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Dreaming About Water
What it means
Water in dreams is one of the strongest symbols for emotion. Calm, clear water often reflects peace and clarity, while rough or murky water can mirror feelings that feel overwhelming or unresolved.
In more detail
The state of the water is the message: still water suggests calm, waves suggest stirred-up feelings, and a flood can point to emotion that's hard to contain. How you move through it, whether floating, swimming, or sinking, adds another layer.
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