Briefcase dream meaning is explained below using 12 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

The meaning depends on details of color, condition, etc., but as a general guide: a well-worn case predicts business success; a new briefcase is a warning against making changes or decisions without adequate investigation; a full briefcase is telling you to pay more attention to your personal affairs, and an empty one predicts success with your current plans.

To lose your briefcase is a dream of contrary and forecasts an unexpected profit, but to find one suggests that you must watch your step very carefully indeed to avoid a business disappointment

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Vision: Seeing a briefcase means that someone has enough trust to share a secret with you. Losing your briefcase: all your secrets are being unveiled. Finding a briefcase with money inside: you would like to have money without working for it. Somebody stealing your briefcase: a warning to watch out for false friends.

See Purse.

Depth Psychology: A briefcase is a symbol of your professional/business life.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 08-11-41-42-43-48

having a: wil have the benefit of riches for a short time.

full of papers: wil neglect some of your own business.

without any: good results in enterprises.

finding a: failure in al affairs.

with money: wil consider il egal actions.

losing a: wil make good business.

opening a: someone trusts you with a secret.

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

Interpretation 4 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams about this container for important, possibly secret documents represent your feelings and attitudes about your career and identity. Your life is in your briefcase.

A lost briefcase represents a transition in your career.

See Purse and Baggage.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

This is a symbol that represents having access to certain important elements of your life, usually associated with work and responsibility.

If you have lost it in the dream, you may be feeling unable to meet your obligations or take care of business.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 6 — Ariadne Green

Carrying a briefcase represents concerns about work and travel. Losing a briefcase may represent loss of freedom at work.

A briefcase holds important documents and may reflect the level at which you feel prepared.

Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream • Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 7 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Work, professional attitudes and preparedness (note condition of portfolio).

2. A body of work, life’s creative achieve­ment.

3. Possible project in the offing, more responsibilities.

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

Interpretation 8 — myjellybean

To see or carry a briefcase in your dream, represents your level of preparedness in some situation or circumstance. It also refers to your concerns and worries about work and travel.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 9 — Vincent Wienand

1. Business;

2. Financial management;

3. Business transaction;

4. Teacher or teaching. Prov. 7:20; John 12:6

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 10 — Betty Bethards

Parts of your self-identity and programs that you’re carrying around with you.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 11 — Margaret Hamilton

A brief business transfer from one case or location to another
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 12 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of professionalism and industry
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe