Burglar
Burglar Dream Meaning
Expert Dream Interpretation
|21 Sources
Burglar dream meaning is explained below using
21 different sources.
Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Garuda
Vision: In a woman’s dream, a burglar shows what she wants to “steal” from life—maybe a few romantic adventures? Maybe a few hours of relaxation? The dream is an indication vou want to get something on the sly, something you can’t get openly. Are you doing this often? Handing a burglar over to the police: you might win in court or get a reward for something.
See Thief.
Depth Psychology: The burglar is a shadowy figure threatening your emotional health. Do vou have a bad conscience? Are you afraid (particularly if you are a woman) of sexual intercourse? Do you have secret desires for a sexual adventure?
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda
Interpretation 2 — Zolar
lucky numbers: 01-10-16-23-32-43
being in own house: beware of treachery to demand your virtue and character.
catching red-handed: are feeling guilty for a stolen love.
handing over to police: want a reward for assailing another’s good name.
coming into the house at night: are jealous that your father has your mother’s love.
having stolen valuable things: take great care to gain high return on investments.
of a: want to steal something you can buy openly.
stealing money from a colleague: you envy his position and discount yours.
thief, you are a: exhibit extreme care dealing with strangers.
Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar
Interpretation 3 — Pamela Ball
also see Intruder
1- When we become aware of a burglar or intruder in our dreams we are experiencing sonic form of violation of our private space. This may be from external sources or from inner fears and difficult emotions.
2- A part of our psyche may have been ncglectcd, and intrude on our awareness, thus needing attention.
3- Penetration either physical or material is the symbolism here.
Either way, the dreamer should look at circumstances surrounding him
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball
Interpretation 4 — Klaus Vollmar
The need to get something on the sly. Greed (you are “breaking into” yourself). You can’t trust people around you. Somebody is violating the dreamer’s boundaries—emotionally or physically (another person is breaking in). Something new is coming, and there is fear of loss (as in Thrush) through changes. What has the burglar taken from you.7
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 5 — Eric Ackroyd
(see also Robbery)
A burglar entering a house or room probably represents something in your psyche that is trving to break into vour consciousness. Obviously, you need to converse* with the burglar figure, to see what it is that demands your attention, and what can be done to satisfy its legitimate pleas for expression in your life.
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd
Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous
Gives gender-specific: Since traditionally a burglar is perceived to be masculine, in a woman’s dream he may represent the wayward antisocial aspect of the men around her. In a man’s dream, a burglar is more likely to represent his need to control his own sense of impropriety.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 7 — Versatile - Anonymous
Material aspects: When we become aware of a burglar or intruder in our dreams we are experiencing some form of unwelcome attention. This may be from external sources or from our own inner fears and difficult emotions.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 8 — Ella Freeman Sharpe
If you dream of being burglarized, you will need courage to surmount many difficulties in daily life. These are dreams of fear.
To women it has a sexual meaning, that of forced intrusion, which is symbolized by the armed robber.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe
Interpretation 9 — Betty Bethards
Something is robbing the self of energy, wasting the life force; often is your inability to say “no” to demands made upon your time and thought. Negativity, fear, anxiety, guilt and resistance are examples of inner robbers.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards
Interpretation 10 — myjellybean
If you dream of your home, locker or possessions being burglarized, your reputation will be attacked, but if you stand up for yourself things will work out fine. Accidents may happen to the careless after this dream.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean
Interpretation 11 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Dreaming about burglars can represent anxiety about someone taking something away. Less obviously, a dream burglar can be a neglected part of ourselves. (See also Robbery, Stealing, Thieves / Theft).
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 12 — Versatile - Anonymous
Psychological / emotional perspective: A part of our psyche may have been neglected and left to fend for itself. It then intrudes on our awareness seeking attention.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 13 — DreamForth
To dream of seeing or being a burglar is an indication that you are losing your stamina. It can also mean that worries and angst are making it difficult for you to deny others.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth
Interpretation 14 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. An inner aspect of self.
2. Feelings of invasion, lack of safety.
3. A feeling of troubles, even treachery, afoot.
4. A preoccupation with material things.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Interpretation 15 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
A dream of contrary.
Burglars in your dream predict an increase in worldly goods, and if you caught them, it will probably be by way of an inheritance.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 16 — Versatile - Anonymous
Intrusion – either on a physical or material level – is intrinsic to the idea of a burglar. Spiritually, there is a violation of our sacred space.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 17 — Gillian Holloway
If you dream of encountering a burglar, you should guard your actions carefully in connection with plans for buying property.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway
Interpretation 18 — Margaret Hamilton
A warning, i.E.
A sneaky, cunning person who may be disguised as moral, but they walk in spiritual darkness
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton
Interpretation 19 — Tyler Wolfe
A sign of demonic activity surrounding your house and family intent on stealing your peace, Jn. 10:10
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe
Interpretation 20 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
Beware of treachery among those you trust.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous
Interpretation 21 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
See Thief, Vampire and Criminal.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous