Dream meanings: 52 common dreams

Indian Swapna Shastra gives traditional meanings for dreams. Below are 52 common dreams; tap one for the meaning and a self-reflection tip. Treat these as tradition, not prediction.

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Dream	Traditional meaning
Seeing a snake	In the science of dreams, a snake is considered a sign of wealth, hidden power or a hidden worry. In many traditions a snakebite is linked with financial gain.
Water or a clear river	Clear flowing water is considered auspicious: peace of mind, cleansing and a new beginning.
Dirty water or mud	Traditionally considered a sign of confusion, or some unrest in health or relationships.
Flood	An outpouring of emotions or a sudden change. Traditionally a sign of caution.
Rain	Considered auspicious: stalled work getting done, money or relief arriving.
Fire	A clean, burning fire is linked with energy and success; a house on fire is considered a sign of caution.
Flying in the sky	Auspicious: progress, freedom and high goals.
Falling from a height	Traditionally a sign of insecurity or an obstacle in some work; but often it comes simply from fatigue or worry.
Teeth breaking	Many traditions link this with worry about a loved one or with financial expense.
Seeing someone's death	In the science of dreams this is read in reverse, that is, as a sign of that person's long life or the end of an old phase.
Your own wedding	Traditionally change, new responsibility or a new relationship; some beliefs also link it with caution.
A temple or puja	Very auspicious: peace of mind and wishes fulfilled.
Darshan of God	Considered extremely auspicious: grace, support and coming out of difficulty.
A cow	Auspicious: prosperity, happiness in the family and financial gain.
An elephant	Auspicious: honour, power and great success.
A lion	A symbol of power and victory; traditionally victory over opponents.
A dog	Loyalty and friendship; a dog barking or biting is considered a sign of a disagreement with someone.
A cat	Traditionally a sign to beware of deceit or hidden opposition.
A monkey	A restless mind or an argument with someone; some traditions also link it with the grace of Hanuman ji.
A fish	Auspicious: money, good news and the support of fortune.
A peacock	Auspicious: happiness, beauty and good news.
An owl	Traditionally the vehicle of Lakshmi ji; linked with wealth.
A crow	Traditionally linked with a message or with remembering the ancestors.
Flowers	Auspicious: love, happiness and success.
Fruit	Auspicious: the fruit of hard work, and by belief the joy of children.
A lush green tree	Auspicious: progress, growth of the family and stability.
A dry tree	Traditionally a sign of fatigue or an obstacle in some work.
Gold or jewellery	In some beliefs, finding gold is a sign of expense and losing it a sign of gain.
Receiving money	Traditionally this is often linked with expenses or responsibilities growing.
The Sun	Auspicious: honour, health and clarity.
The Moon	Auspicious: peace of mind, beauty and good news.
Stars	Auspicious: wishes fulfilled and hope.
A rainbow	Auspicious: relief and happiness after a hard time.
Climbing a mountain	Auspicious: reaching heights through hard work.
Climbing stairs	Auspicious: progress and promotion; going down means a slowdown at work.
Taking an exam	A sign of self-assessment and preparing for a challenge.
Losing your way	Traditionally confusion; a dilemma over some decision.
Missing a train or bus	Worry about an opportunity slipping away.
A new house	Auspicious: a new beginning, stability and happiness in the family.
A small baby	A new beginning, innocence and a new plan.
Crying	In the science of dreams this is read in reverse, that is, as a sign that happiness is coming.
Laughing	In some beliefs this is read in reverse, that is, as a sign of some small worry.
Milk	Auspicious: prosperity, nourishment and happiness.
A field or grain	Auspicious: plenty of wealth and grain, and the fruit of hard work.
A mirror	A sign of self-reflection; a broken mirror means caution about disagreements.
Losing shoes	Traditionally an obstacle on a journey or distance from someone.
A boat or the sea	A calm sea is auspicious; a storm means emotional upheaval.
Crossing a bridge	Auspicious: getting past a difficulty.
A key	A new opportunity or the solution to a problem.
Someone chasing you	Traditionally a sense of avoiding something.
A lamp burning	Very auspicious: knowledge, peace and abundance at home.
A guru or an elder	Auspicious: guidance and blessings.

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Dream meanings: 52 common dreams

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