Julie, your dream about the journey to Mars with unknown yet friendly astronauts reveals a sense of adventure and exploration in unfamiliar territory. The ripe Martian banana, with its neon green insides and seeds, suggests something new and unusual being introduced into your life, which you are open to exploring. The building on Mars equipped with essentials for survival, including Martian alcohol and drinks, indicates a feeling of preparedness and adaptability to new environments. The fact that you could see Martians going about their daily lives but were trying to stay hidden could reflect an underlying concern about fitting in or being accepted in new social situations or environments.
The warm sensation from the Martian's radiating beam might symbolize a surprising sense of comfort or acceptance from an unexpected source. Your reluctance to remove your suit while others were willing to test the Martian atmosphere suggests a cautious approach to life's uncertainties or changes, preferring safety and security over risk. Successfully keeping an intruder out of your safe space may represent your ability to set boundaries and protect yourself from external pressures or influences.
Connecting with your previous dreams, there seems to be a recurring theme of protection and safety, such as when you saved your husband and son from the car in the water or kept Chester safe from harm. Your dream also touches on themes of hospitality and community, similar to being taken care of by the Martian family, which echoes the support and connection you might be seeking or experiencing in your waking life.
The intensity and negative feelings in this dream could be stemming from a subconscious anxiety about the unknown or uncharted territories in your life. It may also indicate a deep-seated desire to explore and experience new things while still maintaining a sense of control and safety. Your dreams seem to suggest a balancing act between embracing new experiences and preserving the familiar and secure aspects of your life.