Prisoner dream meaning is explained below using 6 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Klaus Vollmar
See Prison. Strong guilt feelings, to the point of feeling unconscious restriction. But by recognizing this feeling of apprehension and imprisonment in the dream, you can change it. Often this dream image is about recognizing that it is not necessary to punish yourself.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 2 — Martha Clarke
Dreams in which you are a prisoner refer to a limitation of your energy and creativity. They are also related to changes that take place outside, changes you cannot enjoy from your jail. In any case, you must reflect on the causes of this detention. (See JAIL and CAGE)
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke
Interpretation 3 — Tyler Wolfe
Symbolic of being bound by depression, anxiety, or sinful habits, Ps. 146:7
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe
Interpretation 4 — Margaret Hamilton
Any type of mental, spiritual, or physical confinement; see “bound”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton
Interpretation 5 — DreamForth
*See Convict.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth
Interpretation 6 — Betty Bethards
See Criminal.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards