Common Dreams About Water & What They Mean

Some say our dreams are the gateway between two parallel universes- the one where our conscious mind rules, and another where our subconscious mind does. If you’ve been having dreams about water lately, you’re far from alone.In fact, dreams about water are so common, and yet have so much variety, that they encompass a whole dream category of their own. So while the best way to determine the meaning behind your dream is to consult with a dream expert,there are some universal themes that can help you figure out a few things on your own.Read on to discover what these common water themes mean. If you would prefer to speak to a dream expert right away, Keen has over 20 psychics to choose from –plus, the first 5 minutes of your reading are only $1. Drowning often emerges in stress-related dream, like to scenarios involving teeth loss or navigating steep hills. If you can recollect the details of the dream, it aids in pinpointing what triggers your stress. For instance, if you find yourself as the drowning, reflect on the circumstances causing it.Are turbulent waters hindering your ascent to the surface? Dreams of this nature typically symbolize stressors that are beyond your control. If you find yourself drowning, weighed down by an invisible anchor, it’s likely that stress is closely tied to someone or something holding you back in your life.While your conscious mind might resist acknowledging it, your subconscious is acutely aware of this burden. Sometimes, the most significant obstacles are those we hesitate to confront directly. And finally, if you dream that you’re seeing someone else drown, you should try to identify two important things: do you know the person, and are you able to help them?If it’s someone you know, then this dream is likely the source of stress that you are experiencing due to a conflict with this person. If you don’t know them, the source of your stress is likely an internal struggle. And whether or not you’re able or willing to help this person will reveal to you your inner feelings about this conflict. Just because you’re underwater in your dream doesn’t necessarily mean you’re drowning. Another common water dream is being underwater and finding that you’re perfectly capable of breathing as if you were on the surface.These dreams differ from drowning dreams in that they represent inner peace, curiosity, and the exploration of new opportunities. If this is the type of water dream you’re having you shouldconsider which areas of your life offer potential for growth.Getting insight from a qualified dream analyst on Keen is especially helpful in this situation. A dream psychic can offer an objective perspective and point out areas in your life that have potential you hadn’t previously considered.