(2) Water may be a symbol of the feminine in its positive aspect, in which case your floating will mean relying on / being supported by ‘woman’, which in turn may mean an actual woman or women (if you are a man); mother; or the feminine side of your own psyche. (The male psyche has a feminine dimension (anima), just as the female psyche has a masculine dimension (animus).
See also: Brother/ Sister, section (4)) The dream is probably recommending that you put more trust in (your own) femininity.
(3) The feminine represented by the water may be Mother Nature; and the floating will then signify identifying with or going along with Nature, or your true inner self, as distinct from being pushed about in the man-made world of economic and moral and emotional pressures. [1]
2- Because we are not taking charge of our own direction, we are being indecisive and perhaps need to think more carefully about our actions and involvements with other people.
3- Out of Body Experiences. [2]
Feeling unburdened, unlimited, or without a worry.
The idea of buoyancy or “rising above.” Escape or detachment from physical reality.
An object floating might represent freedom, abandonment, or rejection.
For more clues, consider what is floating and how you felt about it.
See also: Water, Body of, Swimming, Levitating [4]
This dream bodes well. But if you struggle to stay afloat success will be delayed. [5]
A curious aside—pregnant women often have floating dreams. [6]
2. Freedom, obstacles can be overcome with less worry (note condition of water). [8]
If the water is muddy your victories will not be gratifying. [9]
If you dream of floating in water, your emotions are in balance. [10]
If you sink or find it difficult to keep afloat, then expect trouble ahead. [11]