The Burmese mermaid sometimes dreams of a male figure in various guises. Always, there is a luminous, mysterious, and fascinating quality about them. Carl Jung called this psychological male counterpart in women the Animus. In men, the female counterpart is the Anima. According to Jungians, it can be helpful to pay attention when the Animus/Anima appears in dreams.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anima_and_animus
In last night's dream, the Animus appeared as a reserved, wise young man, an attendant or doctor at an institute where I was recovering my health. In his care I felt well, having gained strength from extended rest in peaceful surroundings inside the institute.
The town that surrounded the institute was another matter, a magical realm full of odd happenings. I learned from the young man that the great magician Houdini masterminded all of the events and behaviors within the town. We looked knowingly at each other and, with a tone of amusement, I let him know that I understood: it was just apparent magic, a trick to amuse, nothing more. The world was still guided by physical laws.
