Owen SterlingAn intruder is the mind working through a breach of personal boundaries or a threat to the stability of private life. This dream appears when the mind finds that the borders of a safe space have been crossed.
The presence of such a figure shows a tension between the need for protection and a vulnerability that has been uncovered. This process of recognition allows for the identification of what is being disturbed. The dreamer finds that the mind is working to reestablish the limits that keep the internal world intact.
The location of the figure at the front door or within the home defines the scale of the disturbance to the stability of the household. An intruder at the threshold suggests a potential for change or an approaching influence, whereas one already inside indicates that the peace of the personal sanctuary is currently being tested.
The presence of a gun makes the threat feel sharper and more sudden.
When the dream involves shooting an intruder or hiding from an intruder, the focus turns to the active management of this loss of privacy. The act of repelling the figure suggests an attempt to restore safety, while the act of concealment points to a state of vulnerability where the threat is felt but not yet neutralized.
An intruder in the bedroom moves the meaning into the realm of the most intimate and secret aspects of the self. This placement suggests that the disruption is touching upon the core of one’s private identity or most personal relationships.
Hi, I had a dream where a neighbour (man) was standing at the bottom of the bed . “What are you doing here? ” I shouted . After a second he said ‘Sorry’ and left the room and I heard the front door go as he left. I then went down the stairs + 2 strangers ( a man + woman go into the bathroom. I shouted… who the hell are you! How did you get in here? Woman replies, “Trisha … i have a key” I shout, ‘Get out now or I’ll call the police! ‘ Fadeout. Awoke 5.30am.
Dear Reader,
Your dream signifies responsibilities, encouragement and chances. This dream suggests you are expressing a desire to escape from your daily responsibilities. You need more motivation and encouragement. By chance, you will meet again an old friend.