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Water.

Whether it’s a dream or nightmare, the presence of water in any form can indicate how we are handling our unconscious (or conscious) feelings. By tuning into our deepest reservoirs of emotion, we can learn new ways of dealing, which can lead to growth and freedom.

A dreamer who avoids going near the water may feel intimidated by deep emotions and avoid close relationships in her waking hours. The key here is to go near the water – if not directly in it. Whether awake or asleep, allowing uncomfortable emotions to exist while wading into a situation “a little deeper” will yield a new experience. There is the chance of being hurt, but there is also the possible reward that comes with authentic closeness.

Dreams of water that cleanses, quenches or provides adventure can feel liberating. Most of the human body is made of water and, without it, humans couldn’t survive. When dreamers experience fun in the water, they are likely connecting in a healthy way with their spirit and psyche.

Dreams about water remind us that our emotions are a force to be reckoned with. They can open our lives to a deeper, more natural experience, or they can threaten to overwhelm us if left unattended. The good news is, as alarming as water dreams can be, they alert us to parts of ourselves that are open to exploration and growth.

When you have a dream about water, try to recall answers to the following questions. They may help you discover the lesson your psyche is emphasizing.

• What type of water did you dream about?
• What was the behavior of the water in your dream?
• What was your distance or reaction to the water?
• What is your present emotional state?
• What new thoughts have been on your mind?
• What does a dream about water symbolize to you?

• Swallowed by the Sea

You are out at sea, floating on a small wooden raft alone. The waves have been rougher than usual, and you fear the raft will tip. Suddenly, a tremendous tidal wave forms and threatens to overwhelm you. Terrified of being swallowed by the sea, you wake with a start.

The vast ocean – with its deep waters, rising and falling tides, and mysterious sea creatures – can be a foreboding place to hang out alone. Floating on the surface of all this, on a flimsy raft, it is no wonder the dreamer fears she could “tip” at any moment. Matters take a turn for the worse when a tremendous tidal wave forms and draws near, threatening her life.

The phrase “swallowed by the sea” conjures an image of being consumed or overwhelmed by a large body of water. When people find themselves in a “sea of trouble,” they usually feel helpless to the situation that threatens to drown them.

In its simplest form, this dream could be a metaphor for emotions that threaten to overwhelm the dreamer in her waking state – especially since she only has a small raft to carry her. Since a tidal wave would likely symbolize an emotional upheaval, the dreamer is probably experiencing some big emotions.

If the dreamer swam through the wave, or saw herself in a sturdy boat, this may provide a clue as to how she is dealing with her emotions. In this case, however, the waves are “rougher than usual” and she is scared of the tidal wave drawing near. Sometimes, our fears feel larger than reality; the dreamer may do well to avoid letting a present situation of concern consume her thoughts and feelings.

• Underwater and Breathing

You are in the middle of swimming through an underwater tunnel and holding your breath is becoming more difficult. Just when you think you can’t last another second longer, you take a deep breath. You can breathe under water! When you emerge from the tunnel, you decide to swim free in the ocean and explore it for fun.

This is a delightful dream, and it carries rich symbolism. The dreamer starts out holding his breath because he doesn’t think he can breathe in the water. This may be the same way many people feel when they are about to approach a confrontation, unexpected meeting or difficult situation. Not knowing what will happen, emotions tense, they move forward, “holding their breath.”

The dreamer decides to go for it – he takes a breath because there is no other choice. To his surprise, he can breathe. And the feeling of freedom this provides sends him off on an underwater adventure, free to swim, play and explore.
“These underwater dreams suggest that the dreamer is immersed in emotion,” writes Richmond. “Since he can breathe underwater, he is comfortable with his emotional life and feelings.”

The next time you have a dream about water, jump in! When you wake, analyze the language of your dreams and discover what new challenges await you.

Other water dream meanings:

• To dream of clear water foretells that you will joyfully realize prosperity and pleasure.
• If the water is muddy, you will be in danger 
• If you see it rise up in your house, denotes that you will struggle to resist evil, but unless you see it subside, you will succumb to dangerous influences.
• If you find yourself baling it out, but with feet growing wet, foreshadows trouble, sickness, and misery will work you a hard task, but you will forestall them by your watchfulness.
• The same may be applied to muddy water rising in vessels.
• To fall into muddy water, is a sign that you will make many bitter mistakes, and will suffer poignant grief therefrom.
• To drink muddy water, portends sickness, but drinking it clear and refreshing brings favorable consummation of fair hopes.
• To sport with water, denotes a sudden awakening to love and passion.
• To have it sprayed on your head, denotes that your passionate awakening to love will meet reciprocal consummation.

Waves.

• To dream of waves, is a sign that you hold some vital step in contemplation, which will evolve much knowledge if the waves are clear; but you will make a fatal error if you see them muddy or lashed by a storm.

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Water-carrier.

• To see water-carriers passing in your dreams, denotes that your prospects will be favorable in fortune, and love will prove no laggard in your chase for pleasure.
• If you think you are a water-carrier, you will rise above your present position.

Waterfall.

• To dream of a waterfall, foretells that you will secure your wildest desire, and fortune will be exceedingly favorable to your progress.

Water Lily.

To dream of a water lily, or to see them growing, foretells there
will be a close commingling of prosperity and sorrow or bereavement.

Wax Taper.

To dream of lighting wax tapers, denotes that some pleasing occurrence
will bring you into association with friends long absent.

To blow them out, signals disappointing times, and sickness will forestall
expected opportunities of meeting distinguished friends.

Way.

To dream you lose your way, warns you to disabuse your mind
of lucky speculations, as your enterprises threaten failure
unless you are painstaking in your management of affairs.

See Road and Path.

Wealth.

To dream that you are possessed of much wealth, foretells that you
will energetically nerve yourself to meet the problems of life
with that force which compells success.

To see others wealthy, foretells that you will have friends who will come
to your rescue in perilous times.

For a young woman to dream that she is associated with wealthy people,
denotes that she will have high aspirations and will manage to enlist
some one who is able to further them.

Weasel.

To see a weasel bent on a marauding expedition in your dreams,
warns you to beware of the friendships of former enemies,
as they will devour you at an unseemly time.

If you destroy them, you will succeed in foiling deep schemes
laid for your defeat.

Weather.

To dream of the weather, foretells fluctuating tendencies in fortune.
Now you are progressing immensely, to be suddenly confronted with doubts
and rumblings of failure.

To think you are reading the reports of a weather bureau,
you will change your place of abode, after much weary deliberation,
but you will be benefited by the change.

To see a weather witch, denotes disagreeable conditions
in your family affairs.

To see them conjuring the weather, foretells quarrels in the home
and disappointment in business.

Weaving.

To dream that you are weaving, denotes that you will baffle
any attempt to defeat you in the struggle for the up-building
of an honorable fortune.

To see others weaving shows that you will be surrounded by healthy
and energetic conditions.

Web.

To dream of webs, foretells deceitful friends will work you loss
and displeasure.  If the web is non-elastic, you will remain firm
in withstanding the attacks of the envious persons who are seeking
to obtain favors from you.

Wedding.

To attend a wedding in your dream, you will speedily find
that there is approaching you an occasion which will cause you
bitterness and delayed success.

For a young woman to dream that her wedding is a secret is decidedly
unfavorable to character.  It imports her probable downfall.

If she contracts a worldly, or approved marriage, signifies she
will rise in the estimation of those about her, and anticipated
promises and joys will not be withheld.

If she thinks in her dream that there are parental objections,
she will find that her engagement will create dissatisfaction
among her relatives.  For her to dream her lover weds another,
foretells that she will be distressed with needless fears,
as her lover will faithfully carry out his promises.

For a person to dream of being wedded, is a sad augury, as death will
only be eluded by a miracle.  If the wedding is a gay one and there
are no ashen, pale-faced or black-robed ministers enjoining solemn vows,
the reverses may be expected.

For a young woman to dream that she sees some one at her wedding dressed
in mourning, denotes she will only have unhappiness in her married life.
If at another’s wedding, she will be grieved over the unfavorable fortune
of some relative or friend.  She may experience displeasure or illness
where she expected happiness and health.  The pleasure trips of others
or her own, after this dream, may be greatly disturbed by unpleasant
intrusions or surprises.

See Marriage and Bride.

 

Wedding Ring.

For a woman to dream her wedding ring is bright and shining,
foretells that she will be shielded from cares and infidelity.

If it should be lost or broken, much sadness will come into her life
through death and uncongeniality.

To see a wedding ring on the hand of a friend, or some other person,
denotes that you will hold your vows lightly and will court illicit pleasure.

Wedge.

• To dream of a wedge, denotes you will have trouble in some business arrangements which will be the cause of your separation from relatives.
• Separation of lovers or friends may also be implied.

Wedlock.

To dream that you are in the bonds of an unwelcome wedlock, denotes you
will be unfortunately implicated in a disagreeable affair.

For a young woman to dream that she is dissatisfied with wedlock,
foretells her inclinations will persuade her into scandalous escapades.

For a married woman to dream of her wedding day, warns her to fortify
her strength and feelings against disappointment and grief.
She will also be involved in secret quarrels and jealousies.
For a woman to imagine she is pleased and securely cared for in wedlock,
is a propitious dream.

Weeding.

To dream that you are weeding, foretells that you will have difficulty
in proceeding with some work which will bring you distinction.

To see others weeding, you will be fearful that enemies will
upset your plans.

Weeping.

Weeping in your dreams, foretells ill tidings and disturbances
in your family.

To see others weeping, signals pleasant reunion after
periods of saddened estrangements.  This dream for a young
woman is ominous of lovers’ quarrels, which can only reach
reconciliation by self-abnegation.

For the tradesman, it foretells temporary discouragement and reverses.

Widow.

To dream that you are a widow, foretells that you will have many troubles
through malicious persons.

For a man to dream that he marries a widow, denotes he will see
some cherished undertaking crumble down in disappointment.

Wife.

To dream of your wife, denotes unsettled affairs and discord in the home.

To dream that your wife is unusually affable, denotes that you will receive
profit from some important venture in trade.

For a wife to dream her husband whips her, foretells unlucky influences
will cause harsh criticism in the home and a general turmoil will ensue.

Wig.

To dream you wear a wig, indicates that you will soon make
an unpropitious change.

To lose a wig, you will incur the derision and contempt of enemies.
To see others wearing wigs, is a sign of treachery entangling you.

Wild.

To dream that you are running about wild, foretells that you will sustain
a serious fall or accident.

To see others doing so, denotes unfavorable prospects will cause
you worry and excitement.

Wild Man.

To see a wild man in your dream, denotes that enemies will openly
oppose you in your enterprises.  To think you are one foretells
you will be unlucky in following out your designs.

Will.

To dream you are making your will, is significant of momentous
trials and speculations.

For a wife or any one to think a will is against them, portends that they
will have disputes and disorderly proceedings to combat in some event
soon to transpire.

If you fail to prove a will, you are in danger of libelous slander.
To lose one is unfortunate for your business.

To destroy one, warns you that you are about to be a party
to treachery and deceit.

Willow.

To dream of willows, foretells that you will soon make a sad journey,
but you will be consoled in your grief by faithful friends.

Wind.

To dream of the wind blowing softly and sadly upon you, signifies that great
fortune will come to you through bereavement.

If you hear the wind soughing, denotes that you will wander in estrangement
from one whose life is empty without you.

To walk briskly against a brisk wind, foretells that you will courageously
resist temptation and pursue fortune with a determination not easily
put aside.  For the wind to blow you along against your wishes,
portends failure in business undertakings and disappointments in love.
If the wind blows you in the direction you wish to go you will find
unexpected and helpful allies, or that you have natural advantages
over a rival or competitor.

Windmill.

To see a windmill in operation in your dreams, foretells abundant
accumulation of fortune and marked contentment

To see one broken or idle, signifies adversity coming unawares.

Window.

To see windows in your dreams, is an augury of fateful culmination
to bright hopes.  You will see your fairest wish go down in despair.
Fruitless endeavors will be your portion.

To see closed windows is a representation of desertion.
If they are broken, you will be hounded by miserable suspicions
of disloyalty from those you love.

To sit in a window, denotes that you will be the victim of folly.
To enter a house through a window, denotes that you will be found out
while using dishonorable means to consummate a seemingly honorable purpose.

To escape by one, indicates that you will fall into a trouble
whose toils will hold you unmercifully close.

To look through a window when passing and strange objects appear,
foretells that you will fail in your chosen avocation and lose
the respect for which you risked health and contentment.

Wine.

To dream of drinking wine, forebodes joy and consequent friendships.

To dream of breaking bottles of wine, foretells that your love
and passion will border on excess.

To see barrels of wine, prognosticates great luxury.  To pour
it from one vessel into another, signifies that your enjoyments
will be varied and you will journey to many notable places.

To dream of dealing in wine denotes that your occupation will be remunerative.

For a young woman to dream of drinking wine, indicates she will marry
a wealthy gentleman, but withal honorable.

Wine-cellar.

To dream of a wine-cellar, foretells superior amusements or pleasure
will come in your way, to be disposed of at your bidding.

Wine-glass.

To dream of a wine-glass, foretells that a disappointment will affect
you seriously, as you will fail to see anything pleasing until shocked
into the realization of trouble.

Wings.

To dream that you have wings, foretells that you will experience grave
fears for the safety of some one gone on a long journey away from you.

To see the wings of fowls or birds, denotes that you will finally
overcome adversity and rise to wealthy degrees and honor.

Winter.

To dream of winter, is a prognostication of ill-health
and dreary prospects for the favorable progress of fortune.
After this dream your efforts will not yield satisfactory results.

Wire.

To dream of wire, denotes that you will make frequent but short
journeys which will be to your disparagement.

Old or rusty wire, signifies that you will be possessed of a bad temper,
which will give troubles to your kindred.

To see a wire fence in your dreams, foretells that you will be cheated
in some trade you have in view.

Wisdom.

To dream you are possessed of wisdom, signifies your spirit
will be brave under trying circumstances, and you will be able
to overcome these trials and rise to prosperous living.
If you think you lack wisdom, it implies you are wasting
your native talents.

Witch.

To dream of witches, denotes that you, with others,
will seek adventures which will afford hilarious enjoyment,
but it will eventually rebound to your mortification.
Business will suffer prostration if witches advance upon you,
home affairs may be disappointing.

Witness.

To dream that you bear witness against others, signifies you
will have great oppression through slight causes.
If others bear witness against you, you will be compelled to
refuse favors to friends in order to protect your own interest.
If you are a witness for a guilty person, you will be implicated
in a shameful affair.

Wizard.

To dream of a wizard, denotes you are going to have a big family,
which will cause you much inconvenience as well as displeasure.
For young people, this dream implies loss and broken engagements.

 

Wolf.

• To dream of a wolf, shows that you have a thieving person in your employ, who will also betray secrets.
• To kill one, denotes that you will defeat sly enemies who seek to overshadow you with disgrace. 
• To hear the howl of a wolf, discovers to you a secret alliance to defeat you in honest competition.
• The demon Amon can appear to some in dreams, appearing as a man/wolf. It would be favorable for you to ask Amon what he requires of you. Or perhaps he has something to share with you about a friend or an enemy.

 

 

Women.

• To dream of women, foreshadows intrigue.
• To argue with one, foretells that you will be outwitted and foiled.

 

Woods.

To dream of woods, brings a natural change in your affairs.
If the woods appear green, the change will be lucky.
If stripped of verdure, it will prove calamitous.

To see woods on fire, denotes that your plans will reach
satisfactory maturity.  Prosperity will beam with favor upon you.

To dream that you deal in firewood, denotes that you will win
fortune by determined struggle.

Wood-pile.

To dream of a wood-pile, denotes unsatisfactory business
and misunderstandings in love.

Wool.

To dream of wool, is a pleasing sign of prosperous opportunities
to expand your interests.

To see soiled, or dirty wool, foretells that you will seek employment
with those who detest your principles.

Work.

To dream that you are hard at work, denotes that you will win
merited success by concentration of energy.

To see others at work, denotes that hopeful conditions will surround you.

To look for work, means that you will be benefited by
some unaccountable occurrence.

Work house.

To dream that you are in a workhouse denotes that some event
will work you harm and loss.

See Prison.

Workshop.

To see workshops in your dreams, foretells that you will use
extraordinary schemes to undermine your enemies.

Worms.

To dream of worms, denotes that you will be oppressed by the low intriguing
of disreputable persons.

For a young woman to dream they crawl on her, foretells that her
aspirations will always tend to the material.  If she kills or throws
them off, she will shake loose from the material lethargy and seek
to live in morality and spirituality.

To use them in your dreams as fish bait, foretells that by your ingenuity
you will use your enemies to good advantage.

Wound.

To dream that you are wounded, signals distress and an unfavorable
turn in business.

To see others wounded, denotes that injustice will be accorded
you by your friends.

To relieve or dress a wound, signifies that you will have occasion
to congratulate yourself on your good fortune.

Wreath.

To dream that you see a wreath of fresh flowers, denotes that
great opportunities for enriching yourself will soon present
themselves before you.

A withered wreath bears sickness and wounded love.

To see a bridal wreath, foretells a happy ending to uncertain engagements.

Wrecks.

To see a wreck in your dream, foretells that you will be harassed with fears of destitution or sudden failure in business.

Dreams can be pretty intense, and seeing yourself in a car wreck might be unsettling. Generally, a car wreck in a dream symbolizes a loss of control or a sense of being overwhelmed in your waking life. It might reflect feelings of anxiety, instability, or a fear of something going wrong.

The car in dreams often represents your journey in life or your personal drive. A wreck could indicate that you’re experiencing turbulence or obstacles in your path. It might also suggest that you’re feeling out of control or are facing a situation that feels chaotic.

 

Writing.

To dream that you are writing, foretells that you will make a mistake
which will almost prove your undoing.

To see writing, denotes that you will be upbraided for your careless
conduct and a lawsuit may cause you embarrassment.

To try to read strange writing, signifies that you will escape
enemies only by making no new speculation after this dream.

See Letters.