Dreaming of Water: Good or Bad Luck?

Water is essential in our lives, but what does it mean when it appears in our dreams? Here are interpretations from the Book of Zhou for dreams involving water:

Dreaming of walking on water is auspicious and signals good fortune ahead; standing still on water suggests unfavorable events; seeing fire emerge from water is considered extremely lucky.

Dreaming of continuously drinking water points to incoming financial luck; clear, rushing water signifies great fortune and the ability to accomplish things with ease; entering the water is a good omen; rising river or sea levels suggest great prosperity and a thriving business.

Falling into water is a bad sign, hinting at possible health issues and a risk of recurring illness, so be especially cautious; running into others while swimming suggests unexpected troubles that could unsettle you—avoid acting on impulse.

If your home is swept away by a flood, it points to potential family disputes—manage your emotions to keep the situation from worsening; gazing at a calm water surface suggests smooth relationships and strengthened friendships.

Ripples on the water’s surface signal the start of a new romantic relationship—cherish it; if your boat takes on water and nearly sinks but suddenly reaches the dock, it’s a good sign that helpful people will come to your aid in difficult times.

If you dream only of rising water, it is a good omen, indicating incoming financial luck; rising water that submerges fields suggests you may suffer losses; a well filled with clear water points to good relationships and the potential to make many friends.

Water overflowing from a well suggests unexpected income; drawing clean water from a well indicates that unfortunate events may occur; conversely, if the water you draw is murky, it signifies the arrival of good news.

Being submerged in water suggests that bad things may happen, so stay alert; dreaming of a lake indicates a happy life; a dried-up lake suggests you should be mindful of your health.

Falling into a ditch or a filthy puddle indicates that great misfortune may be approaching; crawling out of a ditch or a filthy puddle suggests those misfortunes are about to pass; being pushed into a ditch or a filthy puddle suggests you may attract minor hassles in the near future.

Dreaming of a beach or walking by the sea indicates that happy events are on the horizon; a golden beach suggests your financial luck will improve and your income will increase.

Dark, murky water warns that if you’re not careful, trouble may come your way, so be especially vigilant.

A river signifies happiness and wealth; a dried-up river suggests potential losses; a receding tide in a river indicates many obstacles ahead; crossing a river means everything will go smoothly, or that you’ll turn danger into safety.