Party with friends hosted at friend's mom's house Table with tall tricolored candles Lightning storm, rain, lightning strike on tree outside with purple flames Mom investigates bc pretty and interesting but quickly says that the flames are too loose? Flames are flowing in waves on and around the tree, too "loose" and able to more easily "stick" to anyone who approaches Another friend approaches but I warn that mom just said fire was too "loose" Flood waters come from rain and enter home, quickly rising We count how many people and quickly gather pillows and blankets before they get wet to bring upstairs to weather out storm Party was supposed to end but storm extends the gathering, which makes me happy We go upstairs via ladder as water rises rapidly I notice mom staring into waters and she says she wonders if leaving the angels is a good idea I look and see 3 angel cherub statues made of stone on top of a chair that's floating, they balance precariously as chair shifts, threatening to fall in I tell her I got it and swim into the water, retrieving the 3 statues and swimming back to the ladder. I place them upstairs neatly in safety with the other objects we grabbed before the water got theme. I find myself having fun swimming to grab last minute things for everyone else and ask if anyone else needs anything that I can swim and grab. No one needs anything else so we stay upstairs together. A picture is taken of me on the ladder, my face partially covered in the floodwaters as I look up casually at the camera, enjoying the feeling of the waters on me We stay upstairs which is full of plenty of rooms, bathrooms, etc, like a whole other house. Mom says she's ordering delivery (presumably food or more supplies) which confuses me bc roads were covered in water so how could driver get here, but roads are clear minus puddles here and there when I look The flood waters have receded almost immediately after we are upstairs, but downstairs is still too wet and damaged to be in anymore. I look around and try to take a picture in the "pool" I made from the floodwaters and lined with fake tile from the dollar store in order to show how deep it was. Every picture I take though just looks like me at a regular, albeit weirdly placed, pool, not conveying just how deep the waters were A friend named Erin tries to help me but to no avail. She asks why I'm trying to take picture and post, and I ask if she thinks ill be judged, and she mentions maybe commentary channels on YT like Papa meat will talk about why I'm posting, possibly being performative. I give up on picture-taking and notice my bandaid on my toe where I have a scrape injury (in the dream, not real life) fell off in the water, I also find pieces of sea glass. The colors aren't rare so I put them back.
This dream is rich with symbolism and vivid imagery, reflecting various aspects of your subconscious mind and possibly current life events or emotions. Let's break down the elements for a detailed interpretation:
Party with Friends at Friend's Mom's House: This setting suggests a sense of community and shared experiences. It indicates that you feel comfortable and supported by your friends and community. The presence of the mom signifies protection, guidance, or authority in your life.
Tricolored Candles: Candles often symbolize spirituality or life’s light. The tricolored aspect may represent diversity or balance among different elements, hinting at a need for harmony or equilibrium in your waking life.
Lightning Storm and Purple Flames: Storms can symbolize turmoil, strong emotions, or change. Purple flames are particularly unusual and could symbolize transformation and the mystical. The mom's concern about the flames being "too loose" suggests a warning against situations that are unpredictable or potentially hazardous, yet they also intrigue you.
Flood Waters Entering Home: Water generally symbolizes emotions and the subconscious. A flood implies being overwhelmed or a surge of emotions that impacts your environment. The need to gather pillows and blankets for comfort suggests a desire for security amidst chaos.
Extended Gathering Due to Storm: Despite the storm (challenge), you feel happiness as it prolongs the gathering with loved ones, perhaps reflecting a desire for prolonged intimacy and connection when faced with challenges.
Ascending Via Ladder: The ladder is a bridge between two levels, suggesting personal growth or a transition. Moving upwards indicates an attempt to rise above challenges and gain a new perspective.
Mom Reflecting on Angel Figures: Angels or cherub statues symbolize protection, inner peace, or spirituality. Balancing them in water highlights the delicate balance in your life regarding spirituality or morals and the external world.
Swimming to Retrieve Items: This act of heroism and enjoyment in retrieving items amidst chaos suggests that you find satisfaction in being helpful and resourceful, particularly in challenging situations.
Photograph in Floodwaters: Your desire to capture your experience represents a need to communicate or validate your experiences. The inability to portray the depth of the waters signifies struggles with communicating the depth of your emotions or experiences effectively to others.
Floodwaters Recede: After a period of emotional overwhelm or turmoil, things clear up, representing resolution or acceptance.
Bandaid and Sea Glass: The missing bandaid could symbolize vulnerability or exposure after a healing process. Sea glass, often symbolizing transformation after enduring trials, implies enrichment through your experiences.
Delivery Despite Flood: This might suggest optimism, resourcefulness, or resilience. It reflects your ability to find solutions and move forward even when roads seem impassable.
Picture Not Conveying Depth: Struggling to capture the experience might reflect concerns about others not understanding your reality or the complexities you face. Mentioning judgment hints at fears of criticism or misunderstandings from others.
Overall, your dream encapsulates themes of community, change, emotional overwhelm, and a strong need for balance. There is an underlying narrative of transformation and personal growth, suggesting that despite challenges, you find ways to adapt, maintain connections, and seek deeper understanding and expression in your life.