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What it means to dream about being chased
Two readings: the one the old dream book gives, and what this dream actually means.
What the traditional dream book says
A chase in the dream books means trouble catching up with you, misfortune you cannot outrun however fast you go. Being caught was read as worry waiting ahead. Getting away clean was read as luck holding on your side.
What the dream really reflects
Being chased means that awake you are running from something and do not want to meet it face on. If it catches you, it is already close and it is time to turn around. If you get away, you are putting it off and it is going nowhere. Ask yourself what you are running from.
What changes the reading
The same dream reads differently, and here is what shifts it.
- Someone is chasing you
- You are running from something and will not look at it straight. Whatever it is, the dream says it is right behind you now.
- They catch up with you
- The thing you were escaping has finally reached you. There is nothing left to do now except turn around and face it properly.
- You are the one chasing
- You are after a goal or a person who keeps slipping away. Ask whether the chase is still worth what it is costing you to keep up.
FAQ
Is dreaming about being chased a good sign or a bad one?
Neither one directly, because a dream does not prophesy. It shows your state, and whether that is light or heavy is yours to weigh once you look closely. Being Chased here is a mirror rather than a sentence.
The dream reflected you for one night. The chart of the sky holds your whole reflection.
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