Dreaming of a Rescue

rescue, lifeguard, salvation, saving · fairly positive

Being rescued or rescuing someone points to a threat averted, to esteem and to rising in the world.

What happens in the dream

  • You are rescued from danger: misfortune will threaten, but you'll escape with a slight loss
  • You are saved from drowning or death: a successful business partnership
  • You rescue someone: you'll be esteemed for your good deeds and rise through wealth or honours
  • If you are in love: a speedy, happy union

How you felt

  • Relief: the dream may reflect a hope of being pulled out of a rough patch
  • A need to be useful: perhaps a wish to help someone close

Ask yourself

  • Whom would I like to help right now?
  • What do I need rescuing from?

See also Drowning · Danger · Lifeboat · Resuscitate · Partner

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: lifeguard, salvation, saving.

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