What does it mean to dream about a thief? |

Dreaming of a thief symbolizes that something of value, whether physical or psychic, is stolen. The symbolic thief, for example, can represent an aspect of our personality that is being taken from us, such as our expression or our talents.

Check out more details below to help you better understand what you dreamed of.

Reflect on the context of dreaming about a thief

Is the thief someone known or absolutely unknown? What is stolen? How does the dreamer interact or react to the thief in the dream? What feelings take over the dreamer in contact with this symbol? Is there any dialogue? Does the thief do anything?

Reflect on what the unconscious may be signaling when dreaming of a thief

How do I deal with my destructive attitudes that generate results I reject? What am I missing out on my inner thief?

Understand possible applications of dreaming about a thief:

To dream that the thief takes precious objects or money

A house invaded by a thief who takes precious objects or money can indicate that the dreamer is in touch with that aspect of himself, which prevents the expression of himself.

To dream that the thief only prowls around the house

A thief who prowls a house, but does not enter, can indicate that although there are still psychic tensions, the dreamer manages to protect himself more efficiently, either by changing his attitude, idea or look.

To dream that the thief is arrested

A trapped thief may indicate that the dreamer is successfully curbing destructive expressions.

To dream that the thief is not noticed in the place

A thief who enters a room where the dreamer is sleeping or not aware of anything could indicate that more attention is needed, as the dreamer is still unaware of his “psychic thief”.

Discovery of unconscious and harmful aspects

Generally, thieves are invaders, and in the psyche, as well as in the concrete world, they represent the invasion of a dark and harmful unconscious aspect of the dreamer. These harmful aspects can be, for example, bad habits, repetitive postures that always lead to the same result, a bad diet that is bad for the body, negative thoughts and feelings that invade the mind and change the mood, etc. Anyway, when a dream with this element appears to the dreamer, it is important to check the context of the dream more carefully in order to understand what this symbolic thief is trying to show.

Clarity reflected in the dream

In the same way, in the dream, if the thief is not successful in his attempt, this can indicate a certain success that the dreamer experiences in curbing, confronting or adequately protecting himself from destructive aspects such as those mentioned above. It could indicate that whatever is disturbing or interfering with the dreamer’s well-being can now be seen more clearly so that it can be transformed.

Many moods and emotions can rob you of psychic energy, such as excessive shyness, lack of self-confidence, laziness, stress caused by work and strained relationships, fear, anger, etc.

Our experts

– Thaís Khoury holds a degree in Psychology from Universidade Paulista, with a postgraduate degree in Analytical Psychology. She uses dream interpretation, calatonia and creative expression in her sessions.

– Yubertson Miranda, graduated in Philosophy from PUC-MG, is a symbologist, numerologist, astrologer and tarot reader.