Nails in a dream often reflect self-care and a quiet form of defense -- how well you're maintaining yourself, or how prepared you feel to push back when it's needed. Nails that are broken or missing can point to depleted self-care, while strong, growing nails often reflect renewed resilience.
The Fixed Stars are the most efficacious of all in their operations, for what actions they manifest or occasion are very great. - William Lilly (1602.-1681.)