Dream symbol · Situations

Being Late

What it can mean

Being late often reflects worry about missed opportunities, time pressure or not measuring up. Missing a train, bus or flight may mirror a fear of falling behind in life. It can also suggest you're taking on too much.

A question to sit with

What do you feel you're running out of time for?

Also found as

  • running late
  • was late
  • too late
  • missed the bus
  • missed the train
  • missed my flight
  • missed the flight
  • missed the plane
  • overslept
  • in a hurry

Lenormand cards for this symbol

When this symbol appears in your dream journal, Moonread links it to these cards — draw a spread for the dream and see whether they turn up.

Keep a dream journal that notices

Write or dictate your dreams in the morning. Moonread spots the symbols, links them to the cards and, over the months, shows you the patterns.

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