Trap / Trapped dream meaning is explained below using 5 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: When we feel trapped in dreams, we are not usually able to break free of old patterns of thought and behaviour. We need outside help.

The type of trap will give an indication of our psychological state.

A gin trap would, therefore, suggest something is biting us and, rather obviously, a box trap that we are restricted in thought. We can gain insight into what is restricting us by taking careful note of our surroundings if we are trapped or locked in a room.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 2 — Pamela Ball

1- ib be in a trap in a dream signifies that we feci we are trapped by outside circumstances.

To be aware of trapping something or someone is attempting to hold onto them.

To be trapping a butterfly is to be trying to capture the inner self.

2- When we feel trapped in dreams, we are not usuallv able to break free of old patterns of thought and behaviour. We need outside help.

3- Spiritually we are holding ourselves back. We mav also be aware of being trapped by the restrictions of the physical body.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Spiritually we are holding ourselves back. We may also be aware of being trapped by the restrictions of the physical body. As we gain in spiritual knowledge, the wider perspective makes us more aware, particularly in dreams, of our lack of freedom. Consult the entries for box, escape, lock / locked, key, keyhole and tower as well as the information on rooms in buildings for further information.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Gives gender-specific: The mythology surrounding the princess in the ivory tower has resonance in both men’s and women’s dreams.

A woman is often trapped by her own imperturbability and needs help to escape and a man needs to find and release his trapped feminine.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: To be in a trap in a dream signifies that we feel we are trapped by outside circumstances.

To be aware of trapping something or someone is attempting to hold on to them.

To be trapping a butterfly is to be trying to capture the inner self.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous