Captain dream meaning is explained below using 21 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 04-09-11-24-43-44

being a: advancement and prosperity, if you can live up to the responsibility.

captain’s servant: someone else is making your decisions.

sweetheart: don’t believe al that men, any man, tel you.

wife: joy in the family, jealous rivalry in the community.

marrying a: wil be confronted with a big scandal.

seeing a: the strength of your noble aspirations guides you through life.

frequently: take control of your destiny and responsibility for your actions.

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

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Vision: Seeing or being a captain stands for the inner teacher (your true self) who is the guide of your life.

Depth Psychology: The captain is you—a symbol of the strength and talents that guide you safely through life.

If the captain appears in your dreams frequently, it indicates a secret desire to exercise power and authority over others.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Raymond Buckland

To be captain of a ship is to be in command, so to dream of being a captain means that you will have major decision(s) to make, which could affect many people.

To meet with a ship’s captain means that you will be able to influence whomever is in the position to make a decision.

Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 4 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a captain symbolize that you are taking control of the vessel of your life. You are coming to the awareness that you are responsible for how you navigate through the ebbs and flows, highs and lows of life. You are taking the helm and stepping into your authority.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Tony Crisp

The daring, doing, positive side of self; how we re­late to father figures or dominant male authoritative men; the side of our nature which is capable or is in touch with the wider issues in our life, and makes decisions out of compre­hensive awareness.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 6 — Gillian Holloway

A man who dreams of being a captain in the army will do well to accept responsibility, for through it his wealth will increase.

An unmarried woman who dreams of meeting a captain may look forward to marrying a handsome and prosperous man.

Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 7 — Klaus Vollmar

A guide that is determining the proper (emotional) course.

A person of respect. Symbol for father, or for yourself. Also prosperity, dignity, and worldly experience, in the sense that you know the strength of your own soul.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 8 — myjellybean

To dream that you are a captain, indicates that you are taking charge of your emotions and confronting the things that are bothering you.

If you dream of seeing or meeting a captain, it is a warning about jealous friends.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 9 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of seeing a captain of any company, denotes your noblest aspirations will be realized.

If a woman dreams that her lover is a captain, she will be much harassed in mind from jealousy and rivalry.

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

Interpretation 10 — DreamForth

To dream that you are a captain suggests that you are ready to control your inner feelings and deal with problems or hardships that you have encountered. You feel strong and able to handle many obstacles.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 11 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Leader of the group, whatever it may be.

2. One feels he or she is in charge of things.

3. If someone other than the dreamer looks like a captain, the dreamer feels answerable to the captain.

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

Interpretation 12 — Gillian Holloway

Any aspirations to higher things which you may have had will be likely to come true if you dream of a captain, whether in the military service or of a less important branch.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 13 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

For a man, this dream augurs a rise in status whether the captain is military, naval, or air; for a woman, it warns against jealous friends.

See also Ship, Airplane, etc.

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

Interpretation 14 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Captains in dreams often represent authority and decision makers.

If one dreams about being a captain, one typically feels in charge (as in the “captain of our ship”).

Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 15 — Ibn Seerin

Seeing a captain of a sea vessel, or the pilot of an airplane in a dream signifies distant travels, a business, or profits.

(Also see Camel driver)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 16 — Betty Bethards

Higher self who guides you through the emotional waters of life.

If not at the helm, you are out of control and need to take responsibility for yourself.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 17 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

To dream of seeing a captain indicates noble aspirations.

To be one, a desire to command others.

Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 18 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

Advancement, prosperity and hopes ful- filled after great difficulties have been overcome.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 19 — Tyler Wolfe

An official position of authority, Num. 31:48
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 20 — Margaret Hamilton

Head authoritative figure
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 21 — Tony Crisp

See roles.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp