I had a dream I was mauled by a lion?

Question

Okay, can anyone help me interpret this??? I had a dream that it was nighttime and I was at my school, but it wasnt my school. My teacher told me I had to lock up because i was the last one there... so I did

I turned the lights out and ran to the front gate because I was scared of being in the dark alone, and there were animals... a zebra was chasing me at first and then a lion jumped out and started chasing me and I said to myself "I'm going to die" and closed my eyes.

When I came to, there were people around me and I said "I'm not going to look but is it really bad" and then I said "nevermind I can feel the warmth of my blood on my body" they told me that the zebra fought off the lion so I wasnt too bad...

we headed toward the hospital but to get there we had to go on a large ship... when we got on the ship it started to break and I ended up floating on a piece of debris and thats where my dream ended...

thanks for any help!! :)

Answer 1

Your dream suggests you are in some time of challenge ahead as you face as-yet unknown things to come and have some anxiety about success in this.

The imagery is rather bizarre - especially a zebra fighting off a lion.  There is much here that is bleakly coincidental as well.  It seems you are left holding the bag, so to say, in terms of securing the unknown school, having to discern your own condition after the attack - and even saving yourself on a piece of flotsam as the ship broke up.

What is it that places you in these perils where others witness but do so little to intervene?  What is within you that makes it seem as you must always save yourself - deliberately or by chance?

It seems you may have little support for the direction you are considering for the future.  You hear of the perils that may lie ahead from others, but they do precious little to help you attempt the challenge or to find an alternate path that may be better.  For better or worse, you seem to feel as though you can count only on yourself to tackle this future, whatever it may be.

Willing you seem to be; aware of risk you also seem to be.  Ability must be there as well for the confidence you show in plunging into these unforeseen challenges.  Is it academics, literally?  It could be that or some other endeavor ahead of you - or even something you are in the middle of - but something on this order seems to drive the dream.

Consider your plans - the potential benefits, your abilities to accomplish and the risks - and make the best plan that you can.  If you feel a bit too alone in your decision, seek another who may have more experience to help you understand what is ahead.

Perhaps some of this will help in your understanding.

All the best to you for success.

Answer 2

To see a zebra in your dream, represents perfect balance, unity, harmony, and the attraction of opposites. Alternatively, it signifies that you are spending too much time in trivial and varying matters You need to establish a mindset and lay your groundwork for some solid stability.

To see a lion in your dream, symbolizes great strength, aggression and power. You will overcome your emotions and/or difficulties. As king of the jungle, the lion also represents royalty, leadership, pride and dominion. You have much influence over others.  You may also need to exercise restraint in your own personal and social life.  

To dream that you are attacked by a lion, indicates that you have many obstacles to overcome. You must resist the force that is driving you to self-destruction.