Alligators often symbolize issues that have reached a stage that throws us into crisis-mode. This dream illustrates a challenging environment, one plagued by narrow constraints, unexpected challenges and possibly the requirement to go underground with the emotional side of life. There is a delicate, unpredictable balance to traversing this terrain, and perhaps the narrow canoe reflects that precarious mixture of forces. Although you do amazingly well given this set of pressures, the dream hints that the setting isn t supporting you in equal measure to the extent it challenges you. Although you react heroically to the alligator, there is an oddly subversive quality to the way it stalks you.
Bright colors represent strong, clear feelings, perhaps about children, family or creativity.
Although you try to sweep this energy away, you re unable to do so. The final scene suggests that you are being forced to struggle with an issue that literally takes every ounce of strength you have. Be cautious about getting sold an idea, or accepting anything less than your own truth about the situation or what you need. This battle probably won t make sense to you until a later time, so don t wait for everything to come clear before choosing your priorities.