Just had a fly go at my face today...and been lingering around again.

Now the past nights dream symbolism I can't forget are...

2-3 nights ago: A helicopter/flight, a building resembling a parking lot, several cartoonish bombs exploding a building (this building seemed something I was protecting but no longer did due to a betrayal), security cameras that followed me around..

Cancer pops up in dream conversation... not in a zodiac manner but in a healthy manner and I'm always having it.

1 night ago: a dead lion laying in the front yard of a grandparent's aunt's house. The one house in residing in temporarily. I emerge the skull-like eyes staring at me empty...flies and decay...
I'm concerned.

The dreams were somewhat disjointed, linking themes of protection and betrayal with elements of decay and haunting imagery.

Recurring Themes of Betrayal and Decay

The dream evokes feelings of concern and unease, particularly due to the presence of decay and betrayal.

The intensity was heightened by the vivid imagery of the dead lion and the persistent fly, symbolizing decay and distraction.

Despite the surreal elements like cartoonish bombs, the emotional weight of the dreams felt very real and impactful.

The image of the dead lion with its empty skull-like eyes was particularly striking, making the dream feel hauntingly vivid.

Prehn, the fly that has been lingering around your face and the symbolism in your recent dreams are likely connected. The fly can represent feelings of irritation, annoyance, or persistence. It could also symbolize something that is buzzing around your mind, demanding your attention.

  The helicopter/flight, building resembling a parking lot, and cartoonish bombs exploding a building suggest that you may be feeling a sense of instability or chaos in your life. The building that you were protecting but no longer did due to a betrayal could represent a relationship or situation that you felt betrayed by. The security cameras that followed you around could symbolize feelings of being watched or scrutinized.

  The cancer that pops up in your dream conversation could be a symbol of something that is growing or spreading in your life. It could also represent a fear or concern about your health. The dead lion laying in the front yard of your grandparent's aunt's house could represent a loss of power or authority. The skull-like eyes staring at you empty could symbolize feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness. The flies and decay could represent feelings of disgust or revulsion.

  Overall, these dreams suggest that you may be feeling a sense of instability, betrayal, and loss. You may also be struggling with feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness. It is important to pay attention to these dreams and try to understand what they are trying to tell you.

Bombs

Building (Action)

Cancer

Flies

Helicopter

House

Lion

Security

Dream About Flies And Betrayal

I saw my cat, dead, decaying, maggots crawling through their eye sockets. Then I saw myself, dead and decaying, and maggots crawling in my eye sockets and flies swarming my body

The dream had a moderate level of coherence, moving from the cat's death to the self-image of decay in a somewhat logical sequence.

Decay and Maggots

The dream had a deeply disturbing and horrifying emotional tone due to the sight of death and decay.

The intensity was very high, especially with the visual and emotional impact of seeing death and decay.

The dream was somewhat realistic, with graphic details like maggots and decaying bodies.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear and detailed images of maggots crawling through eye sockets.

Jerica, dreams involving death and decay can be profoundly unsettling, yet they often serve as significant conduits for our subconscious minds to communicate deeper truths and emotions. Seeing your cat dead and decaying with maggots crawling through its eye sockets can symbolize a sense of loss or fear of losing something dear to you. Cats often represent independence, mystery, and sometimes even a source of comfort. The decay and maggots suggest a natural process of breaking down what was once alive, possibly indicating that you are grappling with the end of a phase or a relationship in your life. The maggots, as unsettling as they are, are creatures that break down the old to make way for new beginnings; this might point to a transformative period where you are letting go of something outdated or no longer serving you.

  When you saw yourself dead and decaying, with maggots crawling in your eye sockets and flies swarming your body, the dream takes a more personal and intense turn. This imagery can be linked to feelings of vulnerability, a fear of being consumed by something beyond your control, or even anxiety about physical or emotional decomposition. The eye sockets, in particular, may signify a loss of vision or insight, perhaps hinting at a period where you feel you are losing clarity or direction in your life. Flies are often associated with decay and can represent the nagging thoughts or anxieties that seem to swarm around you, consuming your mental peace.

Dead

Maggots

Dream About Decaying Cat And Self

I was being attacked by flies. So I decided to fight back with a fly swatter. I carried it everywhere: inside and outside. There was a plant which had a branch which was growing long. I cut it and presented it to my sister. 
While outside, I tried to defend myself from the bees and flies. The bees got close very quickly so all I could do was raise the fly swatter in front of my face.

The dream was somewhat disjointed, with a shift from fighting flies and bees to presenting a branch to my sister.

Attack of the Flies

The dream felt stressful and defensive as I was constantly battling flies and bees.

The intensity was high due to the constant threat of bees and flies attacking.

The scenario was somewhat realistic, especially the act of using a fly swatter and interacting with my sister.

The dream was relatively vivid, with clear images of the flies, bees, and the plant with the long branch.

Jamie, dreams about being attacked by flies often symbolize feelings of being overwhelmed by minor irritations or anxieties in waking life. The act of fighting back with a fly swatter suggests a desire to regain control and eliminate these nuisances. Carrying the fly swatter everywhere, both inside and outside, indicates that these anxieties are pervasive, affecting multiple areas of your life. The plant with the long-growing branch can be seen as a representation of growth and potential. By cutting the branch and presenting it to your sister, you may be expressing a need to share your burdens or achievements with loved ones, seeking validation or support. Defending yourself from bees and flies outside, with the bees getting close quickly, highlights a sense of urgency and pressure in dealing with these stressors. Raising the fly swatter in front of your face implies a defensive stance, possibly indicating that you feel unprepared or vulnerable in facing these challenges. Overall, this dream reflects your ongoing struggle with stress and anxiety, as well as your efforts to manage and mitigate these feelings. It may be helpful to explore ways to address and alleviate these stressors more effectively in your waking life.

Attack

Bees

Plant

Sister

Dream About Being Attacked By Flies And Defending With Fly Swatter

Swimming in dirt and swimming in crystal clear water 
Eating cookies in a box that I had baked - it was snickerdoodle and sugar cookie 
Sharing an apartment with an older lady and she was raising a family of flies. The flies made food that she needed to eat

The dream had a somewhat disjointed and fragmented structure, jumping between different scenarios and environments.

Swimming in Dirt and Crystal Clear Water, Baking Cookies, and Living with Flies

The dream had a mix of emotions, from confusion to satisfaction.

The dream felt moderately intense, with moments of excitement and curiosity.

The dream felt somewhat surreal, with elements of fantasy and reality blending together.

The dream was vivid and detailed, with clear and distinct imagery.

Apartment

Cookies

Eating

Food

Old Lady

Swimming

Dream About Swimming In Dirt And Crystal Clear Water

I was at my old house, my family was arguing, I felt sick and I looked over, I told my mom that I didn’t want to leave and that I want to look at ny garden. She said okay but to not eat anything. I was confused but when I went to my garden it was covered in spider webs, rats, crows, flies, and mumified carcasses of said animals. There’s an abundance of fruit and vegetables, literal mountains, they start to rapidly rot. Flies surround me and I get overwhelmed, I run inside and the inside of the house was a thrift store, something I’ve always wanted to own. My mom tells me that she owns this thrift store. I look around, finding multiple items that I’d like to have, I ask my mom if I can have it and a employee yells at me so I shy away and put everything back. I nearly cry. Then the same employee struggles to measure the size to cut a box and accuses my mom for printing the size smaller than the measurements were. I spoke up at told her that it’s obvious that they’re just example photos and of course the measurements wouldn’t match up. She rolled her eyes at me and suddenly a really tiny employee was wrestling a tall man in tactical gear.  And all the customers were cheering the tiny woman on.

The dream had a somewhat coherent storyline but included various fragmented and disjointed scenes, particularly the sudden shift to the thrift store and the wrestling match.

Chaotic Thrift Store and Rotting Garden

The dream had a distressed and anxious emotional tone with moments of confusion and sadness.

The intensity was high, especially when confronted with the overwhelming sight of the rotting garden and the confrontation with the employee.

While some elements were grounded in reality, like the family argument, the rapid rotting of the garden and the chaotic thrift store elements were surreal.

The dream was very vivid, with detailed and clear scenes of the garden, the thrift store, and the interactions.

Mikey, your dream is a vivid tapestry of emotions and symbols that reflect various aspects of your inner life. Starting with the setting in your old house, this suggests a connection to your past and possibly unresolved issues within your family dynamic, highlighted by the argument. Feeling sick may indicate the stress or anxiety you experience in these situations, and your desire to stay and look at your garden signifies a longing for comfort and tranquility amidst the chaos.

  When you tell your mom you want to stay, but she warns you not to eat anything, it introduces an element of caution and restriction. This might reflect feelings of being held back or warned against indulging in things that could be harmful. The garden, once a place of growth and potential, is now covered in spider webs, rats, crows, flies, and mummified carcasses. This transformation into a scene of decay and death could symbolize your fears or perceptions of lost innocence, purity, or neglected potential.

  The mountains of fruit and vegetables that rapidly rot reflect a sense of lost opportunity or the fleeting nature of abundance. The overwhelming presence of flies and your subsequent retreat inside suggests that you're feeling swamped by negative thoughts or situations, leading you to seek refuge somewhere familiar yet transformed - the thrift store. This store, something you've always wanted to own, represents your aspirations and dreams.

  When your mom claims ownership of the thrift store, it might signify feelings of maternal dominance or overbearing influence on your ambitions.

Abandoned home

Arguing

Employee

Garden

Rats

Spider

Dream About Overwhelming Thrift Store Experience

There were three cats: one black, one white and one grey. The white and black cats were ganging up / fighting with the grey cat. I shooed them off of the grey cat. It looked at me with sadness and I then realized it had flies/ bugs on it

The dream had moments of coherence, particularly in the interaction between the cats, but also had fragmented elements such as the sudden appearance of bugs on the grey cat.

Conflict Among Cats

The dream evoked a strong sense of empathy and concern for the grey cat being bullied by the other cats.

The intensity of the dream was high, with a sense of urgency to intervene and protect the grey cat from harm.

The dream felt quite realistic, like a believable scenario that could happen in real life.

The dream was highly vivid, with clear details of the cats and the emotional distress of the grey cat.

Deanna, your dream about the three cats—one black, one white, and one grey—carries significant symbolism that relates to different aspects of your life and inner psyche. The black and white cats could represent opposing forces or dualities in your life, such as right and wrong, good and bad, or even conscious and unconscious thoughts. The fact that these two cats were ganging up on the grey cat, which often symbolizes neutrality, wisdom, or ambiguity, suggests a conflict between clear-cut beliefs or choices you are grappling with and a more nuanced, perhaps more truthful perspective.

  Shooing off the black and white cats to protect the grey one indicates your desire to find balance and protect what may feel like the more complex, less certain aspects of your identity or choices. This act of intervention shows your readiness to stand up for a part of yourself that feels overwhelmed by more dominant, opposing forces in your life.

  When the grey cat looked at you with sadness, it could be reflecting a part of you that feels neglected or misunderstood. This sadness might stem from the sense that this part of you is not fully acknowledged or accepted, either by yourself or by those around you. The presence of flies or bugs on the grey cat adds another layer to this interpretation, suggesting that this neglected part of you may be carrying 'pests'—issues or problems that have been allowed to fester and grow because they haven't been properly addressed.

Black Cat

Fighting

Sadness

Dream About Three Cats Ganging Up On Grey Cat

I was in a video game playing as a zookeeper and managing the animals and their food. There was a bear and I gave him apples. There were flies I had to take care of and maggots. Which was gross but I didn’t think much of it in my dream. Also there was this competition of who could make the best vase and I got it done just in time. The judge was not in favour of this one guy and me, he was generally neutral.

A mix of different scenarios without a clear connection, but still engaging and entertaining

Playing Zookeeper in Video Game

Excitement and engagement in managing animals and participating in a competition

High level of engagement and activity in managing various tasks

A blend of reality and fantasy in a video game setting

Clear and detailed imagery of managing animals, dealing with flies and maggots, and participating in a vase-making competition

Sydney, in your dream, you found yourself in a video game, taking on the role of a zookeeper managing animals and their food. You interacted with a bear, feeding it apples, and dealt with flies and maggots, which may symbolize challenges or nuisances in your waking life that you are handling with ease. The competition to create the best vase reflects your ability to meet deadlines and achieve tasks efficiently, even when faced with potential obstacles. The judge's neutrality towards you and another contestant suggests a sense of fairness and impartiality in your approach to competition or evaluation.

		Your previous dreams have featured unsettling themes, such as feeling threatened or abandoned, which may indicate underlying stress or anxiety that you are processing. However, in this dream, despite facing some unpleasant elements like maggots, you remained unfazed, indicating a sense of resilience and adaptability in handling challenges. This resilience is a positive trait that can help you navigate difficult situations with confidence and composure.

		Considering your recent anxiety test rating, it's encouraging to see that this dream did not evoke intense negative emotions or feelings of fear. The fact that it was not a nightmare and did not elicit strong negative emotions suggests that you may be managing your anxiety levels effectively or finding healthy ways to cope with stress. It's essential to acknowledge and celebrate these moments of resilience and positive experiences, as they can contribute to your overall well-being and mental health.

		Overall, Sydney, your dream may symbolize your ability to handle challenges and tasks efficiently, even when faced with potential obstacles. The neutral judgment in the competition reflects your sense of fairness and impartiality in your actions. Keep nurturing your resilience and adaptability, as they are valuable strengths that can support you in navigating various aspects of your life with confidence and grace. Your ability to maintain composure in the face of challenges is commendable and can serve you well in overcoming obstacles in both your dreams and reality.

Bear

Competition

Video Game

Dream About Zookeeper Bear Competition Vase Judge

I remember vaguely like some food was rotting like a burger but I can really make out what it was because of the flies. But I seem to just remember looking at rotton stuff and just rot. It seemed more warm like a haze of yellow all around.

The dream felt fragmented and disjointed, with unclear details and a lack of clear narrative

Rotten Food Haze

Feeling of disgust and unease due to the sight of rotting food and flies

The feeling of disgust and unease was quite strong throughout the dream

The dream had a surreal and dreamlike quality, with elements that seemed unreal

The dream had a moderately clear and detailed visualization of the rotting food and the warm, yellow haze

Yellow

Dream Of Rotten Food And Flies

There was some type of trip to a planet similar to earth. There were school buses lining everyone up. Then we were on a cruise in the middle of the ocean but there was a spy and I needed to get rid of them. At one point I was in a car driving down a steep hill with a little upward slope. When I got to the bottom the slope propopelled me high in the air, so high that I flew over the Jesus statue in sao Paolo. Then the dream changed to me being home watching a commercial that mentioned taking a trip outer space. Later on when I’m at the port I see a spaceship that kinda just looks like a charter bus. For some reason I’m fighting like an alien of sort in space because aliens were trying to ambush us before we landed on the new planet. It was like a matrix fight in outer space, nobody knew I was outside fighting because they were all distracted. Then we’re in the planet and there’s a cruise ship, we’re taking a trip around the different oceans. I meet a lady on the cruise who looked like this girl I went to high school with, esilona. 

I don’t know the exact details but something happens on the planet that makes us basically realize we’re all going to die. I have a vision of my family watching the news and crying for me. We are limited on the amount of mail robots, so I can only send one letter to family. I decide not to send a letter immediately since it might be better to send one before I died. 

The planet is going dark, and shrinking like a deflated ball from the top down. Alien critters have come out and they are eating our food. Esilona and I are on the balcony in the cruise ship, talking about life and reminiscing memories because we know we only have about 6 days left before the planet folds itself and we inevitably die. 

Well, it turns out that the spies are still here and they infiltrated the cruise. They actually organized a meteor to crash into the planet and kill is all. Turns out that the free tickets we all had to come here was just a ploy and all of us were on some kind of hit list. They’ve been killing people one by one but nobody knows because everyone is too stressed about the world ending. Esilona and I take it upon ourselves to find them and find out if they know how to save us. In real life, we were on a cheer team together, so in the dream, we were doing a lot of acrobatics when fighting the spies. I found a suitcase with a space laptop and sent communication to the USA government that this was all a trap. No response. Meanwhile, the entire world is watching the news daily, hoping that someone would come save us. There is a meteor shower going on between earth and where we are, and it doesn’t seem safe enough for anyone to rescue us. I suddenly because the spokesperson for the group, talking to governments on the space laptop. Clips of the conversation were shared on the news and in my visions I see my entire family sitting in front of the tv. There are candles lit, my grandma is lighting sage, my mom is holding a rosary and praying, my dad and brothers are crying and holding each other. 

Back on the planet we still have the atmosphere shrinking, air is running low. Esilona and I are laying in a beach looking at the sky, patiently waiting for death to come take us. That’s when I get a vision of seeing the planet from space, and I see different axis, trail of meteors, and a rendezvous point. 

I run to the cruise ship and yell “is anyone good with their hands?” And an couple of men say they are engineers, blacksmiths, carpenters, etc. together we try to find a way to create a shield around the cruise, hoping that it could float in space and give us more time until spaceships came to get us. It worked, and we managed to launch the ship into space. That’s when I find a piece of paper and some crayons, and I write to my family “mom, dad, Jeff, Mickey, I love you all so much. If I don’t live, know that I tried as hard as I could to save us all” and give it to the last mail robot available. 

That’s when suddenly there is a loud snap in space, and we see the planet burst into little pieces. Everyone unanimously voted that I was now the captain of the ship, and so I went to the front of the ship with a space costume to sit alone and look at the empty black space sky. I saw about 50 spaceships coming our way to save us so I ran inside to tell everyone to be prepared for rescue. Then our ship imploded. The force field couldn’t contain the pressure of space anymore. We all die. But then I wake up on a beach in what I think is some kind of deserted island. Turns out that the implosion took us to different timelines on earth because we fell into a black hole. The island that I washed up on was actually a military site, and the scientist there knew that I would be coming. Together we work to predict this ploy to send passengers to their death in the new planet. And I realize that my dream just looped, and now I can stop it all from happening.

The dream was relatively coherent, with a clear storyline and logical progression of events. However, there were some moments of confusion and disorientation.

Space Trip Gone Wrong

The dream was emotionally intense, with feelings of fear, anxiety, and sadness. The dreamer felt responsible for the safety of others and was struggling to cope with the impending doom.

The dream was very intense, with a lot of action and suspense. The dreamer felt like they were constantly on the edge of their seat.

The dream had a realistic feel, with detailed descriptions of the environment and events. The dreamer felt like they were actually experiencing the events in the dream.

The dream was very vivid, with clear and detailed imagery. The dreamer could easily recall the events of the dream upon waking.


Jen,

	Your dream seems to be a complex and emotionally charged one, with themes of survival, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. Let's explore some possible interpretations:

	The journey to the planet, the cruise, and the fight with spies could symbolize your current life journey and the challenges you're encountering. The spies could represent obstacles or internal conflicts that are hindering your progress. The realization that you're all going to die and the limited mail robots could indicate a sense of urgency and the need to prioritize what's truly important to you.

	Esilona, the woman who resembles your high school friend, could represent a part of yourself or a quality you possess, such as resilience or determination. The fact that you're reminiscing with her suggests that you're looking back on your past experiences and seeking strength from them.

	The shrinking planet and the meteor shower could symbolize feelings of overwhelm and a sense that time is running out. The fact that you become the spokesperson for the group and communicate with governments suggests that you're stepping into a leadership role and seeking solutions to the crisis.

	The vision of your family watching the news and crying for you could indicate a deep connection to your loved ones and a desire for their support and understanding. The fact that you choose not to send a letter immediately could suggest that you're not ready to face your mortality or that you're holding onto hope for a miracle.

	The successful launch of the cruise ship into space and the subsequent implosion could represent your efforts to overcome challenges and find a way out of a difficult situation. The fact that you wake up on a deserted island and then realize you're in a different timeline suggests that you're processing the trauma of the experience and seeking a new beginning.

	Overall, this dream seems to reflect your resilience, determination, and search for meaning in the face of adversity. It could also indicate a need for support and a desire to connect with your loved ones. If you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious about the future, consider seeking professional help to process these emotions and develop coping mechanisms.

Crash

Death

Falling

Fight

Jesus

Love

Mother

School

Brother

Crying

Family

Father

Grandmother

Group

Life

Trip

World

Boat

Driving

Girl

Letter

Middle

Reason

Shower

Space

Suitcase

Beach

Couple

Front

Light (Not Dark)

Part

Point

Type

Candles

Conversation

Ground

Hand

Planet

School Bus

Television

Alien

High School

Hills

Looking

Meeting

New Job

outside

Statue

Floating

Going

Memory

Meteor

Praying

Robot

Stress

Trapped

Yell

Black Hole

Costume

Field

Island

Military

Paper

Passenger

Dream About Alien Invasion And Space Travel

The year after my grandpa passed away, in 2022, we were in our new trailer, me and my grandma, because we basically had to move out of our house that I grew up in forever by January. I had a dream. I was laying on my blow-up mattress, because that was my bed at the time, in my new room in my trailer. I was sleeping on my blow-up mattress. Then suddenly, I was asleep. I remember in my dream, I was at my grandfather's sister's house, in the back room where my grandfather would always sleep and stay when we visited there. That room that he stayed in, I have always been afraid of that room. For some reason, I have no idea why, but I always was. The fear. I never felt safe in that room. So, in my dream, I was in that room he used to sleep in. The room I was scared to be in. I remember the door being open, wide open. It was nighttime. I always watched TV at nighttime. Since the door was open, there's a hallway. One side of that wall, of that hallway, is a huge closet. The closet doors was a huge mirror. So, it's pitch black in that hallway. I cannot see anything. It's dark. It's black. It's scary. Then, I remember the whole room going dark. The TV was not working. I was trying to change the channel or something on my TV. It was not working. The TV went to TV static. I don't remember if the bedroom door was closed or open when the whole room went black and the TV was not working. Then, I remember my whole body. I don't know if it was in a blanket or not, but since I sleep on my back, my whole body was turning. Slowly turning. Slowly turning into a full circle. Slowly turning. Halfway before, whatever it was, I was going to see. I don't know if it was going to be a demon or whatever, but I woke up. I woke straight up from that. I woke up gasping. I wake up and to the left of me in the bed, a swoop of black. Like a swish of a black spirit or something black flew by me and disappeared in the room. I remember still not being able to move because I was paralyzed. I felt like I was paralyzed. I was not able to move, speak, nothing. Completely in terror and fear. I finally was able to move maybe after 15 to 20 minutes. Then, I was crying. I was bawling my eyes out. Completely scared, shitless because I had a night terror a year ago in my old room. Now, a year later in my new room, I am having a night terror again. I have no idea if a horrible spirit was following me from my old house that just happened to follow to my new house. I do not know what it was, but that was a very scary time for me. Thank God, now, in the year 2024, in my own place that I own, my own apartment, night terrors are not happening anymore. Thank God. I do not know if it was a trauma from back then or what, but it was very scary. Very scary.

While the dream had a clear setting and narrative, it also contained elements of confusion and disorientation, such as the door being both open and closed and the inability to determine what the dreamer was about to see before waking up.

The Return of Night Terrors

The dream was filled with intense fear and terror, leaving the dreamer feeling paralyzed and unable to move or speak.

The dream was extremely intense, with the dreamer experiencing a full-body sensation of turning and the presence of a dark spirit or entity.

The dream took place in familiar settings, including the dreamer's grandmother's house and the bedroom in their new trailer, making it feel realistic and relatable.

The dream was highly vivid, with the dreamer clearly recalling the details of the room, the TV static, and the swoop of black that flew by them.


Hi Cheyanne,

	Your dream reflects the emotional turmoil you experienced after your grandfather's passing and the subsequent move from your childhood home. The fear you felt in your grandfather's room, where he used to stay, symbolizes the sense of loss and insecurity you grappled with during that transition.

	The darkness and paralysis you encountered in the dream represent the overwhelming emotions that consumed you at the time. The black figure that flew past you could signify the lingering grief and fear that you carried with you into your new home. It's understandable that such a vivid and unsettling dream would leave you feeling terrified and shaken.

	
The fact that you haven't experienced night terrors since moving into your own place suggests that you've made significant progress in processing the emotions surrounding your grandfather's death and the move. However, if you're still struggling with feelings of fear or anxiety related to these events, it might be helpful to consider talking to a therapist. They can provide support and guidance as you navigate these challenges.

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