t started off as me watching almost like a cartoon of some kind. I was not watching it on a tv or anything, I was in it and up close to the characters and was running from the same things as the, but they didn’t acknowledge me and I knew what was chasing them or endangering them wouldn’t hurt me. The cartoon was of a bunch of land animals who lived in a valley together. I think it was a male lion that lead them or that the other animals trusted to follow..they were kind of humanoid, like how the main lion character was in Madagascar. He and his followers would stay within their boundary, but there was a T-Rex who knew them that would always venture out. I remember a conversation that the T-Rex and the lion had. Something was coming, I’m not sure if it was a tsunami or some other kind of natural disaster, but they needed to run. They all ended up in a cave like pathway and the T-Rex told the into lead them out and that he would fall back to help the others. When the lion said he couldn’t because he’s never been out and doesn’t know the way the T-Rex yelled in confusion and said “none of you guys have NEVER been pass the boundary?!” and the lion had also me like an “of course not” attitude about it. So then like T-Rex was like “fine I’ll do it, make sure everyone’s ok” Then, as I’m watching that play out, I follow the T-Rex. The T-Rex then turn into my husband and I realize I’m following him, we end up in an exhibit or observatory of some kind it’s darkened with red lights on the ceiling. It’s a dome shaped room and there are people sitting in the seats. As we are walking through, we can hear a T-Rex roaring outside and my husband smiles and point to do roof. But he’s not looking at me, he’s looking to the crowd, so I figured out kids were in the crowd. We reach a door, and when we go through it, a small raptor is out there. There’s a railing and bend around a walkway to another exit and my husband gets past the raptor to the other ends safely. I’m stuck on the other side frozen for a bit and my husband gets passes is yelling for me to hurry up. I try to usher bother my daughters through, and as I’m doing it, they aren’t listening and loving really slow. I finally get out of the door and my oldest daughter follows me. I turn around and my youngest daughter is not paying attention. When she’s finally running at me, the raptor is also coming, I need to close that door. My youngest daughter makes it out, but I freaked out because as she’s running, my husband is yelling “CLOSE THE DOOR! CLOSE THE DOOR!” And without thinking, I kick my youngest daughter back in the room and shut the door. I realize my mistake and was like “oh crap” but my daughter was not harmed. I turn to my husband and with humor he says “well..you didn’t have to kick her back in. Maybe next time save our child” Then my husband, eldest daughter and I are out. The people are still in the observatory room. We are now looking from the outside in. There are three layers. Inner layer, where the people are, outter middle ring, where the smaller raptor is, outter most layer, a bigger raptor. I look into the crow from a window outside and notice that more of my family is in there. It’s my aunty, holding a bay on a sling and two kinds. I had my eldest daughter with me and I think my youngest now. So, I am not sure who the three kids with my aunty was, but I knew they were important to me. I’m motioning to be to run out the side door when it’s time. She’s a bit confused because no one in the observatory room knows that there are raptors roaming about trying to get in. But then, the little one gets in and it starts a panic, the lady in charge (who was in a room upstairs) comes out of the room and yells for everyone to go out the door to her left. The whole time I wanted my aunty to take the exist to the right because to the left was the bigger raptor. As soon as the people open the door to the left and start running out, the window I’m looking through turns into a door and I yell to my aunty “run! Go that way!” She does it and we run to meet her. My husband is in front, and I’m in front of my daughters. I ushered my aunty to go through another door and I’m holding the door open for my daughters, but they didn’t come after me. I stood there for a second waiting, and then woke up because I was afraid that they were snatched while I was running ahead. A few thing happened in this dream that I just wouldn’t do in real life. For one I would never kick my daughter like that. And got two, I would never run in front of my daughters when there is danger.
Your dream is rich with symbolic meaning and can be interpreted from several angles. The overarching narrative features themes of leadership, protection, family dynamics, and the balance between fear and bravery, all deeply woven into the dream's surreal adventure.
The Lion: The lion in your dream represents a figure of authority and leadership, someone that other animals look up to. However, this lion’s reluctance to leave the valley symbolizes a fear of stepping out of comfort zones. This might reflect your own feelings towards leadership in a family or community setting, perhaps questioning your own readiness to take charge or explore uncharted territories in your life.
The T-Rex: The T-Rex transitioning into your husband suggests a strong, protective figure in your life. He embodies courage, taking initiative during a time of crisis, which could reflect your admiration for his protective qualities. Yet, his transformation into your husband also highlights a sense of dependency and trust that you place in him when facing fears.
The Raptors: These represent threats or challenges in your life. The encroaching danger could symbolize various anxieties you may face daily—be it related to parenting, work, or personal growth. Their presence highlights the feeling of vulnerability, particularly as you navigate the responsibilities of raising your children.
Throughout the dream, the theme of protecting your children dominates. Initially, the chaotic scenario prompts swift action, leading to the instinctive yet regrettable decision to kick your daughter. This signifies an inner conflict between instinctual parental protection and the fear of jeopardizing safety. It represents how, in moments of stress, one might act against their deeply held values.
Your instinct to rush ahead and ensure safety underscores a desire to protect your family at all costs. However, the fact that they didn't immediately follow you reflects a potential fear of losing control or being unable to guide them effectively in real-life challenges.
As your dream shifts to an outside perspective looking in, it underscores feelings of helplessness or concern for loved ones. This points to a protective nature and an urge to keep your family safe even when it feels like they may not understand the danger. Your visualization of family members being in harm's way adds a personal layer, illustrating how family ties impact your subconscious fears.
Finally, your dream concludes with a predicament—waiting for your daughters to come when a danger lurks. This ending may reflect your real-life situation, where you feel torn between making proactive decisions and ensuring your family moves through life's dangers together. The fear of them not catching up or being left behind signifies anxiety about their readiness to face challenges, a common concern for any parent.
This dream suggests that you are navigating significant feelings of responsibility, fear of the unknown, and a desire to shield your loved ones while contending with the sometimes conflicting pulls of instinct and reason. It may encourage you to reflect more deeply on your coping mechanisms in stressful situations, emphasizing a balance between guiding and trusting your children as they grow.
Consider taking some time to contemplate these themes, perhaps journaling your feelings or discussing them with someone close. Understanding the emotions behind the dream can help pave the way for personal growth and more confident parenting.