Dream Dictionary

Cage

To dream that you are in a cage, denotes that you are experiencing some inhibitions and powerlessness in some areas of your life.

You may feel restricted, confined and restrained in a current relationship or business deal. Somebody may be keeping a short leash on you where you are lacking the freedom to act independently.

To dream that you are putting a wild animal into a cage, signifies that you will succeed in overcoming your rivals and fears.

It is also symbolic of you being able to control you animalistic rages and anger.

To see a bird in a cage, suggests that you are feeling limited in your expression and a sudden lost of freedom. You may be experiencing frustrations and an inhibited spirituality.

The dream may also imply that you are feeling like a "jail bird".

Dictionary definition

  • n. 1: an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept [syn: cage, coop]
  • 2: something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
  • 3: United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992) [syn: Cage, John Cage, John Milton Cage Jr.]
  • 4: the net that is the goal in ice hockey
  • 5: a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice [syn: batting cage, cage]
  • v. 1: confine in a cage; "The animal was caged" [syn: cage, cage in]