The Meaning of Money Dreams: Abundance, Power, and Personal Resources
Dreams about money can represent abundance, power, and success, but also reflect our relationship with ourselves and others. Receiving or losing money in a dream may indicate financial challenges or confidence. Giving money away or receiving someone else's savings may symbolize generosity or the use of their expertise. Money dreams often connect to personal goals, representing achievement or lack, and offer insight into our emotional life.
Money as a Symbol of Abundance and Power
Money in dreams often symbolizes a wide range of concepts, such as abundance, power, freedom, self-worth, and personal resources. These dreams reflect how we value ourselves, whether materially or spiritually. They can be a metaphor for our potential success and the way we handle our self-worth.
Receiving or Losing Money in Dreams
If you dream about receiving money, it may signify confidence, prosperity, and a sense that success is within your reach. In contrast, dreaming of losing money could indicate financial challenges, setbacks, or feelings of insecurity in your waking life.
Money and Relationships
Money can also represent our relationship with ourselves and others. Holding onto money might reflect insecurity or emotional tightness, while not having enough could symbolize a sense of inadequacy. Counterfeit money may represent an inauthentic or false relationship with abundance.
Generosity and Giving Money Away
Dreams where you give money away may indicate a generous and loving nature, suggesting a desire to be loved or appreciated. Conversely, receiving someone else's savings in a dream could imply that you are benefiting from their knowledge, skills, or expertise.
Personal Goals and Aspirations
Money dreams often relate to personal goals and aspirations. Large amounts of money in a dream can represent achievement, fulfillment, and the realization of inner or outer desires. This may manifest in a new relationship, job, or personal growth. Alternatively, money dreams may highlight feelings of lack or insufficiency in certain areas of your life.
Conclusion: Money and Personal Power
Ultimately, money in dreams is a symbol of personal power, self-worth, and the potential for success. Paying close attention to the context and emotions surrounding the money in your dream can provide valuable insights into your emotional and spiritual life.
See Also: Prosperity, Abundance, Power, Success.
[1]The Symbolism of Money in Dreams: Understanding the Power and Limitations of Abundance for Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, and Manifesting Your Desires
Universal Landscape: Abundance, power, and freedom.
Dreaming Lens: Who had the money in the dream? Did you have more or less than you needed or desired? Did you earn, find, borrow, or steal it? Was it clean conscience money, or money that had been laundered?
Personal Focus: Money is a complex symbol, tied to emotional issues for many. In dreams, it often symbolizes inner resources, such as personal value, power, or the ability to make things happen. As money in waking life represents a commodity and not wealth itself, in the dream world, it can represent any form of abundance, freedom, or limitation.
Money as a Symbol of Inner Resources
Money in dreams can symbolize your sense of personal power, value, or achievement. Large amounts of money may indicate desires fulfilled, while a lack of money could point to feelings of limitation or scarcity. The symbolic nature of money in dreams connects it to your emotional, spiritual, or physical abundance in waking life.
Money and Wish Fulfillment
Dreaming of money can connect to the attainment of desires, whether emotional, spiritual, or material. It can signify a new relationship, job, or personal growth. Alternatively, money dreams might highlight feelings of insufficiency or wish fulfillment, balancing out limitations you experience in your life.
Counterfeit or False Money
If the money in your dream is counterfeit, it may symbolize a false or inauthentic relationship with abundance. This could suggest you're presenting yourself as more successful than you feel or are dealing with situations where you are "faking it." It may point to the need to reassess your approach to wealth and success.
Emotional and Material Costs
Consider the circumstances in your waking life—are there situations costing you more than you can afford emotionally or materially? The presence or absence of money in your dream may reflect how much of a certain "commodity" (whether spiritual, emotional, or physical) you currently possess or lack.
See Also: Wealth, Abundance, Value, Power, Resources.
[2]General Meaning of Money in Dreams: Provision, Desire, and Spiritual Insights
General Meaning: While the appearance of money may differ from the times of the Old Testament, the concept of trade and exchange remains the same. Dreams of money can symbolize provision, desire, or spiritual messages, depending on the context.
Positive Interpretations:
- Money in dreams often represents provision for your needs. If you are currently facing financial difficulties and dream of receiving large amounts of money, this may reflect your desires and hopes.
- Dreaming of money can offer encouragement, indicating that divine provision is available, but it will require your faith, prayer, and effort to bring it to reality.
- If you see money along your path in a dream, this suggests that blessings will come naturally as you continue to follow the direction the Lord has set for you.
- In visions, money often appears as gold coins or treasure chests. This symbolizes hidden blessings that require effort and prayer to unlock.
Negative Interpretations:
- In contrast, dreaming of a black hand holding onto money may signify a spirit of theft or loss, suggesting that the enemy is stealing the blessings meant for you.
- Additionally, the love of money, as described in 1 Timothy 6:10, warns against the root of evil that can lead to bribery, corruption, and spiritual downfall.
Dreams involving money can serve as either a reflection of your current desires or a confirmation of divine provision. However, they also carry a reminder to stay vigilant, guarding against greed and corruption.
See Also: Gold, Silver for further insights into the symbolism of wealth, provision in dreams.
[3]The Symbolism of Money in Dreams: Understanding the Connection between Abundance, Power, and Lack
Any dream that involves money is connecting to the principles of abundance, power, and freedom. In a dream, money often represents your inner resources. Your sense of personal value, power, or the ability to make something happen can be expressed by the symbol of money. As a symbol, large amounts of money can represent any sort of achievement or sense of fulfillment as an unconscious expression of desires met. No matter what the financial situation in your waking life, your dream state can find you available for limitless abundance or attached to absolute lack. Since money in life is symbolic in nature, in the dream world it can represent any form of abundance.
The appearance of this in a dream could connect to the acquisition of any desire, from a new sense of inner riches to outward expressions of expansion such as a new relationship, job, or other appearance of a heart’s desire. On the opposite side of the spectrum, money in a dream could be pointing out feelings of lack that you are experiencing in life. As a wish fulfillment or compensatory dream, connecting to money could be balancing out feelings of limitation. Money that is counterfeit is revealing a relationship to abundance that is false or inauthentic. Though it may look real, it has been manufactured with dubious intentions. In a dream, this might point to ways in which you are (or someone in your life is) trying to get away with presenting yourself as bigger than you really are. Also be willing to look at the various aspects of your current situation; are there circumstances in your life that are costing you more than you can afford? This can apply to both material and emotional conditions. Look at the amount of money or lack of money in the dream as connoting how much or little of some needed commodity appears in your life. This can be spiritual, emotional, or physical. How abundant do you feel?
[4]Examining the Symbolic Meaning of Money in Dreams: A Detailed Analysis of Coins, Banknotes, and Engraved Currency, Offering Insights into Betrayal, Faith, Guidance, and Justice
(Bones, Banana, Brass, Bread, Coin, Dirt, Dough, Pennies, Pie, Poison)
A plated coin in a dream means lies, falsehood, or triviality.
To shower someone with money in a dream means listening to a filthy conversation, or impersonating someone. Money in a dream also means vain talk, or missing one’s prayers.
If one sees himself swallowing a coin of money in a dream, it means that he will betray his trust. Money in a dream is also interpreted as knowledge, faith, guidance, or becoming a government employee. Giving money away in a dream means dispelling agony, difficulties or burdens.
If one receives money in his dream, it means that he is entrusted with something. Handling one to four coins in a dream is a lucky number. Money in a dream is also interpreted as women’s talk. Having a lot of money in a dream means disputes. Receiving money from a known source in a dream means stress.
If the source is unknown in the dream, it means a calamity.
If one receives an engraved coin in a dream, it means that he may be hurt by his own family, or for the sake of a protege of his.
If one sees a deceased person giving him a coin of money in a dream, it means that he will be spared from an unjust trial.
If he refuses to take the money from the deceased person in the dream, it means that he should beware not to be unjust toward others or fall prey to their injustice.
If one who has ten coins finds that he only has five coins in the dream, it means that he will lose accordingly. Ifhe has five coins then sees them doubled in the dream, it means that he will double his money.
(See Also: Banana, Banknote, Bones, Counting money, Pastry, Voice)
[5]Money Dream Interpretation
To dream of money indicates triumph in endeavors and future abundance.
Dreaming of money may symbolize self-reliance, self-worth, accomplishment, or values. You think highly of yourself. Alternatively, to dream of money points to your stances about love and matters of the heart.
To lose money in your dream indicates petty quarrels at home and some minor disadvantages in your endeavors. You may be feeling feeble, defenseless and hopeless in real life. Additionally, you may be contented with maintaining a low profile life.
To dream about giving money away similarly connotes your generous and loving nature. You are seeking to be loved.
To see others giving money away indicates a feeling of unimportance. You feel that other people are neglecting you and disregarding your emotional needs.
To dream that you have no money indicates your insecurities in achieving your goals. You may be seen as a person without much value and contribution to the community.
To dream that you steal money predicts peril and reminds you to be wary with your transactions. On a positive note, it may point to your progress in achieving your aspirations that brings much satisfaction and fulfillment.
[6]Money Dream Interpretation
The meaning of money in a dream is as variable as its meaning in conscious life, and although there is some disagreement among authorities, the great majority concur that to pay, give, or lend money augurs well for all that concerns you.
Receiving money is also a good omen, providing it was honestly come by; it signifies security through development of your own resources.
To dream of finding money is a sign of mixed blessings; your financial success will be accompanied by disappointment in its effect Losing money in a dream is an omen of contrary; you are likely to have a windfall.
To change money (as paper for coins or large denominations for small, etc.) indicates problems created by your own carelessness in the handling of your affairs; a dream of exchanging money (as for foreign currency) means an increase in material wealth; to borrow money signifies a need to retrench and a warning against extravagance.
To spend money prophesies an unexpected profit, and to steal it predicts an unexpected stroke of luck.
To dream of counting or saving money promises personal happiness providing it was not done in a miserly way.
See Also: under Miser, Coins.
[7]Exploring the Power of Money: An In-Depth Examination of its Impact on Our Values, Relationships, Self-Identity, and More
What we value; one’s potential, energy or personal resources; personal potency, therefore links with sexuality and self-giving; what we pay for our desires or actions—I told my husband a few home truths last night, but he certainly made me pay for it’; opportunity, because money buys time to explore or try the new. Holding on to money: feeling insecure, or being tight’ emotionally or sexually. Not enough money: sense of being inadequate or failing potency. Dud money: not giving of oneself or feeling cheated.
Example: A small Indian boy stole a 50 pence piece from me. I had an internal struggle about whether to take it back.
The hesitation was that it was “manners” to make out nothing had happened, not to blame someone for something “not nice”. Because of these unspoken rules the boy could laugh at me. I decided to take the money back and accuse him of theft’ (Stephen Y). Stolen money: Stephen is considering what his ‘values’ are, how he wants others to relate to him, and whether to state his needs instead of being ‘nice’. Also, feeling others are taking us for granted, giving oneself cheaply in sex or relationships.
[8]The Secret Meaning of Dreams About Money: What They Say About Your Future Wealth and Happiness
To dream of finding money, denotes small worries, but much happiness. Changes will follow.
To pay out money, denotes misfortune.
To receive gold, great prosperity and unalloyed pleasures.
To lose money, you will experience unhappy hours in the home and affairs will appear gloomy.
To count your money and find a deficit, you will be worried in making payments.
To dream that you steal money, denotes that you are in danger and should guard your actions.
To save money, augurs wealth and comfort.
To dream that you swallow money, portends that you are likely to become mercenary.
To look upon a quantity of money, denotes that prosperity and happiness are within your reach.
To dream you find a roll of currency, and a young woman claims it, foretells you will lose in some enterprise by the interference of some female friend.
The dreamer will find that he is spending his money unwisely and is living beyond his means.
It is a dream of caution. Beware lest the innocent fancies of your brain make a place for your money before payday.
[9]Examining the Importance of Money in Dreams: A Detailed Analysis of the Symbolism of Influence, Affluence, and Individual Worth
The significance money has in your waking life is reflected in your dream state. Money is a symbol of power and wealth. We often judge ourselves based on our ability to make it, save it, and spend it. First consider your own relationship with money and your current financial situation as this dream could be simple wish-fulfillment. As always, consider all of the accompanying details in your dream because they will help you to understand where your issues lie. Traditional dream interpretations indicate that losing money in your dream is a good omen, and that probably the opposite will happen. Generally, money may represent those things that are most valuable to you and not necessarily cash.
To find; Happiness is on the way. Paying; A distressing development. Receiving; Gratification and prosperity approaching.
To lose; An unhappy situation at home.
To steal; Watch your actions closely To see; Good things are about to happen.
To save; Predicts wealth and comfort. Missing; You’ll have concerns over finances.
[10]Exploring the Mysteries of the Mind: Understanding the Symbolism of Dreams Involving Money to Reveal Your Innermost Desires and Fears.
It symbolizes everything you secretly want but repress so much that your mind does not dare to mention its name. Therefore, this type of dreams typically regard an illicit love.
If you make money it indicates that it is more valuable than you thought, but also that you are in a period of high creativity. On the contrary, dreaming that someone steals some money from you means that you have exaggerated your feelings towards that particular person. Losing money, if it is accompanied by a distressing feeling, reveals the fear of misplacing something you consider very important.
If money is not enough to cover your debts it means that you are wasting your energies. Finally, if you accumulate money it denotes selfishness; if you share it, generosity.
Formerly, it was believed that to find or to receive money in a dream was a sign of good luck. For other superstitions, it means that soon there will be a birth.
[11]Money Dream Interpretation
V:. Money has erotic meanings and stands for a woman’s “stockpile of feminine, erotic power and attraction.” In a man’s dream, money is a symbol for vigor and sexual performance. Looking at a lot of money: you want to improve your station in life. Finding money on the street: you have too many debts and it’s bothering your conscience.
The postman is bringing you money: don’t always rely on others and don’t wait for help from your relatives or friends.
Depth Psychology: Money is the measure of the actual or hoped for strength you need. Dreams about money are about your energy reserves, possible accomplishments, and personal worth. Money is also a symbol of sexual energy, influence, power—and last but not least—financial security. Do you dream about money often? Giving so much weight to material things may be robbing you of happiness.
[12]Money Dreams: The Intricate Connection between Wealth, Love, and Power
Rarely connected to financial problems. Dreaming about money points to your behavior in matters of love.
It is probably the most frequent symbol of sexuality and power.
A coin generally points to success and security. Are you always weighing every situation and thinking through a plan for every situation? Are you afraid of losing control over yourself or over a situation? Often such a dream is telling you to open yourself up to life and allow your wild side to surface. Passion for life is suggested here instead of control.
According to Freud and Jung, money is a symbol for the libido—silver coins indicate an attraction toward women; gold coins, an attraction toward men.
For some modern psychoanalysts, it is a symbol of creative power.
[13]Money Dream Interpretation
Dreams of money symbolize energy, power and resources and the fact that success and prosperity is within your reach. You are feeling confident, potent, loveable, and valuable, worthy of respect, status, esteem and success in the material world.
To dream of losing money signifies that you are dealing with financial challenges and setbacks.
To dream of stealing money signifies that you are feeling desperate and are in survival mode.
To dream of having lots of money represents a consciousness of wealth, and that you are preparing for great prosperity.
If you dream of not having enough money, then you are venting out poverty consciousness.
[14]Money Dream Interpretation
Psychological / emotional perspective: Money can represent our own personal resources – whether material or spiritual – and our potential for success. In some circumstances a dream of money can be linked with our view of our own power. When we dream of savings we are aware of the need for conservation. This may be on a personal level or in a more global sense.
A refund of money suggests that we have put effort into en emotional commitment, but have had to accept that that ‘payment’ is not valid.
A mortgage in dreams suggests ownership of an asset – whether emotional or material – for which we must pay in the future.
[15]Money Dream Interpretation
Material aspects: Money in dreams does not necessarily represent hard currency, but more the way in which we value ourselves. This symbol appearing in dreams would suggest that we need to assess that value more carefully, and equally to be aware of what we ‘pay’ for our actions and desires.
If there is a feeling of self-denial in our making savings, particularly to the point of miserliness, we may not have managed our resources properly in the past and are having to suffer for it now. We may also fear the future.
If someone else gives us their savings, we are able to use their knowledge and expertise.
[16]Money Dream Interpretation
See Also: Wealth
1- Money in dreams does not necessarily represent hard currency, but more the way in which we value ourselves. This symbol appearing in dreams would suggest that we need to assess that value more carefully, and equally to be aware of what we ‘pay’ for our actions and desires.
2- Money can also represent our own personal resources - whether material or spiritual - and our potential for success. In some circumstances a dream of money can be linked with our view of our own power and our sexuality
3- Spiritual currency and also spiritual “change’, small or otherwise.
[17]Money Dream Interpretation
A dream about money signifies the dreamer should be more attentive to family members.
To see counterfeit money in your dream suggests that something is not what it appears to be. Perhaps you are feeling unworthy or someone is undervaluing your talents or efforts. Alternatively, this dream symbol could mean that you are pretending to be something you’re not.
If you dreamed of foreign money, this symbolizes the journey toward your life goals. Consider the emotions you felt in your dream, for clues to whether you are feeling good about the direction you are currently headed in life.
[18]Money Dream Interpretation
To dream that you pay or give Money to other people is a fortunate omen; prosperity awaits you.
To dream that you receive Money also foretells personal success, but due to hard work.
To find Money in your dream is not so fortunate, however—there will be some sudden advancement or success, but it will prove disappointing.
If you change Money, it is a sign of difficulties due to your own fault—as if you exchange notes for silver, or silver for copper.
It is a very bad sign if you dream that you borrow Money, either from a friend or from a moneylender.
[19]Unraveling the Mysteries of Dreams: A Guide to Interpreting Dream Symbols Related to Money
(See Also: Bank, Banking, Coins, Gold, Poverty, Silver, Stock Market)
Financial worries, or the wish for prosperity.
Inaccessible funds: Something pent up within yourself, often an ability.
Corruption (e.g., “money is the root of all evil” or “dirty money”).
Turning down, or turning away from, money: A change in personal priorities toward less material pursuits.
Clutching money tightly: A frugal nature, sometimes to the point of greed.
[20]Money Dream Interpretation
Money in dreams can represent our spiritual currency and also spiritual ‘change’, small or otherwise. Symbols of money such as gold coins or money bags can signify our spiritual resources, which we can call on in times of difficulty. In the spiritual sense, savings suggests those talents and abilities that we have or have developed, but have not yet used, particularly those for the greater good.
[21]Money Dream Meaning
If you dream of losing money you will find unhappiness in your home and future prospects will appear slim.
If your dream is of finding money, you will have much happiness in your domestic affairs.
If you dream of looking at money it shows that you will have an opportunity to reach your goals and increase your income.
If you steal the money, your finances are in danger.
[22]Money in Dreams: Revealing Our Values and Understanding of Wealth
A symbol of communication and the exchange of values, how the money is being used in the dream will indicate what is being valued. For instance, if money is being used to buy a house, this will symbolize the value the dreamer places upon their own mind; if money is being invested for future use, it will indicate the permanent wealth derived from experience and understanding.
[23]Money Dream Meaning
To dream that you see stacks of money indicates a great desire for security.
To be the recipient, gratification of a little wish.
To lose your money, fear of losing something or someone whom you need.
If you steal money in your dreams be careful that you do not drive sharp bargains. This dream also signifies a fear of losing your authority or persuasive powers.
[24]Money Dream Meaning
Money in a dream is usually an extension of one’s self-worth and self-esteem—a positive sign if abundance and accumulation is experienced; and a negative one if losses occur in the dream, suggesting one’s inner resources may be depleted. Investing energy in oneself, one’s career, or one’s family is sometimes indicated by this symbol.
[25]Money Dream Meaning
To give, lend or pay money is an augury that you will receive a large sum in a surprising manner.
If you dream of handling other people’s money and resist the temptation to steal it, you will inherit something of value from a relative.
[26]Money Dream Meaning
To give money away means you will lose money in business.
To find money means you will have to borrow from others.
To receive money as a gift or in payment means you will receive fair recompense for services.
See Also: Alms.
[27]Money Dream Meaning
1. Power;
2. Authority;
3. The strength of man;
4. Provision and wealth;
5. Natural talents and skills;
6. Greed;
Deut 8:18; Gen 31:15; Luke 19:23; 1 Tim 6:10; Hos 10:5; Eccl 7:12; Luke 16:11
[28]Money Dream Meaning
Finding money in a dream may be symbolic of an upcoming financial blessing.
If you have a house made of money (dollar bills or coins) it can symbolize trusting in wealth, Prov. 10:15
[29]Money Dream Meaning
1. Desire for security.
2. Shallow goals.
3. Finding confidence in one’s ability or future.
4. If stealing, indicates jealousy or dislike of person one is taking from.
[30]Money Dream Meaning
If change or coins, means changes are coming into your life; if dollar bills, big changes. Note any numbers and look up meaning.
[31]Money Dream Meaning
Receiving money in dream denotes earthly prosperity. Giving of it denotes ability to give money.
[32]Money Dream Meaning
You see money being distributed among family members: you and your partner may split
[33]Money Dream Interpretation
Literal, though the amount may be figurative; research numbers for clarity
[34]Money Dream Meaning
See Also: Treasure
Money may sometimes represent faeces.
See Also: Excrement.
[35]Money Dream Meaning
Ever an evil dream (Raphael).
[36]Money Dream Interpretation
Value of life.
[37]Money Dream Meaning
To dream of receiving monev, is a good omen; in love, it foretells a speedy marriage and many children. If you dream you lose mòney, it is a proof you will be deceived in love, and will be unsuccessful in some favorite pursuit. To dream you are paying money, foretells the birth of a son destined to cut a great figure in life.
[38]Dream Interpretation: Money and Its Symbolism
lucky numbers: 12-19-20-21-24-27
Financial Challenges and Losses
- Apprehension Over Money: Family quarrels only exacerbate the situation, blocking a solution.
- Losing Money: Time for lean cuisine.
- Missing Money: Illegally obtained cash in your hands is still illegal.
- Paying Money: Your debts bother your conscience; pay them regularly.
- Money From Bills Owed: Will soon have a family argument.
Financial Gains and Opportunities
- Assembling Money: Will have ample money for your needs.
- Counting Money: Wish to raise your station in life; period of financial stability.
- Finding Money: Danger and business loss if you do not return money to rightful owner.
- Receiving Money: Impending changes in level of your expectations are disappointing.
- Silver Dollar: Luck throughout unfortunate circumstances.
Financial Actions and Risks
- Borrowing Money: One’s inner resources have been depleted.
- Burying Money: Dissolution of hopes and emotional barrenness.
- Spending Money: Will risk failure of plans for comfort.
- Stealing Money: Long sickness from unguarded actions.
- Paying Back Borrowed Money: Your finances sail smooth waters.
Managing Money and Investments
- Handling Foreign Money: An interesting job with a small income.
- Handling Checks: Will be unable to meet monthly debt payments.
- Handling Stocks: Risk of failure, shame, and blame and an unexpected gift by airmail.
- Miscounting Money: Urge to increase all revenues is unfounded.
Consequences of Financial Behavior
- Money Changer: Difficulties are your own fault, as reverses made you avaricious.
- Collecting Money for Charity: Are full of pettiness in a desperate bid for affection and control.
- Deducting Amounts Illegally: Time-consuming manipulation to return books to correct.
Other Symbolic Money Representations
- Money Strewn Across the Street: A well-entrenched, civilized situation will be upset.
- Shiny New Money: Will be criticized for being a mercenary.
- Gathering Money: Your patience and honesty will hurdle difficult tasks.
See Also: Wealth, Abundance, Value, Power, Resources
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