Dark alley
Alley, Alleyway, Back alley
A narrow alley between tall buildings, poorly lit and quiet, is a classic setting for a tense dream. It's a common scene when you're taking a shortcut in life, or when a situation has a hidden side you can't quite see. Walking through a dark alley alone may show you're facing something uncomfortable without the support you'd like. If the alley led somewhere bright and lively, an awkward phase may open onto something good. If you felt at ease there, the unknown doesn't rattle you easily.
Dream variations
- Taking a shortcut through an alleyYou're tempted to skip a step to save time. It may work, but stay alert.
- An alley with no way outA plan has run into an obstacle you didn't see coming. Go back to the last point where things made sense.
- Running through an alleyYou're trying to get past a rough patch as fast as possible. Slow down enough to see what's really around you; it may be less threatening than it feels.
- A lively alley full of lightsSomething good is tucked away where you didn't expect it. Explore the side streets of your life a little more.
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