Gaining understanding or knowledge (as in “drinking from the fountain of knowledge”).
Satisfying a yearning or need.
Restoring or refueling yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.
See also: the type of beverage you were drinking, consider your feelings, motivations(for example, tea might represent relaxation or thirst-quenching, while coffee might represent energy).
Drinking an alcoholic beverage can represent: a desire to “numb out” or escape a problem, a desire to feel more relaxed or more interactive, a desire to be accepted or go along with the crowd, a habitual form of behavior or thinking.
See also: Glass, Drinking, Liquid, Bottle, Sucking, Straw, Drinking, Bar or Night Club, Drunk, Alcohol, Drug [1]
If you are thirsty in your dream, it may be that you are thirsty as you sleep; if this doesn’t apply, a dream thirst suggests that you may be feeling emotionally parched in waking life, as water is a symbol of the emotions. Generally, if you are drinking something sweet, this may suggest a longing for more affection in waking life, whilst dreaming of a stronger drink may suggest a need for more energy or a stronger approach to a problem. [2]
Depth Psychology: You have a severe craving! Is it desire or passion or addiction? Are you trying to satisfy physical needs or spiritual desires? [3]
If drunkenness is the theme, the dreamer is losing control of responsibilities and wishes to be relieved.
To see someone else drunk, the dreamer looks upon that person as an irresponsible dependent. Drinking water or milk in a dream is often the result of a bodily need, either thirst or hunger. [4]
If she dreams that she fails to drink clear water, though she uses her best efforts to do so, she will fail to enjoy some pleasure that is insinuatingly offered her.
3. Beware of accidents caused by carelessness or alcoholic drinking (to drink liquor).
4. Celebrations in the offing (social alcoholic drinking).
5. Possible alcoholism, loss of reputation (drinking too much alcohol). [6]
blood: quenching your spiritual thirst.
breaking a glass, and: wil suffer a broken leg.
company of friends, in: beware, your flirting is sending the wrong message.
excess in: drinking partners wil take advantage of your indolence.
getting drunk from, sweet things: longing for a wealth that cannot gain you love.
liquor: beware of an accident caused by your desire for oblivion.
milk: abundant means and thoughtful occupations ahead.
moderation, in: are engaging in practices that wil discredit you and enjoying them.
nectar: wil accumulate honor and wealth, possibly through marriage.
others: want to be relieved of the responsibilities of adulthood.
out of a clean cup: immediate employment.
relatives: prompt engagement to old-time acquaintance.
soda fountain, at a: wil be asked by a neighbor to join a lodge.
someone: wil add degrees to your name, but stil feel helplessly dependent.
something sweet: wil be violently loved and engage in pleasures insinuatingly offered.
until satisfied: wil be required to go with a relative to a boring, tiresome party.
water from the side of the boat: someone wants to pour salt in your wounds.
clear spring: wil be very richly nourished in the future, health and happiness.
muddy, dirty: are overinvolved in your matters.
pitcher, from a: wil have pleasant companions.
pure, from a glass: a thirst for spiritual experience.
spring, from a: complete recovery from an il ness.
very cold: triumph over enemies.
wanting a drink and cannot find water: misfortune.
warm: you have loyal friends.
wine, red: escape and nourishment.
glass half full of, from a: your self-esteem is lowering.
white: happiness. [10]
If one sees himself drinking cold refreshing water from the regular water tab in a dream, it means comfort and joy.