Hands in a dream commonly symbolize capability and the ability to act -- to build, hold, or reach toward something you want. Hands that feel weak or won't respond can reflect a sense of powerlessness, while steady, capable hands often point to confidence in taking action or connecting with others.
When the Sun in the daytime, and the Moon in the night, in the beginning of any sickness, is impedited, the person is to be feared. - William Lilly (1602.-1681.)