Dreaming of a Rival
rival, competitor, opponent · mixed
A rival in a dream speaks of your standing with others: it may expose neglect, or confirm a strong love.
What happens in the dream
- A rival outwits you: you are neglecting your affairs out of love of comfort
- You beat your rival: good for your advancement and your choice of partner
- A rival annoys you in love: a sign you are dearly loved, the one clearly happy reading
- If you are in a relationship: cherish the love you have rather than seek another
- You have a rival: you will be slow to assert your rights and lose favor with influential people
How you felt
- Jealousy: the dream often reflects a fear of being replaced
- Competitiveness: it may echo a wish to prove your worth
Ask yourself
- Whom do I feel I'm competing with?
- Am I standing up enough for what matters to me?
See also Jealousy · Adversary · Lover · Enemy · Sweetheart
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: competitor, opponent.