General

Interpretation

Encountering a general places you among influential company. The dream reflects ambition, earned respect, and the responsibilities that accompany authority.

If you embody the role, pride arises from seeing your work recognized. Yet the uniform also reminds you to lead with humility and strategic foresight.

Common Meanings

• Saluting a General: Respect for hierarchy, mentorship, aligning with strong figures
• Becoming a General: Career milestones, self-discipline, readiness to command
• General Giving Orders: Direction, delegation, evaluating plans before action
• Questioning a General: Moral courage, examining leadership, advocating change
• Retired General: Legacy review, transition from authority, mentoring others

Cultural Context

Generals symbolize military leadership across cultures and often appear in films, news, and family histories. Dreams may process themes of power, patriotism, or the toll of command.

Personal Reflection

• Where are you called to step into greater leadership?
• How do you balance pride with service to others?
• What strategic planning would strengthen your current mission?
• Who inspires you to lead with wisdom and compassion?