Pier

To dream of a pier represents a positive outlook about uncertainty in your future. Being unsure, yet enthusiastic about situations that you can't predict. A symbol you might see when feel upbeat about moving, starting school, or beginning a new job.

Negatively, a pier may represent your hope for death or something bad to happen before you ever have to face a problem. It may also reflect a naive sense of hopefulness about a future situation you are uncertain of working out perfectly.

Example: A young woman dreamed of standing on a pier looking into the ocean to see dead corn fields. In real life she was very enthusiastic about having just moved to another state, but was realizing that it wasn't as exciting as she had initially hoped.

Example 2: An elderly man dreamed of driving a car off a pier into the water, coming up for air, and then seeing people shaking their fist at him. In waking life he had been putting off surgery for a long time because he feared the possibility of dying from it. After he had the surgery and realized it wasn't that big of a deal he was angry with himself for not having had the surgery sooner.

Example 3: A woman had a nightmare about being out of control while moving down a hill and then crashing into pier. In waking life she was pregnant and fearing problems while going into labor. The pier she crashed into may have reflected her feelings about going into labor forcing her to "crash" into motherhood for the rest of her life.

Plank

To dream that you are walking the plank represents a lack of choice or feeling that you are being forced into something. Forced to accept a fate or alternative choice that you don't like. Facing a problem whether you like it or not. It may also reflect your worst fears becoming a reality. Feeling pushed into failure or an unpleasant ending.

Example: A woman dreamed of feeling forced to walk a plank. In waking life she was very happy in her career, but due to her pregnancy she felt forced to have to accept maternity leave and risk losing the opportunity to keep building her career.

Pond

To dream of a pond represents uncertainty in your life that you are comfortable with. Confidence in your ability to to try new things. Confidence in your ability to confront a new challenge without embarrassing yourself. Your ability to try something dangerous without angering someone. Alternatively, a pond may reflect how you are keeping a problem contained. Keeping emotions in check.

Negatively, dreaming about a pond reflects feeling about private exploration of dangerous or bad habits. Enjoying yourself doing something bad to someone else without them knowing it. Liking yourself as you are even if other people don't. Feeling that your life is easier to accept yourself as you are instead of making a big change to improve it. Feeling good enjoying something illegal whenever you want.

Example: A man dreamed of swimming the backstroke in a pond. In waking life he was heavily involved in a secretive criminal enterprise that was virtually impossible to get caught with. He felt exhilarated to make enormous amounts of money with great ease without even caring about the legal consequences. He enjoyed thinking he was better than other people because he made more money than everyone he knew in his life easier than they ever could. The pond in this case may have reflected his feelings about enjoying illegal behavior whenever he wanted and the uncertainty about being caught unimportant to him.

Example 2: A man dreamed of seeing waterslides being installed beside a pond. In waking life he was secretly becoming addicted to pornography. The pond in this case may have reflected his feelings about enjoying pornography in private whenever he wanted with no consequences knowing full well it was immoral.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of walking across a frozen pond. In waking life she decided to move homes comfortable with the uncertainty of not being able to financially afford it completely. The frozen pond in this case may have reflected her feelings about moving being more financially uncertain than it was physically or technically.

Pool

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Pool Party

To dream of a swimming pool party represents feelings about temporarily enjoying a situation while not caring what happens when socializing. Social connection and temporary enjoyment. Having a good time with other people believing that nothing matters or not caring what happens. A period of leisure and enjoyment with others while being aware that the situation is only temporary and can be managed effectively. A temporary escape from believing in anything serious, where one can enjoy leisure and social interactions.

Negatively, dreaming about a swimming pool party may represent your desire to relax and have fun with others despite underlying issues or uncertainties. Feelings about enjoyable social interactions where there is an underlying sense of controlled uncertainty or instability.

Example: A woman dreamed about being at a swimming pool party with her husband and friends. She was invited into a newly built house by a friend. As she walked towards the house she noticed her husband was gone. In waking life, she was legally separated from her husband for 4 months after being physically abused. In this case, the pool party may have reflected her feelings about herself socializing with her husband and friends while ignoring the physical abuse as though it didn't matter when considering leaving him was only a passing thought.

Puddles

To dream of a puddle represents a minor setback, disappointments, or nuisance that you want to avoid. You may be experiencing a situation that slows you down. Issues or problems you want to "walk around." Potential embarrassments are mindful to avoid. Feelings about having a bad day.

Negatively, puddles may reflect an excessive concern for avoiding imperfect behavior. Disappointing yourself if you aren't behaving perfect. Over-sensitivity about potential problems. An uptight personality about a single minor setback. An overly-avoidant personality. An arrogant attitude that diminishes significant problems. A small view of a serious issue. Feeling that a major action that disrespected someone is not important to address because it will slow you down with your own achievements. Sensitivity about acknowledging small problems.

To dream of stepping in a puddle may represents feelings of accidentally creating a problem. Feeling that you weren't as careful about problems or respecting other people feelings as you should have been. Disappointments about not behaving perfect. Feeling embarrassed that you weren't as attentive as you could have been. Embarrassing yourself insulting someone and then telling yourself that "they should just get over it on their own."

To dream of jumping in a puddle and laughing may represent feelings about not taking disappointments or setbacks seriously. Laughing at yourself during a setback or disappointment. Laughing at petty people for being too upset or strict. Laughing at petty issues that you think are stupid.

To dream of a puddle of blood may reflect feelings about evidence of failure, over-aggressive behavior, or criminal actions that you wish to avoid.

Example: A man dreamed of trying hard to avoid puddles. In waking life he was trying very hard to behave perfectly moral and faithful for God. The puddles may have reflected his feelings about the potential to let himself down if he wasn't living a perfectly faithful life for God. Potential disappointments to himself if he didn't maintain his perfect honest behavior. The dream may have been a sign that he was too concerned with avoiding dishonest behavior that he felt might embarrass God.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing her baby son jumping in puddles and laughing. In waking life she was worried about her fiance spending money on their baby son when they were already having financial problems.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of seeing a puddle of blood. In waking life she was considering getting back surgery for a second time after her first surgery almost killed her. The puddle of blood in this case may have reflected her feelings about how evidently dangerous back surgery was from her last experience and her wish to avoid dying from the surgery.

Raft

To dream of a raft represents a last resort or makeshift attempt to confront a negative or uncertain situation. Protecting yourself and doing whatever you can with available resources to get through a problem with the belief that it might be your last chance. A temporary way of coping with difficulties or staying afloat amidst challenges. A raft in your dream could be reflective of your current strategies for managing problems or negotiating turbulent circumstances. Your ability to navigate through challenging circumstances using limited means or resources. Feeling that people will stop caring about you if they don't think you tried to do every last thing to hang on during an uncertain situation.

Positively, dreaming about a raft might indicate resourcefulness, adaptability, and a knack for making the best out of a bad situation. It may reflect your ability to improvise when life doesn't go according to plan, showing resilience in times of adversity.

Negatively, dreaming about a raft could represent a feeling of insecurity or instability. It might indicate that you believe your current coping mechanisms are not robust or permanent enough to get you through your problems in the long run. A raft can symbolize a precarious state where you feel you're barely keeping yourself above water, emotionally or situationally. It may imply you're not fully prepared or equipped to handle the complexities or challenges you're currently facing. A sign that you need to find more stable ground or long-term solutions. Too much fear or concern about holding on desperately being your responsibility without talking about your problems to other people.

Example: A young woman dreamed of being on a raft with uncontrollable waves, large rocks, and fire destroying everything. She was about to drink a yellow fluid to commit suicide, and just before she was about to die she found a cave. In waking life, she was confronting a lot of stress in her life and had strong feelings about wanting to give up and run away. In this case, the raft may have reflected her feelings of being overwhelmed and the precariousness of her emotional state. She felt desperate to navigate through a myriad of issues using temporary or unstable coping mechanisms. The raft symbolizes her desperation and last-resort efforts to confront her emotional turmoil and life challenges.

Rapids

To dream of rapids represents feelings of intense urgency, chaotic change, heightened emotional states, or fast-paced uncertainty in your life. Situations or emotions that are quickly escalating out of control, and could be indicative of the speed at which you are forced to confront or navigate issues. The potential to get carried away by heightened emotional states.

Positively, dreaming about rapids might suggest that you thrive in fast-paced, challenging circumstances. Your ability to stay focused and make sound decisions under pressure. Your talent for navigating through difficult periods, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth or adventure. Handling change, adapting quickly, and pushing through obstacles.

Negatively, dreaming about rapids could represent feelings of being overwhelmed by rapidly changing circumstances or strong emotional turbulence. It might indicate that you're struggling to keep up with the pace of events, or you're concerned that you'll be swept away by circumstances beyond your control. A fear of losing control or stability, as rapids are inherently unpredictable and can lead to dangerous outcomes.

Example: A woman dreamed of being chased by heavy water down rapids. In waking life, she was having anxiety about not being appreciated at work and working too hard with little downtime. In this case, the rapids may have reflected her overwhelming feelings of trying to keep up with the relentless pace and demands at her workplace. The sensation of being chased by heavy water could symbolize the emotional weight and urgency she felt as responsibilities and stress seemed to chase her, making her feel as if she's at risk of being swept away by events outside her control.

Ravine

To dream of a ravine represents a negative situation or uncertain moment that requires work, but doesn't scare you. Feeling that a problem will be annoying or awkward, but having the confidence to know you will overcome it easily.

Alternatively, a ravine may reflect anxiety or fear about having to do something all by yourself.

Reservoir

To dream of a reservoir represents resources that can be tapped when you need them, but you aren't sure when you are going to need them. Having the resources to get something back if you ever need to.

To dream of an outdoor water reservoir represents feelings about controlling an uncertain situation that doesn't have to think of other people's feelings yet. Feeling that it's safe to not have to think about anything else with a problem yet. Safely controlling resources to used when you need them. Behavior that isn't ignorant about saving something for later. Safely controlling something because it might be needed later. Feelings about not sure what is going to happen in a situation that doesn't have to care other people yet, but will. Intelligently conserving or controlling resources.

Negatively, dreaming about an outdoor water reservoir may represent feelings about not having to be a jerk yet, but confident that you will.

To dream of a drainage reservoir represents feelings of limited safety or protection from an uncertain situation going overboard.

Revolver

To dream of a revolver represents your awareness of your power to make choices being limited. You know that you only have a few opportunities to make a change or do something effectively. It may also reflect your perception of a time window being small.

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River

To dream of a river represents negative situations or uncertainty in your life that is temporary. You are directly confronting obstacles, unfamiliar situations, or unwanted changes that are necessary in the interim or as part of the "flow of your life." Bad moods or temporary fighting. A short term busy schedule. Negative or uncertain situations that challenge you with progressiveness (e.g. fever or flu) requiring staunch short-term persistence or courage so that you can "get through" them.

To dream of crossing a river represents a obstacle of uncertainty, difficulties you need to overcome, or unwanted situations. Unpleasant situations that are temporary. Crossing a river symbolizes moving through a phase prior to achieving a goal.

To dream of floating down a river in a boat represents navigating temporary difficulties or unpleasant situations. How well you sail down the river reflects how well you are dealing with problems in your life.

To dream of a dirty river represents your feelings about a temporary problem or obstacle being very immoral or questionable. Feeling that you may temporarily have to face a short term problem that is exceptionally unpleasant, distasteful, or requiring you to lower your ethics. Temporarily confronting a very ugly situation.

Positively, a river may reflect your ability to take chances in social situations or to try new things you've never tried before. The thrill of life. Taking important chances.

To dream of a frozen river may reflect a freezing of your interest in taking chances in life. Shutting yourself off socially or allowing yourself to feel old.

To dream of a river overflowing represents feelings about a temporary problem becoming more unstable or dangerous that you first expected. A temporary or short term challenge may be starting to feel more difficult than you first expected.

Example: A woman dreamed of throwing large stones onto a frozen river to break up the ice and get the river flowing again. In waking life she started to get over her son and husband's death and begin living again.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of seeing a red river. In waking life she was experiencing her menstrual period.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of looking at a river and seeing two men fighting. In waking life she was debating whether to leave her husband and move to another country. The river may have reflected her feelings about leaving her husband being a temporary moment of uncertainty that she had to "cross over" in order to be happy.

Example 4: A young man dreamed of sailing a small boat in a river. In waking life he was experiencing fighting with his father that he believed was temporary, but necessary.

Example 5: A young man dreamed of having trouble crossing a river. In waking life they were having difficulty having the motivation and energy required to study hard enough to pass a difficult test at school.

Example 6: A woman dreamed of needing to cross a river. In waking life she was experiencing a lot of grief over the death of a loved one and was trying hard to get over her grief.

Example 7: A woman dreamed of jumping across a river. In waking life she was very uncomfortable as she tried to escape friends that she felt were becoming a bad influence.

Robbery

To dream that you have been robbed represents feelings of being robbed of power, happiness, or independence. Feeling that a situation is unfair or that you are being treated unfairly. Losing the ability to feel the way you want or do what you want. Feeling your happiness or enthusiasm taken from you. You feel a person or situation has ruined your hopes, spirits, or mood. Suffering a loss. Wanting something that you can't have.

To dream that you rob someone may represent situations where you are forcing people to do things that may make them unhappy or permanently lose their enthusiasm. Telling someone what to do while knowing that they don't like it. Outright stealing your success or taking credit that isn't yours. Feelings about a situation being too easy or taking advantage of others.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing someone being robbed. In waking life she was enjoying reading a book until she met the author and had an argument with them. She felt that she couldn't enjoy the book anymore.

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Rowboat

To dream of a rowboat represents hard work, effort, and perseverance confronting emotional problems, uncertainty, or negative life situations. Consistently using all your power or strength to get through a difficult situation. Slow and steadily managing a dangerous or uncertain situation on your own.

The condition of the water reflects how severe your emotional state is or how difficult the situation you are confronting is.

To dream of a rowboat sinking underwater represents giving up on your problems, difficulties that distract you, or uncertainty that overwhelms you.

Example: A man dreamed of being in a rowboat on a quiet lake when suddenly the sky darkened. In waking life his wife was pregnant and he felt he could handle it, but would occasionally hey anxiety about the coming baby's delivery. The rowboat may have reflected his initial feelings about being able to handle the pregnancy as long as he was perfectly responsible by handling problems on his own and his wife's status didn't become dangerous.

Example 2: A woman dream of seeing a rowboat. In waking life she was frustrated with how long and hard it was to divorce her husband.

Rowing

To dream of rowing represents your need for powerful or focused consistency to get through a problem or uncertain situation. Doing something the hard way.

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*Please See Paddling