Dreaming of a Thief
thief, burglar, robber · mixed, often reversed
A thief is about setbacks and enemies, but oddly also gain: being robbed can foretell good fortune.
What happens in the dream
- You chase or catch a thief: you'll defeat your enemies, though your good luck comes with trouble
- Thieves break in and rob you: honour or profit, the bigger the theft the better
- You're a thief being chased: business setbacks and strained relationships
How you felt
- Distrust: fear that something will be taken from you
- Guilt: a sense of having taken more than your share
Ask yourself
- What am I afraid of losing?
- Who or what is stealing my time or energy?
See also Stealing · Robbery · Burglars · Pickpocket · Rogue
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: burglar, robber.