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Water, Body Of Dream Meaning

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 takes place.

Your emotions or inner state (turbulence, tranquility, etc.).

The unknown.

An area that you feel holds secrets (perhaps within yourself).

Swimming or floating in a body of water can represent freedom from your usual limitations or stresses.

A body of water rising over your head (or you being pulled under water) can represent a feeling of overwhelm or “trying to stay afloat” in real life.

A calm body of water can represent peace or relaxation.

For more clues, consider the context and condition of the water.

See also: Water, Waves, Flow or River, Swimming, Floating, Underwater, Flood, Pool [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Water, Body of mean in a dream?


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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Water is a very common symbol for the emotions.A large body of water like a sea or a lake is often a symbol for the unconscious. Because sex involves fluids,...

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A body of water flooding or rising can represent: Overwhelm (such due to a crisis, challenge, or a long to-do list).Feeling or fearing being “in over your head” or things...

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A mammal living in water and on land signifies the mediation between the elements of water, your emotions, the earth and your body. It may comment on a big emotional...

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Dreams that somehow emphasize the physical body may represent something about one’s state of health. Because our personal identities are so tied up with the body, the body can also...

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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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A breakwater, jetty, or other protective water barrier can represent: Protection against trouble, challenges, or chaos.Something that separates or distances you from “what’s out there” in your life.An extension from...

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You floating (such as in a body of water) can represent a feeling of or desire for: Freedom.Feeling unburdened, unlimited, or without a worry.The idea of buoyancy or “rising above.”...

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Abundance, an infinite amount, or enough.Something that flows from a source.Quenching or satisfying.A source of life, energy.See Well, Water, Body of, Water, Hose

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Dreams of this calm body of water is symbolic of your connection to the feminine, your innermost feelings, fantasies, intuition, and the mystery of life. Also, a lake represents the...

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Fun, relaxation, play, warmth, vacation, or escape.A boundary or edge in space or time (the edge of a state or country, the end of a phase or project), since the...

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Subconscious.Hidden or unknown.“Other worldly” or detached from reality.A desire to escape reality or take a break.The environment of your inner life at the time of the dream (for example, clear...

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Immersion in water takes its symbolism from this element (see WATER), although the action of bathing is not only associated with purification. It also represents the concept of regeneration. Consequently,...

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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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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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If you dream of a water tank that is clean and fresh, then it represents your inner state of being, your vitality, aliveness, health and well-being.If the tank is dirty,...

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Waves on a body of water can represent: Power, energy, nature, or the force of nature.Rhythm or cycles.Progress or movement forward.The idea of being carried along in life, making things...

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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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A life jacket keeps you afloat in water in order to save your life. Water is a symbol of emotions, and needing a life jacket in a body of water...

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The main function of the body part (such as hands “handling situations” or teeth “biting off more than you can chew”).Something the body part allows you to do, or a...

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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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Ability to adapt or accommodate (as a liquid takes on the shape of its container).Pervasiveness, or an ability to have far-reaching effects (as a liquid naturally spreads into its surroundings).Liquid...

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The meaning of a dream about the sea can vary, depending on whether the ocean is a vast, imposing body of water, or a peaceful sea beside a resort.The sea...

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Residents of your emotions. Take note of his appearance and personality. Some people believe that when you dream about fish you, will soon find out that you or someone you...

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A broken limb or other body part can represent a perceived or real problem or challenge in whatever area of your life that body part represents.For example, if a leg...

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The soft tissues of the body can represent: Physical existence or your physical level.Everything that goes along with having a physical body (feelings, experiences, rules, etc.).The idea that the body...

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Sometimes a dreamer may stand on a pier looking out over the ocean (or other large body of water). Sometimes waiting for a ship or a boat.The water symbolizes the...

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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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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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(see Sports, Water)Water represents the intuitive nature and the subconscious.The movement through this liquid indicates either a willingness to traverse hidden portions of the self, or focusing on a defined...

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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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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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Large bodies of water are natural symbols of both the unconscious and the emotions. Thus, a ship may represent a vessel of the self moving through the dreamer’s emotions or...

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Vision: Crossing a large body of water means new, unexpected possibilities.

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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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“Land in sight,” and everything will be better soon.The shoreline is the seam between land and water and, in that sense, the connection between body and soul.

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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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A calm crossing of a river, lake or other body of water on a ferry ts an omen of the successful working out of a distressing problem.

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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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