Lake, Pond & Well Dream Meaning
Lakes, ponds and wells are still waters, standing for depth of mind and the source of wealth. Clear water means money and peace; murky water or falling in means anxiety and being stuck.
What does it mean to dream about lake, pond & well?
The meaning changes with what happened in your dream. Find the scene closest to yours.
Looking at a clear lake
Good omenYour mind is at ease and things go smoothly.
Drawing clear water from a well
Good omenA very good dream: money or ideas well up.
Falling into a well or pond
Bad omenA feeling of being trapped in emotions or a situation. Asking for help gets you out.
Murky, rotten pond water
Bad omenA cue to check a stagnant situation or unprocessed feelings.
The psychological view
A still pond or well is the inner self: calm, deep, sometimes stagnant.
What to do next
Look at what has gone still in you and stir it a little.
Related dreams
Water
MixedWater stands for wealth, emotion and life force. Clear water points to good luck, money and peace of mind; murky or overflowing water points to emotional turmoil and worry.
River & Stream
Good omenA river stands for the flow of life and turning points. A clear flowing river means smooth progress; crossing a river means making a major transition.
Sea & Ocean
Good omenThe sea stands for a wide world, big opportunity and deep emotion. A calm sea means peace; rough waves mean upheaval in feelings and circumstances.
Mud & Swamp
Bad omenMud and swamps stand for obstacles that pin you down and a stuck feeling. Pulling something out of the mud is also read as wealth earned after hardship.
Dream interpretation draws on long-held Korean folk belief and psychological perspectives for reflection and entertainment. If recurring dreams or nightmares are distressing, consider talking with a professional.