Dreaming of a River
river, stream, waterway · mostly positive if the water is clear
A river in a dream mirrors the flow of your life: clear, it promises happiness and prosperity; troubled, it warns of strife.
What happens in the dream
- A clear, smooth-flowing river: delightful pleasures and promising prosperity
- The water is muddy or rough: jealous quarrels, though you'll overcome them if you get across safely
- You cross a wide, clear river: a fine fortune
- You see bodies at the bottom: sorrow will quickly follow present joy
- A dried-up river: illness and unusual bad luck
- A flooding river hems you in: passing setbacks, or worry that a private matter will get out
How you felt
- Calm: smooth water often reflects a sense of balance
- Unease: troubled water may echo emotions that are hard to untangle
Ask yourself
- Is my life flowing smoothly right now?
- What crossing do I need to make?
See also Water · Boat · Flood · Bridge · Ferry
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: stream, waterway.