Dream with vivid recollection: I entered an elevator in a mall, without paying too much attention to its interiors. Once the doors shut me and my 2 friends (1 was aary other prolly Raj) who were still with me noticed that there were etchings on the walls, speaking of an evil spirit and a curse, and any button we press takes the elevator to one level below the lowest floor, where we saw some people being brutalised by a robotic arm and chose not to exit there. The location was a mall. It consisted of 3 buildings, A tower (the main mall), B tower (the movies and entertainment section) and C tower (the parking section). This occurred in the B tower as we were leaving. I tried pressing some buttons and somehow the elevator's other doors opened behind us and it led to the C tower. I exited and urged the other 2 to, but they panicked and said that they would solve the puzzle in order to lift the curse before leaving. I rushed to inform the mall police about this and in order to not sound unhinged I tried to remain as calm as possible and the mall police (was white idk why) think I just want direction and was explaining that to get to tower C from tower B I should tell my friends to "go to the ground floor and the walk to C" and I tell him sternly that there is a technical issue with the fucking lift and my friends are stuck inside and he finally goes to check on them. But returns to say the lift number, the one that we took (7) does not exist in tower B since it only has 6 lifts and I fucking gagged at that piece of information so hard that I woke up and the dream ended.
Dreams often serve as reflections of our subconscious mind, revealing our fears, desires, and unresolved conflicts. In interpreting your dream, we can explore various elements such as the setting, characters, actions, and feelings you experienced, which can provide insight into your waking life.
The mall is a rich symbol associated with social interactions, consumerism, and choices. It suggests a place where various paths converge, reflecting the options you might be weighing in your life. The specific mention of three towers could indicate different facets of your life that you feel are distinctly separate but interconnected: perhaps personal life (A tower), creativity or leisure (B tower), and responsibilities or burdens (C tower).
Elevators are commonly interpreted as symbols of life's ups and downs. The fact that you and your friends enter an elevator that leads to a dark, undesirable destination reflects feelings of being trapped or overwhelmed by a situation you did not initially comprehend. The existence of a "button that takes you one level below the lowest floor" symbolizes fears of regression or a dive into deeper problems and the notion of feeling powerless in the face of unexpected challenges.
The etchings referencing an evil spirit and a curse may represent underlying fears or anxieties that you or your friends are grappling with. The idea of a “curse” suggests that you may feel some external negativity or influence is affecting you personally or perhaps concerns about poorly made choices that may have long-term consequences.
The division in your group—while you chose to seek help and take action, your friends wanted to solve the puzzle—highlights possible differences in coping mechanisms among your peers (or within yourself). This could suggest feelings of being held back by those around you, or an inability to persuade others to see the validity of stepping away from complicating situations. Your urgency to leave and help them indicates a protective instinct and a desire to act rationally in the face of chaos.
Your attempt to explain the situation to the mall police illustrates a struggle to be taken seriously or to convey the gravity of a perceived issue. The police representative’s failure to comprehend reflects a feeling of isolation or confusion in your waking life, where you may feel misunderstood or dismissed when trying to express concern about serious matters.
When confronted with the unexpected and illogical information about elevator number 7 not existing, which triggers a strong reaction in you, suggests a moment of realization or a breaking point. It reflects the dream's underlying theme of confronting unrealities or confronting what feels entirely out of control in your waking life. Gagging at the revelation points to a visceral reaction to recognizing the absurdity of a situation—and perhaps an acknowledgment that confusion and chaos can lead to awakening moments when seeking clarity.
Overall, this dream paints a vivid picture of struggle amid confusion, the yearning for clarity, and the desire to free yourself and others from burdensome situations. It may be helpful to consider if there are aspects of your life that feel chaotic or situations where you feel powerless. Engaging with your friends, family, or even professional support could facilitate clarity and connection in addressing those feelings. Your dream highlights the importance of communication, active decision-making, and the need to navigate your surroundings with awareness and purpose.