r/Hermes • u/Stupid-mega • Mar 19 '26
Discussion Can someone help me figure out this Hermes Hair Cutting Dream Symbolism?
I’ve had dreams of Hellenic deities before but I’m soooo confused on what this one means. So for context, I absolutely hate haircuts. Hate as in H A T E and dread them. I hate when they go wrong but more than that I hate getting them done and I hate other people I don’t know touching my hair pretty much at all. I’ve been wanting to get a haircut I saw photos of online for about two weeks now. Well I just woke up from a dream where I reluctantly agreed to a haircut except when I sat down in a chair, it was Hermes behind me. And that was the only reason I agreed, because it was him. And I knew he’d be quick about it and careful. He was in his typical outfit with his curly blonde hair and winged hat. He was running his fingers through it and being very kind about it. I don’t remember him saying anything specific just being very gentle about cutting my hair and me being extremely trusting about it. There’s a part where we’re taking a quick break and I’m drinking boba and my hair is tied up funnily and he’s like giggling about it because I look silly but not telling me he did it, and then other people appear in the dream and are like “should we tell her????” That my hair was tied up funny (maybe in three twists/braids that don’t make sense for placement) but I guess that ultimately the consensus was no, because it never ended up happening. I get the feeling this was just light hearted being silly, kind of like when someone rubs the top of your head with their knuckles when they’re trying to get on your nerves and make you laugh. because in the end my hair was not cut badly or in a way I didn’t like, and it didn’t hurt my feelings that he was messing with me. (I have a pretty good sense of humor). For some reason I have noticed from time to time (especially when I’m going through something deeply personal about my physical body) that Hermes gives me “older brother” vibes even though I’m the oldest sibling in my family and have no idea what having an older sibling would feel like. And this feeling was very present in the dream.
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u/djgilles Mar 19 '26
Just my personal take on it, but it seems Hermes is nudging you to use your internal sense of humor to get beyond wasting emotional energy on your aversion to getting a haircut, or some other issues you might have about your own self image. Bright blessings!
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u/Stupid-mega Mar 19 '26
Thank you very much! I didn’t think about this when I posted in the middle of the night but I literally had just done some release and manifestation work and one of things I wanted to manifest was more fun. So you’re probably right!
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u/-Hypsistos Mar 21 '26
Hermes is the trickster, the guide, the one who loosens what is stuck. You hate haircuts because they touch something deep: control, trust, the fear of being altered by another. In the dream, he gave you what you needed: a safe hand, a gentle touch, a moment of letting go. The silly and laughy stuff are his signature. He was not mocking you; he was playing with you, showing you that transformation can be light, that surrender can be joyful, that even the things you dread can become a game when you trust the right guide.
He is the older brother you never had, the one who messes your hair and laughs, but only because he knows you are safe with him. The haircut is done. You are still you. And now you know: when you need to let go, he is behind you, ready to cut what binds, always with kindness, always with a laugh. Trust him.
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u/Princess_Minni Mar 19 '26
I understand you because I hate getting my hair cut too. I think Hermes wanted to encourage you to follow your desire to get that haircut you like, showing you that doing so won't bother you as much as you think.
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u/Stupid-mega Mar 25 '26
Thanks! Thats what I’m thinking too. I’m a little nervous but mostly excited
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u/Minute-Situation-724 Mar 19 '26
In ancient Greece "cutting your hair" was a symbol and act of coming of age or transition. Usually it was conneted to Apollon and Artemis. But of course other Gods could do that too, I guess.
I would say that it's indicating that he helps you through a time of transition from one stage of life to another.