"Gone to see my parents"

Date: 6/9/2018

I was on a large smooth rock in the hot sun in clothes made for an explorer. In my head I had gone to see my parents, but I didn't mean biologically, I had been studying a mating couple of rare mammals and finally came to their watering hole to meet them in person. The water was crystal clear and below you could see bright yellow sands and plant life. One of the parents approached me friendly, it looked like a yak almost, or a bison. It was big, hippo sized with thick brown fur, padded feet, a wide face and small horns. The other was close too. I reached out and stroked the head of this awesome animal, it seemed content enough to let me play with it, it's large platypus-like tail swished happily in the water. I slipped into the water and grabbed onto it to stay afloat which it seemed fine with. I looked in the water for predators and found none. Not taking any chances I climbed out onto the sand. I spent around 20 mins in awe before they left. I then realized I was in the wild on my own with no sense of direction. The water dried up a little into a pond. I saw multiple grooves in the sand and thought to myself that snakes made those and where they end is where the snakes are buried. Around my feet were a few small trails and no matter how careful, small snakes, one red and a few white, kept wriggling to my feet to bite me. I stayed on the rock for safety and saw an alligator/crocodile (I can't remember). It had a baby on it's back and caught a bird in it's mouth as it flew past. It looked at me possibly seeing a threat so I got ready to move. Then my dad runs right past it and through the sand full of snakes into the jungle beyond. I saw a reddish cobra start tailing him and I followed, a snake not far behind me too. Suddenly sand turned into carpet and I lost my dad but now I'm in my living room. I rush upstairs and turn around to see a deep green cobra hiss at me from the bottom step. I sighed in relief that snakes don't have usable legs and got out a snake index on my wrist (?). It said the red one was a diamond back cobra and the one at the bottom is unrecognized by the index. I thought for some reason it may have been a king cobra. Bear in mind I have little to no experience with snakes or wildlife or anything outdoors.

AI generated interpretation This dream is a rich tapestry of symbolism and themes, reflecting underlying emotions, fears, and desires. The setting of the dream, with the large smooth rock in the hot sun and clothes for an explorer, suggests a feeling of venturing into the unknown or embarking on a journey of discovery. The fact that you were on a quest to see your parents but not in a biological sense indicates a desire for connection, understanding, or reconciliation with your inner self, your origins, or your roots. Encountering the rare mating couple of mammals at the watering hole represents a unique and intimate connection with a part of yourself that is rare, precious, and potentially vulnerable. The animals, resembling a yak or bison, symbolize strength, resilience, and a primal aspect of your being. By interacting with them in a friendly and playful manner, you are exploring and embracing a deeper part of yourself that may be unfamiliar but ultimately fulfilling. The presence of the water symbolizes emotions, clarity, and purification. The crystal-clear water and the bright yellow sands suggest a sense of purity, vitality, and growth. However, the emergence of small snakes attempting to bite you while you are on the rock indicates hidden fears, insecurities, or threats that may be lurking beneath the surface of your consciousness. This could represent unresolved issues or anxieties that are resurfacing and causing distress. The appearance of the alligator/crocodile with a baby on its back catching a bird symbolizes a predator-prey dynamic and the cycle of life and death. The potential threat it poses to you and your father running past it into the jungle suggest a need to confront or escape from dangers or challenges in your waking life. The transition from sand to carpet and your father disappearing may indicate a shift from the natural world to familiar, domestic surroundings, reflecting a desire for safety and familiarity. The final encounter with the green cobra hissing at you in your living room represents a confrontation with your fears or inner conflicts. The presence of the snake index on your wrist suggests a need for knowledge, understanding, and preparation to deal with the challenges you are facing. The recognition of the diamond back cobra and the unidentified snake as a potentially dangerous king cobra reveals a need to identify and confront the threats or obstacles that may be hindering your personal growth or well-being. Overall, this dream may be reflecting your inner journey of self-discovery, emotional exploration, and the need to navigate through challenges or conflicts in your life. It encourages you to embrace your strengths, confront your fears, and seek clarity and understanding in order to move forward towards a more balanced and fulfilling existence.