Dreaming of a Keg

keg, beer keg · mixed

A keg speaks of oppression and departures, and what's inside decides the rest.

What happens in the dream

  • A keg: you'll struggle to throw off oppression
  • A broken keg: separation from family or friends
  • An empty keg: you'll soon leave home
  • A keg of small fish or oysters: money coming in
  • A keg of paint: compliments will be paid you
  • A keg of spirits: poverty
  • A keg of gunpowder: misfortune

How you felt

  • Pressure: the dream often reflects something bottled up that could burst
  • A wish to leave: a desire to get away

Ask yourself

  • What is oppressing me right now?
  • Do I want to leave home?

See also Barrel · Oysters · Powder · Brandy

Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862). Also searched as: beer keg.

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