So basically this dream started with me at the African braiding shop. For whatever reason, the girl who was doing my hair gets up and leaves, but never comes back. I’m waiting literally al day. I see another girl with her braids half done and decide to go up to the other ladies to ask for some service. They call me a liar and say I did this and just want them to fix it. Even though I have proof of me having a silk press earlier, the maintain that I’m a liar and I leave. While leaving, it’s me, my mom, and my sis and we walk out into this big, dark parking lot. We see 4 dead bodies line perfectly into this row in front of this hotel type thing. A sheet falls off the first one and it’s an old white woman with her mouth hanging open. I’m shocked, but not really scared until I realize that I’m seeing a body. Like for a split second I realize I’m dreaming and then get. Nervous. But before I can say anything, they all snap up and walk into a row back into the building in white gowns. They never look back and bby time I look away, I don’t see more of them. So I decide I’m going to go on Maps and find another braiding shop. I choose the one that’s second closest and I call and a man picks up. I tell him what’s going on and he tells me he can do my hair tonight. I’m like okay come to our house. I hang up and my mom is in the driver’s seat and asks me, do I know this man? I’m a little stunned like I guess I don’t, but it’s through a shop. I look in the rear view mirror and see a dark shadow, but then he steps into the light and I see that it’s the braider. His kids get into the car and it’s an Indian little boy and an Indian little girl despite the fact that he’s black. The mom (there for a split second) must’ve seem the bodies because she’s like “We don’t play those games” but. She says it in a more supernatural meaning because she thought they (the bodies) were playing dead. He starts talking to my mom and suddenly we transport back into this house. It’s ours and suddenly my mom doesn’t look like my mom anymore and she is different. Not in a scary way because I know it’s her, it just doesn’t look like her. So we go outside and the dude start smoking and asking me to see my hair and all this stuff, but tells me he can fix it. I also learn through some premonition that he’s gay. Somehow, he and my mom get involved and they start dating. It’s going good and a major problem for us is that there’s only one bathroom in our house. In a way, it’s built like my bff house, but it’s more modern. Almost like something you would see out of a government home. So basically he builds the bathroom and one day I have a feeling he’s going to kill us. I hear his voice and I run into the bathroom he built and the lock is hard to lock, but I manage. So I don’t know what to do and I hide in the tub. But suddenly there’s a shower next to me (think of a bottom and right side of a square being drawn) and I see the curtain move. I realize I’m about to see something dead and try to close my eyes, but for whatever reason I’m thinking I just have to look at it because either I go out there and die or I’ll stay in here and be scared. A woman looks over the shower and initially she’s asian, but turns caucasian (idk why). She looks like the thing from the new Evil Dead Rise (the mom who got possessed) and while I can sense whatever it is, isn’t here to hurt me, she isn’t a nice being either. I realize I’m talking to the physical form of death. Not like the thing that takes your soul, but the physical decomposition of death. She’s talking to me and suddenly asks something across the lines of “Do you know you have to accept me?” And I’m trying to say I know, but my mouth is so dry and I can’t force the words out. But she yells at me and tells me I have to “try harder than that”. I can only get out the word “I” but before anything, I’m outside. I walk to the neighbors house because someone wants me to go there and speak with the old lady. I go and when I knock on the door her dog tries to attack me, but I manage to lock the dog in when I walk way. The woman is supposed to be like the woman from The Shining. She’s the older version of Shelley Duval, but the thing is I know she killed her abuser. So she hands me a gun and tells me “Don’t let him kill you” and I take the gun. I get there and it’s all these women on the porch (even my mom) trying to teach me how to use this gun. Some of them get tired and walk away, but some stay to teach me. I load the gun and it’s so many bullets I can’t even load them all. It cuts back into the house and the boyfriend comes back downstairs and is like “I did the braids” but they’re one him and not me, so I go to argue, but he’s like “I don’t care. I did the braids”. Suddenly I get a call from by OBGYN office and I wake up. I wonder does all of this mean something.
Your dream is rich with symbolism and reflects various aspects of your waking life, emotions, and subconscious concerns. Here’s a detailed interpretation broken down into key themes and symbols:
The braiding shop represents a space of personal care and transformation, particularly regarding identity and self-expression (like hair). The fact that the initial braider leaves you waiting suggests feelings of abandonment or unfulfilled expectations. This may symbolize how you feel in certain relationships or areas of your life where you seek support but feel let down.
When the other ladies accuse you of being a liar despite your proof, it reflects feelings of being misunderstood or devalued in your waking life. There may be situations where you feel your truth is not recognized, leading to frustration. This moment hints at a deeper fear of not being believed or validated.
The transition from the parking lot to the sight of dead bodies serves as a significant moment in your dream. Death can symbolize transformation, endings, or the fear of the unknown. The shock and subsequent detachment indicate your complex relationship with mortality, whether of roles, relationships, or parts of yourself. The dead woman’s open mouth may symbolize unexpressed thoughts or unresolved issues that you feel are burdensome or difficult to confront.
The unexpected appearance of the braider and his children could hint at new influences or changes coming into your life. The juxtaposition of mixed races suggests complex identities and relationships. His mother, expressing concern about the dead bodies, points to a protective instinct regarding your surroundings and influences.
Your mother’s changed appearance when you return to the house is deeply symbolic. It can represent your shifting perceptions of parental figures or authority in your life. Perhaps you are coming to terms with not fully understanding them, or they may represent different aspects of your own identity and nurturing instincts.
The bathroom symbolizes intimacy and vulnerability. Your anxiety about being confined can reflect broader fears of losing control in your life. The revelation of a shadowy figure (the braider) alongside feelings of betrayal suggests underlying trust issues in relationships.
The manifestation of death demanding acceptance represents a significant internal struggle. The fact that you cannot voice your thoughts due to a dry mouth highlights feelings of being unheard or blocked in expressing your true self. It points to a dilemma about living authentically versus societal expectations or fears of death/decay, like change.
Receiving a gun symbolizes empowerment, protection, and taking control over your fate. The teaching moment with the women surrounding you points to communal support in times of crisis. This indicates that you may need to learn how to assert yourself and defend your boundaries.
The argument with the braider about the braids being done on him instead of you suggests struggles with identity and self-definition. You might be feeling overshadowed or dominated by others' roles in your life, which is causing tension.
Overall, your dream appears to be a vivid exploration of your fears regarding neglect, identity, trust, empowerment, and the acceptance of life's transient nature. It suggests a journey toward self-acceptance and a call to confront painful realities while receiving guidance from supportive figures in your life. The concluding phone call from your OBGYN may indicate a pressing concern about your health or a pivotal moment in your life that requires attention.
Consider reflecting on current situations where you need to reclaim your power, express your truth, and embrace change. Emphasizing honest communication and seeking support from loved ones can enhance your emotional resilience.