Steam Bath

To dream of a steam bath represents feelings of dedicated time off to relax from a serious ordeal you have put up with. Feelings about time off being the only way to restore yourself. A powerful need for time off.

Dreaming about a steam bath may also reflect feelings that it's wonderful that other people are caring about all your needs while you recoup.

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Stream

To dream of a stream represents the need to "go with the flow" of life to reach your goals as you deal with minor uncertainties, challenges, frustrations, or responsibilities that you are encountering. Possibly associated with work, school, projects, or teaching others. You are moving through a phase of life that requires you to navigate small obstacles or hurdles.

Sitting by a stream may symbolize your acceptance and growing comfort with a temporary difficulty.

To dream of a stream turning into a larger body of water represents feelings about an uncertain situation that is evolving into something much bigger and more challenging than initially expected. The dream may indicate that the dreamer is feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for what is coming next. This type of dream imagery may also suggest that the dreamer feels they are losing control of a situation, and that events are taking a direction that they cannot predict or manage easily.

To dream of a frozen stream represents feelings of being stuck in a minor and stagnant situation you feel that you could manage, but with little hope of change or progress. A minor uncertain situation that doesn't scare you, but doesn't change. Feeling that a minor uncertainty that is stagnant will "thaw out" eventually.

To dream of jumping over a stream represents overcoming obstacles or challenges in your life with ease and confidence. A sense of freedom and liberation from constraints or limitations that have been holding you back.

People recovering from the loss of a loved one may experience a stream in a dream as they begin to accept the loss and let go.

Example: A woman dreamed of being near a frozen stream with her son and then experiencing the stream turn into a lake that left her and her son struggling to keep their heads above water. In waking life she was experiencing a divorce from a husband that she couldn't afford. In this case the frozen stream may have reflected her feelings of being stuck in a difficult and stagnant situation she felt she could manage, but with little hope of change or progress.

Example 2: A man dreamed of standing near a stream. In waking life his Dad had died. In this case the stream may have reflected need to go with the flow of life, accepting the inevitability of change and letting go of attachment.

Submarine

To dream of a submarine ship represents total self-control, persistence, and a strong will during times of uncertainty or negativity. Totally handling yourself or being able to sit on decisions for as long as needed when times are tough.

Example: A young girl dreamed of a beached submarine ship. In waking life she gave up being faithful to her boyfriend who was in jail.

Submerged

To dream of something submerging in water represents feelings about witnessing a situation in your life become overwhelmed by uncertainty or negativity. Negative emotions overwhelming you. Witnessing the worsening of a problem. Witnessing a crisis. Witnessing a life become overwhelmed by problems. Witnessing a death. Feeling left with nothing except questions. Feeling that life is cheating you by ruining something you like.

Example: A woman dreamed of seeing her boyfriend become submerged underwater. In waking life her boyfriend had been murdered and felt she would never really know if he loved her or not. She felt his death left her with the uncertainty of how he really felt about her.

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Swamps

To dream of a swamp represents issues or situations that feel stagnated, or impossible to escape. There may be something in your life that makes you feel trapped or in over your head. Unbearable feelings of never getting to make progress that you are permanently stuck. Feeling stuck in situation you don't like. Feeling stuck in a job you don't like. Difficulty with getting through a problem that feels like it won't ever let go. The unbearableness of wondering if you are ever going to get through a problem while you keep trying your best anyway.

Alternatively, a swamp may reflect a risky problem that feels like you will never get away from it if you get too involved with it. Feeling stupid for having gotten involved with a problem that is hopeless.

Example: A young man dreamed of being stuck in a swamp. In waking life he was "bogged down" and unable to make progress.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of walking through a swampy river with her husband. In waking life she was experiencing some tension within her marriage as she and her husband dealt with a problem. The swampy feeling of the river may have reflected her feelings about the unbearable stagnation she felt her marriage was being tested with during the problem.

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Swimming

To dream of swimming represents your ability to navigate or manage uncertainty. Your ability to handle yourself during a difficult situation or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. How adept you are at getting through an uncertain or negative situation on your own. Struggling to keep up when you don't know what will happen next. Dreams of swimming may also reflect a wish to challenge yourself or explore possibilities you have never explored before. Trying new things for yourself. The dreamer may feel confident and capable, able to handle any obstacles that come their way.

Alternatively, swimming may also reflect exploration of difficult emotions. You are trying to figure out what your problems are with a relative level of comfort and objectivity. Swimming may reflect your wish to change or a big effort you are making to do something by yourself.

Negatively, swimming may represents feeling emotionally overwhelmed or out of control. The dreamer may be struggling with a difficult situation or experiencing intense emotions. This may indicate a need for the dreamer to take a step back and assess their emotions, or seek support from others.

Swimming in dreams is common for people going through therapy or who are soul searching for help or insights into their problems.

To dream of being a good swimmer or enjoying swimming represents your skill and confidence in dealing with difficult, uncertain, or very emotional moments. Negatively, enjoying swimming may be a sign that you are enjoying negative or dangerous behavior. Carefully or responsibly "playing with fire." Being adept at navigating or avoiding your emotions, rather than confronting them directly.

To dream of swimming lessons represents waking life situations where you are learning to deal with difficult situations all on your own. It may also reflect learning to handle or manage your problems on your own. Embrace new experiences and challenges, and to have the courage to take risks and try new things. Developing the skills and confidence needed to navigate challenges on their own, the dreamer can achieve greater independence, self-reliance, and personal growth. Preparing for the worst, learning to cope, or learning to fight. It may also symbolize your attempts to learn to accept yourself for who you really are. A common dream symbol to people recovering or coping with injuries.

Example: A woman dreamed of swimming. In waking life she had decided to temporarily cutout her boyfriend from her life to punish him for lying to her. The swimming in this case may have reflected the her feelings about handling herself living life all on her own while feeling the uncertainty about being while independence and self-reliant.

Example 2: A man dreamed of swimming in a pool with a shark. In waking life he was controlling a difficult illness that doctors had dismissed that he felt could overtake him at anytime. In this case the swimming may have reflected the man's need to handle or manage himself with his uncertainty of his illness no matter how difficult or dangerous it felt.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of swimming in a pool. In waking life she was uncertain and insecure about whether a guy she liked would ever want to date her. The swimming in this case may have reflected her determination and unwillingness to give up trying to get closer to the guy she liked while having no idea what her future prospects were. The swimming also reveals her wish to "stay in the relationship game" while feeling unsure about what her future prospects with the guy really were. She was handling herself as a single person in an uncertain dating situation.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of having swimming lessons. In her waking life, she was recovering from a serious hand injury and was working on regaining the use of her hand. In this case the swimming lessons may have reflected her willingness to take proactive steps toward recovery while also learning to manage herself with an injury until she is recovered.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of seeing her father trying to swim in freezing cold water. In waking life she had recently moved and was experiencing herself trying to survive financial uncertainty on her own. Tn this case the swimming may have reflected her attempts to navigate and survive uncertain conditions without help.

Example 6: A woman dreamed of trying to struggling to swim to keep her above water. In waking life she was undergoing a divorce and custody battle while having very little money to afford it. In this case, struggling to swim may have reflected her anxieties about her ability to cope with the situation.

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Swimming Pool

To dream of a swimming pool represents feelings of believing that controlled temporary uncertainty isn't a problem in a waking life situation. Not minding, being comfortable, or having acceptance of uncertainty with other people in a waking life situation. Liking talking to someone while controlling yourself when there is something uncertain between you in your relationship. Enjoying yourself in a situation where you never believe that anything wrong can happen because everything uncertain is under control. Feeling that you can never be in trouble because the uncertainty of a situation never has to stop being under control. Enjoying a respite from your troubles. Enjoying a moment of uncertainty with someone with the confidence that you can walk away from it whenever you want. Having fun with someone temporarily while you never know what is going to happen.

Negatively, dreaming about a swimming pool may represent awareness of yourself thinking about temporary uncertainty like it's not a problem when it is a problem. Having a good time never saying a problem is a problem. Confidently putting up with someone who might cause a problem or make you nervous for a short period of time because it's only temporary. Relaxation and diversion from stressful or troubling situations.

To dream of owning a brand new swimming pool may represent a new sense of control over some temporary uncertain area of your life because you can always walk away from it whenever you want. Confidence in managing a new situation with temporary uncertainty despite the unknowns.

To dream of a swimming pool full of feces represents feelings about a controlled moment of temporarily putting up with other people's problems with the confidence that it won't last long. Feelings of disgust or frustration about having to temporarily deal with messy, unpleasant situations that you feel shouldn't be your responsibility. Wasting your time putting up with people who do nothing you want.

Example: A man dreamed of standing beside a swimming pool. In waking life, he was considering meeting up with an old friend while there was still minor uncertainty from their past. In this case, the swimming pool may have reflected

Example 2: 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 swimming pool party may have reflected her feelings about herself socializing with her husband and friends while ignoring the physical abuse where considering leaving him was only a passing thought.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of standing in a swimming pool filled with feces. In waking life, she was temporarily involved in a group therapy session with other people who weren't interesting to her. In this case, the swimming pool filled with feces may have reflected her feelings about putting up with the group's problems and uninteresting discussions while feeling confident that it was only a temporary situation that she didn't have to put up with for long.

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Swimsuit

To dream of a swimsuit represents an aspect of your personality that is totally focused on confronting uncertainty or a negative situation.

The symbolism is based on water reflecting uncertainty or negative situations. The swimsuit then reflects your personality as it deals with this.

The color of the bathing suit is very important. Blue represents a positive outlook, red is negative, and white symbolizes purification or genuine intentions. If you see polka dots on a swimming suit it reflects awareness of yourself dealing with a problem all the time.

Example: A man saw a woman in a blue polka dot swimming suit by the beach. In real life he was confronting a life threatening health condition. The polka dot swim suit reflected his personality constantly struggling to confront his problem. Something he had to do all the time to improve his health.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of trying on bathing suits she was considering buying. In waking life she had gotten pregnant and was considering the best way to tell everyone.

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Tidal Waves

To dream of a tidal wave represents problematic life situations or uncertainty that threatens to overwhelm you emotionally. You may be experiencing a high degree of stress or emotional drama. You may also feel swamped by unfamiliar situations, obstacles, or unwanted changes. You may be struggling with a rough situation such as a divorce, illness, financial loss, or unexpected change. Huge forces of change or unstoppable events. Feeling unable to cope or that you are going to be "swept away" by a big change.

Negatively, a tidal wave may reflect a tendency to jump to conclusions about a potential change being too big to handle. Jumping to conclusions about situations that feel serious because you are not informed enough.

A tidal wave may reflect the threat of emotional devastation due to unexpected or unwanted events. A sign that you need to stick it out. You have little to gain by denying the problem.

To dream of surfing a tidal wave represents your attempts to do everything possible to stay on top of a problem or use a very negative situation to your advantage.

Example: A woman had recurring nightmares about being inundated by tidal waves. In waking life she was fearing that her marriage was in danger after becoming aware of her husband cheating on her. The tidal waves may have reflected her fear of being overwhelmed by uncertainty or problems if she discussed the cheating with her husband.

Example 2: A very young girl dreamed of a tidal wave. In waking life she was shocked to find out that her father had filed for divorce from her mother. The tidal wave may have reflected her feelings about the overwhelming changes that were effecting her family.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of a Tidal wave sweeping through Africa. In waking life her Uncle who was a convicted criminal had died. He had lots of criminal friends at the funeral. The tidal wave sweeping through Africa may have reflected her feelings about her criminal uncle's death having an overpowering emotional effect on his dysfunctional friends.

Example 4: A woman dreamed of a tidal wave. In waking life she was very happy with her boyfriend until an unexpected argument came up putting the relationship in jeopardy.

Example 5: A man dreamed of experiencing a tidal wave coming towards him. In waking life he was experiencing his arthritis getting seriously out of control.

Example 6: A man dreamed that he saw a tidal wave. In waking life he was experiencing supervisors at work in a serious work related argument that he felt may result in dramatic changes or massive employee firings.

Example 7: A woman dreamed of being on the beach and hopping over repeating tidal waves. In waking life she was having problems with her husband believing the relationship to be over. In this case the repeating tidal waves may have reflected her feelings about repeating uncertainty of fights with her husband that she needed to avoid.

Tides

To dream of a rising tide represents feelings about a dangerous, risky, or uncertain situation becoming noticeably more serious. A growing problem. The potential for a serious emotional situation to get worse. Feelings about yourself trying to determine how to handle a growing problem. Feeling that a problem is starting to matter.

To dream of high tide represents feelings about a higher level of risk, uncertainty, or danger than you are comfortable with. A problem has grown. A high energy problem. Feeling that someone might get angry soon. A highly emotional situation getting worse. Feeling that someone might be too angry to speak to. A problem that is too dangerous to deal with. High risk of embarrassment to confront a serious problem in the current moment. Evidence of a situation becoming more serious is starting to be revealed in your life.

To dream of low tide represents feelings about low level of risk, uncertainty, or danger. An uncertain situation that you may feel is not exceedingly dangerous yet. A problem that is not as serious as it could be. A low energy problem. Feeling that a problem may be safe enough to deal with. Low risk og embarrassment to confront a serious problem in the current moment.

Example: A man dreamed of seeing the hig tide coming into shore. In waking life he was beginning to get worried about his church as it was recently discovered that because of a lower year of donations that his church was now having money problems. The tide in this case my have reflected his feelings of emotional danger as the church'es finances got worse.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of experiencing a rising ride around an ocean while she was carrying vacuum cleaner. In waking life her tension was growing worse as her nieces wedding day got closer which she was very involved in. The rising tide in this case may have reflected her feelings about worsen tension about potential problems developing with the wedding planning as her niece's wedding day got closer.

Titanic

To dream of the Titanic represents feelings of an invincible attitude, confidence, or achievement that is suddenly confronted with a catastrophic failure or crisis. Enthusiastic experience spiraling out of control and leading to a dramatic disappointment. It may also represent feelings about the potential for a massive disaster or crisis in your waking life that was thought to be impossible or unlikely. A fear of an unexpected, devastating failure. It may symbolize a situation or relationship in your life that was believed to be robust and stable, but is now facing a significant challenge or transformation. A situation that feels like a "sinking ship." Feelings of being let down after having high hopes and expectations. A enthusiastic experience may have gotten out of control or resulted in a dramatic disappointment. Feeling certain that something will bring everyone or everything down with it. A slow realization that something bad is happening. Your hopes are sinking.

Alternatively, the titanic may represent your fear of failure or tragedy during an important moment. Fearing failure in a new relationship, marriage, or career. Feeling that your high hopes will be doomed. Feeling a threat to the happiness you feel entitled to. A sign that you need to be more vocal about your concerns.

Example: A teenage girl dreamed of the Titanic sinking. In waking life, she got kicked out of her home and was betrayed by a lot of her friends for a dishonest plan she'd told everyone about. In this case, the Titanic may have reflected her feelings about her dishonest plan being 'unsinkable' due to the strong relationships and support system she thought she had. As her dishonest plan came to light and she lost her friends and home, the sinking of the Titanic in her dream may have symbolized the catastrophic collapse of the plan she believed was stable and invincible.

Example 2: A man dreamed of being on the titanic as it was sinking. In waking life, he was experiencing high hopes to recover from a health problem before experiencing a dramatic worsening.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of being on the Titanic. In waking life she was experiencing a heightened degree of anxiety about her new relationship failing. In this case, the Titanic may have reflected her optimistic outlook on the relationship, while the ship's subsequent sinking might represent her growing anxieties and fears about the relationship not working out, thus leading to a 'catastrophic' emotional disappointment.

Tugboat

To dream of a tugboat represents situations where there is a need for assistance to navigate an uncertain situation. Feelings of needing to be "carried" to helped to get through a negative or uncertain situation.

Alternatively, a tugboat may reflect feelings about yourself or someone else being an expert at getting other people through difficulties that they can't manage on their own. Talking to or coaching someone through an emotional crisis that has overwhelmed them. Helping someone who couldn't finish confronting a problem on their own. Guidance and direction.

Negatively, a tugboat may reflect feelings of resentment at having to save someone more powerful or arrogant than you due to their negligence. Feeling that you have to keep rescuing people who embarrass themselves. Feeling annoyed at having to keep being the boring responsible person for less intelligent people. Repeatedly having to save someone who doesn't deserve it. Parents getting their spoiled children through difficulties. Assistants getting negligent bosses through difficulties.

Undertow

To dream of being caught in an undertow represents feeling of being drawn into other people's problems or pulled down with someone else's failure. Feeling overwhelmed by negativity or uncertainty that is beyond your ability to control.

Dreaming of an undertow may be a sign that you feel helpless to do anything about a mistake. You may also feel that you've given someone too much trust. Your good nature is working against you. It may be time to cut ties to someone you feel is irresponsible.

Underwater

To dream of being underwater represents being overwhelmed by negative thoughts, emotions, or uncertainty. It may also reflect preoccupation with sadness, guilt, or fear. Difficult circumstances. Overwhelming emotional turmoil. Feeling that you are struggling. Difficulty coping with pressure. Overwhelming family or relationship problems. A very hard time in your life. Feeling overwhelmed by problems. Consider the saying "deep trouble."

To dream of breathing underwater represents being overwhelmed by negative thoughts, emotions, or uncertainty while remaining calm or confident. It reflects a level head or intelligence while confronting negative emotions, or facing stressful or uncertain situations. Keep cool or finding your strength during a crisis.

To dream of choosing to submerge underwater may reflect situations where you are choosing to confront a negativity or uncertainty in your life. Choosing to be completely "submerged" in your problems.

Example real life situations that may encourage a dream of breathing underwater may be when you feel forced to lie, or when you are faced with an emergency that requires you to stay calm.

Example 1: A young man dreamed of being underwater. In waking life he was always sad because of his parents divorce.

Example 2: A woman dreamed of being trapped in a car underwater. In waking life she life she felt trapped by serious financial problems.

Example 3: A woman dreamed of being deep underwater. In waking life she was having serious problems in her marriage with no way to reconcile the relationship. She had just decided to file for divorce.

Example 4: A man dreamed of being deep underwater with a shark about to attack him. The shark suddenly dropped dead. In waking life he was in the middle of a serious argument with a woman and expected the argument to result in serious problems in his life, but he settled the argument in email. Being underwater in this case may have reflected the dreamer's feelings about how overwhelming the argument with the woman felt.

Example 5: A woman dreamed of her house being submerged underwater. In waking life she felt that her family's overwhelming problems were holding her back in life.e was always sad because of his parents divorce.

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Vessels

To dream of any kind of vessel represents feelings about controlling or confronting an uncertain situation. The type of vessel is a reflection of how you choose to manage confronting problems, get through a difficult situation, or support others as they get through a difficult situation. Wanting to handle and move on from an uncertain situation. A reflection of how confident you are while experiencing uncertainty in your life based on the type of ship or boat. The way you handle life's ups and downs and how you're progressing through life.

Positively, dreaming about a vessel may represent your control over uncertain situations or the direction in which your life is heading during an uncertain moment. You may feel confident, prepared, or well-equipped for uncertainty you are going through. This dream might also indicate a feeling of safety, security, or protection during a potentially difficult or uncertain situation.

Negatively, dreaming about a vessel may represents feelings of fear, anxiety, or lack of control over an uncertain situation. Perhaps you feel unprepared or ill-equipped for the uncertain situation you are going through. It might also suggest a situation in which you feel vulnerable, exposed, in trouble, or at risk. A broken or damaged vessel may symbolize feelings of personal or emotional damage, insecurity, or vulnerability.

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