Berry picking + Mystical napping

Apparently eating too many raspberries makes you have crazy dreams about spirit animals.  After hours of picking them (and eating them) in the hot sun today I took what turned into a 3 hour nap when I got home.  It was a 10 on the nap scale, complete with a little drool.   Anyway, I rarely remember my dreams but this one was really visual and started with two deer scratching at my screen door wanting me to come to the house next door with them.  I was told by a group of strange men that the deer would always be with me and not to bother with the rabbit..whatever that means...They also told me Braden's sign was the cardinal.     Here's a mash-up of the dream meanings of the deer and cardinal;
Deer  (lure to adventures)
Move gently into new areas.  Follow the lure to new studies.  Practical pursuits bring surprising rewards.
Deer dreams are considered favorable and lucky to have. These can denote the pure character and several future elements. In ancient times, people used to believe them as messengers of fairies which are always connected with something positive or divine.
The deer as a totem serves as a bridge between the wild and the tame. This is because the deer will often be seen on the edges of the wilderness it calls home. Deers have acute senses, they are always on alert to keep themselves from harms way. Deer totem may appear when danger is lurking, it also serves as a reminder to be watchful and alert to potential harm.
And here's the cardinal's meaning:
To see Cardinal in dream time symbolizes brightness, joy, health and vitality. Through its brilliant red feathers, Cardinal guides us to awaken on a spiritual level. Thus, Cardinal's gift is one of transformation from intellectual thought to a true intuitive knowing. This shift is especially powerful when it comes to manifesting our intentions. Cardinal also reminds us to watch our diets and to employ self-respect, moderation and balance in all things.
Braden's interpretation: "It's the Ohio state bird, and we better be careful  and make sure our batteries are charged for tomorrow's wedding."
We picked about twelve pounds of berries.... can't wait to see what other dreams I have.