Sky
Being Chased
A constellation in the Dream Symbol Atlas
Overview
Dreams of pursuit often reflect conflict between the conscious personality and disowned aspects of the psyche.
Common emotional themes
- Fear
- Avoidance
- Anxiety
- Conflict
- Survival
Jungian perspective
The pursuer frequently represents the Shadow. Rather than escaping danger, the dream asks what part of yourself you continue avoiding. Many recurring chase dreams lose their intensity once the dreamer turns and faces the pursuer.
Shadow questions
- What am I avoiding?
- What emotion refuses to leave me?
- What part of myself wants recognition?
Related themes
- Invitation to face the Shadow
- Recognition of disowned feeling
- Courage to turn and meet what pursues
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