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Had a dream about an alligator? It might not mean what you’d think
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Lions, tigers, and… alligators? Oh my! If you can count on one thing, it’s that dreams will almost always be strange and confusing–it’s just our brain’s way of letting off some steam! While dreaming of an alligator can be scary, it can provide valuable and unexpected insights into your personal life. In this article, we’ll provide 11 possible alligator dream scenarios and explain all you need to know about what they might mean for the future.
Things You Should Know
- Alligators typically represent stress, conflict, negativity, and inner demons in a person’s life. [1] X Research source
- Determine your dream’s meaning by analyzing factors like what the alligator is doing, where the alligator is located, or how big the alligator is.
- If the alligator is attacking you, you might be feeling overwhelmed by stress; if you’re attacking the alligator, you’re likely handling your stresses with ease.
- The size of the gator may correlate with the size of your issue. If it's giant in your dream, break down the issue into smaller steps.
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- Pay attention to your dreams, because they are always telling you things that your conscious mind doesn't want to pick up. Allow yourself to project yourself into that future situation to see what it's like for you and notice what comes up. Notice how you feel. Notice what's around you. You can actually let yourself visualize something.Thanks
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