A bow holding arrow ready to be shot—but not fired—symbolizes strength and power, or the impending birth of a son or sibling.
A Bow in its Cover:
His wife is pregnant with a male issue in her stomach.
A Broken Bow:
It is an omen that either he or his son or his brother will lose respectability and honour.
Discarding a Bow:
If a person sees himself as throwing away his bow it means he will lose his respectability and honour. Some say he will undertake a journey and will return safely if the bow string does not break. If it breaks he will remain at his destination.
Shooting with a Firearm:
If a person sees himself as shooting someone with a firearm it means he will abuse and humiliate the person whom he shot.
Shooting an Arrow:
Shooting an arrow means speaking out against evil. The extent to which the arrow penetrates decides the extent to which his words will have effect.
Shaping an Arrow:
It symbolizes honour and superiority. Or the birth of a brother or son. Or marriage which will be means of a son being born to him.
Confiscating a Bow from Another:
If a person sees himself struggling with another in an effort to confiscate a bow from him but without success it means matters will become confusing and difficult forthe person who is associated with such a bow. Such a person may be the king, a brother or son.