Prophetic Dream Came True | True Psychic Story (Dream Series)

Hi—I’m Susan de Vriend from Susan’s Little Cup of Magic. In this post I’m sharing the story I tell in my video about the prophetic dream I had at horse camp in 1986 that came true the very next night. This is part of the Dream Series where I share vivid dream experiences, astral projection stories, and other phenomena to help neurodivergent mystics and sensitives trust their intuition.

Table of Contents

• Outline
• Background: horse camp and the set-up for a memorable dream
• The dream: a midnight knock and a whispered mission
• The very next night: the dream unfolds in real life
• What the experience taught me
• Tips for recognizing and working with prophetic dreams
• Why I share these stories
• Call to connect
• FAQ
• Final thoughts

Outline

• Background: summer horse camp, 1986
• The prophetic dream: the midnight knock
• The next night: dream becomes reality
• What this taught me about dream space and intuition
• Practical tips for recognizing and working with prophetic dreams
• FAQ about prophetic dreams

Background: horse camp and the set-up for a memorable dream

In the summer of 1986 I was thirteen and attending an advanced horsemanship camp in Michigan. I went every year, but this year felt different. My friend and I were older, staying longer, and were more involved in the day-to-day care of the horses—we even became part of the staff for some tasks.

We stayed in cabins built to look like wagon vans—perfect for a Little House on the Prairie fan like me. We were excited, messy from farm work by day, but still trying to hang on to the small rituals of growing up (hello, curlers and a little makeup). A couple of weeks into camp, a sudden, vivid dream dropped into my sleep.

The dream: a midnight knock and a whispered mission

The dream was sharp and cinematic. I woke—or thought I woke—to a hard knock on the front of our wagon and the voice of a camp mentor we all had crushes on, Dan, calling us to action.

“Hey ladies, wake up. We have a horse emergency. Get up. Get your robes on. Don’t waste any time. Just jump out of bed. Get your shoes and a robe and meet me out here by the campsite.”

In the dream we tumbled out in robes and curlers, rushed through woods I’d never walked before, and followed counselors down secret paths to a secure part of the camp: a barn and corral used for sick or pregnant horses. The mood was hushed—whispers, flashlights, and the surreal feeling of being taken somewhere off-limits.

The very next night: the dream unfolds in real life

The morning after the dream I told my friend and campers about it—mostly as a quirky story and a warning for her curlers. The day was full of the usual camp chores, and by night we were exhausted. Then, in the middle of the night, the exact scene played out:

“Ladies, get up. Put on only your robes and your shoes and jump out here and meet me by the campsite.”

Everything happened just as I’d dreamed: the knock, the whispered procession through unfamiliar paths, the hush of people shushing us, and the destination—a corral and barn used for special horses. When the barn doors opened, the lights blazed and staff shouted, “Surprise!”—it turned out to be a celebration planned for us, arranged at night because of scheduling. The dream and waking event matched in detail, down to the curlers in my friend’s hair and the robes we grabbed.

What the experience taught me

This was one of my earliest prophetic dreams and one I shared with the group before it happened. It left me with a few clear takeaways:

• Dream space can bridge to waking life. When we sleep, parts of us relax and access different layers of knowing—intuition, premonition, and memory can rearrange into clear warnings or pre-visions.
• Prophetic dreams can be mundane and precise. This one wasn’t cosmic; it was practical and full of small details (curlers, robes, flashlights) that mirrored reality.
• Sharing a dream can feel vulnerable—but it can also validate others’ experiences. I told my friend and later the group; their recognition while walking the path back to the campsite became part of the proof that the dream and reality aligned.

Tips for recognizing and working with prophetic dreams

If you suspect you’ve had a prophetic dream, try these gentle practices I use and recommend for neurodivergent mystics and sensitives:

• Keep a bedside dream journal and jot down vivid details immediately—small things matter.
• Note the mood and sensory elements (sound, smell, temperature) as much as actions or dialogue.
• If you feel compelled to share, tell one trusted person. Sometimes speaking the dream aloud helps you track its unfolding.
• Practice grounding after intense dreams: breathwork, water, or a short walk can help integrate the experience.
• Use prophetic dreams as invitations, not commands—interpret them with compassion and curiosity.

Why I share these stories

I tell these stories to open minds and validate lived experience. Whether you’re a modern mystic, a neurodivergent entrepreneur, or someone curious about psychic phenomena, dream space is a rich, sometimes disorienting place where our subconscious can give us true information, warnings, or confirmations.

Call to connect

If you want more stories, join me in the Dream Series—every Monday I drop a new story and I share tools for connecting with your intuition. You can subscribe to my channel and sign up for my newsletter to get stories and discounts on readings and courses I offer for neurodivergent creatives and entrepreneurs.

FAQ

What exactly is a prophetic dream?

A prophetic dream is a dream that appears to foretell an event or contain information that later shows up in waking life. They can be specific and literal or symbolic and require interpretation.

How common are prophetic dreams?

They’re more common than most people think. Many of us have experienced dreams that later align with reality at least once. Frequency varies by person and by periods of heightened intuition or stress.

Should I act on a prophetic dream?

Use discernment. Some prophetic dreams function as warnings or nudges to change behavior; others are simply previews. Ground yourself, journal details, and consider practical, compassionate steps rather than immediate panic.

Do neurodivergent people experience prophetic dreams differently?

Many neurodivergent people—ADHDers, autistic people, HSPs, empaths—report vivid dream life and strong intuitive impressions. That heightened sensory and emotional processing can make dreams feel especially intense and clear.

How can I get better at remembering dreams?

Keep a notebook by your bed, use a simple voice memo, and practice setting an intention before sleep to remember dreams. Over time, memory improves simply by paying attention to the dream life.

Final thoughts

That horse camp dream remains one of my most memorable prophetic experiences. Every time prophetic or vivid dreams show up for me now, I’m filled with awe. If you’ve had a dream that came true, I’d love to hear about it—stories like these remind us we’re not alone in the strange, wonderful territory between sleep and waking.

Have you ever had a prophetic dream? What was it like?