Destitute

Whoever sees in a dream that he has fallen into poverty and remained destitute will, in waking life, improve his circumstances to the contrary. If the dreamer is already wealthy, it means that he will give away some of his property and assist the poor and the needy.

If you see in a dream that you are poor and complaining of this condition, it means that you will commit some wrongful acts and enter into rebellion.

For whoever sees in a dream that he is destitute yet does not complain of this condition, this dream indicates that abundant money will come into his hands and that he will obtain plentiful and lawful sustenance. If one is normally rich and prosperous but sees in his dream that he is living a poor and humble life, he will carry out works directed toward goodness and peace in this world and in the Hereafter.

To see in a dream that you extend a helping hand to a poor person means that you will give alms to the poor and needy, and that enemies who are disturbed by the alms you give will arise around you. Whoever sees himself destitute and begging will cling to supplication and faith, and intend to become a pious person.

If you see a poor person begging in your dream, it is a sign that, through the works you undertake for goodness and peace, you will gain the respect and affection of those around you, become a fine example to them, and turn them also toward almsgiving and assistance.

To see a destitute child in a dream indicates that a person whose circumstances are very poor before your eyes and for whom you feel distress will be granted beautiful sustenance and that his condition will improve.

To see in a dream a woman whose clothes are torn and tattered from destitution is interpreted as meaning that you will improve your circumstances through great effort and toil, with skill. If the dreamer sees himself to be destitute, it indicates that he is weak in these matters religiously and morally; but if he sees a close relation to be destitute, it indicates that this person’s property will increase.

To see in a dream that a person who is destitute is suddenly given a great deal of money, or that he wins a prize, indicates that he will consume unlawful property.

To see in a dream that the garments of a destitute person are patched and that he is nevertheless happy signifies that he will soon be freed from the troubles occupying his mind and will attain peace together with his family.

To see in a dream that a destitute person is begging indicates that he will experience difficulty in his affairs for a certain period; or, conversely, to see this destitute person earning money is a sign that his affairs, which were in disorder, will be set right.

To see in a dream that a destitute person, despite being poor, shares the bread in his hand with people he does not know is an indication that he will gain respect among people and attain a position in society at which others will look with admiration.

To see in a dream that a destitute person casts off his clothes and suddenly puts on a tuxedo or similarly elegant garments signifies that he will receive a promotion in his work or gain abundant profits from the work he performs. To see that you assist the destitute person seen in the dream, or help him escape poverty, indicates that you will receive help from an unexpected quarter concerning a matter that troubles your mind.

No matter how destitute the person may be, if he sees in a dream that he lives in a palace, this is a herald that he will be steadfast in the face of troubles that may arise in his private life and that beautiful days are very near.

With the right perspective, it can signify restoring balance, recovery, and developing a new understanding.

Uncertainty, indecision, or a tendency to take on excessive burden may be observed.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.