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Dream of mother, name, phone, prison

In real life, I am a brunette, but in my dream, I am a blonde. I'm in a prison cell, yet the room around my cell resembles that of a salon. Outside my cell are my "parents" arguing. The mother asks him how he could have kept my imprisonment from her. In my hand is a gray cellphone and a voicemail is playing and it said something like "Take a left at the door. Right down the hall. *There was a pause* Pretty..." and then it ended. My cell is now unlocked and I walk to the door of the salon, with the phone held to my ear. Suddenly, it's an old-fashioned tape-recorder, playing a different, but similar message as I walk down the sidewalk. Looking around the corner, I see a bald, buff man in a suit, I can't make out his face though. The recording says "Take a left down the hall. See the man. His name is Dog. Your nails look pretty." Turning, I run out onto the parking lot towards my dad (he is my real-life dad this time). He sees that I am scared and walks towards the direction of "Dog." That's all I can remember.

This dream was added to the dreams database first time 12 years ago on June 20, 2013

Dream Interpretation Analysis

Meaning of mother in a dream

To see your father or mother in your dream signify a great joy to come and if they have you something in your dream it means a very big joy to come.


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Meaning of name in a dream

The interpretation of this can depend on the context of the dream and so it’s worth considering not just who the voice might be but how you felt about it. Spend some time when you wake up to focus your attention on the voice and ask the questions: * Is the voice male or female? * Do I recognise it at all? * How did I feel when I heard the voice, e.g. scared or comforted? You may find the first two questions more difficult to answer than the third, and don’t worry if this is the case. Determining how you felt about your dream is just as important and can give clues as to how you’re experiencing life at that time. If the voice sounds familiar (even if you cant see them) it may be that someone in your waking life has been trying to get your attention but, for whatever reason, you’ve not been taking any notice. Perhaps there are things in your life at the time which have distracted you away from giving your time to people who matter most. If the voice was demanding or scared you, it may be that something is getting on top of you and you’re worried you’re going to get into trouble over recent events. Perhaps the voice was calming and reassuring, almost angelic. If this is true (and depending upon your beliefs) it could be worth considering that the voice was a dream messenger introducing themselves to you. People who are beginning to explore a spiritual path may consider meeting their “guardian” or guide through their dreams. In fact some cultures still believe today that dreams are communications from a more divine authority. Its important to emphasise that dreams of this nature will always leave you feeling refreshed and energised, never sad or distressed. If you woke up hearing your name, you can always ask, before you next go to sleep – and if you feel ready – if you can meet them again. From a different perspective, if you wake up as soon as your name is called it is also possible that your brain is alerting you to an immediate problem which needs your attention in an awake state. You may be getting too hot and so waking you up is the best way of cooling you down.


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Meaning of phone in a dream

Remote locations. Connection. Trying to reach someone or something. To dream of a telephone, foretells you will meet strangers who will harass and bewilder you in your affairs. For a woman to dream of talking over one, denotes she will have much jealous rivalry, but will overcome all evil influences. If she cannot hear well in conversing over one, she is threatened with evil gossip, and the loss of a lover. When you try to call the Police or 911 and you can't get them in your dream that means that people does not understand you. You often find yourself without the ability to express your self in such matter that people will actually know how do you feel.


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Meaning of prison in a dream

Dreaming of a prison often symbolizes feelings of being trapped or restricted — not necessarily in a physical sense, but emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. When interpreted psychologically, especially through a symbolic or Jungian lens, the prison can represent internal barriers or self-imposed limitations that keep parts of your true self locked away. Here’s a deeper breakdown: 1. Internal Barriers Dreaming of being in prison may point to repressed emotions, hidden desires, or aspects of your personality that you don’t allow yourself to express. These could be: Feelings of anger or sadness you’ve been taught to suppress. Creative impulses you’ve silenced out of fear of judgment. Vulnerabilities you avoid sharing because they make you feel exposed. You're essentially "imprisoning" parts of yourself — locking them away in an inner cell. 2. Fear of Exposure The dream could indicate a fear of being seen for who you really are. You may be afraid that if others knew certain truths about you — your thoughts, emotions, past actions, or insecurities — you would be judged, rejected, or hurt. So instead, you construct a kind of emotional "prison": You avoid certain conversations. You keep people at a distance. You stay silent when you want to speak. This leads to inner conflict and emotional stagnation. 3. Unconscious Guilt or Shame Prison dreams can also stem from feelings of guilt or shame, especially if the dream involves being sentenced or punished. Even if you haven’t done anything objectively wrong, your mind may be wrestling with internal judgments: “I’m not good enough.” “I don’t deserve happiness.” “I must hide this part of me.” These beliefs can build up internal walls — psychological bars — that keep your authentic self from emerging. 4. Call to Inner Freedom Such a dream may be a signal from your subconscious, urging you to confront and challenge these inner barriers. It's inviting you to: Examine what's holding you back. Reflect on what you're afraid to express or acknowledge. Move toward emotional honesty and self-acceptance. Questions to Reflect On: What part of yourself do you keep hidden from others? What emotions do you struggle to express freely? Are there beliefs or fears that are limiting your personal growth? Dreaming of prison isn't necessarily negative — it’s a wake-up call. It’s an invitation to unlock parts of yourself that you’ve kept shut away, and begin the process of emotional liberation.


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