Bird in the Cage

I want to be Birds, with their ability to fly, are often symbols of freedom. ... When caged then, the obvious symbol of a bird in a dream is that of losing freedom. But cages are often more complex than that. We can have ambiguous relationships with our cages. As much as they restrain us and hold us back, cages can also protect us and shield us from danger. If we dream of a bird in a cage, it is an opportunity to explore this ambiguity. To be caged may not always be a bad a thing, as long as the trade off is worth it. We may feel caged and lose freedom.