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Traveling And Water Dream Meaning

In Greek mythology, river crossings are often associated with death or a journey into the unconscious and they may have this same association in your dreams. It takes great physical effort to row a boat or canoe, and your dream may be emphasizing how demanding your journey of personal growth is. For Freudians, a rowing boat or canoe is a phallic symbol, and the act of rowing or paddling a canoe indicates masturbation. A dream of a barge or towpath suggests heavy emotional burdens slowing your progress in life, whilst if you are swimming in your dream, this is often interpreted as representing a desire for sex or a wish to return to the safe waters of the womb.

According to Jung, swimming towards land suggests a desire for rebirth or renewal, but swimming against the tide suggests personal struggles. [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]

What does Traveling and water mean in a dream?


To dream that you are traveling signifies that you enjoy what you do (hobbies, career, interests) and find much pleasure in it.To dream that you are traveling through an unknown...

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To dream that you are drinking water signifies that you are actually thirsty, even though sleeping.To see clear water augurs prosperity. Muddy water warns of illness.To play in water, a...

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(see Water)Free-flowing thoughts and actions.Time’s passage.The beginning of the river is the past, and where it goes represents the future. This is especially true if you dream of yourself traveling...

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lucky numbers: 33-36-41-45-46-50clean, clear water: fortune is easily accessible with little variance from the goal. constructing a: transform your passions into intel ectual goals. covered with weeds: coming trouble you...

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1. Traveling through emotions.2. Life goals will be achieved.3. Many difficulties ahead (rough water).

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1. May be slang, disguised expression of desire for a partic­ular female.2. Traveling abroad means one longs to be free from a current situation.3. If actually traveling overseas, the desire...

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1. If traveling through it, one feels he/she is able to han­dle anything that occurs.2. If traveling through it, one may feel unable to cope with its dangers.

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lucky numbers: 08-15-22-25-40-47bus, traveling on an: an enemy is seeking your ruin. letter, mailing an: danger through a secret. receiving: wil be cheated by friends. train, traveling on an: be...

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You are having trouble seeing things clearly because of an illusory blend of thoughts and feelings. One of the interesting things about fog is that it mixes the symbolic meaning...

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Many people dream of traveling in planes, cars, trains, or motor bikes. Traveling seems to be one of the most common dream themes.It is representative of our journey through life....

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Vision: Seeing a stream: important changes are ahead and they are not necessarily what you would like. Traveling on or swimming in a stream: while not directly involved, you will...

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If you were traveling in time to the past in your dreams, try to remember if you travelled to a time within your life span or to an era before...

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In Greek mythology, river crossings are often associated with death or a journey into the unconscious and they may have this same association in your dreams. It takes great physical...

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If a person dreams that he is drinking sea water and the water is not turbid or muddy nor are any waves seen in such waters it means he will...

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In a dream, distilled water represents beautiful children or noble children. Seeing distilled water in adream also may signify acquiring knowledge from learned people who practice what they teach. It...

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Hot water suggest grief caused by a king, ruler or government authorities.The hotter the water the more intense the affliction. At times, hot water also symbolizes fear, consternation or sickness.

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Dreams about animals in water are symbols of our emotions. Water is a symbol of emotion because water, like emotion, constantly moves and flows. How the animal moves within the...

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See also River, Brook, Ocean and Sea1. Holy Spirit;2. Nations of the earth;3. Eternal life in Jesus;4. Word;5. Spirit of man or enemy; Prov. 18:4; James 3:11- 12; Rev. 17:15;...

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Any image that relates to water is about your emotional experience. Hot water implies the addition of anger or other passionate sensibilities. Keep in mind that a water heater has...

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These are interesting symbols and many people have requested adding them to the dictionary. Traveling is very common theme for our dreams. Traveling in a car is the most common...

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A clean stream with sweet water flowing in or through the house symbolizes a pure and clean life. But if the water is seen in the form of a spring...

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This is an interesting symbol and many people have requested that it be added to the dictionary. Traveling is very common theme in dreams and traveling in a car is...

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Traveling dreams can be incredibly insightful because they show you what is keeping you from getting what you want in life. Always take note of the mode of transportation used...

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A body of water such as an ocean, lake, or pond can represent: The context of your life, “your world,” or the setting and situations within which the your life...

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If a person sees that he has taken water by cupping his hands and such water becomes ice it means the wealth he has accumulated will remain intact with him.

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Moving forward or making progress in your life.Effort toward achieving a goal.Freedom from your usual limitations.Excelling at an activity or in an environment that doesn’t come naturally to you (since...

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Consuming clean, sweet water in the dream means he will enjoy a clean and happy life provided he does not know its quantity nor is he aware of himself being...

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The means by which you move forward in your life (where traveling in the vehicle represents your movement forward through time).Other people in the vehicle can represent individuals around you...

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Vision: Drinking mineral water: a pleasant event ahead. Drinking carbonated water means more exciting events to come.See Excitement, Water.Depth Psychology: You are either in the midst of an exciting but...

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See Railroad Station. Vacation or business trip? Fear of “missing” the train; or it is high time (if you want to catch the train).See Haste. Developing ones personality, striving for...

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If you dream that you are sailing, and that the water is smooth, it indicates some fortunate business, or happiness in married life.If the water is rough, then you will...

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Wetness (such as on a sidewalk or other surface) could represent: Abundance.Clean.The idea of a fresh start.Slipperiness, danger, threat, or a reason to proceed with caution.Being “brought down to Earth”...

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To dream of crossing a clear stream of water on a foot-log, denotes pleasant employment and profit.If the water is thick and muddy, it indicates loss and temporary disturbance.For a...

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This is one of those obstacle symbols that has a shade of meaning connected to emotional overwhelm that is causing you to feel ungrounded. Quicksand is made up of earth...

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Symbol: “The Well is the source of seeking and finding.”Vision: A dried-up well is a negative sign for all your personal affairs and their possibilities.A well filled with clear water:...

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If a person dreams of himself as holding or possessing water contained in a dish or bowl and he is conscious of himself as being in a state of tuhr...

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(Delivering water) In a dream, a water carrier represents a man of piety and trueness, because he practices the best of deeds and particularly if he does not receive a...

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(Lily, Hyacinth, Nenuphar, Nubile, Nymph) In a dream, a water lily means life, hiding, concealment, travels by sea. Ifa traveller by sea sees a water lily in his dream, it...

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The meaning of this dream depends on its aspect If the water was calm and clear, a happy event is in view; if the water was rough or murky, you...

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To dream of salty water on your tongue may indicate a need to release sadness and the physically shed tears.To be standing in water suggests that an old emotional wound...

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Drawing water from the well and seeing impurities and filth in such water means the person doing so will pollute his wealth with haraam wealth.

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In a dream, a water jug means travels, or it could represent a woman who becomes pregnant then have a miscarriage or abortion.The water represents the fetus and the jug...

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To see or be in an water park in your dream, symbolizes that you need more fun and adventure in your life. It also suggests a need to expand yourself...

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Wading in clear water is a very good omen as it shows luck in all you are undertaking. Muddy water is a sign of bad luck, illness, or losses in...

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If you wade in clear water while dreaming, you will partake of evanescent, but exquisite joys.If the water is muddy, you are in danger of illness, or some sorrowful experiences.To...

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Washing a deceased person with boiling water in a dream means that the latter is already sufferingfrom hell in his own grave.(Also see Hot water)

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If one sees himself drinking cold refreshing water from the regular water tab in a dream, it means comfort and joy.(Also see Drink)

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To see water-carriers passing in your dreams, denotes that your prospects will be favorable in fortune, and love will prove no laggard in your chase for pleasure.If you think you...

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Space is a powerful symbol of thinking outside the box or going beyond limiting concepts or boundaries.If you are traveling in space or become an astronaut in your dream, this...

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Suggests cleansing (possibly a ritual cleansing, from sin). This type of washing usually refers to “cleansing of the soul.” It often also refers to relaxation and recuperation. At the same...

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If you dream of throwing water balloons, then you are playing games with your emotions, and trying your hand at manipulation. Dreams of a water balloon signify compartmentalized feelings and...

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A picture is a memory of substance, and the water implies a blessed memory; see “water”

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If the flood was gentle and the water clear you will soon see an end to all the worries that have been plaguing you about a certain matter. but if...

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The interpretation of this dream depends on its various aspects, such as the condition of the water, the weather, etc., but as a general guide:A stormy lake predicts a failure...

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A symbol of a person’s heart, Prov. 4:23. If the water is clear it symbolizes purity of speech.If the water is dirty it symbolizes deceit. Springs may also symbolize the...

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