Dreaming of a lantern going out when it runs out of oil - dream meaning with inherited lore
A lantern going out as it runs out of oil may reflect a feeling that you don’t have enough strength to keep something going after trying hard for so long.
The lantern grows dim, then its light disappears as if the oil has run out. The darkness suddenly spreads, and you may look for a way to relight it or simply stop where you are.
Korean lore: Traditionally, a light going out has sometimes been read as a pause in the progress of something you were hoping for. If it was clear that the oil had run out, it may also suggest a need to replenish your energy or prepare more. (This draws on a folk dream-reading tradition that compares a steady flame with energy and the ability to keep going.)
Through the mind: You may feel that you’ve run out of energy for work or a relationship, or worry that you aren’t prepared enough. The scene may hold a wish to rest for a while or check what resources you need.
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