Penitentiary dream meaning is explained below using 3 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
To dream of a penitentiary, denotes you will have engagements which will, unfortunately, result in your loss.
To be an inmate of one, foretells discontent in the home and failing business.
To escape from one, you will overcome difficult obstacles.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Interpretation 2 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. The part of self reserved for regrets, guilt and punishment, usually a source of obstacles and the failure to reach potential.
2. Loss of reputation, embarrassment in the offing.
3. Feeling trapped.
4. Difficulty in communication.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Interpretation 3 — Klaus Vollmar
A dream about obstacles, as in Prison, Cage—only more severe.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar