Dream symbol · Places & Elements
Dreaming About Flood
What it means
A flood usually symbolizes emotion that has built up and is asking to be felt. It can mark a moment of overwhelm — and, once it passes, a fresh start.
In more detail
Rising water often mirrors feelings you have held back. Watching it recede can reflect relief and the clarity that comes after letting something out.
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