Originally Posted by
Superman1
First, think back a month ago, to what you were thinking or what affected you.
You love nature, and this gift of sight that can sometimes be a burden or unpleasant, sounds like it can feel the opposite or unnatural, or terrifying.
That it felt much bigger than you, you felt the large presence behind, yet saw no source, can all fit that.
Yes, animals can reflect your instincts, fears, emotions, flooding or overwhelming you, as nature can mean your nature.
And this sight, or the fear it may have brought even if momentary or an accumulation or critical point, ignores or overrides everyone and everything. Could it be the worst case scenario, as you are not in control of it? That could be why you are blocking this.
But then again your wife is there, so may be about the relationship.
Southwest might be things going south or wrong, or even suggest flying south for the winter or to safety.
West is where the sun or natural light sets, unless it might mean against the natural rotation of earth and air which is toward east. Or maybe is to do with Native Americans' historical locations or movements - forced west - reflecting now not many are around you.
Or is your tribe Southwest or that direction somehow relates? Or that it's opposite north east, where the animals fled from.
Or is the dream about that increasing separation from your people, and your wife symbolizes togetherness?
It just dawned on me, like the sun, another option is - as you love nature so much - could it be about man wrecking it? You felt it was not you, bigger than you. That may fit the terror better. And fleeing for their lives. However, you as observer had no fear, but awe.
It's even possible to have multi-meanings.