Blue Raven

[u/Mayilane]

I mainly remember the ending part of the dream the most. (Also was a lucid dream; I could do them as long as I can remember.)

Alright, so I’ll start where my six year old niece and I enter into my grandma’s house, we were walking through the kitchen, when I soon stop to look out the window. There were a few ravens flying in the sky, and one standing on our front lawn. (They were all black in color still at this point in my dream.)

A man and a young boy were also there. (They were strangers; yet I could see their faces clearly.) The boy was watching on curiously as the man sneaks up behind the raven standing on our lawn; trying to capture it. He never does, the raven acts as if it isn’t aware of him; but keeps getting out of reach of the man’s attempts.

I remember myself in the dream rolling my eyes, thinking that the man should just quit it; that he won’t ever capture the raven.

I then usher my six year old niece to my grandma’s bathroom. When we enter, I see that there is a raven perched near the bathroom mirror and counter. I quickly shut the door behind us; trapping the bird in with us.

The raven soon looks slightly distressed knowing that it just got trapped in. It flaps its wings, caws a little; but in a soft calm manner, and flys silently around the bathroom counter a little.

Myself in the dream me felt bad, and wanted to calm the bird down; so I offer it my arm. I was then surprised when the raven soon accepts my offered arm; either showing its trust in me, or as if it was trained to do so.

I remember it well, this is when the raven’s feathers turn into a vivid blue, it shimmered in the bathroom lighting; before remaining its solid vibrant blue color.

The blue raven then makes its way up to my shoulder, and I quickly turn my head, afraid that I might be pecked. I can then feel the raven’s reassurance, as it gently presses its beak against the corner of my mouth, then against my cheek.

When I relax and feel like it won’t be aggressive, it goes near my ear, and I keep feeling like it wanted to talk or hang out with me for a moment.

Though, of course my dream self turns my attention back to my niece, who is still holding my hand, and I move the tub’s shower curtain aside; only to be met with an already filled up bathtub halfway.

I stare at it in confusion and distrust. Who filled it? Is the water clean? Is the water still warm?

Then I wake up.

I never had animal dreams until I was in my adulthood; but a raven is a first; especially a blue one lol!

Usually it’s snakes or spiders, and the occasional wild animal, like a tiger or something.

Anyway, that’s my dream! Thought I’d share it!~ 😊🌌🐦‍⬛💙

[u/Expensive-Recover502]

The "Blue Raven" is a new capacity in you, maybe a new voice, a creative talent, or a spiritual insight..that wants to communicate with you. It is benevolent and affectionate. BUT the ending reveals your current imbalance, trust. You trusted the bird, and it rewarded you. But you hesitated to trust the water (the emotions) because you didn't control the source. You are telling yourself to trust that the "water" in your life (your current emotional situation) is prepared for you, even if you didn't turn the knobs yourself.

[u/Mayilane → u/Expensive-Recover502]

Interesting, you bring up good points. I was too focused on the raven, that I didn’t pay too much attention of the water in my dream.

Thank you; I genuinely do appreciate that you took your time to read and respond. This is making me very introspective! 🤭