If you dream of being confronted by a group of strangers intent on taking your money or possessions, it reflects a sense that forces are aligning against you in waking life. Escaping unharmed suggests you have what it takes to push back and prevail, whether in business or romance. Attending a social gathering for the joy of it is generally an optimistic sign — life holds more pleasure than hardship — though a tense or discordant party suggests conflict rather than connection.