Anna, your recent dream of the dark, scary haunted house with the distressing imagery of your baby girl drowning in a pot of dirty water is quite intense. This nightmare, where you’re unable to save her despite your efforts, speaks volumes about feelings of helplessness and anxiety that you might be experiencing in your waking life. The dirty water could symbolize the contamination or negativity that you feel is threatening something pure and precious to you – perhaps an aspect of your own inner child, innocence, or vulnerabilities.
The sense of panic and inability to affect the outcome could also be a reflection of situations in your daily life where you feel out of control or unable to protect something or someone you care deeply about. The house usually represents oneself or one’s life, so a haunted house might suggest unresolved issues or past traumas that are still haunting you. The fact that the water is dirty and green suggests that these issues might be related to growth or health, whereas pink could represent love or a relationship. It’s important to reflect on what these colors and the state of the water mean to you personally.
Looking at your previous dreams, there is a recurring theme of loss, fear, and protection – especially concerning children, whether it be your daughter or son. Your subconscious seems to be expressing a strong protective instinct and perhaps a fear of not being able to offer enough protection or being separated from your loved ones. The recurrent motif of not being heard, such as in the airplane dream where your call to your mom and stepdad goes initially ignored, might indicate a feeling that your concerns or needs are not being acknowledged in your waking life.
The dream of the air turning pink, dusty, and the sky reddish with an asteroid approaching, followed by a blinding light from the moon, carries a sense of impending change or catastrophe. It’s interesting to note the number 20; numbers in dreams can sometimes be significant. They might represent an important date, age, or time frame that has relevance to you. The dreams seem to oscillate between the fear of an impending, uncontrollable disaster and a more personal, intimate anxiety about the safety and well-being of your children.
These dreams are likely a mirror for the high levels of stress or anxiety you may be facing. The emotional intensity of these dreams, especially the recent nightmare, is evident and suggests a significant level of distress. While these dreams are vivid and troubling, they are a common response to stress and are your mind's way of processing deep emotions and fears.
Anna, it seems your subconscious is urging you to confront issues related to protection, control, and unresolved emotions. The consistent pattern of fear and protection in your dreams might be indicative of similar themes that need attention in your waking life. Acknowledge these feelings, and consider how they reflect your current life experiences. It might be beneficial to explore these themes more deeply, perhaps by reflecting on your current circumstances and considering if there are steps you can take to address the feelings of helplessness or anxiety that these dreams might be highlighting.