What Does Dreaming of a Hand Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to traditional interpretation and Ibn Sirin, the hand is read as power, strength, gain, livelihood, and a point of support. The lengthening of the hand may point to victory, influence, and abundant wealth; the right hand may point to earnings and livelihood, and the left hand to loved ones.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, the hand represents one's capacity to touch the world, take action, and express oneself; in Jungian terms it may point to creative power and the sense of agency, and in Freudian terms to drives connected with desire and control.
By Context
The Right Hand
It may point to one's work, earnings, and source of livelihood; a strong-looking hand may indicate that things are going well.
The Left Hand
It may point to one's spouse, mother, sister, or a close relative or loved one.
A Hand Being Cut Off
Traditionally it can be interpreted as an increase in sins and the need for repentance, as separation, or as hardship in livelihood; if cut painlessly, it may be interpreted as falling in love with someone.
Shaking Hands
It may point to forming a beneficial bond, to trade, to a falling-out turning into reconciliation, and to peaceful days.
A Henna-dyed Hand
In the Ibn Sirin tradition, it may at times be interpreted as a deception, and at times as household goods leaving one's possession.