The Symbolism of the Five Elements in Dreams

According to Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation, dreams carry special meanings. Insights and clues drawn from dream scenes can sometimes help you avert misfortune or build wealth. This article groups dreams by the Five Elements, as follows:

Meaning of Metal Dreams

• Dreaming of being cut by a blade is a sign of accumulating wealth.
• Dreaming of losing money signals a big windfall ahead.
• Dreaming of finding money suggests impending bad luck.
• Dreaming of holding a kitchen knife brings good news.
• Dreaming of borrowing a knife from someone foretells good news.
• Dreaming of pots and pans suggests a work stoppage for reorganization.
• Dreaming of buying a watch signals unexpected gains.
• Dreaming of holding a gun indicates a rise in reputation.
• Dreaming of sharpening a knife signifies good fortune.
• Dreaming of blood on a knife points to major benefits.
• Dreaming of handing a knife to someone portends unexpected loss.
• Dreaming of opening a vault signifies family prosperity.
• Dreaming of blacksmithing indicates business prosperity.
• Dreaming of borrowing a needle means great wealth is on the way.
• Dreaming of a saw suggests delays across the board.
• Dreaming of a planer signals major achievements ahead.
• Dreaming of nailing points to hard work with no payoff.
• Dreaming of hearing cannon fire signifies family discord.

Meaning of Wood Dreams

• Dreaming of a flourishing tree signifies family prosperity.
• Dreaming of trees suddenly withering signals family decline.
• Dreaming of a pine tree signifies a thriving family.
• Dreaming of sitting in a tree warns of failure before it happens.
• Dreaming of a sick person walking in the woods suggests a difficult recovery.
• Dreaming of burning trees signals family happiness.
• Dreaming of climbing a tree indicates a rise in status.
• Dreaming of planting seeds signifies prosperous descendants.
• Dreaming of a withered tree blooming indicates a revival of family fortunes.
• Dreaming of cutting down a large tree portends loss.
• Dreaming of plum blossoms indicates receiving praise.
• Dreaming of peach blossoms suggests marrying a kind and virtuous wife.
• Dreaming of eating a pear signals separation.
• Dreaming of a pomegranate indicates recovery from illness.
• Dreaming of grapes signifies good news.
• Dreaming of eating an apple indicates wishes coming true.
• Dreaming of a willow tree suggests romantic troubles.
• Dreaming of a phoenix tree indicates respect from others.
• Dreaming of a maple tree suggests possible separations.
• Dreaming of a mulberry tree indicates an illness that won’t heal.

Meaning of Water Dreams

• Dreaming of a dry well indicates housing problems.
• Dreaming of muddy well water signifies recovery for the sick.
• Dreaming of flowing water indicates good marriage prospects.
• Dreaming of standing on water suggests changes involving those you depend on.
• Dreaming of a dry river signifies good fortune in all matters.
• Dreaming of fish swimming in a pond indicates financial gain.
• Dreaming of drinking waterfall water signifies divine blessings.
• Dreaming of a boat docked at a harbor indicates others will trust you.
• Dreaming of crossing the sea by boat signifies great good fortune.
• Dreaming of bathing signifies fresh starts in all things.
• Dreaming of being caught in the rain without an umbrella indicates a relocation.
• Dreaming of continuous rain indicates a relative's funeral.
• Dreaming of snow signifies success across the board.
• Dreaming of clothes covered in dew indicates joy from food and drink.
• Dreaming of sleeping on a boat indicates theft or intrusion.
• Dreaming of a capsized boat and wild waves indicates troubles involving women or disputes.
• Dreaming of an airplane flying over water brings unexpected happiness.

Meaning of Fire Dreams

• Dreaming of a forest fire indicates disputes.
• Dreaming of experiencing a fire indicates falling ill.
• Dreaming of being burned brings good fortune.
• Dreaming of being engulfed in flames indicates financial loss.
• Dreaming of smoking suggests catching a cold.
• Dreaming of burnt clothes signifies new clothes.
• Dreaming of visiting a crematorium signifies good luck.
• Dreaming of smoke from a train indicates good news.
• Dreaming of smoke from a steamboat indicates parting from friends.
• Dreaming of a burning turtle brings an unexpected surprise.
• Dreaming of smoke or fire from a factory signifies business prosperity.

Meaning of Earth Dreams

• Dreaming of twisted roads indicates hard work and exhaustion.
• Dreaming of walking on a main road indicates help from others.
• Dreaming of a suddenly broken road indicates unmet wishes.
• Dreaming of overgrown roads is highly auspicious.
• Dreaming of dust accumulating on the road indicates family discord.
• Dreaming of climbing a mountain signifies your wishes coming true.
• Dreaming of slowly descending a mountain indicates things will go smoothly.
• Dreaming of being blocked while climbing indicates a sudden calamity.
• Dreaming of suddenly falling from a mountain indicates being deceived and suffering losses.
• Dreaming of green mountains in summer is auspicious.
• Dreaming of snow-covered mountains in winter indicates arduous work.
• Dreaming of the ground cracking signifies a promotion.
• Dreaming of digging indicates domestic disputes.
• Dreaming of sitting on the ground indicates banquet invitations.
• Dreaming of lying on the ground indicates worries.
• Dreaming of being buried underground indicates financial gain.
• Dreaming of falling into a crack in the ground indicates housing problems.
• Dreaming of painting walls indicates good news.
• Dreaming of peeling walls indicates secrets being revealed.
• Dreaming of building a new house signifies success.
• Dreaming of removing a spring foretells failure.
• Dreaming of sleeping in a graveyard brings major benefits.
• Dreaming of visiting a grave indicates blessings from feasts.
• Dreaming of moving soil indicates starting a new venture.
• Dreaming of purchasing land signifies prosperous descendants.
• Dreaming of plowing indicates business prosperity.

Other Dream Meanings

• Dreaming of colorful clouds in the sky indicates great happiness ahead.
• Dreaming of ascending into the sky signifies a promotion.
• Dreaming of falling from the sky indicates an unexpected disaster.
• Dreaming of money falling from the sky indicates unexpected losses.
• Dreaming of the sun and moon appearing together indicates being deceived by others.
• Dreaming of the moon rising from the sea signifies family prosperity.
• Dreaming of conversing with a monk indicates illness.
• Dreaming of conversing with foreigners indicates unexpected losses.
• Dreaming of a thief breaking into your home brings unexpected joy.
• Dreaming of going to a theater indicates domestic disputes.
• Dreaming of being in love with someone indicates criticism from others.
• Dreaming of an army passing by signifies benefits converging.
• Dreaming of victory in war is extremely auspicious.
• Dreaming of butterflies flying indicates recent changes.