Dreaming of a wallet: what does it mean?
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- resources
- security
- identity
- luck
A wallet in a dream symbolises your resources and security: money, time and energy. Finding a wallet foretells a lucky chance, while losing one often reflects a fear of losing control.
What does a wallet mean in folk tradition?
In folk tradition a full wallet foretells prosperity and stability. A found wallet is believed to mean an unexpected opportunity, and an empty one is a reminder to plan your spending more carefully.
What do psychologists say?
Psychologists say a wallet also stands for personal space and identity: it holds our documents and valuables. Losing it in a dream may reflect a feeling that you are losing yourself or something important.
What happened to the wallet?
One event changes the meaning of the dream.
- Finding a wallet: a lucky chance
- Losing a wallet: losing a sense of security or control
- An empty wallet: tiredness, your resources have run out
- Giving a wallet as a gift: generosity and trust
What to ask yourself
Where do you spend most of your energy right now, and what do you get back? What gives you a sense of security?