Auction dream meaning is explained below using 19 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Patrica Telesco

Winning a bid at an auction portends fair treatment in your business endeavors. It also shows that you feel confident about the value of something (symbolized by what you bid on). This item can represent anything from a personal characteristic to a person.

Exchanging money at an auction foretells plenty and luck.

Losing a bid can signify the loss of something (or someone) important in real life. Examples include an object that you treasured, a personal conviction that gets impeded, or a vision or goal being waylaid.

Source: The Language of Dreams • Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 05-10-26-46-49-50

antiques, of: your bid is too low to be competitive; you are resisting change.

art, of: are being falsely accused by an opponent bargaining to gain advantage.

being outbid in an: are denied quality materials needed to finish task, then degraded.

bidding in an: cannot accomplish project without aid.

livestock, of: a raise in salary and stature due to your intel igent plan.

no one is bidding on your treasure: others do not value your ideas and opinions.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 3 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of an auction in a general way, is good.

If you hear the auctioneer crying his sales, it means bright prospects and fair treatment from business ventures.

To dream of buying at an auction, signifies close deals to tradesmen, and good luck in live stock to the farmer. Plenty, to the housewife is the omen for women.

If there is a feeling of regret about the dream, you are warned to be careful of your business affairs.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 4 — Betty Bethards

Freeing yourself of unwanted thoughts, things and experiences. An auction by choice means you have benefitted from the past and are moving on; an auction by force means you are resisting change, harboring old ideas and resentments. Buying auctioned goods may be positive or negative, depending upon their quality and desirability.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 5 — DreamForth

To dream that you are at an auction suggests that either you are not giving the appropriate credit or attention to an item or person in your life, or you are being too attentive. This may also indicate that you need to look towards the future and utilize the knowledge you have gained to help you make decisions.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 6 — Theresa Cheung

If an auction figures in your dreams, what was the identity of the object you, or others, were bidding for? Was it a position at work? Was it for a lifestyle change? Was your bid too low or too high, or did you pay more than the object was worth? If so, should you re-evaluate your ambitions in waking life?
Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 7 — Silvana Amar

Are you buying, selling or observing? The selling of what belongs to the one auctioning it off. What are the items being auctioned? Selling or trading and making a financial improvement by it. Could be one selling himself or herself to the highest and best bidder?; as in a job fair or interview. 
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary • Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 8 — Stephen Girard

To dream you attend an auction is, on the whole, unfavorable. If you purchase, expect loss of property. If you only attend, you are sure to meet with a heavy deprivation of friends and property. If you pass by one, then you will attain, in a few years, all that you moderately desire.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book • Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 9 — Klaus Vollmar

Something is coming your way. Or pay attention to business and make fast decisions. Wanting to own something of worth (usually art or antiques) in bad economic times. According to Erich Fromm, it points to a “have-mode,” as in Attache Case, Booty, and Stock Market.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 10 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

Dreaming of auctions and hearing the cry of the auctioneer promises a fair deal in business.

For a woman it promises abundance.

If the dreamer awakens in an unhappy state, keep a watchful eye on all bussiness dealings for the next few days.

Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 11 — myjellybean

To dream of being at an auction means you may be undervaluing or overvaluing some thing or relationship. It may also mean that you have learned from your past experiences and are ready to move on.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 12 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of an auction represent opportunistic thinking, and that you may be selling your talent to the highest bidder, grappling with integrity issues and worthiness.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 13 — Gillian Holloway

Success in business dealings follows a dream of attending an auction.

To buy an article at such a sale indicates a new and advantageous business association.

Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 14 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

An unfavourable sign, somewhat similar in meaning to ATTORNEY or LAWYER. Be careful, or some acquaintance will take advantage of you. Do not lend money.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Desire to possess something, no matter how great the odds against it.

2. Desire to get rid of something, such as a prob­lem or relationship.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 16 — Raymond Buckland

To be at an auction means you will be getting an unexpected raise in pay To be the auctioneer means you will have to work hard to earn the raise.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 17 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

There’s a possibility that a trusted acquaint- ance is trying to take an unfair advantage; be on guard.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 18 — Pagan - Anonymous

To dream of being or bidding at an auction promises abundance.
Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation • Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 19 — Margaret Hamilton

Place of bargaining
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton