Brook
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Canal
To dream of a canal represents feelings about difficult or uncertain situations being possible to get through as long as you are perfectly safe and responsible. Showing restraint. Feeling that a situation doesn't have to be dangerous if you are careful.
Alternatively, dreaming of a canal may reflect solutions that have been specifically created for problems that were expected. Following a contingency plan perfectly to get yourself through a problematic event.
Example: A man dreamed walking beside a canal. In waking life he was being very careful financially because he felt that some people were trying very hard to take all his money as he made a transition in his life. The canal may have reflected his use of certain financial tools as a means to responsibly protect his money during the transition.
Canoe
To dream of a canoe represents your feelings of ease and adaptability as you navigate uncertainty or negative situations. Self-determination as you confront change and life challenges. You are emotionally balanced, feeling powerful, and in control. Confronting problems the way you want to. Choosing how best confront a terrible situation on your own terms. Confidently navigating uncertain or negative events with a relaxed adult attitude.
To dream of a canoe that is upside down represents abandonment or neglect of your self-determination during a uncertain or negative situation. You may feel unable to easily navigate uncertainty in your life or deal with problems on your own terms.
Negatively, a canoe may reflect a selfish attitude about not having to listen to anyone else during a crisis or negative situation. Ignoring others feelings during a crisis or moment of powerful uncertainty. Alternatively, it may reflect feelings about having to do things on your own during a difficult situation when you may not want to.
Positively, a canoe may reflect a need to ignore arrogant or less intelligent people during a negative situation so you handle problems however you feel is best. Enjoying doing things for yourself during a difficult or uncertain situation.
To dream of a canoe filling up with water or flipping over while you are using it may reflect feelings about yourself being inexperienced at handling difficult situations without oversight. Feelings that you weren't as prepared or practiced enough to do deal with problems in your own.
Example: A man dreamed of being in a canoe with his wife and then falling out and seeing the canoe go off without him. In waking life his wife was heavily pregnant and he after he made one mistake trying to support her he felt that his wife preferred to handle the rest of the pregnancy on her own.
Catfish
To dream of catfish represents a situation that isn't really what you wanted or hoped it would be. Feeling good settling for less or having to accept an alternative.
Example: A woman dreamed of catfish swimming towards her. In waking life her old boss was trying to rehire her for a job she was let go from due to fraud inside the company. The catfish swimming towards her reflected her positive feelings about her old boss wanting to rehire her while also feeling that she wanted to work somewhere else.
Coast
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Creek
To dream of a creek represents uncertainty or a negative situation that you are noticing, but don't feel any urgency with. Seeing your problem, but not feeling threatened by it. Issues you can take your time with.
Cruise Ship
To dream of a cruise ship represents a relaxed approach to uncertainty or negative situations. Taking it easy during a troubled time. Feeling confident while you "sail through" a difficult or unpleasant situation easily. Effortless navigation of troubles. "Cruising" through problems as though they didn't matter.
Alternatively, you may be enjoying deep self-reflection or exploring your problems. You may have an interest in what your problems are, but aren't really concerned about fixing them or making serious changes.
Negatively, a cruise ship may reflect overconfidence or a laid back attitude during a dangerous situation. Feeling that someone else will take care of your problems that you can just "sail" to success. Optimism during a crises or difficult time that is absent of critical thinking skills. Feeling confident that problems will solve themselves.
People in problematic relationships often dream of cruise ships because they are aware of the problem, but may be too afraid to confront or break up with their partner. They don't want to stop feeling good in the relationship. Cruise ships may also show up in dreams when you show interest in your dreams or in deep self-reflection about your problems.
A cruise ship is a sign that there is are issues in your life that you need to make a more serious effort to improve or change.
Example: A young man dreamed of seeing himself looking over the side of a cruise ship into the ocean. In real life he was spending a lot of time thinking about his problems and examining his dreams. The cruise ship reflected how enjoyable it was for him to study his dreams.
Example 2: A woman dreamed of being on a cruise ship. In waking life she was heavily pregnant, but trying to be as relaxed about it as she could.
Dam
To dream of a dam represents feelings about a negative or uncertain situation being kept under control. A negative situation that is being kept on hold. Repressed emotions or problems. Pent up emotions. Behavior that is focused on acting professional or respectable about avoiding causing others stress. A problem that is being slowly tapered off. Keeping angry or unpleasant emotions inside to prevent fighting. Relationship issues being repressed or left undiscussed to avoid conflict. Feeling that you have subjugated an uncertain or negative situation. A defense against a dangerous outburst of anger or other negative emotions.
To dream of a bursting dam represents uncertainty or a negative situation that you can't control anymore. Losing control of your emotions. Anger that can't be repressed any longer. You are overwhelmed by a problem or conflict. An outpouring of negativity that is unstoppable. Feeling that you can't hold back your honest feelings or beliefs any longer. Massive change that can't be delayed any longer. Disappointment in yourself for not being as supportive for someone else as you believed you could have been.
Example: A man dreamed of being unable to save his sons from drowning in a dam. In waking life he felt he was failing as a parent because he couldn't be around for his children all the time. The dam in the dream may have reflected his feelings about his attempt to responsibly make his children's lives easier when he wasn't around by using his money to "hold off" problems bad influences for his children.
Example 2: A man dreamed of walking near a dam. In waking life he was very happy with his new job promotion and felt good about his job security controlling all his family problems and giving him peace of mind.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of a damn bursting. In waking life she was avoiding speaking to her boyfriend to avoid a fight when suddenly her boyfriend began to insult her and it caused them to fight.
Dew
To dream of dew represents feelings of freshness, clarity, and renewal with a sense of nothing dangerous or complicated mattering anymore. Beginning a situation that feels refreshed and doesn't embarrass you with anything dangerous. Hope and a new beginning after a period of darkness or stagnation. A new perspective or a rejuvenation of spirit. Feeling good thinking about the uncertainty of an optimistic positive new beginning.
Positively, dreaming about dew may represent a fresh start, clarity of thought, or a momentary glimpse of purity in your life. It may reflect a new understanding, a revelation, or a cleansing of negative energies. Dew can be indicative of an oasis of tranquility in an otherwise chaotic environment or the simple joys that life offers amidst complexities. This dream might reflect a period of cleansing, healing, or spiritual awakening in your waking life. Newfound realization and hope.
Negatively, dreaming about dew could represent fleeting moments or transient emotions. You might feel that the freshness or clarity is only temporary. It might also signify superficial changes, where the surface seems renewed, but underlying issues remain unresolved.
Example: A young woman dreamed of seeing morning dew on morning grass. In waking life, she was beginning to realize that she didn't like getting drunk anymore. In this case, the dew on the morning grass may have reflected her feelings of clarity, sobriety, and a fresh perspective upon waking after a night of drinking.
Example 2: A young man dreamed of dew on the grass. In waking life, he was back together with his girlfriend after a stressful breakup. In this case, the dew may have reflected his feelings of a renewed relationship, the freshness of starting over, and the hope that past complications and misunderstandings wouldn't matter anymore.
Diving
To dream of diving in water represents the choice to face uncertainty or negativity head on. Confidently choosing to confront problems directly. You may be putting aside obligations or responsibilities to deal with a problem with full strength. "Taking the plunge" in a situation.
To dream of diving into anything besides water represents full focus on a situation. Wanting to immerse yourself completely with something. Getting "head deep" into a problem or something you love. Confidently exploring an issue.
Diving in a dream may also reflect your wish to show others that you fear nothing or how serious you are about doing something.
Example: A man dreamed of being about to dive into water. In waking life he was prepared to make a more serious commitment in a relationship of which he worried about taking.
Diving Board
To dream of a diving board represents your preparation to face a problem or negative situation all at once. Thinking carefully before "taking the plunge" or making the next big step. Spontaneity and willingness to take a chance.
The dream may be a sign that you are dealing with an important new phase of your life. Anxiety about how difficult confronting a challenge might be. Sensitivity about confronting a problem perfectly or without making a mistake. Anxiety about making the same mistake you made in previous situation.
The higher the diving board, the more challenging it may feel to take the next step and make the plunge.
Docks
To dream of dock facing water symbolizes a tough time or difficulty you are expecting to confront. Anxiety about uncertainty or a negative situation that is close at hand. You may feel unprepared or worried about failure.
To dream of a dock facing land symbolizes a tough time that has passed as you move towards a more comfortable or stable time in your life.
If you dream of a dock that collapses it symbolizes mistakes or problems that have occurred while you waiting to confront a problem. It may also reflect mistakes or problems that have occurred as soon as you finished with a problem.
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Drinking Fountain
To dream of a drinking fountain represents feelings about easy access to replenishment, support, or resources whenever you want. An aspect of your life where you feel you can easily refresh or re-energize yourself. The availability and accessibility of emotional support, knowledge, or sustenance. Your perception of the accessibility of resources that can replenish your energy, vitality, or emotional well-being. How you perceive the availability of help or resources in your life, and your feelings about being able to access them without significant barriers. Feelings about utilizing a resource whenever you want to emotionally sustain yourself, revitalize yourself, or address your own needs effortlessly. Feelings about praying as an emotional source of strength and comfort to keep you going in life.
Positively, dreaming about a drinking fountain may represent an abundance of support and resources at your disposal. Feelings of security knowing that you can always find help or get what you need. A sense of relief, ease, and comfort in your life. Your ability to find quick solutions to your problems or access support when needed. A network of support, easy access to knowledge or information, or a dependable source of emotional sustenance. This dream may also suggest that you are taking care of your basic needs in a simple and efficient manner.
Negatively, dreaming about a drinking fountain could represent taking resources or support for granted. A lack of appreciation for the easy access you have to certain benefits or help. A dependency on external sources for support or sustenance, indicating a need to become more self-reliant or independent. Feelings of dissatisfaction with the quality or level of support you are receiving. Feeling of scarcity or an inability to access the necessary resources for nourishment, leading to a sense of frustration or deprivation. Replenishment that is temporary or the best you can do for the moment.
To dream of a malfunctioning or broken drinking fountain may represent a sense of frustration or disappointment regarding your access to support or resources. Problems or obstacles in accessing the support or resources you need to endure a challenging situation. Feeling that something in your life is not working as smoothly as you would like, and it may be time to seek alternatives or address the issue. Feelings about praying not working as a source of strength and comfort to keep you going in life when it usually does, indicating a need to seek alternative sources of support or to address underlying issues that are hindering your ability to replenish yourself. Feelings about your usual means of coping or re-energizing are not available to you.
Example: A woman dreamed of walking down a path and drinking from a drinking fountain. In waking life, she had a lot of issues on her mind with work, school, exercise, family, and taking the time to pray. In this case, the drinking fountain may have reflected her feelings about praying as a source of emotional replenishment and support in her life.
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Drought
To dream of a drought represents feelings about "dried up" opportunities or creativity. Jealousy of nothing positive or beneficial happening. Emotional emptiness. Relationships or family life where nobody is caring about having a good time. It may also reflect a financial or economic slowdown. Situations where prosperity, success, or happiness is more difficult than you are used to. Feelings about some area of your life being withdrawn or depressed.
Drowning
To dream of drowning represents feelings of being totally overwhelmed by uncertainty or situations that feel excessive. Fearing being overcome by failure that you can't escape. You may fears, insecurities, guilt, or other negative emotions that are overpowering and dominant. Something is too much for you to handle on your own.
Alternatively, you may be too deeply involved in something that is now beyond your control.
To dream of surviving drowning represents difficult emotional situations you have overcome, or are learning to deal with. You may have survived a problem that you didn't believe you could.
Example: A woman dreamed of drowning in the ocean. In waking life she was getting divorced and feared losing everything she had worked for up to that time.
Example 2: A 4 year-old boy dreamed of being in water and drowning with nobody coming to help him when he called for help. In waking life he was being sexually abused by his teenage brother. The dream may have reflected the young boy's feelings about the situation being overwhelmed and trapped with the abusive behavior while knowing he was innocent.
Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing her son drowning while her husband did nothing about it. In waking life she felt that her husband was allowing the uncertainty of problem to overwhelm his relationship with the son.
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