Chasing/Being Chased vs Darkness

Chasing/Being Chased

Being chased is one of the most universal dream themes across all cultures. It typically represents something in waking life you're avoiding — a person, situation, emotion, or aspect of yourself. The key to understanding a chase dream is identifying what's chasing you and what it represents. Running from a monster might symbolize running from your own shadow aspects, while being chased by a person may relate to a specific conflict.

Darkness

Darkness in dreams represents the unknown, the unconscious mind, and fear of what you cannot see. Complete darkness suggests being 'in the dark' about something important. Fear of the dark reflects fear of the unconscious and its contents. However, darkness can also be a womb-like, protective state — a necessary emptiness before new creation. The response to darkness (fear vs. acceptance) is diagnostically important.

Chasing/Being Chased

Most common nightmare theme worldwide; appears in every culture studied

Darkness

Represents the vast unconscious mind and our fundamental relationship with the unknown