I dreamed I was outside of my house at night when I suddenly saw a large black tree trunk whose branches were growing larger and larger
overtaking the sky. I ran into the house trying to hide from the tree,
but it was growing larger every second. I had to run behind a long grove
of hedges and cover my face so the shrubs wouldn’t scratch. I was
fearful that the tree was going to find me. Please interpret this dream.
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Debbie H., Coronado Island, Calif.
Analysis: More often than not, trees — and especially
tree trunks — are phallic symbols. In this view, the tree represents a
stifling male presence in your life that is taking over, infringing on
your personal space. Perhaps a husband or boyfriend has made you feel
overwhelmed and/or trapped in your living arrangement. This reveals why
the home does not comfort or protect. Even though the prospect is
fearful and you try to hedge the issue and save face, the sad reality is
that you wish to branch out beyond the home.
