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Drain Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 9 unique sources about Drain

The idea of something “going down the drain,” being wasted, flowing out, or disappearing.

Something being lost or gone (such as time or energy) like “water down the drain.” The idea of getting rid of something (as in “washing your hands of” a particular matter).

Movement within a process, across space, or through time.

A blocked or backed up drain can represent a stalled process, or trouble stopping or getting rid of something.

See also: Sink, Pipe, Flow or River, Hose, Water, Vent, Valley, Canal, Passageway, Toilet, Funnel, Faucet, Blockage or Obstacle, Cleaning [1]

In the structure of plumbing, the drain is what takes away what is no longer wanted or needed. Often what is being drained would fall into the category of waste or things of an unsanitary nature. Therefore, as a symbol, the drain represents your ability to slough off the old and easily release the past.

If the drain in your dream is functioning properly, all is well.

If it is not, there may be some need to examine why you are unable to let things go. [2]

A drain in a dream fe a warning of low vitality; it would be wise to get a medical checkup and include a blood test was being lowered, it was telling you that you may have to take a step backward in order to take two forward. [3]
To see a drain in your dream represents your need to release your emotions. Try not to hide your feelings inside. Alternatively, this dream may represent a wasted effort, or something that is draining you of energy. [4]
Dreams of a drain represents a leak in your energy. Your dream is giving you the message to more powerfully manage your power and not give it away so easily.

See also: Circle. [5]

To release emotions. Also, see how you may be giving away your power, or losing your energy. Depends upon the context of the dream. [6]
Symbolic of discarding something worthless [7]
1. Feeling low or negative; Jon. 2:3-6. [8]

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What does Drain mean in a dream?


In the structure of plumbing, the drain is what takes away what is no longer wanted or needed. Often what is being drained would fall into the category of waste...

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Emotional cleansing; clean up your act. Let all the negativity wash down the drain.

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1. Issues of avoidance.2. A feeling that certain individuals are a drain or are taking advantage.3. Feelings of not being taken seriously.

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1. Depletion, drain—usually emotional, sometimes physical.2. Arguments ahead (others being tired).

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1. Feelings of fatigue, a drain on vitality.2. Repressed anger, bile.3. Possible health issues.4. Improving circumstances.

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1. Too many responsibilities and obligations.2. A good, raucous sense of humor.3. A feeling that others are taking advantage, too dependent, a drain on the dreamer.

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1. Entering a new phase of life (especially for a man).2. A need for discretion.3. A division of loyalties or devotions (if the “arrangement” is not approved of or is...

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1. Disagreeable feelings, lack of satisfaction, misery.2. An emotional drain, likely from an individual.3. Possible illness, perhaps emotional.

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Dreams of a toilet symbolize that you are releasing and letting go of negativity as you flush your troubles down the drain, and become willing to start anew.

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1. Seduction, sensual pleasures.2. Drain of vitality, life force; often in a relationship.3. Bad bargain has been made (as in “bargain with the devil”).

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1. A need or desire to stop a loss of energy, vitality; a dangerous physical and/or emotional drain.2. Feelings of re­pression, “cut off ” from the flow of emotions or...

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You cut yourself with a knife: you’ll triumph, eventually • You drop a knife on the floor: you’ll lose money down the drain • You watch fireworks: your worry disperses

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1. Emotional drain—usually a situation, often a relationship.2. Success in money matters, affluence.3. Overcoming prob­lems, obstacles to success.4. Sacrifice, hard work ahead (in­ability to pay).

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Safety, security, or protection.Peacefulness.Fertility or lushness.Easy progress or passage to the next place or phase in your life.A lull in a process (as in experiencing “peaks and valleys”).See Bottom, Abyss,...

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This dream represents people or external agents that drain your vital resources. It tends to cause anguish, as the dreamer sees himself being drained. Being able to pull out or...

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A pheasant in your dream is a warning to be careful with money now, because you may soon have a drain on your resources. But if you ate or cooked...

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To observe, give, or see the equipment for an enema signifies an unhappy or unfortunate short-lived affair which will prove to have a long-term benefit A dream of being given,...

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Dreams of a bath symbolize that you need to cleanse away the clutter, debris, and stress from your life. You are in the process of washing your troubles down the...

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Material aspects: Dreaming of a leak suggests we are wasting or losing energy in some way.If it is a slow leak we are perhaps not aware of the drain on...

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A fresh start or a new beginning (or a desire for one).“Washing away” something unwanted (such as nuisances or self-defeating thoughts).A desire or need to “clean house” in your physical...

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Flow, such as of time or a process.Control of flow, including stopping, starting, or regulating when and how fast something is allowed to proceed.The idea of abundance or an endless...

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To dream of making lace means you will live a useful, industrious life and never want for the necessities.If you are selling lace your wants will exceed your income and...

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Rejection or getting rid of something.Oversensitivity or heightened personal boundaries (physical, emotional, or mental).Denying yourself love, nurturing, or nourishment (such as for body, mind, or spirit).Feeling afraid of the world,...

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A communication channel.A connection between people, places, or things.A route, pathway, or delivery method.Movement from one place to another.A process or something else that flows.Progress through time.A leaky pipe could...

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Cleanliness of body, emotions, mind, intentions, or other aspects of yourself.Getting rid of something you consider undesirable (or a desire to do so).Starting fresh, or a desire for a new...

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Dreams of a sink represent that you are purifying, cleansing, and washing away undesirable energy. Consider that this dream may be word play for being in sync with life, with...

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Material aspects: Dreaming of a tide is attempting to go with the ebb and flow of life or, rather more specifically, with the emotions. As a tide also removes debris,...

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Controlling or limiting flow or direction (such as of liquid, money, a process, a decision, etc.).Consider also the dynamics of the funnel.For example, a slow-draining funnel might represent a bottleneck,...

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If you dream of an empty socket, then this signifies that you are feeling unplugged and are in need of guidance regarding your direction and purpose in life.If you dream...

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A fresh start, or a desire for one.The idea of cleaning up your or someone else’s mess (a problem, neglected responsibility, etc.).A cycle, or a repeating or circular process.Letting go...

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Satisfaction or quenching.Ability to adapt or accommodate (as water assumes the shape of its container).Pervasiveness or ability to have far reaching effects (as water naturally flows and spreads into its...

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The very personal and private aspects of your life that you don’t share with anyone else.The health and well-being of your body or consciousness, especially through cleansing-and-releasing of outdated, decaying,...

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A canal, ditch, or other water channel can represent: A context in which events happen or a process moves forward (since a canal is a channel through which water progresses...

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Leeches are parasites that drain your energy and your resources. They are literally “blood suckers” and what they represent from your life is up to you to determine. Think about...

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Anyone who has ever raised teenagers knows all about cannibalism.(Just kidding!) This dream may reflect dark, destructive and forbidden desires or obsessions. Cannibals literally consume other people’s lives and, along...

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(see Desert, Oasis) Spiritual or emotional dryness.A self-imposed hermetic retreat for the purpose of delving further into your Higher Self or communing with God.Being buried in sand, or engulfed in...

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(Bleed, Drain, Tap) To suck someone in a dream means to take money from him. Sucking someone’s breast in a dream means swindling money from his wife. Sucking someone’s nose...

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A communication channel, connection, route, pathway, or process.A hose with a strong, focused stream of water could represent focus, aim, working toward a goal, or staying on track in some...

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If you dream of admiring well-shaped feminine legs, you will lose your judgment, and act very silly over some fair charmer.To see misshapen legs, denotes unprofitable occupations and ill-tempered comrades.A...

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(Drain pipe, Gutter of Mercy, Roof gutter) In a dream, a gutter represents someone who is gracious from time to time. Seeing water flowing through gutters without a rainfall in...

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(Bonesetter) An orthopedist who corrects skeletal deformities and sets broken bones in a dream represents a pious governor who governs with justice, teaches righteousness, balances substances and conforms to equanimity....

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For a young woman to dream that she is alone on a turbulent and muddy lake, foretells many vicissitudes are approaching her, and she will regret former extravagances, and disregard...

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Universal Landscape: Feminine resource; nurturance.Dreaming Lens: Whose breasts were featured in the dream? Were they yours? Were they anatomically appropriate to the person who had them in the dream? What...

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(Instinct, Nature, Profits) In a dream, milk represents nature, instinct, or easy and lawful money. However, curdled milk in a dream represents unlawful money.If a man or a woman discover...

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