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….