Example: ‘1 often dreamed I was being chased by boys or men. I would suddenly take off like a helicopter and fly away. Sometimes narrowly escaping from my pursuer’ (MC). As in the example, we often use escape’ in a dream to avoid difficult feelings. This is like reading an exciting novel because it distracts our attention from problems in our marriage.
The problems remain. Something escaping from us: a realisation, emotion or opportunity eluding awareness.
See also: enclosed.
ESP in dreams Many dreams appear to extend perception in different ways. [1]
The interpretation depends on the details, but as a general guide:
From prison or similar type of confinement means a rapid rise in the world.
From fire or water indicates success but preceded by a period of anxiety.
From an animal suggests you must seek to uncover a false friend in your sphere.
See also: under name of animal.
From an unidentifiable danger or threat predicts social and/or romantic success.
If, in your dream, you couldn’t escape, you must be- prepared to fight your way through a discouraging phase; and if you tried but were caught in the act, the dream is telling you that you could end up being your own worst enemy through careless talk and/or indiscreet behavior. [2]
To dream that you escape confinement from a jail, or prison, foretells that you will experience a rapid rise in your profession in the business world that surrounds you, a breaking out of the mold sort of progress.
If your dream is that of escaping from a wild animal then you may have been dealing with a false friend and you need to keep alert.
To escape a disaster means you will escape damage from a rumor, or a lie, that throws your character in a false light.
If you do not escape, then you must accept the worst and prepare for an uphill battle, be sure you do not become your own worst enemy. [3]
A very favorable omen marking the beginning of better times.
Feeling trapped, but not without some course of action that will lead to liberation. Pay close attention to the details of this dream to see if it offers the solution you have sought.
Distraction that allows temporary escape from whatever’s on vour mind.
Purposefully separating yourself from a situation that you perceived as unhealthy or unhappy. [4]
If you Escape from any difficulty in your dream, it means success in your personal affairs, a triumph over difficulties.
If you Escape from fire or water, you may expect anxious moments, but a successful issue; if from some wild animal, then look for treachery near you.
If in your dream you do not Escape, then it is a very bad sign. [5]
If an attempt is made but the dreamer is caught, then the dreamer should watch for a tendency to be her own worst enemy. Astrological parallel: Mars-Uranus combinations Tarot parallel: The Wheel of Fortune [6]
2- It is possible that anxiety or past trauma puts us in a position where we are unable to do anything other than try to escape from the situation itself.
3- Escape also represents our own need for spiritual freedom. [8]
If you escape from some place of confinement, it signifies your rise in the world from close application to business.
To escape from any contagion, denotes your good health and prosperity.
If you try to escape and fail, you will suffer from the design of enemies, who will slander and defraud you. [9]
It is possible that anxiety or past trauma means we are unable to do anything other than try to escape from the situation itself. [11]
(2) On the other hand, it may mean you are evading a problem or its causes. [13]
If you fail to escape, gossip or slander may cause you much embarrassment. [15]
2. The inability to face a particular situation. [20]
(See also: Escape from danger, Running away) [23]