swimming in the river DREAM INTERPRETATIONS

Rivers in dreams symbolize the time of life that goes away to never return. When a woman dreams of swimming or simply bathing in clean, transparent water, it can mean that she feels pleased with herself, enjoys a good health, has the sincere love of a man, and the sympathy of several people, which could dote her with some social prestige. Dreaming of any stream of clean, and clear water announces new opportunities, perhaps at work, in business or in love. Dreaming of a creek, pipe, or any stream that has dirty, muddy, and stinking water, announces that the dreamer is developing several diseases and illnesses. In some cases it may mean that bad people are trying to harm you. Dreaming of a river that has very clear water is an announcement of a peaceful, quiet and successful life, and a promise for a nice future. Dreaming of a turbulent river that has dirty or muddy waters means the opposite. Dreaming of sailing on a river whose waters alternate between calm and turbulent suggests that you’ll have some ups and downs in the affairs you’re handling, or in your social or romantic relationships. Dreaming of a river that is dry is a negative sign that means failing in the things you’re planning, diseases, etc….

Dreaming of swimming in clear and fresh waters can mean that difficult issues and problems are about to end. Dreaming of swimming in dirty and muddy waters suggests that the dreamer is going through a difficult situation that will get worse in the near future. People who are in love who dream of swimming in clean waters suggests that there will be a marriage soon and that it will be a happy one. If the water is dirty, then dream’s meaning will be the complete opposite. Dreaming of swimming symbolizes success, progress, comfort, and enjoyment of life. But if in the dream there is a feeling of sinking and drowning, then it means the complete opposite. Dreaming of diving suggests that the dreamer has the skills and inclination of investigating and searching in a difficult way the solution to various problems, and also that he or she is very discrete….

Symbolize our existence. If the tide is low, then it symbolizes wealth and prosperity. If it overflows and devastates furious with everything on its way, then it portends misfortune and hunger. If the water is crystal clear, then it symbolizes pureness and happiness. Murky and muddy river indicates impure feelings that will cause grief. When the river flows, then it indicates that the current energy and feelings also flows through us. If we deny ourselves to watch the river which flows, then it reflects that we are losing energies and feelings without using them….

Diving easily without fatigue portends that we will achieve both economic and loving success. If we suffocate, it tells us that our ambitions will vanish. If we save someone from drowning it means that we will avoid a dangerous passion for us. If we’re learning to dive, we doubt our will. Diving in clear water means that we are clear and noble. Swimming in shady water means passion with evil thoughts. If we’re diving and the sea or river infuriates and becomes stormy, then it shows that our passions are stronger than our will….

Symbolizes our experiences and our destiny. Therefore, many authors interpret that if see the river naturally going down, this indicates tranquility and small possibilities of unforeseen issues in our projects ahead, but if we see it overflowing, it’s a harbinger of misfortune, and a warning that indicates that we will not be able to contain the force of some events in our life, and we may be harmed by their arrival. Some authors translate this dream in reference to sentimental sorrow….

Seeing a calm clear river flowing in a dream means that your life will float forward and you will achieve everything you want without much effort, now is a good time to make a decision and direct your life….

Peaceful and little mighty is a sign of cured disease and fruitless work. Mighty river portends torments, misfortunes, jealousies and dangerous evils. Swim in one is possibility of being wrapped in gossip and lies….

If during the dream we swim easily, then it means that we will have a positive field full of possibilities ahead of us, but if we are drowning down, then it indicates that we will have difficulties in getting what we want. If we are learning to swim, we can interpret this as a warning that we need to learn to control our passions….

To practice it foretells the possibility of getting unexpected money, riches, fertility….

Dreaming about other people being naked symbolizes that you want to have illicit pleasures. It may also suggest that some of your friends are not recommendable and will entail problems. When a woman dreams of undressing and worse if she does it in public, it’s a warning of the risk of falling into a scandal because of slander. This dream can be a self-reproach to the behavior which will produce negative situations. Dreaming of suddenly seeing your own nakedness insinuates that you are falling into bad behavior, contrary to the normal behavior of the dreamer. When a woman dreams of admiring her own nakedness it suggests that she longs to have relationships with men. If in the dream she sees that her body is deformed, it suggests that she is a victim of gossip with the consequent loss of prestige because of her misconduct. If she dreams of swimming naked, it hints that she is falling into the wrong relationships. If a woman dreams of men swimming naked, it suggests that she wants to be admired by men without aspiring to nothing formal….

Dreaming of fishing, and at least getting one fish, signifies success in affairs and business, perhaps reflected in the form of money or securities, all in the immediate future. It’s an announcement of good luck. Dreaming of having the fish already, but that it escapes and falls back into the water, is a warning that any business that the dreamer already has could fail. Dreaming of fishing with a net, and with other people doing the same thing, could mean that there is a strong competition and risk in business and affairs. In the case of love, it’s a warning about dangerous rivals, and in the case of business, it warns that there are competitors ready to fight. Dreaming of catching plenty of fish with a net announces that there will be major success and profits. Dreaming of eating delicious fish could mean that everything is going well for the dreamer and it will remain that way. Dreaming of fish swimming in clear water is favorable for the immediate future. But if the fish turn up dead it may mean that affairs are bad and they will get worse, causing losses. Dreaming of using a fishing rod and being impatient because of not catching anything and because a long time has passed, suggests that this is the same situation that the dreamer’s businesses are going through. Perhaps they are not that bad, but the dreamer should not expect them to improve in a short period of time. Dreaming of swimming in order to catch fish reveals that the dreamer has good health and has the ability to succeed in anything that he or she wants. Dreaming of fish in clear running water, suggests that the dreamer has the ability to approach wealthy people, and that the dreamer will soon receive benefits. If a woman dreams this, then it announces that she will be courted by a distinguished man. Dreaming of dead fish announces problems in health or that she’ll suffer from another unfortunate event. Dreaming of fishermen working in the water announces good times for the dreamer. Dreaming of being inside a fish market even if you aren’t buying anything, could mean that business is productive and there are currently good social relationships. But if the fishes are rotten, then it suggests various problems, such as health problems….

Dreaming of several horses calmly trotting indicates hopes of fulfilling the desires that have not materialized. It also tends to indicate that highly valued friends are suffering some pain because of failures in business or diseases, for example. Dreaming of one or more horses in a passive attitude is a good omen since it insinuates quiet days, without worries. Dreaming of a quiet and grazing white horse is a symbol of strength and health to enjoy life, which speaks of a good future. If you’re riding that white horse, it indicates a broad prosperity and important friendships. Dreaming of a black horse suggests bad temper and brutal mistreatment to respectable people, but such behavior will not be an impediment to succeed in your business. This same dream for a married woman suggests that there will be problems with her husband. When the horse is brown, it suggests the two symbolisms listed above. Dreaming of a stallion suggests unfulfilled sexual desires. Dreaming of an injured or sick horse suggests that you will soon face difficulties in the matters that you’re handling, or that a friend needs your help. Dreaming of a horse pulling a plow or any vehicle, it means that you must work hard to solve seemingly unsolvable problems. Dreaming of riding a horse other than a skinny or sick and of any color other than black, it means that successes are nearby. If the horse is white, fat and healthy, suggests a prosperity that will allow you to travel and enjoy conveniences and material values. If this is a racehorse, it suggests frivolity or precipitation from dreamer, which is exposed to significant losses. Dreaming of crossing a river while riding a horse indicates important gains. If the horse falls and the dreamer is coming out of the water and reaching land, it suggests that all the difficulties that arise will be defeated. If the horse walks into a slope and slides dangerously, it insinuates that dreamer’s affairs are going wrong, so he should pay more attention to them. Dreaming a horse that doesn’t let you ride, it indicates that there will be serious issues in all matters being handled, even in family or emotional related things. If you manage to saddle and ride the horse, it suggests that the problems are not serious and you will overcome them advantageously. Dreaming of killing a horse indicates that dreamer is hurting the sensitivity of people who have trusted him. Dreaming of attending to a horse race suggests the desire to have a dissipated life for some ephemeral successes. Dreaming of putting new horseshoes on a horse, most likely it indicates that in everyday life you’re thinking of planning business that aren’t very honest but it will give you significant profits, even though it will also bring lots of problems. This is a dream that warns that you should be careful of falling into dangerous temptations. When a woman dreams of riding a horse and carrying a man with her, it means that she wants a marriage proposal from a specific person. But if she feels scared, while riding, then it indicates that in real life she doesn’t trust this man a lot. Dreaming of wild horses peacefully grazing nearby indicates success in the things you’re working, but if the horses are skinny, the grass is very scarce and the countryside looks gloomy, it indicates the opposite. Dreaming of slowly riding a horse insinuates that your affairs are going well, but you have to accelerate the process, otherwise you won’t have good results in the long run. If you’re galloping, it may indicate that you’re losing control of your affairs due to having too big ambitions….

Gold symbolizes everything superior, light, knowledge, wealth, perfection and irradiation. Also, gold indicates the permanent and unchanging value of the goods and the supreme spiritual enlightenment. To dream we seek gold by digging in the ground tells us that our desires will not become reality. If we look for gold in the sands of a river it is that we are not sure of the goodness of our feelings. To dream that we manufacture gold indicates that in life we are wasting time in false utopias and ambitions instead of using it for useful things. Spend or lose gold announces that we will be cheated or robbed of our goods. The gold is a good omen if we find it, especially if it is in the form of a treasure….

If a river is crossed through its ford, is an omen for certain dangers that can be overcome easily as long as you act with honesty and perseverance….

If we dream with a river’s estuary it indicates joy for a deserved success. The beauty of the landscape, the water, the riverside, they’re of great importance. All of this will help us define the dream better….

If you dream with: the sea or troubled waters, it means misfortunes, anger and sorrow. Calmed and clear waters indicate that you have peace of mind and good health. Walking on water is a sign that you will be successful in a business you’re about to start. If you dream about a place where water is scarce and you want to drink some, it means that you are going through a difficult and overwhelming period. Dreaming about swampy and marshy water is a sign of illness or near death. Throwing or pouring water is a premonition of a possible loss or theft. Jumping on a river or a stream of water indicates that you are trying to get rid of some situation that causes you stress. Drinking cold water means good events and joy. Drinking hot water is a sign for trouble and bad news….

It means you have to access a different road and try to remove the obstacles. If you cross a street, the barrier is social. If we find a traffic light, it symbolizes civilized norms of coexistence. If you see the green traffic light, then it indicates that you have to start making changes now. The red traffic light red indicates that we should wait until some of the circumstances will change. If we cross the obstacle in open field, it will be internal order. If we cross a river and the obstacle is water, then it symbolizes your feelings and emotions….

This symbol represents two places, one means where we are and the other one where we are going. It’s important to analyze the state of the bridge, and the elements surrounding it, as well as our attitude. For example, if a bridge is over a river with strong currents and we are afraid to cross it, could be interpreted as the fear of being dragged by passions and wild instincts. In any case, this dream shows us the difficulties or easiness that we will go through until we reach our goal….

This dream shows that we found ourselves facing a conflict situation in which the only way out is symbolized by the bridge. If instead of crossing the bridge we look at it and cannot decide to cross it or not to cross it, then it indicates that our situation will be deteriorating. To dream about a bridge in a summer landscape means that you will be happy. If it is a rickety bridge, built with farfetched materials or it’s very narrow bridge, then it indicates that we fear our future. If we fall from the bridge into a river, it means that we will be dragged by passions or instincts. If we fall into a cliff, then it symbolizes perdition. If we stop while we crossing it and do not get to the other side, then it shows our inability to make choices or it could indicate our fear to make a new steps in waking life….

To see water in a dream symbolizes the state of the unconscious and emotional mind. Water is the living essence of the psyche and the flow of energy life. It is also a symbol of spirituality, knowledge, healing and relief. Dreaming of boiling water indicates some emotional turmoil. It can also mean that feelings of unconscious are emerging to be recognized. Seeing calm and clear water in a dream means you are in consistency with your spirituality. Calm and clear water denotes serenity, peace of mind and rejuvenation. Seeing muddy or dirty water in a dream indicates you do not accept changes to your negative emotions. You may need to spend some time to clear your mind and find inner peace. It also suggests you’re confused. If you are immersed in muddy water, then it indicates you’re immersed in a situation that overwhelms you. To dream that your house is full with water, means struggles and overwhelming emotions. Hearing the water run denotes meditation and reflection on your thoughts and emotions. Dreaming rough seas or rough waters means misfortune, anger and many afflictions. Dreaming of calm and crystal clear waters is a sign that you enjoy great peace of mind and your health is in very good condition. If a place where water is scarce appears in the dream means you are going through a difficult and uncertain time. Dreaming of stagnant, muddy and swampy water is a sign of upcoming illness or death. If in the dream you are spilling water, then it is a sign of loss or theft. Dreaming of walking on water is a sign of success in companies you intend to start. It also suggests that you have supreme and ultimate control over your emotions. It may also suggest that you must control your emotions. Also symbolizes faith in yourself. If in the dream you jump over river or a stream of water, it is a sign that you are trying to get rid of certain situations that haunt you. Dreaming of drinking cold water means good events and joys are approaching. Dreaming of drinking hot water means you will get upset and receive very bad news….

Dreaming of wading a river, symbolizes power and control over your emotions. The depth and water clarity determine the amount of energy you have….

Dreaming of wild ducks swimming peacefully in clear and calm waters suggests that the dreamer is at peace with himself or herself, and it could also mean that the dreamer is preparing a long trip that will be pleasant and productive. Dreaming of wild ducks flying in a sunny and quiet sky could signify that the dreamer’s affairs require time to reach fruition. Dreaming of hunting ducks suggests that the dreamer is thinking of changing jobs, business, etc. If during the dream other people are shooting and killing flying ducks, then this signifies failures in the dreamer’s plans due to the intervention of others….

Dreaming of a very friendly dog could mean that the dreamer has very good friends and that he or she will get new ones as well. If the dog is white and it gets near to the dreamer in a friendly way, it could signify that soon the dreamer will achieve the success that he or she is looking for, either in sentimental aspects, business, or at work. If a young woman has this dream it means that there are probabilities of future marriage. If the dog is black, then it suggests that there are hidden enemies that are trying to harm the dreamer. Dreaming of being the owner of a smart dog that knows how to do various tricks (this dream is like thinking about one-self), could signify that prosperity is approaching and that it could create an economic boom. Dreaming that a hunting dog or a hound is chasing the dreamer, could mean that the dreamer is involved in illicit relations that are dangerous (it is equivalent to saying that the law is watching the dreamer). Dreaming of several small and playful dogs could signify that the dreamer is acting frivolously, without seriousness and without being constant. Dreaming of skinny and ugly dogs could mean that there will be problems in business, in the family, and even illnesses, particularly in the children. Dreaming of dogs barking could mean that soon there will be various problems, including losses. This dream should be taken with caution, since there could actually be a dog in the neighborhood barking. Dreaming that some dogs are biting you or are about to bite, could mean that soon there will be serious problems with matters that are being handled, with friends or family, all of it provoked by the dreamer’s selfish attitude, which means that the dreamer should analyze his or her behavior. Dreaming that dogs are chasing a fox or are hunting another animal announces good luck and happiness in the immediate future. When a woman dreams of being the owner of a cute dog, it could signify that she’s selfish and possessive. If this same woman has a lover or at least a suitor, it could signify that the man is a fool, liar, and very vain. Dreaming of being in front of a fierce-looking dog and being really scared of, it could mean that there are internal doubts concerning business due to receiving high offers that the dreamer didn’t have before. If a woman, who is of age and planning to get married, dreams of what has been said previously, then this could signify that she pretends to get married to a very distinguished man with a high level in society and perhaps very rich. However, she’s scared of not being able to achieve it. Dreaming that dogs are growling could indicate that other people are criticizing and are disrupting family relationships. Dreaming of listening to the howling of dogs announces the possibility of death or the disappearance of much loved people, relatives or friends. Dreaming of several ferocious dogs growling and fighting warns that there’s a risk that the dreamer will suffer from attacks of enemies that are trying to humiliate the dreamer. If dreaming that cats and dogs are in peace, but suddenly start fighting, it could signify that the dreamer will soon go through break-ups due to misunderstandings. Dreaming of a dog with several heads means that there is insufficient mental concentration and futile effort in trying to simultaneously handle various affairs and businesses, this leads to wasting a lot of energy that could expose the dreamer to an illness. Dreaming of an angry dog that’s trying to attack the dreamer without achieving it, could mean that the dreamer’s effort and work are not producing the expected benefits, and that he or she is also exposed to a serious illness. Dreaming of being bitten by an angry dog signifies problems at work, bad relationships, disadvantages in business and the likelihood of an unfortunate event. Dreaming of being followed everywhere by a dog indicates that the dreamer has the protection of superior forces, and that he or she counts with goof friendships and that the dreamer will succeed in matters that are being handled. Dreaming that the dog that’s following you is swimming in water, indicates future success, fortune, and happiness. Dreaming of a sleeping dog indicates that there’s internal peace in the dreamer due to having a clear conscience. Dreaming of an angry dog killing a cat announces pleasant surprises. Dreaming of a dog killing a snake announces good luck in the future. Dreaming of an angry dog announces that enemies are trying to harm the dreamer. But if the dreamer dominates the dog, and even better if the dreamer kills the dog, it could mean that he or she will solve any problems by defeating enemies or competitors. Dreaming of a hound who is out hunting suggests that soon there will be favorable changes. When a woman dreams of a hunting dog it suggests that soon she’ll fall in love with a man who has a lower status in society. When a woman dreams of being chased by hounds it suggests that she has several admirers, although they don’t all have good intentions….

Seeing an aquarium with fish swimming peacefully in clear water is a sign of peaceful and lasting happiness….

Seeing fish swimming is a sign of peace and happiness….

To dream about a great flood, and worse if the water is dirty, suggests that the dreamer and his/her family will face negative situations. To dream about people that are swimming in a flood, and are agonizingly trying to save their lives, suggests that the negative situations that are soon to come will affect many people (may be an economic crisis, epidemics, etc.). To dream about a flood but that its water is very clear, clean and calm indicates that the negative situations that the dreamer and his family are experiencing are mild and will soon pass….

Dreaming that you’re taking a bath in clean and transparent water is an announcement of success, joy, fun, etc. On the contrary, if the water is dirty, or worse, muddy, is at least an announcement of diseases or bad news. Dreaming of children playing with clean water is a sign of future success and happiness in the family, but if they are playing with dirty water, it indicates the opposite. Dreaming of a young woman bathing in clean water suggests that the relationships she has or her honest desires are likely to be materialized and reach a successful end. Bathing involves using water, and water in dreams, since ancient times, has well known meanings: Crystal clear water indicates health, happiness and joy. Turbid water indicates discomfort, unpleasantness and disappointments. The muddy water indicates illness, misfortune, poverty and hate. Dreaming of wanting to take a bath can indicate that the body is in need of it, but when this is not the case, it symbolizes that we are living hectic moments, with a lot of tension, and long for peace. Dreaming of bathing in water that it’s not very clean suggests a burning desire to meet and get along with a person of the opposite sex; this dream is common in women and young widows of marriageable age. Dreaming of swimming with others, for example in a pond or pool, is warning that indicates that you need to avoid bad company that will create rumors, and other damaging things, this dream is more serious if the water is muddy. Dreaming of bathing in very hot water is usually a bad sign, because it could mean that the body is beginning to have a fever, or that the atmosphere surrounding the dreamer is exceptionally hot. If these are not the cases, then it would indicate that the dreamer is overly worried about something. Dreaming of bathing with cold, clear and clean water is an announcement of improved health, and if this water comes from the sea, it will be much better. Dreaming of having white flowers in a bathroom indicates a risk of developing a benign disease such as a cold, if they are yellow flowers and they are not in a vase, you should take precautions. If the flowers are dark (purple or black), the thing is serious, and maybe the disease is already in the body. For a young man, who dreams of a bathroom, it insinuates that he has natural tendency to frivolous and not recommendable ways of having fun. Dreaming of taking a bath indicates a deep satisfaction with yourself, so if you can take any chances on important issues or businesses, you should do it….

To dream that you’re swimming and involuntarily sinking, and that you’re at risk of drowning, suggests that you may suffer great losses or even die, but if you’re saved and removed from water, it suggests that at the end you’ll get rid of all your problems, and perhaps even gain any profits. To dream about someone who is drowning and that you aid in his/her rescue, is a warning that someone will probably ask for your help. When a young woman dreams that her lover drowns, it suggests that he has already decided to break up with her and there is no chance for them to get married, at least for now….

If we dream that fishes are escaping from our hands when we try to get them out of the sea, then this reflects our emotional frustrations. Seeing fishes swimming between rocks or hiding underwater tells us about the desire of evading responsibilities that are a burden to us….

Dreaming that you’re on a boat that is in calm waters indicates coming successes, happy moments and satisfactions. However, if the waters are muddy and turbulent, which also seem threatening, indicates that soon there will be problems against which you must be alert. Dreaming that you see a boat going far away, into the deep sea, hints that there are too many illusions that you must control. Dreaming that a ship is sailing towards a storm suggests that the dreamer’s affairs related to business, work, family are not going well, and that the problems soon will increase due to rumors and gossips. Dreaming of boats anchored in the port and stevedores loading things on them, it’s an announcement of personal gains, prosperity, a change of life, etc. If boats are still, without moving around, it indicates that the dreamer’s affairs and business will be the same as the boats. To dream that some people have shipwrecked, but the dreamer can help, hints that the dreamer will soon have to help someone who is in disgrace, and that these people are losing faith in one’s ability to correct errors. Dreaming of leaving a sinking ship and trying to reach land by swimming, suggests a serious confusion in the dreamer’s concerning matters, which involves risks, but if in the dream you fail to reach solid ground, it indicates that even if there are difficulties in your business, romantic life, or relationships, you will soon solve them satisfactorily. Dreaming that other people talk about two boats crashing or a shipwreck, suggests that your issues are bad because you neglected them, and perhaps because of the intervention of women (when the dreamer is a man) or men (in the case of women). Dreaming of dying in a boat that is anchored in the port indicates damage due to rumors and gossip. However, if the boat is in motion, all problems will be solved and the future will be less uncertain. Dreaming of being aboard on a boat in a storm hints that you’re getting involved in some dangerous situations that will have negative results. Dreaming of sailing on a boat in calm waters is an announcement of important achievements at work, business, or sentimental issues. Dreaming of several large ships sailing in convoy or formation, hints that soon there will be major changes in your life. It can also indicate news of international conflicts….