Detective dream meaning is explained below using 17 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 11-14-15-16-24-34

being a: irritating troubles can be overcome in your search for insight and answers.

being blamed by a: feel you deserve punishment for misdeed.

interrogated: the wrong people are inquiring into your credit.

questioned by a: wish to unburden your guilt, but not for the crime in question.

inquisitive about your affairs, being: cannot know the future but plan for it anyway.

interrogating a suspect: relationships are stunted by your invasive questioning.

others being with a: wil lose reputation and friends wil turn against you.

taken away by a: your friend is not guilty, do not abandon.

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

Interpretation 2 — Theresa Cheung

[DREAM IMAGES: DOUBLE AGENT; PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR; SHERLOCK HOLMES; SLEUTH; SNOOP; SPY ETC.]

Positive characteristics of the detective include the ability to seek out knowledge and information that supports solving crimes and protecting the public. The shadow side of these archetypes can manifest as voyeurism, falsifying information, or selling out to the highest bidder.

If the detective archetype appears in your dreams, it could be encouraging you to become more inquisitive. On the other hand, it could be questioning your motives for seeking out information.

Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 3 — DreamForth

To dream about a detective suggests that excitement is present within your waking life.

To dream that you are a detective suggests that you are seeking out innate talents that you have yet to discover. You may also be attempting to take care of a situation and find verity about an issue that is bothering you.

To dream that you are being followed by a detective suggests a sense of culpability. Your reputation will be placed under a microscope and doubted.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 4 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

As a person in your dream, a detective is a character aspect of your own personality. This is the part of you that is responsible for figuring things out as your life unfolds.

If a detective appears in your dream, the implication is that whatever you are attempting to figure out still has mysteries associated with it that may yet be solved. Surrender to the process.

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

Interpretation 5 — Martha Clarke

In real life, detectives seek hidden truths. While you sleep, you act in the same way: trying to solve a problem and to approach it sincerely. Perhaps, you perceive that something is wrong or that someone has not been completely honest with you.

If you are falsely accused by a detective, the dream portends that fortune and honor will soon be on your side.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 6 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of a detective keeping in your wake when you are innocent of charges preferred, denotes that fortune and honor are drawing nearer to you each day; but if you feel yourself guilty, you are likely to find your reputation at stake, and friends will turn from you.

For a young woman, this is not a fortunate dream.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 7 — myjellybean

If you dream you are a detective, you are trying to solve a problem that is worrying you.

If you are followed by a detective in your dream, you will have fortune and honor. But if you feel you’ve done something bad, then your reputation will be in jeopardy and your friends will turn away from you.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Difficulties or problems need thoughtful attention (as in “detective work”).

2. Guilt over words or deeds regarding re­lationships or possibly business matters.

3. Issues of loyalty arise.

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

Interpretation 9 — Gillian Holloway

You will be placed in an embarrassing situation that may turn out to be serious if you dream of being a detective.

If you dream of being arrested by a detective, you are in danger from your enemies.

Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar

The thrills and dangers of everyday life. This dream symbol often points to your search for your personal, as yet unknown, abilities and possibilities, but also to danger.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 11 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

If you dream of a detective, then this dream reflects your vigilance, objectivity and that you are looking for clues to resolve a mysterious happening in your life.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 12 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

This fellow in your dream signifies what he does.

You can expect to learn the solution to a perplexing problem which has been plaguing you.

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

Interpretation 13 — Tyler Wolfe

To dream of being a detective symbolizes that you are searching out the meaning of a matter in your life, Deut. 19:18
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 14 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

You will hear a confession that will rectify an important mistake in your opinion of someone.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Margaret Hamilton

One who is trying to detect the truth
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 16 — Betty Bethards

Searching for answers and insight.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 17 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

See Police.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe