The dream begins with the dreamer’s deceased aunt, who represents a maternal figure and a source of guidance and wisdom, driving them around in her old Buick. This symbolizes the dreamer’s journey through life and the guidance they receive from their aunt. The fact that she is talking to the dreamer as she always did suggests that the dreamer is seeking advice or comfort from their aunt in their waking life. The encounter with the dreamer’s cousin, who is currently going through chemotherapy for cancer, represents the dreamer’s own struggle with a difficult and challenging situation. The cousin’s smoking and interaction with women in the neighborhood may symbolize the dreamer’s desire to escape or distract themselves from their own struggles. However, the dreamer’s refusal to smoke and the fact that they are already at the family house suggests that they are facing their challenges head on and finding support and comfort within their family. Overall, the dream reflects the dreamer’s inner conflicts and their need for guidance and support during a difficult time in their life.
