Dreams That Mean Good Luck

Some dreams are auspicious: they leave you feeling calm and can help you fulfill many of your wishes. Many dreams may seem easy to interpret, but are they really? Let’s look at Chen Peng’s analysis.

1. Dreaming of auspicious beasts suggests the dreamer feels happy and in control.

As long as the dream doesn’t involve panic, danger, or being controlled by others, the closer the dreamer gets to the auspicious beast, the stronger the sign that good fortune is on the way. These auspicious beasts include the Qinglong (Azure Dragon), Baihu (White Tiger), Zhuque (Vermilion Bird), Xuanwu (Black Tortoise), Qilin (Unicorn), Fenghuang (Phoenix), and the nine sons of the dragon. The first son, Qiu Niu, is a small yellow dragon with scales and horns who loves music, often depicted as decoration on instruments like the huqin and sanxian. The second, Ya Bi, resembles a jackal and is equally fierce, often carved on sword hilts and scabbards or used in ceremonial displays to convey authority. The third, Hao Wang, looks like a mythical beast that enjoys gazing into the distance, so it is placed on the corners of palace roofs and is said to ward off evil spirits and prevent fires; dog-like figures are used to drive away demons, while fish-like figures at roof ends prevent fires. The fourth, Pu Lao, is shown as a dragon and is known for roaring, so it appears atop bells as the knob or handle. The fifth, Tao Tie, resembles a wolf and is gluttonous, so it was often cast on the lids of ancient cooking vessels like bronze tripods. The sixth, Suan Ni, looks like a lion and enjoys smoke and quiet, often serving as the mount beneath Buddha statues and as decorative motifs on incense burners. The seventh, Ba Xia, resembles a turtle and likes bearing heavy loads and being associated with letters and learning, frequently appearing in palaces and tombs supporting stone stelae. It has two forms: Bi Xi, which carries stone tablets, and Fu Xi, which stands beside stone tablets and is linked to literature. The eighth, Bi An, also known as Xian Zhang, resembles a tiger and is said to preside over lawsuits and justice, able to discern right from wrong; hence it is carved on court plaques and prison doors. The ninth, Jiao Tu, resembles a conch and is known for closing itself off, so it is carved on doors to prevent theft.

2. Dreaming of deceased elders teaching you

This is a dream of major reversal, indicating that past mistakes or misfortunes will receive unseen help, ushering in a period of good fortune.

3. Dreaming of a rainbow

For adults, dreaming of a rainbow means romantic relationships are entering a lucky phase. For children, it indicates a marked improvement in learning outcomes.

4. Dreaming of finding cash

This signifies improving financial luck.

5. Dreaming of having a friendly conversation with a great leader or current political figure

This indicates better career prospects.

6. Dreaming that a same-sex leader is sincere with you, or dreaming of a leader teaching you job skills

An upswing in both career and financial luck is very likely.

7. If you’re in a romantic relationship, dreaming of having a child

This is a joyful sign and suggests it’s the best time to propose marriage.

8. Dreaming of characters with an extra stroke

Sometimes, dreams may feature misspelled characters. In the context of the I Ching, an extra stroke signifies great wealth, success, or meeting a benefactor. If handwritten, a heavy stroke suggests that wealth or significant achievements may come from far away from home.

9. Dreaming of someone else’s corpse appearing in your home without fear

This signifies that the dreamer’s family is trustworthy and dependable—a family known for good deeds—destined for good fortune and prosperity.