Chinese Dream Meaning

A Chinese figure in a dream stereotypically represents someone who is working for the whole or who has socialistic values. This may be a comment on your need to conform,...

In chinese lore the tortoise is a revered figure of wisdom and knowledge. He is said to carry the pattern of all existence on his back. He also represents creation....

Nationality, ethnicity, or culture can represent the actual country or continent, its people, its culture, or anything you personally associate with that area of the world.Consider its context in your...

A dream of sudden changes in the worldly condition, riches and treasure (Raphael). In Christian art the dragon symbolizes Satan, or sin. With the Chinese a dragon, or winged serpent,...

The circle or disc is often a solar emblem. It also symbolizes, in many cases, heaven, perfection, and eternity. According to Jung, the square represents the pluralistic state of the...

Symbolic of Chinese people or Eastern religious beliefs (a call to prayer)

This lovable Chinese bear in your dream is telling you that, if you’ll just stop feeding your worries, they’ll go away.

A dream of embarrassment and perplexity (Gypsy); “a knotty problem,” etc. Chinese symbol of longevity and luck (Pavitt).

A dream both good and bad, false friends, but a faithful lover (Gypsy). Chinese lucky symbol, but regarded as an emblem of greediness.

In chinese history the grasshopper is often associated with enlightenment. Thus, it represents some form of spiritual freedom.

A pleasant journey, either in your own country or abroad, is predicted by a dream of a Chinese or other pagoda.

Kumquats in a dream represent prosperity. Chinese tradition associates the kumquat with luck and wealth in the future.

Spiritually, being aware of blood circulating through the body can symbolize the rejuvenating or life force. This is similar to ch’i in chinese medicine.

Red may symbolize sexuality, passion, anger, revolution, danger. As the colour of blood, red is a symbol of life (which is why Hindu and Chinese brides wear red); but blood,...

Spiritually junk represents outmoded or unwanted concepts and ideas.A chinese junk has the same significance as the lunar barque or boat.

Wood is a traditional source of heat and is one of the five elements used in clinical diagnosis in Chinese medicine. Wood also represents life and springtime.

Garlic is considered a herb of magic. As a protective amulet, particularly against the evil eye, it is of significance against negativity. In chinese lore it also symbolizes luck, health...

To dream of them in season denotes contentment, wealth and pleasure (Artemidorus). A Chinese symbol of longevity and good fortune; the peach-tree was also the symbol of the Paradise of...

In chinese medicine the lungs represent grief. They are also involved in decision making. Spiritually, the lungs are the seat of righteousness and the source of thoughts concerning the self.

Something not highly valued, but still important and precious. Points to too much vanity or to a bright personality. According to Chinese understanding, jade is a lucky stone that keeps...

Since the word ‘element’ means first principle, spiritually this can mean the creator.The elements fire, air, water and earth are the first principles of creation.The chinese way of thought includes...

From a Freudian perspective, a stranger in a dream may symbolize meeting a part of one’s own psyche, or shadow self. According to an ancient Chinese belief, a stranger in...

To dream of any black animal is unfortunate, for these are associated with evil spirits (Artemidorus); the Chinese attach cspecial misfortune to the symbol of the black cat. American Indians...

Keys are symbols of power, freedom and solutions. In the I-Ching (ancient Chinese Oracle), the keeper of keys is the one who contains wisdom and wealth in great measure. You...

Pursue goals more directly, or a detour is necessary.The detour may represent the quickest road to your goal.(The Chinese say, “If you want to make haste, make a detour.”)

A Chinese appetizer filled with vegetables and meat, a fried wonton may signify creating a gift or project that is filled with good things, wrapped attractively to entice a customer.

A path in a dream can indicate the direction that we should take spiritually.The idea that there is a path in life resonates with chinese thought, which calls the tao...

A machine may well represent the machinations of life, which would be interpreted as the ‘life process’. In chinese medicine ch’i or spiritual energy flows in certain ways around the...

Spiritually the apple is the fruit of temptation, yet it is also a magical fruit containing the seeds of knowledge and awareness.An apple suggests a new beginning and a freshness...

A spiral upward may represent progress and advancement.If it is downward, however, it expresses despair and failure.According to Chinese feng shui mystical tradition, the spirals are auspicious symbols that encourage...

All birds are messengers and the rooster has a very specific message that it brings. Its crowing signals that the day has begun.If a rooster appears in your dream, a...

A lagoon or lake represents our inner world of feeling and fantasy.It is the unconscious side, which is a rich source of power when it can be accessed and understood.The...

A kite represents our need for, or recognition of, forthcoming spiritual freedom. In chinese lore, the kite symbolized the wind. We need to be free of constraints and to be...

The frog is a well-known symbol of transformation and transmutation.The chinese money frog in feng shui (literally the science of wind and water) is a mythical creature, which is said...

Psychological / emotional perspective: In chinese medicine, the different organs of the body represent different qualities.For instance, the gall bladder deals with the ability to make decisions, while the liver...

A dream of coldness and hindrances to travelers. Fortunate for managers of other people’s affairs; to dream of giving a key augurs marriage; to receive one, honor and confidence; many...

Illness, sorrow, and grief. They represent the mood of the dreamer. Gentle white clouds in the sky during good weather symbolize happiness and reverie. “Dark clouds on the horizon” point...

The colorful tulip is a symbol of fertility. It is the emblem of the Turkish House of Osman and the national flower of Holland, where over 5000 varieties are grown...

When spiritually we attempt to reconcile two energies – the spiritual and the physical, or the active and the passive – we may experience that union in dreams in the...

Eight stands for power of authority, success, karma, material gains, regeneration and wealth. Eight is a multiple of four and has a similar significance of wholeness; but eight, when it...

The chicken is the most consumed animal product in the Western world, making the symbolic meaning of the chicken directly connected to abundance, prosperity, and nurturance.The common phrase “like a...

A great symbol of luck and abundance, the rabbit in your dream points to great good fortune. Rabbits are traditionally associated with prolific reproductive ability, so they naturally connect us...

The chrysanthemum is an autumnal flower and its petals evoke the rays of the sun.If this flower appears in your dream, it may suggest longevity and mature wisdom. In traditional...

(see Insects)Business concerns. What is the ant pulling or walking upon?Tenacity.The ability to overcome insurmountable odds (note Aesop’s Fables).Community and solidarity. Ants live and work as a unit.Being bitten by...

Psychological / emotional perspective: Horns in a dream suggest superiority, either earned or conferred.It is interesting that horns are supposed to bestow the powers of the animal on the wearer....

(see Animal)A tortoise that withdraws into its shell is protecting itself (see Armor). From what do you feel the need to hide?In Chinese and Hindu mythology, the tortoise carries the...

The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said: “The sage wears coarse garb, but in his chest hides a jewel.” The situation can be extrapolated to the pearl hidden in an...

(see Flowers, Garden)In Christianity, a symbol for Christ (see Icons).Domestic happiness and duties. In China, this flower is used regularly to honor the Kitchen God.Driving away your sadness by replacing...

The well symbolizes communication established with the subconscious; therefore, its condition will denote how your interior is doing.If it is properly maintained and filled with water you will feel self-confident;...

Material aspects: When any direction is indicated or particularly noticeable in a dream, we need to consider the esoteric implications and how these are applicable in our everyday lives. Based...

Symbols of health and prosperity, oranges in dreams recall the sunny times in your life. To see orange trees in your dream signifies health and prosperity. In dreams, peaches indicate...

The Chinese symbol for the dynamic union of opposites; secret of changes, life, death and regeneration in the universe. The yin principle is female, creative, intuitive, receptive, dark, negative, body,...

also see Time1- Night signifies a period of rest and relaxation. It can, however, also suggest a time of chaos and difficulty.It is a time for ‘ghosties, ghoulics and things...

Although, among ancient cultures, it was the emblem of the soul and the unconscious attraction to the luminous, the butterfly is currently associated with lightness, fickleness, and imprudence. However, if...

The Seven wears a halo—in mythology as well.The week has Seven davs. four times Seven is the month of the moon. There are Seven deadlv sins and Seven virtues. Seven...

If a rainbow appears in your dream, this is without doubt a message of hope from your unconscious. For Jungians, the rainbow is a symbol of redemption and personal growth....

In dreams, kale represents a personal need of some kind; only you will know what that need is. Pay attention to the color and condition of the kale, as they...

Traditionally, it is identified with the principle of evil and the occult forces, though dreaming of darkness possibly reflects your mood, perhaps somewhat depressed or pessimistic.If the darkness frightens you,...

As a metal, mercury is a universal alchemical symbol representing the yin.It is the symbol of the passive and the undifferentiated state which may be found deep within the psyche....

(see Animals)Elephants exhibit many positive attributes, including affection and loyalty. Consider how much of both you have given to yourself, or to those around you, and vice versa.These creatures also...

That may seem like a silly question, but think about early man. Have people always dreamt even when the world around them was quite simple and mundane? The answer is...

lives While there may be some evidence for reincarna­tion in the work of Dr Ian Stevenson, dreams which clearly state reincarnation in their theme most likely represent pres­ent life situations.Example:...

What did you dream of last night? What did you see and whathappened in those dreams? Convert your dreams into Lucky Numbers to take on this weeks draws, they could...

(see Animals, River)Miracles, especially those of providence, as portrayed in the story of Christ and the loaves and fishes.Determined procreativity. Some fish, like salmon, fight their way against water currents...

See River, Sea, Ocean. This dream symbol can be interpreted on five different levels:(1) on the sexual level(2) on an emotional level where your own emotions are perceived as undifferentiated...

The Chinese Zodiac is based on the year rather than the month as in the Western system of astrology. If you dream of a particular Chinese Zodiac symbol, such as...

History suffers from no shortage of evil figures. Amongst the most cruel and appalling must be numbered such figures as Genghis Khan, the leader of the pitiless Mongol hordes who...

Buddhism, far more than Christianity or Islam, has a very strong pacifist element. The orientation toward non-violence has played a significant role in the political history of Buddhist countries. In...

Many people have a deeply rooted aversion against—even a fear of—the number Thirteen. Ancient cultures assigned great importance to it, considering it more positive than negative.It is stated in old...

When a person feels that they have stepped out of, or been separated from, their physical body and have the ability to travel to another location on earth or even...

In the symbolic system, numbers are not purely quantitative terms, but “key ideas” with a specific characterization for each one. However, these representations are unknown to most people, so in...

Buddhism and dreams The principle aim of Buddhism is to achieve liberation from the things that bind consciousness to what Buddhists see as the illusory concepts of the self and...

Babylonia / Mesopotamia Accounts of dream analysis in ancient Mesopotamia, dating back more than 5,000 years to 3100 BCE, offer a fascinating glimpse into the early understanding of dreams. Early...

Because of the different colors in gemstones and the different things associated with them, they can all have slightly different meanings when they appear in dreams.If a specific gemstone or...

The body represents the individual and is his outward physical manifestation of all that he is. In dreams, the body often represents the Ego (see Introduction). Since being ‘physical’ is...