Selenarium · Dreams
What it means to dream about rats
Rat in a dream: the old dream book reads one thing, but really it speaks more of your state today - scary omens carry little weight here. Below, both layers.
First layer · what tradition says
What the traditional dream book says
In the folk dream books the rat marks a hidden enemy, someone who will betray you behind your back. It promised gossip, theft, a quiet harm coming from your own circle.
Second layer · the honest read
What the dream really reflects
Really the rat comes when someone near you makes your skin crawl and your head is still busy inventing excuses for them. It stands for the disgust you have forbidden yourself to feel. If it darts into a corner, something is off and hiding, and you catch it from the corner of your eye. This is about your nose for what is false, and there is no misfortune in it.
FAQ
Is dreaming about rats 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. Rat 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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