drumbeat of an auctioneer’s drum, a herald, or a harbinger in dream means death.

It is also said that hearing the drumbeat of a procession represents someone who is grateful to his Lord under all circumstances.

The sound of pilgrims’ drums in a dream represents a wise man and a spiritual guide.

(Also see Drummer; Tambourine)

2. Success and pleasure achieved by a strong and assured personality.

3. An alarm or call for help, possibly from a loved one.

4. The heartbeat, possible illness, anx­iety or excitement (as in “heart beating like a drum”).

See Musical Instrument and Heartbeat.

1- To hear a drum in a dream indicates the basic rhythm needed to keep us sane and healthy. We need to be more in touch with our natural rhythms and primitive urges.

To be playing a drum is taking responsibility for the rhythm of our own lives.

2- We may be seeking a more natural form of expression than the normal, every day methods we use.

3- Sound. Divine truth, revelation.

To see a drum, foretells amiability of character and a great aversion to quarrels and dissensions.

It is an omen of prosperity to the sailor, the farmer and the tradesman alike.

If you are playing the drum, this suggests that you are responsible for the rhythm of your life.

Communication. Among tribal cultures, drums were not just used for rhythmic accompaniment, but to send messages across long distances.

Intense emotions like passion (the drumming of your heart).

Imminent war (or quarrels) being fought on a personal front.

A spiritual summoning to native or shamanic ideals.

Muffled: Missing an important call for aid from yourself, a situation, or another person.