What It Means to Dream About the Sea and Water
Dreams of the sea and water are said to be a mirror of your emotional state. We explore the meaning by whether the water is clear or murky, and by the state of the sea.
The Basic Meaning
In dream interpretation, water is a classic symbol that reflects your emotional state itself. Clear water is often read as a calm heart, murky water as hesitation or fatigue, and a great sea as the flow of your life and the breadth of your possibilities. When you dream of water, the state of that water may be telling you how your heart is doing right now. Dreams of the water's edge also appear in seasons when you want to settle your feelings, or when you want to entrust yourself to a greater flow.
What It Means in Different Situations
A Clear, Beautiful Sea
A sign that your heart is stable and your luck is flowing calmly. It is considered a good season for advancing new plans as well.
A Rough Sea
This points to a season when the waves of your emotions are growing large. Not pushing yourself, and taking time to wait for the waves to calm, is also important.
Swimming in the Sea
This represents the power to move your fate forward with your own strength. A dream where you swim well is a sign that you handle your emotions skillfully.
Diving into the Sea
This points to a season of exploring the depths of your own heart, or unknown possibilities. A new discovery may be waiting.
Watching a River Flow
This represents the flow of life and the passage of time. If the flow is gentle, it can be read as proof that things are proceeding smoothly.
A Waterfall
This represents strong energy, or a release of feelings. A powerful change may be approaching.
Soaking or Swimming in Water
A state where you are handling your own emotions well. A dream of swimming skillfully can also be read as a sign that you are advancing your luck by your own power.
Murky Water
Fatigue or hesitation may be building up. It is a season when rest, and sorting out your feelings, are needed.
Water Overflowing
A state where your emotions or tasks are close to overflowing. Reducing what you are carrying, just a little, will restore the flow.
Getting Wet in the Rain
This is sometimes read as a symbol of emotional cleansing, or of blessings. It may be a season when your worries are being washed away.
Your State of Mind When You Have This Dream
You are likely to have this dream when you are feeling emotional ups and downs, or when a big decision is approaching. The size of your heart's waves is shown in the state of the water. It also appears in seasons when your emotions have moved richly, such as after a touching movie or piece of music.
How It Differs from Similar Dreams
A rain dream is a temporary cleansing of the emotions, while a sea dream reflects the overall state of your heart and the flow of your life. Familiar water, like puddles or rivers, often represents the flow of everyday feelings.
The Flow of Your Luck, and Some Advice
Your luck is in a season where, like flowing water, it is important not to block it but to let it flow. Time touching water — a bath, or a walk by the water — will settle your heart. Rather than forcibly holding your emotions in, talking to someone you trust is also a good way to spend this season.
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