A Dream of Crossing a Swollen River - dream meaning with inherited lore
Crossing a swollen river may connect with facing an important decision while carrying a growing burden.
The river is higher and faster than usual as you look for a place to cross or cautiously step in. You may make it across safely, or feel tense as the current knocks you off balance.
Korean lore: Traditionally, crossing a river has sometimes been read as going through a major change. If the swollen water looked dangerous, it may reflect a situation that feels like a lot to handle; reaching the other side may suggest a drive to get through a difficult stretch. (This draws on folk interpretations that read rivers and currents as the flow of change, and crossing as getting through a difficult stretch.)
Through the mind: You may be feeling a burden that has grown all at once, perhaps from work or family concerns. Thinking back on who helped you cross and how frightening the current felt may reveal what you’re trying to handle alone.
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