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]