Korean Dream Dictionary
Fortune meanings of 30 common dream symbols

In Korean traditional dream interpretation, snake dreams are almost always read as lucky omens, associated with wealth and wisdom. The snake's ability to shed its skin makes it a symbol of transformation and new beginnings as well.

There is no need to be alarmed when a snake appears in your dream. The meaning shifts depending on what the snake does and what color it is.

The pig dream is one of the most famous wealth omens in Korean culture. So many lottery winners have mentioned dreaming of pigs that it has become synonymous with financial fortune.

Dreams of teeth falling out cause anxiety for many people. In traditional Korean interpretation, they are read as a signal of change coming to someone close to you — a family member or dear person. Modern psychology tends to interpret them as an expression of stress and anxiety about change.

Though death dreams feel ominous, in traditional Korean interpretation they are often lucky omens signaling a new beginning. Death symbolizes not an ending but change and rebirth.

In Korean tradition, the dragon dream is ranked among the most powerful lucky omens. The dragon is a divine being symbolizing power, success, and momentous change. Legend holds that dreaming of a dragon as a pregnancy omen means a great person will be born.

Fire dreams symbolize intense energy and transformation. The interpretation shifts with the size and circumstances of the fire — a roaring blaze is often read as a lucky omen of passion and success.

Water dreams symbolize the flow of emotions and the state of wealth. Clear, calm water is a lucky omen; turbid or violent water calls for caution.

A taemong (태몽) is a dream that announces a pregnancy or foreshadows the character of the child to be born. It can be dreamed not just by the expectant mother but by other family members as well.

Disgusting as it may feel, a poop dream is a powerful wealth omen in Korean traditional interpretation. The paradoxical logic of "filthy = money" applies here. It is one of the dreams most frequently cited by lottery winners.

In Korea the tiger is venerated as a sacred mountain deity (sanshin). Tiger dreams symbolize power, courage, and strength, and are generally read as great omens of success.

Cat dreams are generally treated with caution in traditional Korean interpretation. Because of the cat's independent and unpredictable nature, it often symbolizes a two-faced person or a duplicitous situation in your surroundings.

The dog is a symbol of loyalty and protection. Dog dreams represent relationships with genuinely devoted people around you, or a situation in which you are being protected.

Fish dreams are a classic lucky omen representing wealth and pregnancy (taemong). The size of the fish corresponds to the scale of the wealth.

Dreams of flying are usually very positive lucky omens. They symbolize freedom, goal achievement, and transcendence of circumstances.

Being chased is one of the most common stress-related dreams in modern psychology. It frequently appears when there is a situation you want to avoid or an unresolved problem in waking life.

Wedding dreams symbolize a new beginning or an important change. If you are already married and dream of a wedding ceremony, it may signal the reaffirmation of a relationship or the omen of a new contract or partnership. The more grand and joyful the ceremony, the brighter the outlook ahead.

Receiving or picking up money in a dream is a lucky omen of incoming wealth. Losing money in a dream is sometimes paradoxically interpreted as a sign that major profit is on its way. Coins (especially gold coins) tend to represent more solid, practical wealth than paper bills.

Exam dreams frequently appear when you face a real-life situation of being evaluated or challenged. A dream where you feel unprepared is a psychological signal that you currently lack confidence in something. Conversely, a dream where you do well on the exam is an omen that your challenge will turn out positively.

Ghost dreams often symbolize unresolved matters from the past or suppressed emotions. Chasing away a ghost or facing one without fear signifies the courage to overcome the past. A ghost that speaks to you may carry an important message from your unconscious mind.

Mountain dreams symbolize life goals and challenges. Climbing a mountain represents efforts toward a goal; standing on the summit means success and achievement. Traveling a rugged mountain path signals that difficulties lie ahead, but you will ultimately overcome them.

A vast sea dream symbolizes great possibilities and ambition. A calm sea represents a peaceful, stable situation; rough waves indicate a challenge or change that must be confronted. Leaping into the sea expresses the courage to embrace a new challenge without fear.

A car symbolizes the direction and speed of your life. Driving yourself means you are in control of your life; sitting in the passenger seat means you are being led by someone else. A car accident dream warns that a plan may face a setback.

Baby dreams symbolize a fresh start, pure potential, and creative projects. An adorable baby smiling and coming toward you is a lucky omen of good news or a new opportunity. A crying baby can be a signal that a situation needs attention.

Rain dreams symbolize the cleansing of emotions and a new beginning. A gentle spring rain is a lucky omen of fresh energy arising; a heavy downpour indicates emotional turmoil or major change. Feeling happy while getting drenched in rain is a signal of emotional liberation.

Flower dreams are lucky omens symbolizing beautiful results and good fortune. Flowers in full bloom mean success and prosperity; receiving flowers is an omen that you will receive love and recognition. Flowers wilting signals that a good period is ending and a new phase is beginning.

The opposite of a falling-teeth dream: dreaming that new teeth grow in or that your teeth become stronger is a lucky omen of renewal and growth. It suggests a time when your health will recover or new abilities and self-confidence will emerge.

Obtaining gold or jewels in a dream is the highest-tier omen of great wealth. Finding or picking up gold signals an unexpected windfall. Losing gold is a warning to be careful not to miss a precious opportunity.

Although being bitten by a snake sounds frightening, traditional Korean interpretation reads it as a lucky omen of unexpected gain or wealth. A bite to the abdomen or chest in particular is seen as a sign of pregnancy or great fortune.

Dreams of falling from a great height symbolize anxiety felt in waking life, fear of failure, or a sense of losing control. It is a very common stress dream for modern people, appearing frequently before important decisions or challenges. A dream where you fall but land safely is a lucky omen that you will overcome the crisis.

Winning the lottery or receiving great fortune in a dream is often simply a reflection of your desire and anticipation for wealth. Rather than this dream itself, the other symbols that appear alongside it (pig, snake, dragon, etc.) tend to have a stronger connection to actual fortune.