Dreams That Symbolize Wealth
I. Dreaming of Water
In dreams, water symbolizes wealth. According to Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation, "Rising rivers bring great wealth; drinking water without pause leads to great fortune; water in a boat signifies riches; water flowing beneath the stove brings unexpected gains; mud from a well indicates wealth; and an overflowing well also signifies wealth."
II. Dreaming of Fire
Fire in dreams likewise symbolizes wealth, and dreaming of fire suggests rapid financial gain. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation states, "Flames signify wealth, and seeing a candle indicates great fortune."
III. Dreaming of Fish
Fish in dreams also represent wealth. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation mentions, "Dreaming of schools of fish swimming indicates wealth; a turtle and a snake facing each other signifies financial gain; being stung by a bee brings joy and wealth; seeing a turtle indicates wealth; and a dragonfly signifies modest but auspicious gains."
IV. Dreaming of Coffins or the Deceased
A coffin appearing in a dream can signal promotion and financial gain. According to Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation, "Dreaming of a coffin with a deceased person indicates wealth; seeing a coffin on water brings great fortune; seeing deceased elders indicates wealth; and broken belongings of the deceased signify wealth."
V. Dreaming of Grains and Plants
Fields and homes are considered forms of property, thus indicating wealth. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation states, "Dreaming of wheat and rice indicates great wealth; abundant grain signifies wealth; grass growing in fields indicates wealth; carrying wood home brings joy and wealth; cutting down large trees brings wealth; and walking in a fruit orchard signifies wealth."
VI. Dreaming of Blood
Blood appearing in dreams can also represent wealth. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation mentions, "Dreaming that blood from a killing stains your clothing brings wealth; rivers of blood indicate great fortune; and drinking blood in a dream signifies wealth."
VII. Dreaming of Filth
Sometimes, filth in dreams can also represent wealth. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation states, "Being soiled by feces or urine indicates wealth; lying above a toilet signifies wealth; cleaning toilets brings unexpected gains; and piles of manure indicate wealth."
VIII. Dreaming of Snakes, Chickens, etc.
Certain animals appearing in dreams are signs of financial gain. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation states, "Dreaming of dragons or snakes entering the door signifies wealth; being bitten by a snake indicates great wealth; releasing a crane signifies auspicious wealth; a chicken in a tree indicates financial gain; a cat catching a mouse signifies wealth; and riding a donkey or mule indicates auspicious wealth."
IX. Dreaming of Metal Objects
In dreams, many metal objects symbolize wealth. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation mentions, "Dreaming of a cauldron signifies great wealth; an overflowing pot indicates great fortune; seeing iron objects signifies wealth; aluminum and tin indicate wealth; carrying a sword or knife brings financial benefits; and scissors cutting objects signify wealth."
X. Dreaming of People and Events
Many everyday events that appear in dreams also point to upcoming wealth. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation states, "Sending someone to prison brings auspicious wealth; being insulted indicates wealth; being kicked by someone signifies wealth; welcoming deities brings external wealth; colorful paper indicates great financial benefits; embracing one's husband signifies great wealth; receiving a large barrel indicates wealth; seeing cosmetics signifies great financial benefits; being granted a seat by the emperor indicates auspicious wealth; and praying to Buddha brings great wealth."
Wealth sustains us and is cherished by all. However, "a gentleman loves wealth but acquires it through the right means," and "external wealth is hard to build..." As you earn money, do not forget these ancient admonitions. Only wealth obtained through righteous means will lead to a smooth and happy life, and such wealth endures.