Dream of someone in a cage can mean anything from you feeling restricted and suppressed to you being fully aware of your superiority as compared to others. It may also be a sign that you are above the rest. Or, it is a warning about problems and setbacks coming your way. 

Dive right in to understand the complete significance it holds!


What Does It Mean to Dream of Someone in a Cage?

Seeing someone in a cage in dreams can mean anything from you realizing the importance of coming out of undesirable situations to you facing your demons. To know more, keep reading!

  • You are feeling restricted, suppressed, and controlled in your waking life. 
  • You have realized your need to come out of a situation, and you are progressively working towards it. 
  • You need to be more aware and mindful of the people and events around you. 
  • You are finding it difficult to communicate with your inner self and those around you.
  • You are well aware of your superior position in comparison to others  
  • You are facing your demons, and you need to resolve your inner issues before you venture out. 

Dream of Someone in a Cage – Specific Scenarios and Interpretation 

Each scenario in your dream of someone in a cage can be interpreted differently. For instance,  dreaming of yourself in a cage signifies you feel powerless. 

But dreams of a group of people dancing in a cage indicate that someone close will embarrass you. So, keep reading to know what your dream means!

Dream of yourself in a cage 

This is the ultimate sign of you feeling powerless and out of control. You feel that you do not have any control over the aspects of your life.

Others are making decisions on your behalf, clearly against your liking. 

You are still waiting for the “right moment” to come, to snap you out of your misery. Don’t wait around, this is your cue to hit the pedal and take charge of your own life. 

Someone is trying to escape from a cage 

This symbolizes you are not happy about your past decisions because you were under others’ influence.

You have done your part to make people happy, now is your time to prioritize yourself.

The key here is for you to stand in the face of intimidation with courage and consistency. 

People trapped in a cage dream meaning

This is usually a warning about problems, challenges, and setbacks coming your way. You will face situations that will require you to make extreme decisions. 

Stress is inevitable in the face of such situations. Calm yourself and keep your mind collected to get through all the problems and setbacks.

Someone in a cage for wild behavior

It is a positive sign of your strength and courage over your rivals. No matter the situation, you work your way to victory.

However, it can also predict dangers in your path, especially during travel. Cancel any upcoming trips just to ensure your safety. 

In another sense, this means that you must keep your ideas to yourself till you actualize them. You do not need everyone to know your game plan!

You bought a cage to lock yourself 

This is a sign that you need to be more mindful of your disposition toward loved ones. Often you get too jealous of their accomplishments and end up demanding a lot from them.

However, you hardly ever make the effort to return the favor. 

You are very self-absorbed and do not care what affects someone or how they cope with things. This results in you losing a lot of friends, family, and acquaintances. 

You bought a cage to lock someone else 

This means that you will not be recognized for your efforts. You gave it your all – your time, effort, and dedication – hoping for good returns. However, the reality is far from it. 

It is, however, important that you don’t lose hope and keep going with your plans and hard work.

Eventually, people won’t be able to deny your shine.

A person dancing in a cage 

You are a potent attention seeker, and you go above and beyond to attract other people with how you dress, talk, and act.

You are always too busy to stand out and put too many obsessive thoughts into it. 

A group of people dancing in a cage in dreams

This indicates that someone close to you will embarrass you. You will be ashamed of their actions, more often than not, it’s a family member.

You would want to remove yourself from the situation or cut all ties. 

However, always remember that you should not have to face the consequences of another’s actions. Stay away from things that upset you. 


A word from ThePleasantDream

Dreaming of someone in a cage can mean both good things and bad. Much of it is a reflection of what is happening in your waking life. The key for you is to be mindful of the cues and take your time to decide your next step for the better!