Vampire Dreams

[Amethyst Rose]

Years ago, I used to dream about a Vampire. I always questioned, however, if these dreams were actuallly dreams because of their intensity. These "vampire dreams" (as I call them), were extremely emotional.... I felt a profound attachment, attraction and sense of love towards him. He made me feel completely safe and at peace. I stopped dreaming of him when I got engaged.

Just last night he came back, and it was like meeting an old friend again. I was very happy to see him again, and he held me as I cried, and he kissed me, and all this love washed over me..... I can still feel his shirt, and
the strength of his chest against my cheek... I can still smell him.....I was aware that I was dreaming, (I could fly :) ) but he was the only part of the dream that I couldn't control, (I tried to make him taller :) )....

So, I need some informed opinions..... while the logical side of me wants to say, "it was just a dream", I just know that he's not. So what is he? Or do you all think I'm crazy? Ideas, anyone?

[enwyn]

I know this is going to sound crazy but I have had similar dreams, the only difference is that he doesn't appear as a vampire all the time, sometimes he appears as a warrior. Also the vampire form is kind of like his alter ego if you will, the whole 'also known as' thing. And sometimes he lets me control the dream and sometimes he doesn't, but as it is with you he never let's me control him. In the dreams he doesn't let me control he's usually not only there to be with me as you described but he sometimes has something to teach or show me. But lately it has been only to comfort me and be with me. The dreams are very intense like you also said. Unfortunately I'm as lost as you are to his true origin or what/who he is. I had a few theories....like an angel, or a very close spirit guide, or even a kindred soul who found me.....I even contemplated the possibility of soul mate or a past life love. But nothing really stuck. Finally I came to the conclusion that who or what he is doesn't really matter because the love is unconditional and very uniquely ours so that even when I am seriously involved with someone I don't feel guilty because my feelings for the person I'm with aren't diminished any by this dream love. And as long as he's there for good I have stopped questioning him.
But I know how you feel! Deep down I still want to know and have been keeping an eye out for anything that might be able to shed some light. I realize that this doesn't help but I couldn't pass by without saying 'I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN!' I was so surprised!

*also questioning*
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enwyn

[Ozymandias]

The concept of a unified dream world isn't new. You both may be interacting with Morpheaus the legendary king of all dreams. Or as a second thought perhaps a direct contact with the Horned God himself.

[Carmelo]

Wait. Stop. Listen.

That's all you really need to do, and I'll tell you why. The chances are that you might be experiencing a part of your consciousness you didn't realize was there. Or, you may be interconnected with a being not even really of this realm.

Vampires have always been a thing of fascination for people to ponder. Ponder this, are the messages you are getting helping you in life? Because there is a strong possibility that your psyche is showing you something you missed. Did you ever wonder if it might be you that you are seeing? We all have alternate personalities and they don't always have to be same-sex oriented, i.e. if you are a girl, this male vampire may be the masculine side of you; if a guy, it may be your feminine side showing to you.

But, here's one that may blow your mind...

What if you are the vampire's dream, and not the other way around?

[Amethyst Rose]

Originally posted by enwyn
I had a few theories....like an angel, or a very close spirit guide, or even a kindred soul who found me.....I even contemplated the possibility of soul mate or a past life love. But nothing really stuck.

I know exactly what you mean! I've been through all of these theories myself as well, but you're right... none of them stick.
At least I know I'm not crazy now! Thanks for sharing. :)

[Amethyst Rose]

Originally posted by Carmelo
Ponder this, are the messages you are getting helping you in life?
What if you are the vampire's dream, and not the other way around?

For me, he doesn't give me any messages. He's just there for me... the other night he protected me from what could have turned into a nightmare. From what I can remember, we spend most of our time together just enjoying each other's presence.... barely anything is ever said. The only thing he said to me the other night was, "how could you think I would leave you?"


And as for the vampire's dream.... I've pondered this many a time :) How do we know that are dreams aren't real, and our waking world is the dream?

[Amethyst Rose]

Originally posted by Ozymandias
Or as a second thought perhaps a direct contact with the Horned God himself.

That's an interesting thought.... I might be inclined to give it a place in my collection of theories :) It might explain why he chided me for believing he had left me....


On another note.... Ozymandias is my favorite poem.... "look on my works ye mighty and despair."

[enwyn]

In my case yes he does show me not exactly things I've missed but things I refuse to deal with in my life. I realize the problems are there but just let myself deny them, that's when he usually steps in. But this is only maybe 20% of the time. The rest of the time he is just there for me, to enjoy eachother's company and in the beginning when he first appeared in my dreams he also promised me that he would never leave me. Since that one night he has only said one other thing to me; it was one of those times where he wouldn't let me control the dream at all, and I told him I didn't want to go back. He didn't answer me right away but when he was about to let me go he said "I'm sorry my love, but you can't stay. It's not time yet." His sadness was so intense he had to shield me from it and I woke up with his words 'it's not time yet' running around my head. I still wonder about that! Those are the only two times that we have spoken.

I have considered the idea that maybe he is the manifestation of my masculine side, but like the other theories it just got filed away under maybe :)

I've also wondered if it could be direct communication with the Horned God too. But I don't know about that one either. And to be honest this is the first I've heard of Morpheaus.....it's deffinitely an interesting theory. :)

And I also have wondered if the dream was the other way around and that he is the dreamer not me....
Ahhh....all good theories :)

But I guess until 'it is time' I'm content with just knowing he is there.

*enwyn*

[Sequoia]

wow. . . that is so incredible!

What if it's real? Just a little thought. . . what if this person is visiting you, in your dreams? Or you're going to him?

Have you ever, when dreaming about him, asked him? :)

btw. . .now that I've brought this thread back from the dead, have you dreamed about him since?

[Amethyst Rose]

I was surprized to see such an old thread come back to life, I had to read all of the old responses again.
Strangely enough, no, I haven't dreamed of him since that last time. I used to dream of him once every few months, but now, it's more like once a year, when I'm feeling lonely or lost. My dreams of him are charished memories though. :)

[Amethyst Rose]

I just thought that some people might be interested in knowing that I dreamed of him again, just a couple nights ago.
In this dream he was dying, because he sacrificed himself for me, and I was crying so hard...so I let him feed from me, from my arm and held him as he did so. The next thing I remember is him having to go to a ritual and my asking him if he wanted me. I said "do you want me?" and he just looked at me with this compasionate look on his face that said "you know the answer to that", and then I said "There. Do you want me there?" and as I said that the dream faded and I woke up.

[Raevyn]

My brutally honest opinion is that it could be a spirit guide/friend from a past life showing up, or it could be your mind's way of conceptualizing part of the divine and masculinity. Let's face it, vampires are often thought of as very romanticized - daring, dangerous, beautiful, and viciously romantic, so it's not hard to imagine that as an archetype for part of the divine that represents love, protection, and excitement.

I used to have dreams about strangers who I was very close to as well, though the same character didn't repeat, but I remember how real and vibrant the emotions were. I remember desperately loving someone in a dream, and waking up not only without them but not knowing who they were! I see it now as my way of dealing with feelings of loneliness at the time - kind of like a kid who has imaginary friends when their "real" friends are busy.

At the same time, maybe it is a specific individual from a past life - in fact, that wouldn't surprise me at all. Maybe it's a spirit guide coming through.

I say, either way the dreams seem to bring you joy and excitement so go with it. You're very lucky :)

[Ahautenites]

I'm a little envious. Never been in love with a vampire in my dreams. The closest thing I come to vampires is either running away from them because they're hunting me or else I've somehow become Buffy and I'm the one doing the hunting. (Though, in the "Buffy" dreams, I'm usually after other assorted uglies, not vamps.)

[Psyche Ague]

I remember this thread! :)

Those really are exciting dreams...and I mean exciting in every sense of the word. ;)

I haven't ever had any vampyre come back to me again and again, but I've had love affairs with several over the course of a few years in my dreams. I guess you could say I loved them all, although I wasn't in love with any of them...

How weird to be talking about my vampyres in the sense that they were real people. They certainly felt real.