What Does It Mean to Dream of a Stranger?

In traditional Chinese dream-interpreting culture, dreams often carry certain omens. Then, according to the dream analysis in Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations, what omen is it to dream of a stranger? Below are the results from the Complete Collection of Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations:

Dreaming of a stranger: In daily life, most people are wary of strangers. Their intentions are unpredictable—they may pose a threat, or bring new ideas and opportunities. Therefore, a stranger in a dream symbolizes either threat or support. Sometimes it represents hostility or an enemy; other times, it may indicate that things are about to take a positive turn, which is hard to discern immediately.

Dreaming of making friends with a stranger: It implies that your own friends are loyal and trustworthy.

Dreaming of quarreling with a stranger: It predicts that you will gain fame and a good reputation.

Dreaming of an unfamiliar person of the opposite sex around your age: It may indicate that you are about to start a new romantic relationship recently. If you can strongly feel the stranger’s fondness in the dream, it means you will fall head over heels in love. However, if you feel annoyed by them, there may be no future for your relationship, and you should also be wary of potential crises. If the stranger in the dream makes you feel distant, it shows that you are eager to have successful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships, and you take great pains to maintain your social circle in daily life. If the stranger in the dream takes the initiative to strike up a brotherly friendship with you and acts overly familiar, it means you have a strong sense of self-protection—you will never trust a stranger rashly and will unconsciously keep a certain distance from them.

Dreaming of a stranger bombarding you with questions or prying into your private affairs: It indicates that you are very reluctant to expose yourself in front of others, as it would make you feel extremely uncomfortable. If the stranger keeps talking and you just act as a listener in the dream, it means you dislike being in a passive position in interpersonal interactions.

A woman dreaming of a stranger breaking into her home: It is a reminder to be cautious about theft in your house.

A wife dreaming of talking to a stranger: It implies that she will have a quarrel with her husband.

An unmarried woman dreaming of talking to a stranger: It predicts that she may attend someone else’s wedding, but it will be difficult for her to find an ideal partner who shares her interests and feelings. In terms of relationships, if a woman dreams of an unfamiliar man approaching her, she may unexpectedly gain a romantic relationship. If the man approaching her in the dream is an elderly one, it indicates that she may receive a courtship from a boy who has never spoken to her before. If the man in the dream is middle-aged, it means she may develop a romantic relationship with someone introduced by her friends. If the man in the dream is an unfamiliar young man, she may be pursued by a playboy-type guy—but it is best not to agree to the pursuit to avoid future regrets.

Dreaming of an unfamiliar little boy: It may mean that a love at first sight will happen, but you two may not have the conditions to develop the relationship smoothly.

A woman dreaming of an unfamiliar woman approaching her: It may predict that she will receive unsatisfactory news, such as rumors about herself or gossip about the boy she likes being with someone else. Recently, she should try her best to avoid behaviors that may arouse misunderstandings. As for the rumors about her crush, she should not easily believe them; if necessary, she should verify them carefully.

Dreaming of a stranger passing away: It predicts that your difficulties will pass, or your business will improve and bring you great profits.

Dreaming of a stranger: An auspicious omen. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations

Making friends with a stranger: Your friends are trustworthy. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations

Talking to a stranger: You will suffer humiliation. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations

An ill omen. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations

Quarreling with a stranger: You will gain fame. Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations