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To dream of a mousetrap
When you see a mousetrap in a dream, it means that someone slandered you in front of your boss. There is a chance that you have been slacking at work lately and dedicated your attention to personal problems instead of work tasks. Your boss will give you a speech that you should take seriously and as a warning or advice to change your behavior as soon as possible.

To dream of setting a mousetrap
Dreaming of setting a mousetrap means that you are careful. You are someone who believes that everyone is guilty until proven otherwise. You constantly put people close to you on tests to see if they are loyal and affectionate enough. There is a chance that one of them will get tired of having to prove themselves all the time and let you think whatever you want.

To dream of other people setting a mousetrap
If you are watching other people setting a mousetrap in a dream, it means that you trust people too much. You are someone who evaluates others on the way they treat you while not paying attention to what they are like with other people. If they are bad, it is only a matter of time when they will treat you the same. Many people have taken advantage of your weaknesses after you confided in them.

Interpretations of these dreams depend on the context in which they occur and the details that follow them.

To dream of making a mousetrap
Making a mousetrap in a dream is a sign that you will recognize the intentions of people that don’t wish you well and stop them from taking their plans into action. Even though your private life is suffering because of your inborn skepticism, you will manage to beat your enemy because of that trait this time only. You have been hanging out with various people lately, and some of your actions are not getting positive reactions from others around you. They will blame you for it and use it as a weapon against you. Luckily, you will not allow yourself the luxury of making a wrong move and letting anyone be suspicious of you for a reason.

To dream about other people making a mousetrap
When you see someone else making a mousetrap in a dream, that can mean that someone will sacrifice you to achieve their goal. You will help one person, thanks to your connections and acquaintances, but it will turn out that they have not deserved it. Only after some time passes will you realize that you have only been collateral damage of someone’s ambition. You can stop that from happening if you open your eyes.

To dream of buying a mousetrap
Dreaming of buying a mousetrap means that you are planning on taking revenge on people who hurt or tricked you in the past. You believe in a saying – What comes around goes around, which is why you will make sure to make a detailed plan. You are hurting yourself with such a way of thinking more than your enemies, but if you truly believe that that is the only way to continue on with your life, make sure to put your plan into action as soon as possible.

To dream of selling a mousetrap
Selling a mousetrap in a dream is a sign that you will regret helping someone. There is a chance that you will give a hand to someone who will not appreciate it, which is why your consciousness will be restless. You can’t forget that helping is the right thing to do whether you will get gratitude for it or not.

To dream of receiving a mousetrap as a gift
If someone gives you a mousetrap as a gift in a dream, it means that you will have a support system during difficult moments in life. Your biggest fear is that you will stay alone, but there is no reason to worry since you have family members, friends, and colleagues who love, appreciate, and respect you and who are ready to fight for you if necessary.

To dream of giving a mousetrap to someone as a gift
When you are dreaming of bestowing a mousetrap to someone, that is a sign that you have to dedicate more attention to the people you love. You probably don’t have enough time to dedicate to your family, partner, or friends because of work and other obligations. At the end of the day, you are so tired that you can’t wait to go to bed. However, you should find the balance between your private and business life since one can’t exclude the other.

To dream of stealing a mousetrap
Stealing a mousetrap in a dream means that someone will misinterpret your intentions in real life. Instead of taking your suggestion as advice on how to do something, they will conclude that you are trying to impose your opinion on them. That person might even distance themselves from you after that, and you will regret ever saying anything.

To dream of someone stealing a mousetrap from you
If you are dreaming of someone stealing a mousetrap from you, it means that you are nervous and don’t know how to control negative emotions. You have reacted violently to everything other people say lately. If you don’t learn to channel your frustration, you will soon lose the people you care about.

To dream of finding a mousetrap
Finding a mousetrap in a dream means that you will avoid problems or trouble, thanks to your instinct. There is a chance that you will distance yourself from someone who doesn’t seem trustworthy to you. Even though other people think of them the best, you are not sure if they are the way they present themselves. It will turn out that you have been right and judged them properly.

To dream about a broken mousetrap
A broken mousetrap in a dream symbolizes minor obstacles on your way to success. You are in a phase of life when you have a lot of will and energy for the achievement of your wishes. However, numerous challenges that you will have to deal with will appear on your path. If you manage to stay positive and don’t let difficulties discourage you, you will come far.

To dream of repairing a mousetrap
Repairing a mousetrap in a dream is a sign that you shouldn’t get involved in risky businesses or invest money into something illegal. You are someone who doesn’t have the gift for such a way of doing business, and you could end up hurt if you get caught. If you really need the money, it would be better to find an additional source of income instead of doing something that is not in accordance with the law or that is too risky.

To dream of other people repairing a mousetrap
If you see someone else repairing a mousetrap in a dream, it means that you are bored. Your everyday life consists of a few actions only, and nothing significant is happening in it. You are the main culprit for it because you are the only one who can change some things. Don’t let laziness stop you from introducing more interesting activities into your daily life.

To dream of throwing a mousetrap away
Throwing a mousetrap away in a dream means that you have started looking forward to success too early on. Euphoria has probably motivated you, but you are not aware of the fact that some things could change still. Because of it, be careful and wait for the victory to be a sure thing before you start celebrating.

To dream of other people throwing a mousetrap away
When you see someone else throwing a mousetrap away in a dream, it means that you will look at someone’s big success with skepticism. The reason for it is the fact that the battle is not over yet. That person will not realize what you are saying and will think that jealousy, envy, or vanity don’t let you be happy for them.

To dream of catching a mouse in a mousetrap
This dream is a clear sign that you will achieve your dream. You have been working on your ideas for a long time and don’t complain about it. Many people advise you to give up on it and dedicate your time to other, more constructive things in your life. However, you are persistent, and time will tell if not listening to other people but believing in yourself is a good thing.

To dream about catching multiple mice in a mousetrap
Catching multiple mice in one mousetrap means that you have let success change you. There is a chance that you have achieved your goal, became famous, or earned money, but something else happened to you. You have become someone from who you ran away in the past too.

To dream of catching another animal in a mousetrap
When you are dreaming of catching something else in a mousetrap instead of a mouse, it means that your plan will not bring you success because you will give up only after the first obstacle. You will let difficulties discourage you, which will distance you from your goal.

To dream of stepping on a mousetrap
If you are dreaming of stepping on a mousetrap or a mousetrap catching a part of your body or a piece of your clothes, it means that you will be accused of something you didn’t do. Your boss will probably blame you for someone else’s or even their mistake, and you will have to fight to fix the injustice.

To dream of other people stepping on a mousetrap
This dream means that you will wrong someone. There is a chance that you have created a wrong image of someone without letting yourself get to know them better. You will realize how delusional you have been with time and be sorry because of it.

If you are trying to take a mousetrap off of someone in vain in a dream, it means that you will try to end the gossips about a loved one without success. You will hear lies about someone you love and naively believe that you can do something good by going around and denying that information. It would be better to wait for the dust to settle because you could only bring more harm than good to that person with your actions.

The meanings of dreams can be a lot more trivial. If you have recently seen or set a mousetrap, it has made an impression on you.

Definition of a mousetrap

A mousetrap is a trap used for catching mice and other rodents.

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