Dreaming of a Ransom
ransom, extortion, hostage, kidnapping · mostly negative, with a way out
A ransom points to being deceived and used for money.
What happens in the dream
- A ransom is paid for you: you will find you are being deceived and worked for money on every side
- Someone pays the ransom and frees you: the misfortune will be averted
How you felt
- Feeling held hostage: the dream may reflect a situation where you feel you have no choice
- Mistrust: perhaps a sense that some people only value you for money
Ask yourself
- What is holding me captive?
- Who is taking advantage of me?
See also Captive · Prisoners · Money · Fraud · Rescue
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: extortion, hostage, kidnapping.