Dracula, a former warrior who has seen all of his progeny buried, unconsciously hopes he could be brave enough to die, and seeing the cross Jesus died on, Helsing believes, reminds him of how weak he truly is. "You want to overcome death, but you won't be able to do it until you approach it without fear." Crosses have power over those who fear them. They are often used in magic rituals to provide energy for certain activities. Perhaps that is why Dracula fears them so much; they are linked to death, and as we know, he cannot bear to think about it. In addition to this, there is also a myth that when you make a wish upon a star, if it falls from the sky, your wish will come true. This may explain why people make wishes at Christmas time, when stars can be seen with the naked eye looking up at night-time scenes across the world. Finally, crosses are used in religions such as Christianity and Judaism to symbolize the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Because of this, they feel guilty putting their own needs first, which is what makes them fear being around them. As you can see, there are many reasons why Dracula fears crosses. However, the most important thing is that he knows he must face his fear, otherwise it will never go away.