Dirty fingernails signify a compromise in the integrity of one’s defense. The root of the symbol rests in the capacity to grasp and to hold, making the state of the hands a measure of a person’s grip upon their own security. This dream shows a fraying of the ways a person holds their ground. The damage is not a destruction of the self, but a slow wearing away of the limits that separate the person from the world.
The strength of the person is currently obscured by the accumulation of external matters. A loss of clarity in how one maintains their standing is present in this dream. The protection offered by the hands is diminished by the presence of grime. A certain level of resilience remains. Dirty fingernails mark a moment where the tools of self-preservation require attention.
For its more general meaning: Dream about nails
My deceased brother cleaned dirt from under my nail
Dear Reader,
Your dream signifies information, respect and caution. This dream suggests new information is slowly revealing itself to you. You need to respect your past and where you came from. You are cautious about what you share with others.