Madeline, your dream is rich with symbolism and seems to reflect both your internal struggles and desires. Starting with the venue and being surrounded by your family, it suggests a setting where societal and familial expectations are very prominent. The royal and wealthy environment might indicate a desire for status or recognition, or perhaps the pressure to conform to high standards. The transition from focusing on your mother to yourself as you come of age to be married highlights a significant phase in your life where you're stepping into your own identity and making critical decisions.
When you and Anna went to look at dresses, the choice between the classic white wedding dress and the dazzling purple one signifies a conflict between tradition and individuality. The white dress represents societal norms and expectations, while the purple dress symbolizes uniqueness and personal preference. Your decision to wear the purple dress, even though you partly wanted the white one, might indicate a struggle between what you truly want and what is expected of you.
The pressure from your family to choose a suitor, and the introduction of boys you didn't recognize, reflects the external pressures you might feel in your waking life to make decisions quickly or to conform to others' expectations. The boy with the black hair who liked you and offered you access to his bank account symbolizes a relationship that offers security and material benefits but lacks emotional connection. Your confusion and guilt for not reciprocating his feelings indicate a deeper conflict about making choices that align with your true feelings versus those that offer convenience or security.
The urgency to get married and the realization that you already have a boyfriend, Harry, suggests a grounding moment where you reconnect with what truly matters to you. Harry's arrival on a big fancy plane, dressed in a suit, signifies a sense of rescue or validation of your feelings. It underscores the importance of following your heart and making choices that resonate with your authentic self, rather than succumbing to external pressures.
Overall, your dream seems to be a vivid depiction of the internal and external conflicts you are navigating, especially around identity, relationships, and societal expectations. It's a reminder to stay true to yourself and to carefully consider what you genuinely want versus what others expect of you.
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