Dreaming of Being an Heir

heir, beneficiary, successor · mixed

Inheriting warns that you could lose what you have and signals new responsibilities, sometimes with pleasant surprises.

What happens in the dream

  • You inherit property or valuables: you risk losing what you already have, and responsibilities are coming; pleasant surprises may follow

How you felt

  • Hope: the dream may reflect a wish for a lucky break
  • The weight of legacy: you may be carrying family expectations

Ask yourself

  • What might I neglect while waiting for something better?
  • Which responsibilities am I ready to take on?

See also Inheritance · Legacy · Will (Testament) · Bequest · Estate

Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: beneficiary, successor.

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