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Dream of a Submarine: What It Means
Submarines aren't in old dream lore, but diving deep underwater is read as quietly preparing something out of sight.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Depends on the scene
- Category
- Objects
- Matching tarot card
- The High Priestess
- Also searched as
- submarine, submersible, deep sea, under the sea, periscope
Traditional reading
Submarines aren't in old dream lore, but diving deep underwater is read as quietly preparing something out of sight. Surfacing safely means efforts you've kept hidden come out into the world.
Through the heart
The deep sea symbolizes the unconscious and your inner self. It may be a wish to look into feelings and thoughts you haven't shown, or to hide away for a while.
Scene by scene
- Quietly exploring the deep sea
- A time when you'll come to understand yourself deeply.
- The submarine can't surface
- A sign to share a worry you've been suffering through alone.
- Looking out through a periscope
- You need the wisdom to carefully watch for the right moment.
Lucky or unlucky?
Depends on the scene The reading changes with what happens in the dream
Whether this dream is lucky or not depends on the scene. With the same subject, the reading changes with what you did, how you felt and whether it ended brightly or darkly. Look through the scenes and similar dreams below for the one closest to yours.
Of the 10 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 6 · Depends on the scene 3 · Check in with yourself 1
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of diving into the sea with a haenyeoLucky dream
Diving alongside a haenyeo (a Korean woman free-diver of Jeju) means gaining valuable things in proportion to the courage you take to go deep. If breathing was easy, your abilities are sufficient.
It's a wish to go beyond familiar shallow water and take on deeper challenges.
- Dream of breathing easily under the seaLucky dream
Not suffocating even underwater means you have the strength to hold on even in hard situations. You're ready to calmly face the depths of your emotions.
You're finding stability on your own even amid anxious situations.
- Dream of seeing strange deep-sea creaturesDepends on the scene
Unfamiliar deep-sea creatures mean aspects of your heart you don't yet know, or hidden talents. If they were fascinating, it's the joy of discovery; if frightening, there are emotions to face.
You're getting to know, one by one, a self you didn't know.
- Dream of diving deep into the seaLucky dream
Descending deep into the sea to look around is the luck of discovering hidden talents or concealed facts. It's seen as a good time for in-depth study or research.
You want to calmly look into the deepest part of your heart rather than what shows on the surface.
- Dream of gathering abalone undersea as a woman diverLucky dream
Diving deep to gather abalone, as Jeju's women divers do, is seen as obtaining precious wealth from places others can't easily reach. If you surfaced safely before running out of breath, you'll curb greed and secure real gains.
You feel there are things you can only get by bravely going deep.
- Dream of the sea below your feet looking endlessly deepCheck in with yourself
The water below your feet looking endlessly deep is a warning not to rush recklessly into things you don't know well. If you look into them step by step before going in, there's nothing to worry about.
Your fear of the unknown has grown.
- Dream of descending into the deep sea in a submarineDepends on the scene
Diving deep in a submarine means you'll look deeply into hidden matters or your inner self. It's read as discovering hidden opportunities.
It's a reflective urge to look into the depths of your heart.
- Dream of riding a seahorse through the seaLucky dream
Riding a seahorse through the sea means fairy-tale luck and fun adventures are coming. If the seahorse took you somewhere, you'll meet a good bond in an unexpected place.
You want fairy-tale excitement away from a repetitive routine.
- Dream of bringing up a pearl from the seaLucky dream
Finding a pearl in deep water is a lucky dream of gaining precious results after long effort. The clearer and rounder the pearl, the better, and it's also treasured as a conception dream.
You hope a dream you've long held will bear fruit.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · It's fine to go deep and rest sometimes. Just decide when you'll come back up.
- Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
- If you have a decision to make today, it is fine to sleep on it one more night.
- Think about whether anything in your waking life resembles the scene. Dreams often show current worries in another shape.
- If the object in the dream is something you own, check on it today.
- Write it down in your dream diary · See by date whether the same dream comes back
Matching tarot card
At Luna Alley this dream is read alongside the The High Priestess card. There is a truth that hasn't surfaced yet. Don't rush; listen quietly to your inner voice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of a Submarine” a good or a bad sign?
Depends on the scene. Submarines aren't in old dream lore, but diving deep underwater is read as quietly preparing something out of sight. Surfacing safely means efforts you've kept hidden come out into the world.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of a Submarine)?
It's fine to go deep and rest sometimes. Just decide when you'll come back up. Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
What does it mean: Quietly exploring the deep sea?
A time when you'll come to understand yourself deeply.
Can I trust dream interpretation?
Dream interpretation here gathers traditional folk readings and common psychological views, for fun and reflection. A dream does not decide your future, so read it lightly as a prompt to look inward. If the same dream keeps returning and disturbs your sleep, it is worth talking to a professional.