What does it mean to dream about drinking water ? Is it good or bad to dream about drinking water? Dreams about drinking water have both real-life influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer's subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreams about drinking water below.

　　Dreaming of drinking plain water suggests good health.

　　Dreaming of drinking dirty water foretells misfortune and loss of status and wealth.

　　Dreaming of drinking cold water indicates that you will achieve success and honor through hard work.

　　Dreaming of drinking water from rivers or lakes indicates a comfortable life, good health, carefree existence, and good fortune.

　　Dreaming of drinking water from a small ditch or canal indicates that you will encounter trouble and may be involved in a lawsuit. For a sick person, such a dream suggests their condition is worsening. For a businessman, such a dream foretells losses or continuous business troubles.

　　Dreaming of drinking spring water from the mountains symbolizes a peaceful, carefree, and untroubled state of mind.

　　Dreaming of drinking well water, if the water is clear, foretells wealth. If the water is murky, it foretells setbacks. For migrant workers or travelers, dreaming of drinking well water indicates longing for home and suggests a possible return. Dreaming of someone handing you well water suggests you may receive news from home from them.

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　　Drinking water signifies impending disaster.

　　To dream of drinking water signifies that your thoughts will come true. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of someone drinking water signifies gaining wealth. (From *Shuhuang Benmeng Shu*)

　　To dream of drinking water from a river is a very auspicious sign. It indicates that misfortune will turn into good fortune, and all things will be prosperous and successful. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of drinking from a pond or marsh. For a scholar taking the imperial examinations, this dream signifies becoming a guest at the Phoenix Pond; for a student taking the academy exams, it signifies becoming a person by the Imperial Academy. If a physician dreams of this, they will see things through walls, and their skills will be as renowned as Bian Que's. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of drinking water from a ditch is an ominous sign. Ditch water is unclean, and this dream foretells humiliation. For the sick, it indicates being haunted by evil spirits; for those involved in lawsuits, it signifies punishment; and one should avoid traveling or pursuing any plans. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of drinking from rivers and lakes is a very auspicious sign. This dream indicates a broad mind, good health, and flourishing growth. Further interpretation should be based on what is seen in the dream itself; the outcome can then be determined. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of drinking water without ceasing. Unending drinking brings boundless benefit. Water symbolizes benefit, and drinking signifies smooth flow. For merchants, this dream brings great fortune and prosperity. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　To dream of drinking water without ceasing signifies good fortune and success. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

　　To dream of drinking the waters of the Milky Way is an auspicious omen. Water is the first of the five elements, from which all things originate. The Milky Way is the source of all rivers; to dream of drinking this water signifies great fortune. Officials will receive divine favor, families will enjoy divine blessings, military generals will receive divine opportunities, scholars will enjoy divine rewards, the sick will encounter a divine healer, and the birth of a son will surely bring him heavenly jade. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　Drinking water without ceasing will bring great wealth.