If your dream involved shielding or defending someone else, you can be sure your trust is well placed.
If you defended yourself or someone else defended you, you should avoid forcing any important issues for the time being, as someone you count on for support could suddenly fail you.
[1]1. To be placed on the defensive—usually over a situation, often concerning behavior.
2. Loyalty, trust.
3. Reverse: a sense or feeling of betrayal.
[2]To dream of shielding or Defending someone denotes at least one loyal friend.
[3]If defense is shown to be necessary, research details for instruction
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