I dreamt that I was in some sort of religious house. There was a spot where a lot of people were just waiting. I was there on my phone and a lady priest was giving me shit for being on my phone. I couldnt find my brother even though I knew he was there. But I walked around checking out the place and I heard about the trial. I had no desire to try it but I started it anyway not wanting to be weird. It was ran by my household cats who were the priests and they took 2 turns taking groups of us through a trial. I watched the trial and still went a long the second time. Once I started I didnt stop however. I just kept moving along. The trial involved taking a large straight piece of log through multiple rooms with lots of crawl spaces and dark areas. You could hear faint screams and see what looked like faces at points but it was a blur. The main orange cat made it clear it did not like me. But I continued the trial. At the end was a dark room with a closet door attached. The orange cat seemed a bit surprised and angry that I had gotten there. I turned on the light but then the orange cat turned it off and went to open the closet while it was pitch black. But for same reason there was still light in the room from a small lamp and I could see nothing in the room. I quickly went over and shut the door and kept it closed. The cat was upset with me and told me it was useless because he still chose the outcome at the end. He told me it was coming no matter what. I threw the other black cat at a wall in frustration, it was then crippled. Im not sure if the orange cat knew I had done this. It seemed quite satisfied with my fate from the time I arrived at the end. I looked at the orange cat and asked it to smile. Then the orange cat gave me a wide evil smile and that was it.
Dreams can often serve as reflections of our subconscious mind, presenting our fears, desires, and experiences in symbolic and often surreal forms. In this dream, you find yourself in a religious house, a setting that suggests a quest for meaning or perhaps a confrontation with your own beliefs and values. Here’s a detailed interpretation of the various components of your dream:
The religious house can symbolize a search for guidance, morality, or spiritual understanding. It is a place of gathering and waiting, indicating a period of introspection or anticipation in your life. The fact that you were on your phone suggests a disconnect or distraction from the more profound issues or conversations happening around you. This may indicate that you feel out of place in situations that you believe should be taken seriously or approached with reverence.
The lady priest reprimanding you for being on your phone suggests a struggle between distractions of modern life and your spiritual or moral aspirations. This figure may represent a voice of authority or societal expectations, highlighting a conflict between your personal interests and external demands.
Searching for your brother, who you knew was there but could not find, might symbolize a sense of loss or estrangement in your relationships. It could reflect feelings of disconnection not just from family but also within yourself. It can also hint at the desire for support and companionship as you navigate your life’s challenges.
The trial run by your household cats introduces an element of the absurd and can be seen as a metaphor for navigating challenges set by your subconscious. The cats representing priests might indicate that you’re confronting the more instinctual, primal aspects of your personality (like playfulness, independence, and even mischief) within a communal or spiritual context.
The crawl spaces and dark areas throughout the trial symbolize fears or aspects of yourself that you might not completely understand or want to confront. The blurry faces and faint screams point to unresolved emotions or traumas, showing that, despite your attempts to move forward, shadows linger from the past.
The main orange cat showing disdain toward you signals feelings of guilt or judgment regarding your actions or decisions. This cat, resembling a figure of authority with its negative attitude, embodies the internal critic that might reinforce negative self-perceptions or feelings of inadequacy. The fact that this cat seemed surprised and angry upon your arrival at the dark room suggests that your progress or journey may not be welcomed by certain fears or aspects of your own psyche.
Reaching the dark room could symbolize an encounter with your subconscious fears or hidden truths. The light you turned on and the subsequent darkness suggests an ongoing struggle between understanding and ignorance, or clarity and confusion. The closet may represent repressed emotions or memories; shutting that door could indicate a desire to keep these matters hidden, even when they may need to be addressed.
The cat’s declaration that "it was coming no matter what" hints at the inevitability of facing your truths or consequences of past actions. Your frustrated action of throwing the black cat might reflect a feeling of helplessness or betrayal regarding a situation where you felt the need to protect yourself, possibly at the expense of harming others or letting your frustrations out on those who are vulnerable.
Lastly, the orange cat’s evil smile might symbolize a recognition of your inner fears taking pleasure in your unease. It implies a sense of resignation to your fate, as though you can see the darkness within yourself that you must confront.
This dream reflects complex feelings about authority, connection, and the darker aspects of your psyche. It could indicate a desire to explore deeper issues within yourself, balancing your distractions with a need for true understanding. Engaging with and addressing these fears may lead to personal growth and a more profound sense of self-acceptance. Consider what areas of your life are calling for attention and where you might be avoiding deeper introspection.