"Chasing Shadows: A Bedroom, a Horse, and a Spirit Guide"

10/5/2024

I appear to be in a bedroom with a female friend of mine (Rojean), her bed is under a window and across the window it seemed to be showing an old acquaintance of mine from high school that I haven’t seen in years, his name is Ariel, it seemed like we were in a doctors office and he was helping us with something, as if he was the doctor. In the dream I felt like I was in a committed relationship with another female, but Rojean and I start having sex (and I’m not physically attracted to her in real life at all, but I do enjoy her energy as she has always been real with me). The next scene of my dream, Rojean and I were in an elongated closet which felt like it was about 40 feet long, her bed was at the end of this elongated closet. We start having sex again. The sliding doors of this closet were mirrored facing the inside, and it was closing in on us as we were continuing to have sex. I then see outside of the closet were a few black men that were just roaming around, seeming to protect us inside the closet. Rojean only dates black men, so it was weird to feel like the men she was attracted to were protecting us. After we finished I ran off alone and started climbing a ladder attached to a concrete wall which led me to a very busy freeway. It felt like she was chasing after me but I ended up evading her. I then entered into what felt to be a hotel like realm. I then proceed to enter a large freight elevator with 3 other people inside, 1 to my left, 1 person controlling the elevator, and another person in front of him waiting to get off, then me (4 people in total). I press a button which I think would take me to the floor I needed to go to, which was presented to me as Level “I”. I ask the individual controlling the elevator to take me there. He was a man dressed in all black, around 4 feet tall, he was of Indian origin. He was completely immovable and I felt like he knew my entire life and existence. He didn’t even look in my direction, he just stood there in silence as I kept pressuring him to take me to Level “I”. I get off the elevator and try to enter the stairwell, as I enter into the stairwell, it was completely blocked off with metal posts as if I’m not allowed to take the elevator or stairs. Something tells me to enter from the center of this realm. I begin to climb up through the center. As I’m climbing, the outside of this realm seems to have very aggressive waves crashing into the side of the building which was completely see through. I finally get to my level and outside my room it seemed like a cruise ship which resembled the dining area. People were eating and enjoying themselves. I continue up this realm by climbing the center and I finally reach the top. At the top of this realm was a 100 foot horse (extremely huge in size). I run all the way up the horses back to its head, the horse seems very unstable and wobbly, as I feel the horse about to fall, I jump off and wake up. I wake up and realize that the man in the elevator was my spirit guide.

Dreams can be complex and multi-faceted, often reflecting our subconscious feelings, desires, and experiences. Your dream includes a variety of symbols and scenarios, which can be interpreted in several layers. Here are some possible interpretations of the key elements in your dream:

Setting and Characters:
- Rojean: Having a connection with Rojean, even if it's platonic, suggests a desire for authenticity and real relationships in your life. The act of intimacy in your dream, despite not feeling attracted to her, might symbolize a deeper understanding or exploration of intimacy that doesn’t necessarily conform to traditional romantic attraction.
- Ariel: Your old acquaintance showing up might represent unresolved feelings from your past or repressed emotions related to that time in your life. His role as a doctor could indicate a need for healing or understanding regarding those past experiences.
The Closet and Mirrors:
- The elongated closet might symbolize feelings of confinement or a space for secrecy. The mirrors reflecting both Rojean and yourself could represent self-reflection, identity, and looking at how you perceive yourself in relationships. It might also indicate a dissonance between how others view you and how you view yourself.
- The presence of the black men protecting you and Rojean may symbolize security and support from different elements or communities in your life. It might reflect Rojean's preferences and your acceptance of those aspects of her identity.
Chasing and Escape:
- Your actions of escaping and feeling chased by Rojean might signify inner conflicts about commitment and freedom. There may be aspects of your life or relationships that you feel are restricting you, and your subconscious is exploring these tensions, urging you to address them.
The Elevator and The Spirit Guide:
- Elevators often symbolize transitions, ascension, or changes in your life. The man in black serving as your spirit guide could indicate a deeper understanding of yourself, leading you to new insights about your life journey. His immovable nature might imply a resistance to change or a lesson you need to learn about acceptance.
Obstacles and Climbing:
- The blocked stairwell symbolizes barriers or challenges that you perceive in your life journey. Climbing through the center of the realm speaks to persistence and the search for a central truth or authentic self. The aggressive waves might represent chaotic emotions or external pressures that feel overwhelming but are also being observed from a safe distance.
The Horse:
- The large horse at the top might symbolize strength, power, or wild instincts. The instability of the horse may reflect feelings of uncertainty or vulnerability regarding personal power or autonomy. Jumping off the horse illustrates a choice to regain control over your circumstances rather than allowing them to dictate your path.
Overall Themes:
- Relationships, both platonic and romantic, seem to be central to your dream, as well as themes of self-discovery, healing, security, and the challenges involved in personal growth. The dream may indicate a need to confront emotional complexities and establish clarity in your relationships and personal journey.

In interpreting this dream, consider your own feelings and situations in your waking life. Dreams often serve as a mirror, reflecting our inner thoughts and emotions. Reflecting on these symbols and their significance in your life could provide clarity and insight into what you are navigating at this moment.