Humans can’t live without nature. Although we take it for granted, we are one with it and often forget to be kind to it. If it wasn’t for nature, we weren’t here.
Nature is healing, and if you feel stressed out and anxious, you can soothe your problems with just a quick stroll through nature.
It doesn’t mean if it is a forest, a park, or a national park, nature is nature, and it will heal you. And if there is a river near, it will have a therapeutic influence on you.
But what if you have dreams about rivers? What do they mean? Is the meaning positive or negative?
Many things in dreams can signify negative things in waking life, even if they are not harmful per se.
But rivers, in most cases, don’t symbolize anything negative. They are a good sign and never a bad omen. If you’ve had dreams and you saw a river, you are lucky because great things will happen to you.
The visions of rivers with clear and calm water can be a sign of prosperity, an upcoming relaxing period, delight, and even fertility. They can also be a symbol of transiency and a token telling you that everything will pass.
You may also be anxious to leave your current position and life and someone ready to start something new and grab a new chance. And a river in your dream can imply that you need to do it as soon as possible.
But this is not all. Dreaming about rivers has so much more around it, and we just scratched the surface with these explanations and meaning.
There are even some dreams about rivers that are considered to be bad omen. If other things are surrounding the river or other things you do when you are near a river, they can symbolize bad things. We’ll talk about them too.
We will dig deeper and decipher what every little detail from your dreams, including rives, can mean.
A peaceful and a clear river
Those that are dreaming about clear waters and calm waters don’t have to worry. It is eternally a good sign to dream about a calm river and with clear water.
Even if you are in doubt, this dream can assure you that you are on the right track in your life. Everything is excellent, and the future seems that will be exactly like that.
This calm river is simply a mirror of your inner state. You are feeling calm and satisfied with yourself, and that is reflected in your dreams.
It can also be a sign that even if it’s not all rainbows and butterflies, the river symbolizes that good days are coming.
It may be that you will have an abundant period in the future and that everything will fall in its place. You can stop being anxious and focus on achieving your goals.
Great opportunities are on their way to meet you, so it may be that you are going to have a successful business period.
And another meaning can be hidden in your relationship status. If you are not in a relationship and you feel sad about it, this can imply that you will soon find a significate other.
If you are in a loving relationship, this can mean that a marriage is in the universe’s plans.
Washing things in the river
A promising sign always is if you dream about washing certain things in the river. It signifies that you have complete control over situations in your life, and you are in charge.
It can also mean that the water will wash all of the problems you are possibly having, and the river will take your problems away.
It surely means that you are on the right track to becoming more organized than you used to be.
Bathing in the river
Another good sign is when you take a bath in a river because luck is on your way to help you with whatever endeavors you have.
An upcoming period in your life will be significant for your finances, and you can invest your money if you are into investing.
Drinking water from the river
You shouldn’t drink water from the river in real life, except for the high mountain rivers. But if you do it in your dream, that is a good signal.
It means that you are satisfied with your life and that you will continue to feel that way. You are also content with the accomplishments you’ve gathered in your life so far. You have a specific inner peace that no one can disrupt, and you should work on keeping that inner peace safe from others.
Falling into the river
When you unintentionally fall into a river in real life, it’s not always a great experience. You could get traumatized, injured, or even obtain severe injuries.
But in the dream world, it’s a good indication. The universe is sending you a signal that you are going to receive excellent news. They could regard your love life, your work, or your family.
Bathing in the cold river
Now we need to talk about the bad omens. We told you that it’s a good sign if you take a bath in the river, but it’s not if the water is piercing cold.
It can be a sign of a sickness that is coming your way. But a good thing about it is that it’s not going to last a long time, and it’s not going to be severe.
Catching something in the river
When you think about rivers, it can be that the first thing that comes to your mind is fishing. But when you go out fishing, you can catch many things in the river. And when you dream about catching things from the river, it can be a good thing or even a bad.
If you had a dream about catching a fish, it’s a great sign. It indicates that your luck will skyrocket and that some good events will happen in the future.
It can also mean that you will have luck in the relationship department and that you will finally find the perfect partner if you are single now.
But if you dream about trying to catch something and don’t manage to do it, it’s not a good sign. It can mean that you have many negative people around you and a lot of negativity in your life.
There is a possibility that some unlucky events will happen to you, so you need to be careful. If you are experiencing a lot of negative energy in your life, you need to resolve that problem and deal with it.
Dry river
Sometimes you can dream about a river that has been dried up, and it’s not a good sign.
When it comes to water from the river, it symbolizes life and the power of life. And when you lack the water from your river, you lack the power of life, and you lack the life force.
Because of that, it’s not good if you have dreams of a dry river. It can be that you have, or you are going to have difficulties with your creativity.
That can interfere with your everyday life, work, and romantic life; if this is the case, you need to do something about it. You should shift the rest of your energy to finding something that will fire up your creativity and focus on some new ideas. It can help you if you change your environment, and if you could go somewhere far from your home, for a few days.
Another great option to revive your creativity is to spend some time alone or with some new people. Being alone or with new people can give you a new perspective, which you need.
Dirty river
Not all rivers are full of life, calm and crystal clear. Unfortunately, many rivers in the world are often contaminated, full of garbage and dirt. And if you ever dreamt of a river like that, it’s a bad omen.
It could be that you’ve had those dreams after watching some news or a documentary about contamination around the world. And if that’s the case, you don’t have to worry.
But if you had those dreams without any influence, then it signifies a terrible mental state.
If the river is dirty and has a lot of junk in it, or even chemicals floating on the surface, it means that you are not satisfied with your life, with your current state, and that you are utterly tired from life. You are lethargic, but you are not doing anything to change that, and if you don’t do anything about it, you are risking your mental health.
If the river is muddy and dirty, it is the reflection of your thoughts. You are not having happy thoughts, and maybe you are even having some thoughts that are not moral at all.
Frozen river
A frozen river symbolizes you and your behavior towards other people. You often can be a little cold, and you often need to be alone. You can work on that too and be a little bit more inclusive and open to other people.
Drowning in the river
One of the most traumatic experiences that a person can have is drowning. And sometimes, swimming in the river can be highly dangerous, and it can lead to drowning.
If you have visions where you are drowning, it can be that you are having some problems in your life and that you can’t handle everything that you have on your plate at the moment. You have so many responsibilities, but you don’t know what to do. And because of that, you feel like you are drowning.
Rowing on a river
If you by any chance were on a rowboat on a river, it can be that you are currently working hard and that you have a lot of work and some problems in your life.
It isn’t a bad omen; it means that you do have problems, but you will figure them out. And once you figure everything out, you are going to have a peaceful period.
Huge river
Not every river is the same, and huge ones are often a good sign. In dreams, large rivers symbolize unanticipated events and rewards.
If you have an ongoing project, you can rest assured that you will get a generous reward after you finish it and do the job marvelously.
Everything is going as it should be, and nothing will stop you on your way.
Dropping something into the river
You probably even had this kind of situation in your real life, too, because who didn’t. And if it happened to you in real life, it was an unfortunate event. Nobody wants to drop something in the river and lose it forever. But in the dream world, dropping something in the river is a good sign.
Believe it or not, it indicates an excellent work period ahead of you. It also means that you will have luck on your side if you decide to invest your money or start your own business.
A dream like this signifies that a significant period is ahead of you, and you should use it wisely. It’s the best time for you to develop your business and enhance your income.