WATER
Water in dreams most often symbolizes our negative unconscious thoughts
and emotions, negative situations that bring uncertainty, the unfamiliar,
obstacles, or unwanted changes. Different bodies of water
represent different forms of uncertainty in our lives
that we must confront.
In a positive sense water can symbolize renewal and regeneration with
symbolism such as bathing, or bottled water.
Aquarium
To dream of an aquarium represents feelings about observing life
or behavior contained and isolated from direct interaction. Controlled
and isolated awareness of a situation that you are observing from
a safe distance. Being detached from an situation and feeling content
without actively involving yourself in it. A fascination with people,
events, or aspects of yourself that you have no intention of deeply
engaging with. It highlights your ability to notice and understand
the impact of certain issues on your life, while staying emotionally
uninvolved. Curiosity, reflection, or the study of feelings, thoughts,
or aspects of oneself, all viewed from a detached or objective perspective.
Safely having no involvement with something you are observing happening
in your life. Observation of a situation that can't hurt you.
Positively, dreaming about an aquarium may reflect your fascination
or interest in observing problems you are safely distanced from. Fascination
with people, situations, things about yourself that you have no interest
in seriously involving yourself with. Intelligently keeping yourself
separated from something dangerous you are observing. Feelings about
the full weight of a controlled situation you are aware of not embarrassing
you. It implies an intelligent decision to keep yourself separated
from potentially dangerous circumstances that you are merely observing.
Your perception of a controlled situation that does not embarrass
or threaten you.
Negatively, dreaming about an aquarium could represent feelings of
being detached, isolated, or restricted in uncertain situations you
prefer to never do anything other than observe. Feelings of being
observed and scrutinized without the ability to affect the outcome.
Feeling of alienation or the fear of being directly interaction with
certain aspects of your life, emotions, or people. Feelings about
a situation that limits you with only getting to observe it. Indifference,
lack of fear, or lack of enthusiasm for something you are aware of
happening. Indifference towards harmful or negative events happening
around you. A lack of emotional involvement with problems you are
noticing yourself or someone else experiencing. It may also represent
being aware of how issues are effecting you, but being unwilling to
confront them. You may be watching something negative unfold without
feeling compelled to take any action or responsibility. Watching people
too much from a safe distance and thinking there nothing wrong with
it.
To dream of fish in an aquarium represents feelings of insight, perception,
and careful observation of one's behavior or other's behavior from
a controlled or limited perspective.
To dream of a spider in an aquarium represents feelings of insight,
perception, and careful contained observation of a situation that
makes you feel anxious, trapped, or threatened. You might be observing
a difficult or anxiety-inducing situation from a safe distance or
studying behavior that scares you without directly engaging with it.
To dream of a snake in an aquarium represents feelings of insight,
perception, or careful observation of a situation or behavior that
you find corrupt, threatening, sinister, or deceptive but is contained
and can't directly harm you.
Consider the colors of the animals in the aquarium for additional
meaning.
Example: A young woman dreamed of seeing an aquarium filled with white
fish that were having babies. In waking life, she was noticing herself
desiring a boy she liked while carefully doing everything to be closer
to him without talking to him at all. In this case, the aquarium scene
may have reflected her awareness of herself creating too many safe
situations to be close to her crush while keeping herself carefully
isolated from ever taking action to talk to him. She may have preferred
to never talk to her crush, choosing instead to live with the uncertainty
of ever dating him while watching him from a safe emotional distance.
Example 2: A young woman dreamed of seeing a python get placed into
an aquarium that was attacking or eating others animals. In waking
life, she felt indifferent to her friends beginning to not like her
as she tried to do well in school while having a part time job. In
this case, the aquarium with the python snake attacking other animals
may have reflected her indifference to observing her job and stronger
academic focus "strangling" her social life.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing a developing baby in an aquarium
that was close in term development to a previous baby she had aborted.
In waking life, she was very sensitive about experiencing or observing
herself surpass her previous failed pregnancy term record. In this
case, the aquarium may have reflected her thoughts about safely observing
her new pregnancy through testing while feeling indifferent to the
possibility of needing get another abortion if something was wrong.
Example 4: A man dreamed of looking into an aquarium and seeing a
big fish eat a smaller fish. In waking life, he was observing his
wife move from her initial stage of pregnancy to a much more sensitive
serious stage. He felt he couldn't do anything except be an observer
and not a participant in the pregnancy as he watched his wife manage
most issues related to the pregnancy on her own. The aquarium in this
case may have reflected the man's feelings about observing his wife
move into a more serious stage of pregnancy and how she managed it.
The big fish eating the smaller fish might symbolize his perception
of the increasing demands and responsibilities of the pregnancy 'consuming'
the less complicated early stages.
Example 5: A man dreamed of standing in his grade 8 classroom while
seeing an aquarium scene change from a weird brown pleco cleaner fish
change into an aquarium scene with smaller white fish scared into
single file order. In waking life, he was experiencing a criminal
situation that was difficult to fix eventually sorting itself out.
In this case, the aquarium may have reflected his perception of observing
the criminal situation as it unfolded, with no ability to intervene
directly.
*Please See Fish.
Beach
To dream of the beach represents a time in your life when you are
confronting negativity, or facing uncertainty. It may also represent
a transition from a familiar setting to an unfamiliar one.
Example: A man
dreamed of standing on a beach facing the water. In real life he was
experiencing a heath crisis.
*Please See Ocean.
*Please See Sand.
*Please See Sand
Castle.
Boat
To dream of a boat represents your ability to cope with negative emotions
or deal with negative situations. How you are navigating negativity
in your life. Your method of confronting problems or getting through
difficult problems safely. Safely avoiding troubling situation.
Negatively,
boats in dreams reflect feelings of risk associated with a higher
degree of uncertainty or instability in your life. Feeling the potential
to be overwhelmed by a problem. Feeling heavily involved with a
problem that you can't easily walk away from.
Consider the
condition of the waters and how it may mirror your waking life.
Is it calm or violent? Clear or murky? Are you experiencing "smooth
sailing" in a waking life situation?
Alternatively,
a boat may reflect your readiness to confront problems or deal with
negative aspects of yourself.
A sinking boat
may reflect problems in waking life that have overwhelmed you or
negative emotions that are too much to handle.
To dream of
having missed a boat that was supposed to pick you up represents
feelings about having lost an opportunity to safely get through
an uncertain or negative situation. Feelings of having missed out
on a favor or a chance to be supported with your problems. Missing
a chance or missing an important opportunity. Feelings of frustration
that you have to face a challenging situation the hard way.
Example: A woman
dreamed of getting on a boat to avoid a shark. In waking life she
was had changed her regular habits to avoid a man whom she felt
was too sexually aggressive hoping that he would eventually just
give up and go away.
Example 2: A young
man dreamed of his boat tipping over. In waking life he was trying
hard to save his relationship with his girlfriend after they had a
big fight, but then the girlfriend broke up with him.
Example 3: A man dreamed of seeing his father in a boat with his leg
over the side and saw an alligator come bite his father's leg. In
waking life he was experiencing his father attempting to survive an
illegal situation. The boat in this case may have reflected his feelings
about his father using illegal behavior to endure or "sail through"
an illegal situation.
*Please See Cruise
Ship.
*Please See Yacht.
*Please See Rowboat.
*Please See Paddle
Boats.
*Please See Sailing.
*Please See Sailboat.
*Please See Speed
Boat.
Bottled Water
To dream of bottled water represents complete renewal or replenishment.
Situations that instill a sense of perfection or flawlessness. Something
that makes you feel like nothing is wrong at all. Something in your
life that is fixes everything or make everything work perfect. You
may be noticing that a problem you had is now completely gone. A situation
that instills a renewed stable positive mindset.
Example: A man
dreamed of holding some bottled water. In waking life he was having
a problem meeting women and a friend told him he knew someone that
would be perfect for him. The bottled water represented the opportunity
he felt to perfectly fix his problem.
Creek
To dream of a creek represents uncertainty or a negative situation
that you are noticing, but don't feel any urgency with. Seeing your
problem, but not feeling threatened by it. Issues you can take your
time with.
Cruise Ship
To dream of a cruise ship represents a relaxed approach to uncertainty
or negative situations. Taking it easy during a troubled time. Feeling
confident while you "sail through" a difficult or unpleasant
situation easily. Effortless navigation of troubles. "Cruising"
through problems as though they didn't matter.
Alternatively,
you may be enjoying deep self-reflection or exploring your problems.
You may have an interest in what your problems are, but aren't really
concerned about fixing them or making serious changes.
Negatively,
a cruise ship may reflect overconfidence or a laid back attitude
during a dangerous situation. Feeling that someone else will take
care of your problems that you can just "sail" to success.
Optimism during a crises or difficult time that is absent of critical
thinking skills. Feeling confident that problems will solve themselves.
People in problematic
relationships often dream of cruise ships because they are aware
of the problem, but may be too afraid to confront or break up with
their partner. They don't want to stop feeling good in the relationship.
Cruise ships may also show up in dreams when you show interest in
your dreams or in deep self-reflection about your problems.
A cruise ship
is a sign that there is are issues in your life that you need to
make a more serious effort to improve or change.
Example: A young
man dreamed of seeing himself looking over the side of a cruise
ship into the ocean. In real life he was spending a lot of time
thinking about his problems and examining his dreams. The cruise
ship reflected how enjoyable it was for him to study his dreams.
Example 2: A woman
dreamed of being on a cruise ship. In waking life she was heavily
pregnant, but trying to be as relaxed about it as she could.
Drowning
To dream of drowning represents feelings of being totally overwhelmed
by uncertainty or situations that feel excessive. Fearing being
overcome by failure that you can't escape. You may fears, insecurities,
guilt, or other negative emotions that are overpowering and dominant.
Something is too much for you to handle on your own.
Alternatively,
you may be too deeply involved in something that is now beyond your
control.
To dream of
surviving drowning represents difficult emotional situations you
have overcome, or are learning to deal with. You may have survived
a problem that you didn't believe you could.
Example: A woman
dreamed of drowning in the ocean. In waking life she was getting
divorced and feared losing everything she had worked for up to that
time.
Example 2: A 4
year-old boy dreamed of being in water and drowning with nobody coming
to help him when he called for help. In waking life he was being sexually
abused by his teenage brother. The dream may have reflected the young
boy's feelings about the situation being overwhelmed and trapped with
the abusive behavior while knowing he was innocent.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing her son drowning while her husband
did nothing about it. In waking life she felt that her husband was
allowing the uncertainty of problem to overwhelm his relationship
with the son.
*Please See Life
Jackets.
Ferry Boats
To dream of a ferry boat represents feelings about safely being helped
navigate through uncertainty with a sense of easy transition towards
a different phase of your life. Feelings about being helped through
an uncertain situation while safely or comfortably taking your time
thinking it's nice or wonderful that someone did it all for you. Feeling
that it's someone else's job to help you safely get passed a difficult
or uncertain situation. Feeling confidence or trust that you will
be helped to make an uncertain transition with ease. Feeling optimistic
about being safely carried through a problem situation that shouldn't
be a problem with ease. Feelings about simply needing to pay someone
to safely or professionally transition through an uncertain phase.
A ferry boat might also represent a sense of direction, progress,
and smooth navigation through the uncertainties of life. A conscious
adaptation to change and the optimistic anticipation of a new beginning
or arrival at a different, potentially better, state of being. The
dream might indicate trust in the process and the belief that the
transitional journey you are on is necessary and beneficial.
Example: A woman dreamed about herself and her husband riding a ferry
towards Angel Island. In waking life, she and her husband were being
helped by doctors with in vitro fertilization to get pregnant. In
this case, the ferry ride may have reflected her feelings about being
safely and professionally aided by the doctors through the uncertain
and challenging process of in vitro fertilization.
Example 2: A man had a nightmare of missing the ferry. In waking life,
he was expecting an easy transition to a new job and feared potential
problems arising that may end up making his new employer give the
job to someone else. In this case, the missed ferry may have reflected
his anxieties about missing out on an opportunity to safely and easily
navigate the uncertainties and potential challenges associated with
transitioning to a new job.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of being on a ferry, then getting off the
ferry, and then seeing the ferry at a distance. In waking life, she
was talking to lawyers about fighting a Child Protection Services
problem with her grandchild. She called lawyers about the problem,
but couldn't afford to pay lawyers. In this case, the ferry may have
reflected her feelings about the possibility of being professionally
and safely guided through the uncertainty and difficulties of dealing
with Child Protection Services.
Holy Water
To dream of holy water represents thoughts, habits, or life situations
that are totally redeeming, perfectly positive, or completely rid
you of problems and negative situations. A redeeming action or quality
that is unquestionable.
Negatively,
holy water may reflect too much faith that something will instantly
fix your problems.
To dream of
holy water you don't trust represents your suspicions about promises
or claims about something being a perfect solution, or that is totally
redeeming.
Example: A deeply
religious woman dreamed that she wasn't allowed to use holy water
to heal herself. In waking life she was dealing with serious family
issues with the possibility of her children being taken away from
her. She felt that God was ignoring her praying for her problems to
go away.
Hose
To dream of a hose represents represents a conscious direction of
energy. Total devotion to a problem or issue. Not caring about anything
except a particular isssue. Totally focused on something you are
responsible for. A sign that something may have gotten out of control
or is threatening to. Streamlining decisions or your focus. Negatively,
a hose may reflect obsessions or distractions.
To dream of
a garden hose represents issues you are totally devoted to in a
confident or casual manner. You are totally focused on an issue
without feeling it's too serious. It may reflect non-threatening
obligations or responsibilities.
To see a hose
hooked up to something negative or evil represents negative thinking
patterns or situations that may be worsening or getting out of hand.
To dream of a
fire hose represents a total devotion to confronting problems, or
fixing a situation that may have gotten out of hand.
Hot Tub
To dream of a hot tub represents comfortable feelings about enjoying
uncertainty, danger, risk, or dishonesty as though nothing is wrong
with it. Dishonest or risky thoughts, emotions, or habits that are
comfortable, pleasurable, or leisurely. A common symbol for masturbation
or viewing pornography. It may also reflect your relaxed enjoyment
of situation that you know is wrong all the time.
To dream of seeing
sexually attractive people in a hot tub can symbolize your need to
feel good with sexual fantasies, comfort with masturbation that is
felt to be immoral, or comfort with cheating on someone with a romantic
relationship.
Example: A woman
dreamed of seeing her husband vomit in a hot tub. In waking life she
believed that her husband was cheating on her and was experiencing
a lot of frustration in her relationship after confronting her husband
about it. The hot tub in this case may have reflected her feelings
about her husband's comfort level cheating on her.
*Please See Hot
Water Tank.
*Please See Jacuzzi.
Hot Water
To dream of hot
water represents the exacerbation or worsening of problems. Negative
emotions that are being encouraged. It may also reflect a heightened
sense of uncertainty or fear. A sign that a problem has been neglected
or allowed to increase in severity. Relationships that feel tension
or anger worsening.
To dream of hot
water being spilled on you represents feelings about exacerbated problems
or negative feelings from others effecting you. Feeling that something
in your life has been made worse ad "dumped" on you. Being
embarrassed by something that feels terrible or dangerous.
Example: A young
girl dreamed of soaking her younger brother in hot water. In waking
life she was very hostile towards her brother and had gotten him into
trouble.
Example 2: A woman
dreamed of seeing a fish struggling in a boiling pot of water that
turned into a bird when she turned down the temperature and looked
at it closely. In waking life she was getting subtle feelings that
a fight was going to make her boyfriend stop talking to her so she
stopped arguing with him to calm him down. The dream may have been
a sign that she was more concerned with achieving her goals then she
was with her boyfriend's feelings. Thew hot water in this case may
have reflected her feelings about the increasing tension in the relationship.
Hot Water Tank
To dream of a hot water tank represents powerful negativity that is
consistent in your life. Problems that don't go away or have a noticeable
long-term negative influence over you. Negative beliefs or feelings
that are supported by a real world problems that won't change. A well
supported or well maintained problem.
A hot water
tank could reflect powerful fears, trauma, or consequences that
you feel you can't overcome. It may also represents a very resourceful
enemy.
To dream of
a hot water tank being removed from your house symbolizes a powerful
fear or problem that has been dealt with.
Example: A man
dreamed of seeing a hot water tank removed from his basement. In real
life he had faced a powerful fear related to his physical appearance.
Due to an illness his hair was destroyed and after 10 years he finally
took his hat off in public.
Ice
To dream of ice represents an area of your life that is "frozen"
or still. It can also represent problems you can't do anything about
or that have been left unsolved. Issues or problems that are "frozen."
A situation coming to a standstill. Ice may also reflect concerns
or fear about "slipping up" in a sensitive or dangerous
situation. Sensitivity about aggravating a volatile relationship.
Alternatively,
ice in a dream may reflect unconscious memories that are repressed
or that you are oblivious to. Deep rooted unconscious influences
that you have completely forgotten. A symbol that may appear in
dream of people in therapy trying to discover their problems.
Ice may reflect
a need to reexamine your past, reflect on childhood influences,
and speak to people about your problems so that you might gain insight
to possible solutions.
Negatively, ice
may reflect a wish to "freeze" a problem instead of confronting
it. It may also reflect your enjoyment or preference to not have to
confront an unpleasant outcome that currently can't embarrass you.
Stupidly telling yourself that as long as a problem isn't serious
right now that you can simply ignore it or put it off for later. Alternatively,
it may reflect an arrogant attitude about exploiting someone else's
hopelessness. Feelings about a situation being bleak or
austere.
To dream of
ice melting represents the unraveling of problems, or uncertainty
in your life. Negative life situations or experiences may be motivating
you to fix long standing issues, change beliefs, or face your problems.
Finally have to face a problem from your past.
To dream of
an icy road may reflect feelings about a progress in your life being
"stuck." A common dream for people who are unemployed
or who are sensitive about making their lives worse in some way.
Ice often appears
in dreams next to body parts when in waking life those body parts
are having circulation problems.
Example: A man
dreamed of seeing ice melt. In waking life he was experiencing the
reemerging of old problems that he thought would never have to deal
with again.
Example 2: A
woman dreamed of seeing a tree with ice covering all the branches.
In waking life she had a serious circulation problem in her hand.
Example 3: A
man dreamed of walking down an icy road. In waking life he was very
concerned with a sensitive back problem that he didn't want to aggravate.
Example 4: A
man dreamed of seeing all of Europe covered in ice. In waking life
World War 1 was close at hand.
Example 5: A woman
dreamed of seeing a waterfall totally frozen. In waking life she was
trying very hard to control herself from having to fight with her
sister.
Example 6: A man
dreamed of seeing an icy frozen rocky landscape. In waking life he
feared that failing a test would ruin his life and make him live a
hopeless life.
Example 7: A woman dreamed of walking on thin ice. In waking life
she was aware of herself having sensitive financial security during
a move. The thin ice in this case may have reflected her feelings
about her limited savings (frozen unspent money) giving her a weak
sense of security.
Lagoon
To dream of a lagoon represents feelings about a safer more personal
level of contained uncertainty than you are used to. Enjoying an isolated
uncertain situation. Feeling that you are never being embarrassed
with too much uncertainty to manage. Enjoying the uncertainty of romantic
possibility without challengers to interfere. Feeling good that nothing
embarrasses you while you take your time or try to do something new.
Uncertainty of not obtaining what you want yet while feeling that
you can always keep trying. Feeling that it's more attractive to try
to confront a problem in private. Feeling good about an advantage
that feels good confronting uncertainty all on your own. Enjoying
an uncertain situation privately with no challengers.
Example: A woman
dreamed of seeing a blue lagoon with a 2 carp fish swimming in it.
In waking life she was single and interested in the possibility of
dating a 2 men of whom she had no idea about whether or not they would
be interested in dating her. The lagoon in this case may have reflected
her feelings of enjoying the uncertainty of potentially dating 2 men
in isolated situations instead of feeling the uncertainty of having
to find a new man.
Example 2: A teenage
girl dreamed of driving in a bus over a bridge that crossed a lagoon.
In waking life she felt uncertain about whether or not to date her
close male friend. In this case the lagoon may have reflected her
feelings about the uncertainty of an isolated situation that allowed
her to date a guy that she already knew well without competition.
Example 3: An
woman dreamed of trying to swim in a lagoon with branches that bothered
her. In waking life she was trying to enjoy herself alone with her
boyfriend who was having arguments with her daughter.
Lake
To dream of a lake represents negative situations or uncertainty in
your life with solutions you are aware of, but not currently choosing.
The land surrounding the lake visible to you reflects answers or safe
harbor that you are aware of.
To dream of
a lake with trees around it may reflect feelings about difficult
solutions to your problems that you do't like because they will
leave you feeling confused. Accepting a difficult solution that
leaves you feeling confused about the future. Solving your problems
with a situation that gives you different problems.
Like any body
of water in a dream, the size and condition of the water reflects
your emotional state.
Negatively,
a lake in a dream may reflect feeling of impatience with answers
to problems you know are true. It may also reflect difficulty controlling
yourself when you know better. Unpleasant obvious answers that you
don't like accepting as the solution to current problems.
Difficulty controlling
spending or staying away from someone because it's in your best
interest when you don't like it. Feeling like a loser having to
stop doing something. Knowing what the answer is to a problem or
uncertain situation and not caring about it.
Example: A man
dreamed of sitting in front of a lake. In waking life he was told
by a women he was desperately in love with to back off and wait
until her divorce was over to contact her (she was in a very devout
Muslim community). He had problems doing respect this because he
loved her too much. The lake in this case may have reflected his
awareness of the solution to his relationship problem being the
need to temporarily stay away from the women he loved for a short
while and not liking it at all.
Example 2: A
man dreamed of flying dangerously in the sky and then landing on
the ground beside a lake. In waking life he received a large sum
of money that he became enjoying spending to the point of draining
his funds very low. He began to think about having to curtail his
spending to conserve his financial stability, but didn't like it
as he enjoyed how easily spending money made his life feel. The
lake in this case may have reflected his feeling about his financial
uncertainty having an obvious solution which was to stop spending
when he didn't like it.
Example 3: A woman
dreamed of walking on a lake with colorful fish in it. In waking life
she was very happy and confident that a fertility treatment would
help her to get pregnant, but she wasn't bothering to book an appointment
to secure the pregnancy. The lake may have reflected her uncertain
feelings about the possibility of getting pregnant while knowing that
the fertility treatment was a solution to her problem that she was
ignoring.
*Please
See Water.
*Please See Ocean.
*Please See River.
Marina
To dream of a marina represents a mindset that is comfortable or feeling
good while facing a number of problems. Facing a lot of uncertainty
smoothly or with confidence. Feeling safe enough to deal with a lot
of problems whenever you are ready.
Ocean
To dream of an ocean represents powerful uncertainty in your life.
Confrontation with negative situations or negative emotions. Your
biggest struggles or most baffling challenges. Feeling that problem
is too enormous.
To travel across
the ocean represents navigating through a phase of your life that's
filled with powerful uncertainty or enormous challenges. You are getting
through a problematic situation.
To dream of a
calm or pleasant ocean view represents stability, and emotional balance.
Issues have been confronted or accepted. You are handling yourself
well or have taken control of a difficult situation.
To swim or fall
into the ocean represents a confrontation or struggle with uncertainty.
You are "head deep" in a problem. You may feel overwhelmed
by a problem or challenge.
To dream of a
pink ocean may reflect feelings about having a serious problem overcoming
lust for someone. Sexual attraction that you feel could become a serious
problem.
Example: A woman
dreamed of floating in the middle of the ocean who no land, boats,
or airplanes in sight. In waking life her husband filed for divorce
and she was so powerfully affected by it that she couldn't work or
do anything except think about how terrible her life was now. She
felt overwhelmed by the uncertainty of her life.
Example 2: A man
dreamed of floating in a boat in the middle of a stormy ocean. In
waking life he was having enormous difficulty keeping his life stable
as he experienced major health and financial issues simultaneously.
Example 3: A woman
dreamed of swimming in the ocean trying to get to shore. In waking
life she was heavily pregnant and concerned with safely getting through
the pregnancy.
Example 4: A woman
dreamed of her very young son getting washed away into the ocean.
In waking life she was pregnant with her second child and felt that
all the attention the pregnancy was getting was forcing her to neglect
her son to the point where he risked getting kicked off the soccer
team if he didn't pass a test at school.
Example 5: A woman
dreamed of a pink ocean that she was warned to avoid. In waking life
she had just taken a restraining order off her ex-boyfriend. They
made up, but she felt that her sexual attraction to her was again
too powerful to avoid with the potential to create problems that may
restart all the trouble that led to the original restraining order.
Example 6: A woman dreamed of walking on water. In waking life she
was experiencing a lot of worry. Walking on the water may have symbolized
her feelings of calmly avoiding uncertainty or a surprised sense of
how easy it was to notice her problems not embarrassing her yet.
Example 7: A woman dreamed of falling into the ocean. In waking life
she got involved in a lawsuit directed towards her mother from other
family members.
*Please See Beach.
Paddle Boats
To dream of a paddle boat represents confrontation with an uncertain
or negative situation that you perceive as being wonderful. You
don't feel a sense of danger or urgency. You may even see potential
benefits to taking your time dealing with a problem.
Pregnant women
often dream of being in a paddle boat. This may reflect their enjoyment
of confronting the challenges of pregnancy.
Example: A woman
dreamed of being in a paddleboat and racing the boat far out into
a lake ahead of her husband and then finding herself with with aching
legs and a headache. In waking life she was pregnant and finding that
all the extra housework she was giving herself was giving her non-stop
headaches. The paddleboat may have reflected her relaxed feelings
towards handling her pregnancy.
Pier
To dream of a pier represents a positive outlook about uncertainty
in your future. Being unsure, yet enthusiastic about situations
that you can't predict. A symbol you might see when feel upbeat
about moving, starting school, or beginning a new job.
Negatively,
a pier may represent your hope for death or something bad to happen
before you ever have to face a problem. It may also reflect a naive
sense of hopefulness about a future situation you are uncertain
of working out perfectly.
Example: A young
woman dreamed of standing on a pier looking into the ocean to see
dead corn fields. In real life she was very enthusiastic about having
just moved to another state, but was realizing that it wasn't as
exciting as she had initially hoped.
Example 2: An
elderly man dreamed of driving a car off a pier into the water,
coming up for air, and then seeing people shaking their fist at
him. In waking life he had been putting off surgery for a long time
because he feared the possibility of dying from it. After he had
the surgery and realized it wasn't that big of a deal he was angry
with himself for not having had the surgery sooner.
Example 3: A woman had a nightmare about being out of control while
moving down a hill and then crashing into pier. In waking life she
was pregnant and fearing problems while going into labor. The pier
she crashed into may have reflected her feelings about going into
labor forcing her to "crash" into motherhood for the rest
of her life.
Pond
To dream of a
pond represents uncertainty in your life that you are comfortable
with. Confidence in your ability to to try new things. Confidence
in your ability to confront a new challenge without embarrassing yourself.
Your ability to try something dangerous without angering someone.
Alternatively, a pond may reflect how you are keeping a problem contained.
Keeping emotions in check.
Negatively, dreaming
about a pond reflects feeling about private exploration of dangerous
or bad habits. Enjoying yourself doing something bad to someone else
without them knowing it. Liking yourself as you are even if other
people don't. Feeling that your life is easier to accept yourself
as you are instead of making a big change to improve it. Feeling good
enjoying something illegal whenever you want.
Example: A man
dreamed of swimming the backstroke in a pond. In waking life he was
heavily involved in a secretive criminal enterprise that was virtually
impossible to get caught with. He felt exhilarated to make enormous
amounts of money with great ease without even caring about the legal
consequences. He enjoyed thinking he was better than other people
because he made more money than everyone he knew in his life easier
than they ever could. The pond in this case may have reflected his
feelings about enjoying illegal behavior whenever he wanted and the
uncertainty about being caught unimportant to him.
Example 2: A man
dreamed of seeing waterslides being installed beside a pond. In waking
life he was secretly becoming addicted to pornography. The pond in
this case may have reflected his feelings about enjoying pornography
in private whenever he wanted with no consequences knowing full well
it was immoral.
Example 3: A woman
dreamed of walking across a frozen pond. In waking life she decided
to move homes comfortable with the uncertainty of not being able to
financially afford it completely. The frozen pond in this case may
have reflected her feelings about moving being more financially uncertain
than it was physically or technically.
Puddles
To dream of a puddle represents a minor setback, disappointments,
or nuisance that you want to avoid. You may be experiencing a situation
that slows you down. Issues or problems you want to "walk around."
Potential embarrassments are mindful to avoid. Feelings about having
a bad day.
Negatively, puddles
may reflect an excessive concern for avoiding imperfect behavior.
Disappointing yourself if you aren't behaving perfect. Over-sensitivity
about potential problems. An uptight personality about a single minor
setback. An overly-avoidant personality. An arrogant attitude that
diminishes significant problems. A small view of a serious issue.
Feeling that a major action that disrespected someone is not important
to address because it will slow you down with your own achievements.
Sensitivity about acknowledging small problems.
To dream of stepping
in a puddle may represents feelings of accidentally creating a problem.
Feeling that you weren't as careful about problems or respecting other
people feelings as you should have been. Disappointments about not
behaving perfect. Feeling embarrassed that you weren't as attentive
as you could have been. Embarrassing yourself insulting someone and
then telling yourself that "they should just get over it on their
own."
To dream of jumping
in a puddle and laughing may represent feelings about not taking disappointments
or setbacks seriously. Laughing at yourself during a setback or disappointment.
Laughing at petty people for being too upset or strict. Laughing at
petty issues that you think are stupid.
To dream of a
puddle of blood may reflect feelings about evidence of failure, over-aggressive
behavior, or criminal actions that you wish to avoid.
Example: A man
dreamed of trying hard to avoid puddles. In waking life he was trying
very hard to behave perfectly moral and faithful for God. The puddles
may have reflected his feelings about the potential to let himself
down if he wasn't living a perfectly faithful life for God. Potential
disappointments to himself if he didn't maintain his perfect honest
behavior. The dream may have been a sign that he was too concerned
with avoiding dishonest behavior that he felt might embarrass God.
Example 2: A woman
dreamed of seeing her baby son jumping in puddles and laughing. In
waking life she was worried about her fiance spending money on their
baby son when they were already having financial problems.
Example 3: A woman
dreamed of seeing a puddle of blood. In waking life she was considering
getting back surgery for a second time after her first surgery almost
killed her. The puddle of blood in this case may have reflected her
feelings about how evidently dangerous back surgery was from her last
experience and her wish to avoid dying from the surgery.
Raft
To dream of a raft represents a last resort or makeshift attempt to
confront a negative or uncertain situation. Protecting yourself and
doing whatever you can with available resources to get through a problem
with the belief that it might be your last chance. A temporary way
of coping with difficulties or staying afloat amidst challenges. A
raft in your dream could be reflective of your current strategies
for managing problems or negotiating turbulent circumstances. Your
ability to navigate through challenging circumstances using limited
means or resources. Feeling that people will stop caring about you
if they don't think you tried to do every last thing to hang on during
an uncertain situation.
Positively, dreaming about a raft might indicate resourcefulness,
adaptability, and a knack for making the best out of a bad situation.
It may reflect your ability to improvise when life doesn't go according
to plan, showing resilience in times of adversity.
Negatively, dreaming about a raft could represent a feeling of insecurity
or instability. It might indicate that you believe your current coping
mechanisms are not robust or permanent enough to get you through your
problems in the long run. A raft can symbolize a precarious state
where you feel you're barely keeping yourself above water, emotionally
or situationally. It may imply you're not fully prepared or equipped
to handle the complexities or challenges you're currently facing.
A sign that you need to find more stable ground or long-term solutions.
Too much fear or concern about holding on desperately being your responsibility
without talking about your problems to other people.
Example: A young woman dreamed of being on a raft with uncontrollable
waves, large rocks, and fire destroying everything. She was about
to drink a yellow fluid to commit suicide, and just before she was
about to die she found a cave. In waking life, she was confronting
a lot of stress in her life and had strong feelings about wanting
to give up and run away. In this case, the raft may have reflected
her feelings of being overwhelmed and the precariousness of her emotional
state. She felt desperate to navigate through a myriad of issues using
temporary or unstable coping mechanisms. The raft symbolizes her desperation
and last-resort efforts to confront her emotional turmoil and life
challenges.
Rain
To dream of rain represents sadness, disappointment, difficulties,
or depression. It may also reflect despair. Feelings about some area
of your life being ruined or your happiness "rained on."
Experiencing an unwanted change or that you are being swept along
with by a problem. Grieving. A bad mood or feeling that something
is going wrong. Feeling that bad times are ahead or that the future
will not be very bright. Feeling that you are going miss someone or
something in your life.
Rain water that
builds up, or begins to rise reflects your feelings about problems
becoming too much for you.
Example: A woman
dreamed that it was raining so hard that the water began to leak
into her home through the ceiling. In waking life her husband began
to slowly lose his mind to a psychological condition. She felt hopeless
about her husband's irreversible condition.
Example 2: A
young man dreamed of walking down a street during the day and then
turned a corner to find it began to rain. In waking life he was
in the prime of his life and then suddenly fell ill to a disease
that slowly destroyed his life.
Example 3: A
woman dreamed of experiencing heavy rain fall. In waking life she
was going through a divorce.
Example 4: A
man dreamed of seeing rain. In waking life he had gotten turned
down for a job and started to have a bad outlook on his future.
Example 5: A
man dreamed of hard rain pouring down. In waking life he got a job
in another city and was sad that he was going to miss all his friends
once he moved away.
*Please See Hail.
Rapids
To dream of rapids represents feelings of intense urgency, chaotic
change, heightened emotional states, or fast-paced uncertainty in
your life. Situations or emotions that are quickly escalating out
of control, and could be indicative of the speed at which you are
forced to confront or navigate issues. The potential to get carried
away by heightened emotional states.
Positively,
dreaming about rapids might suggest that you thrive in fast-paced,
challenging circumstances. Your ability to stay focused and make sound
decisions under pressure. Your talent for navigating through difficult
periods, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth or
adventure. Handling change, adapting quickly, and pushing through
obstacles.
Negatively,
dreaming about rapids could represent feelings of being overwhelmed
by rapidly changing circumstances or strong emotional turbulence.
It might indicate that you're struggling to keep up with the pace
of events, or you're concerned that you'll be swept away by circumstances
beyond your control. A fear of losing control or stability, as rapids
are inherently unpredictable and can lead to dangerous outcomes.
Example:
A woman dreamed of being chased by heavy water down rapids. In waking
life, she was having anxiety about not being appreciated at work and
working too hard with little downtime. In this case, the rapids may
have reflected her overwhelming feelings of trying to keep up with
the relentless pace and demands at her workplace. The sensation of
being chased by heavy water could symbolize the emotional weight and
urgency she felt as responsibilities and stress seemed to chase her,
making her feel as if she's at risk of being swept away by events
outside her control.
River
To dream of a river represents negative situations or uncertainty
in your life that is temporary. You are directly confronting obstacles,
unfamiliar situations, or unwanted changes that are necessary in the
interim or as part of the "flow of your life." Bad moods
or temporary fighting. A short term busy schedule. Negative or uncertain
situations that challenge you with progressiveness (e.g. fever or
flu) requiring staunch short-term persistence or courage so that you
can "get through" them.
To dream of
crossing a river represents a obstacle of uncertainty, difficulties
you need to overcome, or unwanted situations. Unpleasant situations
that are temporary. Crossing a river symbolizes moving through a
phase prior to achieving a goal.
To dream of
floating down a river in a boat represents navigating temporary
difficulties or unpleasant situations. How well you sail down the
river reflects how well you are dealing with problems in your life.
To dream of
a dirty river represents your feelings about a temporary problem
or obstacle being very immoral or questionable. Feeling that you
may temporarily have to face a short term problem that is exceptionally
unpleasant, distasteful, or requiring you to lower your ethics.
Temporarily confronting a very ugly situation.
Positively,
a river may reflect your ability to take chances in social situations
or to try new things you've never tried before. The thrill of life.
Taking important chances.
To dream of
a frozen river may reflect a freezing of your interest in taking
chances in life. Shutting yourself off socially or allowing yourself
to feel old.
To dream of a river overflowing represents feelings about a temporary
problem becoming more unstable or dangerous that you first expected.
A temporary or short term challenge may be starting to feel more
difficult than you first expected.
Example: A woman
dreamed of throwing large stones onto a frozen river to break up
the ice and get the river flowing again. In waking life she started
to get over her son and husband's death and begin living again.
Example 2: A
woman dreamed of seeing a red river. In waking life she was experiencing
her menstrual period.
Example 3: A
woman dreamed of looking at a river and seeing two men fighting.
In waking life she was debating whether to leave her husband and
move to another country. The river may have reflected her feelings
about leaving her husband being a temporary moment of uncertainty
that she had to "cross over" in order to be happy.
Example 4: A
young man dreamed of sailing a small boat in a river. In waking
life he was experiencing fighting with his father that he believed
was temporary, but necessary.
Example 5: A
young man dreamed of having trouble crossing a river. In waking
life they were having difficulty having the motivation and energy
required to study hard enough to pass a difficult test at school.
Example 6: A
woman dreamed of needing to cross a river. In waking life she was
experiencing a lot of grief over the death of a loved one and was
trying hard to get over her grief.
Example 7: A woman
dreamed of jumping across a river. In waking life she was very uncomfortable
as she tried to escape friends that she felt were becoming a bad influence.
Rowboat
To dream of a rowboat represents hard work, effort, and perseverance
confronting emotional problems, uncertainty, or negative life situations.
Consistently using all your power or strength to get through a difficult
situation. Slow and steadily managing a dangerous or uncertain situation
on your own.
The condition
of the water reflects how severe your emotional state is or how
difficult the situation you are confronting is.
To dream of
a rowboat sinking underwater represents giving up on your problems,
difficulties that distract you, or uncertainty that overwhelms you.
Example: A man
dreamed of being in a rowboat on a quiet lake when suddenly the sky
darkened. In waking life his wife was pregnant and he felt he could
handle it, but would occasionally hey anxiety about the coming baby's
delivery. The rowboat may have reflected his initial feelings about
being able to handle the pregnancy as long as he was perfectly responsible
by handling problems on his own and his wife's status didn't become
dangerous.
Example 2: A woman dream of seeing a rowboat. In waking life she was
frustrated with how long and hard it was to divorce her husband.
Sailing
To dream of sailing represents your ability to navigate uncertainty
or negative situations. How well you are able to handle
life's difficult problems. Smooth
sailing through rough water is a sign that you are overcoming difficulties.
To dream of sailing through uncharted waters represents stability
as you confront uncertain situations that you've never experienced
before. You lack experience but are handling yourself well.
*Please See Sailboat.
Sailboat
To dream of a sailboat represents a higher degree of control while
navigating uncertain or negative situations. You have an ability to
adjust and respond to problems as they arise. You may have experience
or knowledge that helps a great deal.
To dream of a
sailboat without sails may reflect feelings about uncertain situations
not being easy to passively endure. Feelings about people, government,
or life not being able to help you safely or smoothly get through
problems. Feeling that life is a lesson and not easy.
Example: A young
man dreamed of seeing a sailboat moving through the ocean. In real
life he slowly recovering from traumatic shock.
Example 2: A woman
dreamed of sailing a boat that had no sails towards a big wall of
water. In waking life she had been cut off social security trying
to find a new form of income.
*Please See Sailing.
Sea
*Please See Ocean.
Scuba Diving
To dream of scuba diving represents close observation of a negative
or uncertain situation while doing nothing about it.
Positively,
suba diving may reflect your attempt to notice everything you can
about a problem before doing something about it. Delving deep into
a problem for answers before taking action.
Example: A man
had a recurring dream of scuba diving. In waking life he was constantly
putting up with his wife's snoring and not doing anything to wake
her or talk about it with her.
Ships
To dream of a large ship represents navigation or exploration of negative
situations without risk. Uncertainty in your life that you are dealing
with without feeling pressure, intimidation, or embarrassment. Experiencing
uncertain or challenging circumstances, while maintaining a sense
of security, control, or unassailability. Ships in dreams may reflect
your ability or resources to 'sail' through difficult times, face
adversity, or deal with emotional turmoil. You may be confronting
issues or navigating through life's ups and downs without feeling
pressured, intimidated, or embarrassed.
Positively, dreaming about a large ship might indicate that you have
the necessary resources, support, or strength to handle problems or
challenges that come your way. It could suggest resilience, perseverance,
or the ability to maintain composure in the face of adversity.
To dream of a sinking ship may represent feelings about being overwhelmeed
by uncertainty, a fear of failure, or a worry about not being able
to handle the challenges or problems you're facing. It could symbolize
a situation in your life that's falling apart, or a feeling of impending
disaster.
*Please See Boat.
*Please See Battleship.
*Please See Aircraft
Carrier.
Shower
To dream of a shower represents a renewal, or a fresh start. A shower
symbolizes something you are thinking, or something that is happening
in your waking life that is allowing you to relieve a burden or stress
of some kind. Something may have happened that allows you to stop
worrying.
If you can't find a shower, or have difficulty using one it symbolizes
a burden or emotional difficulties that are holding you back.
*Please See Soap.
*Please See Bathtubs.
*Please See Bubble
Bath.
Speed Boat
To dream of a speed
boat represents navigating uncertainty, stressful times, or negative
situations at a fast pace. You may feel an urgent need to confront
a problem. You may be trying to get through a difficult time as quickly
as possible. You may also feel rushed or pressured to keep up.
To dream
of steering a speed boat to turn around may reflect feelings about
reevaluating an uncertain situation you initially chose to confront
quickly.
Example:
A man dreamed of riding a speed boat across a lake as quickly as he
could. In real life he was a gay man who was infected with AIDS. He
was trying to leave the gay promiscuous lifestyle as quickly as he
could by seeking therapy and the support of friends.
Example
2: A woman dreamed of being on a speed boat towards black smoke and
turning the boat around. In waking life, she wanted to rush meeting
a man she met online years earlier, but started to believe the man
couldn't be trusted 100%. In this case, the speed boat may have reflected
her desire for a fast-paced approach to establishing a relationship
with the man she met online years ago.
Stream
To dream of a stream represents the need to "go with the flow"
of life to reach your goals as you deal with minor uncertainties,
challenges, frustrations, or responsibilities that you are encountering.
Possibly associated with work, school, projects, or teaching others.
You are moving through a phase of life that requires you to navigate
small obstacles or hurdles.
Sitting by a stream
may symbolize your acceptance and growing comfort with a temporary
difficulty.
To dream of a
stream turning into a larger body of water represents feelings about
an uncertain situation that is evolving into something much bigger
and more challenging than initially expected. The dream may indicate
that the dreamer is feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for what is
coming next. This type of dream imagery may also suggest that the
dreamer feels they are losing control of a situation, and that events
are taking a direction that they cannot predict or manage easily.
To dream of a
frozen stream represents feelings of being stuck in a minor and stagnant
situation you feel that you could manage, but with little hope of
change or progress. A minor uncertain situation that doesn't scare
you, but doesn't change. Feeling that a minor uncertainty that is
stagnant will "thaw out" eventually.
To dream of jumping
over a stream represents overcoming obstacles or challenges in your
life with ease and confidence. A sense of freedom and liberation from
constraints or limitations that have been holding you back.
People recovering
from the loss of a loved one may experience a stream in a dream as
they begin to accept the loss and let go.
Example: A woman
dreamed of being near a frozen stream with her son and then experiencing
the stream turn into a lake that left her and her son struggling to
keep their heads above water. In waking life she was experiencing
a divorce from a husband that she couldn't afford. In this case the
frozen stream may have reflected her feelings of being stuck in a
difficult and stagnant situation she felt she could manage, but with
little hope of change or progress.
Example 2: A man
dreamed of standing near a stream. In waking life his Dad had died.
In this case the stream may have reflected need to go with the flow
of life, accepting the inevitability of change and letting go of attachment.
Swamps
To dream of a swamp represents issues or situations that feel stagnated,
or impossible to escape. There may be something in your life that
makes you feel trapped or in over your head. Unbearable feelings of
never getting to make progress that you are permanently stuck.
Alternatively,
a swamp may reflect a risky problem that feels like you will never
get away from it if you get too involved with it. Feeling stupid
for having gotten involved with a problem that is hopeless.
*Please See Bog.
Swimming
To dream of swimming represents your ability to navigate or manage
uncertainty. Your ability to handle yourself during a difficult situation
or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. How adept you are at getting through
an uncertain or negative situation on your own. Struggling to keep
up when you don't know what will happen next. Dreams of swimming may
also reflect a wish to challenge yourself or explore possibilities
you have never explored before. Trying new things for yourself. The
dreamer may feel confident and capable, able to handle any obstacles
that come their way.
Alternatively,
swimming may also reflect exploration of difficult emotions. You are
trying to figure out what your problems are with a relative level
of comfort and objectivity. Swimming may reflect your wish to change
or a big effort you are making to do something by yourself.
Negatively, swimming
may represents feeling emotionally overwhelmed or out of control.
The dreamer may be struggling with a difficult situation or experiencing
intense emotions. This may indicate a need for the dreamer to take
a step back and assess their emotions, or seek support from others.
Swimming in dreams
is common for people going through therapy or who are soul searching
for help or insights into their problems.
To dream of being
a good swimmer or enjoying swimming represents your skill and confidence
in dealing with difficult, uncertain, or very emotional moments. Negatively,
enjoying swimming may be a sign that you are enjoying negative or
dangerous behavior. Carefully or responsibly "playing with fire."
Being adept at navigating or avoiding your emotions, rather than confronting
them directly.
To dream of swimming
lessons represents waking life situations where you are learning to
deal with difficult situations all on your own. It may also reflect
learning to handle or manage your problems on your own. Embrace new
experiences and challenges, and to have the courage to take risks
and try new things. Developing the skills and confidence needed to
navigate challenges on their own, the dreamer can achieve greater
independence, self-reliance, and personal growth. Preparing for the
worst, learning to cope, or learning to fight. It may also symbolize
your attempts to learn to accept yourself for who you really are.
A common dream symbol to people recovering or coping with injuries.
Example: A woman
dreamed of swimming. In waking life she had decided to temporarily
cutout her boyfriend from her life to punish him for lying to her.
The swimming in this case may have reflected the her feelings about
handling herself living life all on her own while feeling the uncertainty
about being while independence and self-reliant.
Example 2: A man
dreamed of swimming in a pool with a shark. In waking life he was
controlling a difficult illness that doctors had dismissed that he
felt could overtake him at anytime. In this case the swimming may
have reflected the man's need to handle or manage himself with his
uncertainty of his illness no matter how difficult or dangerous it
felt.
Example 3: A woman
dreamed of swimming in a pool. In waking life she was uncertain and
insecure about whether a guy she liked would ever want to date her.
The swimming in this case may have reflected her determination and
unwillingness to give up trying to get closer to the guy she liked
while having no idea what her future prospects were. The swimming
also reveals her wish to "stay in the relationship game"
while feeling unsure about what her future prospects with the guy
really were. She was handling herself as a single person in an uncertain
dating situation.
Example 4: A woman
dreamed of having swimming lessons. In her waking life, she was recovering
from a serious hand injury and was working on regaining the use of
her hand. In this case the swimming lessons may have reflected her
willingness to take proactive steps toward recovery while also learning
to manage herself with an injury until she is recovered.
Example 5: A woman
dreamed of seeing her father trying to swim in freezing cold water.
In waking life she had recently moved and was experiencing herself
trying to survive financial uncertainty on her own. Tn this case the
swimming may have reflected her attempts to navigate and survive uncertain
conditions without help.
Example 6: A woman
dreamed of trying to struggling to swim to keep her above water. In
waking life she was undergoing a divorce and custody battle while
having very little money to afford it. In this case, struggling to
swim may have reflected her anxieties about her ability to cope with
the situation.
*Please See Swimming
Pool.
*Please See Lifeguards.
*Please See Backstroke.
Swimming Pool
To see a clean swimming pool in your dream symbolizes comfort and
acceptance of negativity or uncertainty in your life. You have come
to terms with certain issues and they don't bother you if you have
to think about them.
To dream of a swimming in a swimming pool represents enjoyment of
a negative or uncertain situation. Liking to know what you are doing
is wrong or gaining pleasure from easily confronting uncertain moments.
To dream of
a swimming pool full of feces represents an awareness of negativity
in your life and problems you have. You may also have an eagerness
to deal with your problems.
To dream of owning a brand new swimming pool represents a new sense
of control over some area of your life. Feeling good knowing you
can easily navigate issues or easily deal with whatever problems
may arise in way you couldn't do before.
Example: A man
dreamed of standing beside a swimming pool. In waking life he had
clarified to an old friend why he hurt his feelings when they were
younger after their conversation quickly went sour after meeting
again. The pool reflected his comfort speaking to the old friend
now that old issue had been dealt with.
*Please See Swimming.
Tidal Waves
To dream of
a tidal wave represents problematic life situations or uncertainty
that threatens to overwhelm you emotionally. You may be experiencing
a high degree of stress or emotional drama. You may also feel swamped
by unfamiliar situations, obstacles, or unwanted changes. You may
be struggling with a rough situation such as a divorce, illness,
financial loss, or unexpected change. Huge forces of change or unstoppable
events. Feeling unable to cope or that you are going to be "swept
away" by a big change.
Negatively,
a tidal wave may reflect a tendency to jump to conclusions about
a potential change being too big to handle. Jumping to conclusions
about situations that feel serious because you are not informed
enough.
A tidal wave
may reflect the threat of emotional devastation due to unexpected
or unwanted events. A sign that you need to stick it out. You have
little to gain by denying the problem.
To dream of
surfing a tidal wave represents your attempts to do everything possible
to stay on top of a problem or use a very negative situation to
your advantage.
Example: A woman
had recurring nightmares about being inundated by tidal waves. In
waking life she was fearing that her marriage was in danger after
becoming aware of her husband cheating on her. The tidal waves may
have reflected her fear of being overwhelmed by uncertainty or problems
if she discussed the cheating with her husband.
Example 2: A
very young girl dreamed of a tidal wave. In waking life she was
shocked to find out that her father had filed for divorce from her
mother. The tidal wave may have reflected her feelings about the
overwhelming changes that were effecting her family.
Example 3: A
woman dreamed of a Tidal wave sweeping through Africa. In waking
life her Uncle who was a convicted criminal had died. He had lots
of criminal friends at the funeral. The tidal wave sweeping through
Africa may have reflected her feelings about her criminal uncle's
death having an overpowering emotional effect on his dysfunctional
friends.
Example 4: A
woman dreamed of a tidal wave. In waking life she was very happy
with her boyfriend until an unexpected argument came up putting
the relationship in jeopardy.
Example 5: A
man dreamed of experiencing a tidal wave coming towards him. In
waking life he was experiencing his arthritis getting seriously
out of control.
Example 6: A man
dreamed that he saw a tidal wave. In waking life he was experiencing
supervisors at work in a serious work related argument that he felt
may result in dramatic changes or massive employee firings.
Example 7: A woman
dreamed of being on the beach and hopping over repeating tidal waves.
In waking life she was having problems with her husband believing
the relationship to be over. In this case the repeating tidal waves
may have reflected her feelings about repeating uncertainty of fights
with her husband that she needed to avoid.
Tides
To dream of a
rising tide represents feelings about a dangerous, risky, or uncertain
situation becoming noticeably more serious. A growing problem. The
potential for a serious emotional situation to get worse. Feelings
about yourself trying to determine how to handle a growing problem.
Feeling that a problem is starting to matter.
To dream of high
tide represents feelings about a higher level of risk, uncertainty,
or danger than you are comfortable with. A problem has grown. A high
energy problem. Feeling that someone might get angry soon. A highly
emotional situation getting worse. Feeling that someone might be too
angry to speak to. A problem that is too dangerous to deal with. High
risk of embarrassment to confront a serious problem in the current
moment. Evidence of a situation becoming more serious is starting
to be revealed in your life.
To dream of low
tide represents feelings about low level of risk, uncertainty, or
danger. An uncertain situation that you may feel is not exceedingly
dangerous yet. A problem that is not as serious as it could be. A
low energy problem. Feeling that a problem may be safe enough to deal
with. Low risk og embarrassment to confront a serious problem in the
current moment.
Example: A man
dreamed of seeing the hig tide coming into shore. In waking life he
was beginning to get worried about his church as it was recently discovered
that because of a lower year of donations that his church was now
having money problems. The tide in this case my have reflected his
feelings of emotional danger as the church'es finances got worse.
Example 2: A woman
dreamed of experiencing a rising ride around an ocean while she was
carrying vacuum cleaner. In waking life her tension was growing worse
as her nieces wedding day got closer which she was very involved in.
The rising tide in this case may have reflected her feelings about
worsen tension about potential problems developing with the wedding
planning as her niece's wedding day got closer.
Underwater
To dream of being
underwater represents being overwhelmed by negative thoughts, emotions,
or uncertainty. It may also reflect preoccupation with sadness, guilt,
or fear. Difficult circumstances. Overwhelming emotional turmoil.
Feeling that you are struggling. Difficulty coping with pressure.
Overwhelming family or relationship problems. A very hard time in
your life. Feeling overwhelmed by problems. Consider the saying "deep
trouble."
To dream of breathing
underwater represents being overwhelmed by negative thoughts, emotions,
or uncertainty while remaining calm or confident. It reflects a level
head or intelligence while confronting negative emotions, or facing
stressful or uncertain situations. Keep cool or finding your strength
during a crisis.
To dream of choosing
to submerge underwater may reflect situations where you are choosing
to confront a negativity or uncertainty in your life. Choosing to
be completely "submerged" in your problems.
Example real life
situations that may encourage a dream of breathing underwater may
be when you feel forced to lie, or when you are faced with an emergency
that requires you to stay calm.
Example 1: A young
man dreamed of being underwater. In waking life he was always sad
because of his parents divorce.
Example 2: A woman
dreamed of being trapped in a car underwater. In waking life she life
she felt trapped by serious financial problems.
Example 3: A woman
dreamed of being deep underwater. In waking life she was having serious
problems in her marriage with no way to reconcile the relationship.
She had just decided to file for divorce.
Example 4: A man
dreamed of being deep underwater with a shark about to attack him.
The shark suddenly dropped dead. In waking life he was in the middle
of a serious argument with a woman and expected the argument to result
in serious problems in his life, but he settled the argument in email.
Being underwater in this case may have reflected the dreamer's feelings
about how overwhelming the argument with the woman felt.
Example 5: A woman
dreamed of her house being submerged underwater. In waking life she
felt that her family's overwhelming problems were holding her back
in life.e was always sad because of his parents divorce.
*Please See Drowning.
*Please See Cage.
Water
To dream of water represents negativity or uncertainty that you are
experiencing. An unpredictable situation. Water may also reflect a
negative emotional state such as fear or ill-intentions. Our negative
unconscious thoughts and emotions. Negative situations that bring
uncertainty, the unfamiliar, obstacles, or unwanted changes.
Positively,
water can symbolize renewal and regeneration with symbolism such
as bathing, drinking water, or bottled water.
To dream of
calm clear water represents peace of mind. You've confronted a problem
or emotional issue. You may also be very comfortable noticing a
problem all the time.
To dream of
dirty water represents negative situations or uncertainty that has
to be cared about all the time or requires you to be always be careful. Dirty
drinking water may reflect a method of rejuvination that has been
compromised or ruined. Feeling that you chance to improve has been
taken away from you.
To dream of
being under water represents waking life situations where you feel
overwhelmed by a problem or negative emotions. You may be in over
your head in a situation and are overwhelmed by your emotions.
To dream that you can breathe under water represents feelings about
yourself being able to manage or handle yourself well in situations
with very powerful uncertainty or negativity. You are adapting to
serious problems or responsibly coping with the worst moment of
your life.
To dream of
hot or boiling water represents emotional turmoil or very active
negative thinking patterns. You have fears, desires, guilt, or some
other negative thinking pattern that is imbalanced or excessive.
It may also reflect bad intentions you have for someone you're angry
at.
To dream of
cold water represents positive unconscious thoughts, emotions, or
habits. Things that are positive that you are unaware of or don't
concern yourself with.
To dream of
running water represents negative situations or uncertainty that
you are noticing all the time. Dripping water may reflect a problem
situation that is slowly beginning to surface.
To dream of
walking on water represents total control over your emotions or
a negative situation. You have a handle on a problem or don't even
care about a problem being a problem.
To dream of
being unable to enter a body of water may reflect your feelings
of being held back or incapable of facing a problem or challenge
that you want to face. Negatively, it may be a sign that you want
to choose a dangerous option, but feel someone or something holding
you back.
To dream of water overflowing represents feelings uncertainty as
a situations gets out of hand. Fear, stress, or frustrations starting
to become too much to handle.
Different bodies
of water represent different forms of negativity in our lives that
we must confront.
*Please See Underwater.
*Please See Ocean.
*Please See River.
*Please See Lake.
*Please See Stream.
Example: A man
dreamed of having a hot water tank removed from his basement. The
day before the dream he had faced a power fear he had been plagued
with for years. The hot water tank reflected the constant negative
emotional state created by his fear.
Example 2: A man
dreamed of standing on a beach facing the ocean. In real life he was
dealing with a serious health crisis and feared the possibility of
death.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of crossing water. In waking life she was
experiencing a situation causing a lot of worrying.
Waterfall
To dream of a waterfall represents a powerful or uncontrollable outpouring
of uncertainty, obstacles, or negative emotions into your waking life.
You may be confronting a lot of problems or uncertain situations at
once.
To dream of a red waterfall represents a powerful uncertainty or obstacles
that may feel intentional, mean, or dangerous.
Water Fountain
To dream of a water fountain represents mental and emotional stability. You
aren't caring about problems, or are capable of comfortably reflecting
on them. Negativity or uncertainty is passing with ease
or easy to control. Emotional or psychological control
over issues that were previous difficult to think about.
If the fountain begins to overflow, or the water level rises this
represents a return to caring about problems.
Example: A man dreamed of seeing a water fountain that almost
overfilled before going back to normal. In waking life
he was dealing with anxiety about a problem he had that went away,
but left him a bit insecure that it might come back.
Water Guns
To dream of a water gun represents decisions that you know aren't
positive. It symbolizes an awareness of your choices being improper.
It may also reflect decisions that you know are a bit mischievous.
A super soaker
water gun may reflect a mischievous attitude that doesn't want to
lose or likes rubbing it in.
Water Park
To dream of a water amusement or water theme park represents a time
in your life where you are having a number of experiences where you
are enjoying negative habits, or taking a lot of risks. Feeling good
knowing what you're doing is wrong or dangerous. Enjoying yourself
noticing uncertainty or negative situations all the time. Since a
waterslide reflects enjoyment of a single negative issue or uncertain
event, a water park symbolizes multiple or recurring experiences.
Examples of life
situations that may encourage a water park dream may be sex with multiple
partners, or enjoying getting revenge against an enemy. You may also
see an water park theme if you are taking a lot of chances.
Example: A man
dreamed of seeing a man building a waterpark. In waking life he was
enrolled in a spiritual school and was beginning to get addicted to
pornography. The water park may have reflected his enjoyment of himself
have total freedom to do something that he knew was immoral without
restraint.
*Please See Waterslides.
Water Skiing
To dream of water skiing represents feeling good about not having
to deal with other people's problems. A positive or uplifted attitude
while other people are not feeling good at all. Good luck or momentum
in your life while others are not.
Watering
To dream of watering plants represents an area of your life that is
being encouraged or enabled. Your wish to see something in your life
flourish. Some area of your life that you are making an effort to
responsibly maintain. Negatively, watering plants may reflect encouragement
of people or situations that are not healthy for your life.
To dream of a
plant that has not been watered may reflect feelings about neglected
plans or projects. Abandoning or forgetting about goals or interest
you have. Distractions with your long term goals. Feeling that the
safety or stability of your regular life is being effected negatively.
Example: A man
dreamed of watering a plant. In waking life he was misleading a woman
that he liked her when he didn't actually want a relationship with
her. The watering in this case may have reflected his encouragement
of the woman to keep pursuing him.
*Please See Lawn.
Waterslide
To dream of a water slide represents being carefree while enjoying
negative situations or negative habits. It also points to risk taking.
Playing with uncertainty or feeling good ignoring the consequences
of your actions. A waterslide is a sign that you may know that you
are doing something wrong or risky and are enjoying it anyway.
Having fun behaving bad.
A water slide
may appear in dreams when you are enjoying being mean to someone,
having sex with people you don't care about, are enjoying pornography,
or exploiting power or advantages you have for your own enjoyment.
It may also show up when you are gambling or taking risks.
To dream of
being nervous while going down a waterslide represents hesitance
about the consequences for something you may be enjoying and know
is wrong.
Examples: A man dreamed of playing on a waterslide. In waking life
he was deeply religious while having difficulty avoiding looking
at pornography which he knew was wrong. The waterslide reflected
his enjoyment of pornography which he felt was wrong to look at.
Enjoying himself taking a risk spiritually.
*Please See Water
Park.
Whirlpool
To dream of a whirlpool represents problems or uncertain situations
that you feel powerless to stop yourself from being "sucked
into." Feelings about problems or consequences being inescapable.
The potential for problems to endlessly repeat until you experience
total failure or embarrassment. Concerns about being sucked into
other people's problems. Fears about being pulled into a disaster
that you can never get out of. Fearing being pulled into an situation
that is an inevitable failure. Feeling that if you don't have someone
around to help you that you may get "sucked in" to a big
problem.
Negatively,
a whirlpool may be a sign that you are underestimating the power
of getting involved in other people's problems. Ignoring warning
signals about being involved with problems that nobody else has
ever overcome.
Example: A young
boy dreamed of dangerous whirlpools. In waking life his live-in babysitter
abruptly left the home and he felt that doing things on his own was
very dangerous. He felt that without his babysitter around the may
get serious hurt or stuck with a problem while alone.