Swapna: Dream MeaningsBeing chased in a dream: meaning
What it is said to mean in tradition, what researchers say and a sensible way to think about it.
In popular belief
In popular belief, being chased in a dream means that you are avoiding something. Different pursuers are read differently: a stranger suggests a worry you cannot name, an animal a fear of strong feeling, a known person a conflict with that person.
What researchers say
Being chased is one of the most common dream themes in the world. Psychologists see it as the dream form of avoidance: the mind rehearses escaping a threat. Many people notice that the dream stops when they face the problem.
A sensible way to think about it
Think about what you are avoiding. Even a small step towards it, such as a conversation, can change how you feel.
See also
- Dead relatives Often a longing for the person; in Indian belief sometimes a sign that the ances
- Parents The wish for protection or advice; a smiling parent is read as a blessing.
- Wedding A new beginning and change; not always about a marriage; a wedding in a dream ca
- Baby A new project or a new feeling; a smiling baby is a good sign.
- Guru or teacher Guidance and a good sign; many see it as a blessing on one's path.
- Enemy An unresolved quarrel or inner conflict; talking calmly with an enemy is read as
Questions people ask
What does it mean to dream of being chased?
In popular belief, being chased in a dream means that you are avoiding something. Different pursuers are read differently: a stranger suggests a worry you cannot name, an animal a fear of strong feeling, a known person a conflict with that person.
Does it predict anything?
No. There is no scientific evidence that dreams predict the future; the reading is a tradition.
This page reports popular beliefs for interest. Dreams do not predict the future, and nothing here is advice. If a dream is troubling you, talk to someone you trust or to a doctor.