Boomerang
Boomerangs, Throwing a boomerang
A boomerang is the curved throwing stick made by Aboriginal peoples of Australia, and the returning kind is famous for arcing through the air and sailing back to the thrower. Dreaming of one puts the focus on things coming back: words you've said, favors you've done, choices you made a while ago. A smooth return suggests your efforts will circle back to you in a good way. A boomerang hanging on a wall as a souvenir can stir memories of a trip, or a skill you once had and haven't used in years. Throwing one well takes practice and a feel for the wind, so the dream may also be about working with conditions instead of against them.
Dream variations
- Catching a boomerangYou're good at seeing consequences coming. Use that skill to plan your next step with confidence.
- A boomerang that won't come backYou put something out there and haven't heard back. Give it time, then decide whether to follow up or let it go.
- Teaching someone to throw a boomerangYou're passing on what you've learned the hard way. Share the mistakes too; they make the best lessons.
- Ducking a returning boomerangSomething you said or did is coming back around. Meet it honestly, and it won't sting much.
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