My mother and my two year old son came with me to a mansion. In my dream I realized the mansion belongs to my current dog veterinarian whom is someone that had a crush on me when we were in high school together but he is married to another woman and has three kids. Even though I know the mansion belonged to him in the dream, I know he does not have such a place in real life. I did a lot of exploring the inner rooms of the house, but also did this weird climbing ladders precariously balanced from one roof structure of the house to another to get to open windows or terraces. I don't know why I wouldn't walk the house normally rather than climbing in through outside sources. My mom and son played outside until it got closer to nightfall. We all crowded into a suite in the mansion and locked doors as I gave a speech about the importance of keeping the lights on because it's the only way to keep the zombies away. At this point there many more people than just my mom and son. Some I recognize, some I don't, and I have no idea why they're all there. Then I am asked to step outside by a house keeper/guard of sorts who tries to get us all to leave because we were not given permission to be there and Jason, the owner doesn't know we are there. I beg him to let us stay, explaining the house owner knows me well and I'll make sure the house is well maintained. I beg to stay explaining there's no way we can survive the zombies if we leave in the dark. He finally agrees but the group inside lock me out and I am in a long white hallway that is beginning to fill with zombies. I climb out a window and run around to another side of the suite to another door they haven't locked yet while the zombies are chasing me. These are fast zombies instead of slow ones and I'm terrified. As I get into the room the zombies are pushing the door gap. I'm shouting for help to close the door. My dad is standing closest to me but walks away like I've said nothing. I finally get it closed by myself but then I'm expected to do something about the large group of people there and the lack of food. We only have to make it to morning but everyone's acting like they will starve to death. The final scene before I wake up is of a first person view of the land around the home being surrounded by countless zombies of varying abilities, headed towards the house.
Dreams like this often blend personal experiences, emotions, and subconscious fears, and your dream is richly woven with various elements that might reflect deeper thoughts and feelings. Here’s an interpretation of some key aspects:
Mansion Symbolism: Mansions often symbolize the self or the psyche, representing an expansive part of your mind filled with memories, experiences, and perhaps unacknowledged desires or fears. The fact that it belongs to a former crush, the veterinarian, could signify unresolved feelings or a connection to past relationships and how they influence your current life.
Climbing Obstacles: The act of climbing precariously between roof structures suggests that you might be facing challenges or transitions in your life. The unconventional way of navigating the mansion might indicate that you are feeling pressured to find alternative or risky solutions to your problems rather than facing them head-on.
Fear of the Dark/Zombies: Zombies often symbolize fears, anxieties, or feelings of being overwhelmed. They represent a loss of control or autonomy—perhaps reflecting fears about your responsibilities as a parent or worries about external threats (in your case, represented by the zombies) that could harm your loved ones.
Protective Instincts: Your speech about keeping the lights on to ward off the zombies emphasizes your protective instincts over your family. This may reflect your desire to keep your loved ones safe amidst chaos and uncertainty, evidencing a nurturing aspect of your personality.
Locking You Out: Being locked out while your family is inside could reflect feelings of isolation or a fear of being excluded from those you care about. It could suggest anxiety about your place in your family or your perceived role within a social group.
Desperation and Empowerment: The scene where you have to fend for yourself against the zombies, especially when your dad ignores you, could represent feelings of helplessness or abandonment. However, the fact that you manage to close the door and take charge suggests an underlying resilience within you, despite external chaos.
Urgency of Needs: The concern about food and survival until morning highlights feelings of urgency regarding life’s basic needs—both physical and emotional. It could represent worries about security and stability, suggesting you may be feeling pressure to provide for yourself and your loved ones.
Ultimately, your dream might illustrate a mix of personal and existential fears—balancing the roles of caregiver and individual against the backdrop of past relationships, family dynamics, and the introspective exploration of your mental landscape. Reflecting on these themes in your waking life may help you find clarity and address any underlying concerns.