The symbolism of water dreams can include life, death,

change, rebirth and renewal, to name a few. When

analyzing dreams about water, take into account the type of
water formation you are surrounded by (i.e., river, ocean,
swimming pool, puddle, etc.), as each form signifies
significantly different meanings. Notice the way the water
made you feel in the dream, as your reactions may be
slightly or greatly different than another individual’s. Also
important is your location with respect to the water. How
much water is there, does it flow smoothly or is the flow
obstructed? Are you outside in the rain or inside taking a
shower? In general, dreams about water are symbolic of
your emotions in your waking life, the deepest recesses of
your subconscious mind and your intuition.

SPECIFIC TYPES OF WATER DREAMS

Bath and Shower: This may indicate a need to take care of you and rid yourself of
undo stress and leftover emotional conflicts. Subconsciously, it is a sign of
self-renewal.

Boiling water: You have reached a breaking point in your waking life over certain
situations. Emotional chaos and turbulence are starting to come to the surface.

Flood: You may be harboring feelings of being emotionally overwhelmed. It can also
represent a crisis state that you need to address in your waking life.

Holy water: Somewhere in your waking life you may be looking for some type of
spiritual help or guidance. Or it may represent that your mind, body and spirit is at
peace.

Hurricane, Tsunami, Tornado, Tidal Wave: There is a negative force surrounding

you that is beyond your control. You might also be dealing with unresolved feelings of
stress and unhappiness in your waking life.

Muddy, dirty and stagnant water: You might be uncertain and confused about a
situation and do not know how to take appropriate action. This can also indicate you
are drowning in negative thoughts and emotions. You are not thinking or seeing clearly
enough to find the proper solution to the problems in your life. It may also be an omen
signaling some difficult times ahead. If the water is also stagnant, this symbolizes
disappointment.

Ocean and Sea: It can represent emotions or mood, positive or negative, depending
upon whether a calm or rough sea appears in the dream. It may also indicate your
openness to unknown challenges or ideas. Further, it can signify that your outlook on
life is positive and that your ability to achieve your goals is limitless.

Ponds and Lakes: These represents the current emotional state in your waking life.
When the water is unsettled, this may indicate that you are not able to express your
emotions freely or that you are being held back by something or someone. If the water
is calm and still, it reflects your feelings of inner peace.

Rain: When rain falls on you, this can symbolize great sadness or that you are crying
about something in your waking life. It can also represent emotional cleansing and the
healing of unresolved past emotional sorrows or wounds.

Rivers and Streams: If the river or stream is tranquil and serene, this is an indication
that you are at peace with changes that may be occurring in your waking life. If the river
is tumultuous and fast flowing, this may be a sign that things are moving too quickly in
your life and there is a need to slow down so that you can gain control. If you find
yourself going with the flow of the river, chances are your life is taking you in a positive
direction. If you are having trouble getting across the river, this can indicate that there
are obstructions or blockages in your life keeping you from attaining your goals.

Splashed water: This is your wake-up call. It is time to stop holding yourself back or
living in denial. Not heeding the message will result in stagnation and lack of
accomplishment.

Swimming Pool: A swimming pool can represent the need or the want for relaxation.
It can also mean that you have a need to finally deal with old emotional pains and
cleanse yourself. It might be time to finally dive in and take some action.

Under water: You are beginning to explore a wealth of untapped gifts that have not yet
surfaced from your subconscious mind. It can also reflect that you are trying to escape
from overwhelming situations in your waking life. It also might be symbolic of returning
to the womb, a time in which you had no responsibilities and were sheltered and
protected.

Walking on water: You are in control of your emotions and have confidence and faith
in yourself in your waking life.

Waterfall: This is an indication of emotional cleansing, revitalization and finding inner

peace within your mind, body and spirit.

Waves: There are positive and negative aspects when dreaming of waves. If you find
yourself successfully riding the waves, it is an indication of your ability to handle
anything that gets in your way and to consistently go beyond the status quo.
Depending on the force of the wave, it can either be an indication that you are moving
toward your goals or you are being carried away from them.

All in all, dreams about water have a strong relationship to

the emotions you are experiencing in your life. It is very
important to understand what is truly going on in your
waking life in order to be able to interpret the water
symbolism in your dreams. You will learn much about your
emotional needs, conflicts, unresolved feelings and
disappointments. In so doing, you will experience rebirth
and renewal, healing and cleansing achieve your goals,
avert obstacles and learn how to keep your emotions under
control for a healthy mind, body and spirit.