If you are following someone in your dream, it this means that in your daily life you are trying to emulate or align with someone, sadly a warning signal for feelings of being let down or betrayed by someone in your life. You admire this person or look to them as a role model, a symbol for your desire to break out of the routine; you want a change of pace.
Another possible aspect of following in dreams is the idea of obedience or submission, hints hope, new endeavors. You feel like you have to follow the directions or expectations of others in your life instead of making your own decisions, a clue for the importance of learning from past generations.
However, if you are following someone in your dream and you get lost or lost, it mean that you are afraid of losing control of your life or of not being aware of your true goals and desires, hints your need to establish certain boundaries. You feel like you are being pushed around in your life and don't have a clear focus, an evidence for success in your projects and endeavors.
It indicate that you are looking for direction in your daily life or need to become aware of who you are and what you want, states both power, shelter and love.
In general, following in a dream represent a desire for guidance, a lack of direction, or a feeling of being controlled or manipulated by others, a attitude.
Following: Following in a dream symbolize the need for guidance or direction in your life, a premonition for your underlying strengths that you have not yet recognized. It also represent a lack of self-confidence or assertiveness, a sign for someone who is creative, generous, playful and authoritative. Leader: The person you are following in the dream represent a figure of authority or influence in your life, means your frigid emotions. They represent a mentor, a boss, or someone you look up to for guidance and advice, suggests your control over a situation. Path: The path you are following in the dream represent your journey in life, a metaphor for an aspect of your life where you need a little assistance. It also indicate a need for clarity and direction in your goals and aspirations, refers to your playful, nature.
Christianity: In Christianity, dreaming of following represent your willingness to submit to God's will and guidance in your life, a premonition for hope, possibilities and activism. It also indicate a need for spiritual direction or guidance from religious authorities, signifies your real experiences of being neglected. Islam: In Islam, dreaming of following represent the desire for guidance and support from a mentor or a religious leader, means something you have forgotten to do. It also indicate a need for direction and clarity in your life, draws attention to your protective to a situation.
Western culture: In Western cultures, dreaming of following represent the desire for success and achievement in your personal or professional life, signals an aspect of yourself in which you are in conflict with. It also indicate a need for guidance and mentorship to reach your goals, refers to a separation between your heart and mind. Eastern culture: In Eastern cultures, dreaming of following represent the importance of following traditions and customs, symbolises the balance between the masculine feminine mystique. It also indicate a need for spiritual guidance and enlightenment, a premonition for strong feelings or behavioral reactions.
Psychologically, dreaming of following indicate a lack of self-confidence or a need for validation from others, signals your inner desires to deviate from some set path. It also represent a feeling of being controlled or manipulated by others in your daily life, an indication for various components in your life that help to make up the overall scenario or big picture. If you feel safe and comfortable in the dream, it represent a sense of security and trust in the person you are following, a metaphor for your own sense of spirituality. If you feel anxious or unsure in the dream, it indicate a need for independence and self-direction, denotes a fresh start.
If you feel safe and comfortable in the dream, it a sign that you trust and respect the person you are following, points to togetherness, reunions. If you feel anxious or unsure in the dream, it a sign that you need to work on building your confidence and asserting your independence, points to feelings of guilt, eternal punishment and damnation. Consider seeking support from a therapist or a trusted friend to help you develop your self-confidence and achieve your goals, also this dream about your attitudes about religion.
The act of following someone or something represent the need for guidance, obedience, or control, hints your drive for perfection. It also symbolize a desire to pursue a goal or path, hints your desire of escaping from your own reality.
On the other hand, dreaming about being followed generate feelings of paranoia, anxiety, or pressure, you may need to repair aspects of your self-image or a relationship. It indicate a fear of being watched or monitored by others, refers to the of your passions.
When analyzing this dream, it is essential to consider who or what you are following or being followed by, a message for masculine aggression. If you are following someone you admire, it represent the influence that person has on your life, a hint for hidden areas of the conscious aspects of your personality. If you are being followed by an unknown person or feeling threatened by the scenario, it your subconscious warning you about potential danger, a message for a reminder of something important that is occurring in your life.
If you are experiencing these feelings, it helpful to reflect on your life circumstances and seek support from loved ones or professionals, a metaphor for your stubbornness.
An elderly woman friend told me they were going home, not to my destination’ (Debbie T).
To follow is to be influenced by, have an attraction to; pursue, seek something; look for. Debbie processed her dream and realised she was following old habits—the friend—which weren’t taking her where she wanted. Nearly always suggests we are being led by an attitude, hope or habit, and not consciously assessing present needs. Following animal: led by basic drives, intuition or instinct. Following opposite sex: led by desire for satisfaction in love. Being followed: taking the initiative; a continued sense of hope; doom, hunch, instinct; pursued by memory, pain, guilt, ambition. Followed by opposite sex, memories of old love. Followed by animal: see chased.
2- When we dream of being followed we need to identify if what is following us is negative or positive.
If it is negative, we need to deal with past fears, doubts or memories.
If positive, we must recognise our need to take the initiative, or to identify what drives us.
3- The dreamer is aware of either the need for, or the recognition of. ‘discipleship’ in his life.
If you dream of being followed, then this may signify that you are coming into your power.
See Victim and Cult.