What Does It Mean to Dream About Drowning or Flooding?
According to Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretation and ancient Chinese dream books:
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Drowning Dreams
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Dreaming of drowning: Warns of potential misfortune or relapse of an old illness. Stay vigilant.
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Struggling in water: Suggests inner conflict—repressed emotions, unease about current situations, or subconscious warnings about flawed plans. May also predict serious misunderstandings or health risks (e.g., recurring kidney issues for susceptible individuals).
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Nearly drowning but being saved: Hints that perseverance or timely help will rescue you from crisis.
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Seeing others drown: May foreshadow bad news.
Flood Dreams
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Roads flooded: Signals concern for a loved one facing difficulties.
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Home flooded: Reflects overwhelming work or life burdens.
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Flooded pathways: Urges a health check-up, especially for respiratory issues.
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Feeling suffocated in water: May indicate respiratory illness or mental health risks.
Ancient Texts' Interpretations (Dunhuang & Meng Lin Xuan Jie)
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"Dream of drowning but surfacing": Lucky. "Submerged without resurfacing": Ominous.
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"Woman drowning in water": Predicts birth of an illustrious child (Dunhuang).
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"Drowning person rescued": Very auspicious.
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For merchants: Traveling traders face bad luck; local business thrives.
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For the elderly: May symbolize nearing life’s end.
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Family-related drowning dreams:
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Spouse drowning: Warns of marital strife (husband: debauchery; wife: childbirth risks).
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Children drowning: Portends early death unless rituals avert it.
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Parents drowning: Suggests financial and personal loss.
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