Analyst Lauren Lawrence interpreted our readers’ dreams and explained their meaning below. She can interpret YOUR dreams too. Simply send your name, address and dream details to yourdreams@nydailynews.com
(Submissions may be edited for clarity or content).
Dream: Veiled in burgundy
"I dreamt I was in an elevator with someone from work. I was extremely conscious that I carried a burgundy blouse on a hanger (as if it were a purchase or a showpiece). The color of that blouse was strong! What was strange was that this blouse was somewhat sheer. The blouse had an additional piece that changed three times on the hanger like a magic trick during the elevator ride. At first, it had a matching burgundy bra. Then this changed into a matching burgundy camisole with thong underwear, and then into a burgundy hat and scarf. The star of this dream was the color BURGUNDY and the blouse that changed its inserts." - Lucia , Secaucus, N.J.
Either the color burgundy has specific meaning to you - burgundy wine, perhaps - or you are a synesthete for whom color is of more interest than substance.
Meaning: The burgundy blouse is indeed the "star" of your dream. But such strong focus on the impersonal indicates a certain
Dream: Eerie stagecraft
"I dreamt of myself in a dark room. At first, I was confused by what was happening. But my mood lightened as I suddenly saw five of my friends. It was peculiar that their backs were to me and they were bathed under a spotlight that shone from above. My mouth moved but no words emitted as I tried to call out to them. I tried to run but found my movements slow and delayed. When I finally reached them and tried to get their attention, they never turned to look at me or acknowledge me. Mute and physically lagging, I felt helpless and lonely when I awoke from this vivid dream." - Patrick, Staten Island
Meaning: Your dream has a theater setting: The room is dark with an overhead spotlight on the characters, who are viewed from the back. Not involved in the action, you are the director of the scene, and as such, someone who is used to calling the shots. And herein lies the rub: Being mute, you cannot fulfill this directorial obligation. This failed effort signifies performance anxiety, but there is also conflict. On some level, perhaps you want to be cut off; perhaps it is you who are not giving your friends the audience or recognition they deserve.
Dream: Can't close the door
"I dream I'm on a couch in the living room of an ex-boyfriend's house. My deceased grandmother comes from a back room (as though she's been living there) and my boyfriend comes from another room in the back. He says, 'I'll be right back,' and heads to the door. After he leaves, I realize that he didn't close the door completely so I go back to close it but before I close it completely and lock it, he pushes open the door and comes back in. He puts his arms around me and I realize he has a gold chain around his neck I didn't notice before. I inquire where he got it from and wake up." - Elaine, the Bronx
A dead relationship is ongoing. This may be your ex-boyfriend but you are in no way ready to close the door on him, let alone lock him out. Along with your deceased grandmother, he is still very much in the back room of your emotions. This is why his arms are around you. The chain around his neck symbolizes that you want to keep him locked in to your life.
Dream: Mother's watching
"The day my mother died, I dreamt that my sister and I were sitting on Mom's bed and her body was still lying there. I turned to look at her and her eyes opened. My sister and I ran out of the room screaming. What is this dream telling me?" - Nneka, Staten Island
Meaning: Your dream is telling you that your deceased mother will always watch over you and be responsive to your gaze. That this frightens you means you have unresolved issues with your mother.
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