Dreaming of a Purse

purse, coin purse, handbag · fairly positive

A purse, especially a full or found one, means happiness and prosperity; empty or lost, disappointment.

What happens in the dream

  • A purse full of money: excellent luck, the more money the better
  • Large gold coins or big notes: wealth through marriage or inheritance
  • You find a purse: happiness, unexpected prosperity and, in love, a marriage soon
  • Your purse is full of diamonds and new notes: good cheer, harmony and tender love
  • An empty purse: disappointment
  • You lose your purse: the loss of a friend

How you felt

  • Security: the dream may reflect how you feel about money and self-worth
  • Worry: perhaps a fear of losing something or someone precious

Ask yourself

  • What do I count as my real wealth?
  • Am I afraid of losing someone?

See also Pocketbook · Wallet · Money · Diamonds · Losses

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); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: coin purse, handbag.

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