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Being Late
Dreams where you're late or about to be late — for an appointment, flight, or important event. Often accompanied by frustration and helplessness.
Variations
- ✦Late for a flight or train
- ✦Missing an important meeting
- ✦Encountering constant delays
- ✦Late for your own wedding or graduation
- ✦Unable to run or move fast enough
Exploratory questions
Mars Question
Where did you need to be and how important did it feel?
Mars Question
What held you back? External obstacles or your own body?
Emotion
What feeling dominated — panic, frustration, or something else?
Emotion
How did it feel to not be on time despite your efforts?
Context
Who was waiting for you? How did they react in the dream?
Context
Was there a moment you were almost on time?
Life Link
Where in your life do you feel time pressure or fear of missing out?
Life Link
Is there something you feel you're 'not going to make'?
⚠️ Note
Being-late dreams often occur during stress. If pressure persists in waking life, it may help to explore this.