Captivity
To see in a dream that you are held captive indicates that you have been laboring continually in a matter, yet have obtained no result, and that you feel trapped.
To see in a dream that you have taken someone captive indicates that you have a problem with one of your own ideas, and that, instead of solving it, you are being negatively affected by it and are unable to cope with it.
To be taken captive in a dream by someone you know indicates that this person harbors negative thoughts concerning you.
To be taken captive and detained in a dream by someone unknown indicates that people whom you will newly meet are engaging in actions that will obstruct your way.
Positive Meaning
It provides early awareness; the person sees risks before they grow and can choose a more solid path.
Shadow Meaning
Neglect, haste, untrustworthy people or uncontrolled behavior can increase the difficulty.
Advice
In the interpretation, the themes of success and reputation, work and responsibility, health and body, spiritual signs, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.