The intruder breaking the law or breaking into your house may be representation of an unconscious part of your psyche. Carl Jung called the negative forces the “shadow.” The intruder may be a symbol of your guilt and self-indulgent attitudes or behaviors. On the other hand, it may represent the more negative side of your nature.
If you had a fearful real-life experience with an intruder through this dream you may be reliving that experience and hopefully letting go of the fear. [1]
1- As human beings, we arc very conscious of our own personal space.
Dreaming of an intruder indicates that we are arc feeling threatened in some way. Often in dreams the intruder is masculine, and this generally indicates a need to defend ourselves.
2- I’o dream of an intruder has an obvious connection with sex and threats to one’s sexuality.
3- Spiritually it is possible to put ourselves in danger of being open to desecration. Our Self is a sacrcd space, but until we understand that it is inviolable, we can be open to challenge.
The intruder is that part of ourselves which does not handle our fears and doubts. [2]
The intruder is also that part of ourselves that does not handle our fears and doubts properly, but makes us feel insecure. In dreams, this figure needs to be challenged. [4]
The self is a sacred space, but until we understand that it is inviolable, we can be open to challenge.
The appearance of an intruder in dreams can indicate this. [5]
2. Sexual interaction, especially with a stranger.
3. Sense of being violated or manipulated by others.
4. Inability to stop worrying about something.
5. A reflection of oneself. [7]
Dreaming of an intruder or prowler indicates that we are feeling threatened in some way. [8]
The intruder may be a symbol of guilt and self-indulgent attitudes or behaviors. [9]