A dream of feeling unmoved despite a family member's death

Even though something remarkable happened, you acted as though it were natural, and others will criticize you.

A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

A dream of your parents dying and wailing in sorrow

You will receive a spiritual or material inheritance, and difficult work, projects, or business will be accomplished.

A dream of an ancestor appearing and crying

You may taste misfortune such as dishonor, and illness may arise in the family. The grave site may be unfavorable.

A dream of your deceased parents dying again in the dream

It expresses a wish that your parents were still alive.

A dream of living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

A dream of fire breaking out at an ancestral grave

A seriously ill family member may appear—family troubles may follow.

A dream of black smoke rising from the ground

An ominous sign that someone in the family will die.

A dream of a deceased friend's parents

It represents someone with a connection who brings understanding when working with others.

A dream of receiving a telegram about your father's death

You may actually receive an obituary notice, or a business or wish will not work out.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

A dream of deep wrinkles on a family member's face

Your family will be worried because of you.

A dream of a close family member or relative dying and crying bitterly

You will look back on work you poured your heart into, or feel pleased admiring a creative piece.

A dream of crying sadly and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of a deceased person or ancestor inviting you to go on a journey

You may lose your life in a sudden accident.

A dream of a deceased ancestor stroking you

You will contract an illness.

A dream of keeping a corpse in a coffin inside the house

Fortune meant for someone else will come to you. Or ancestors show you the way—follow it and things will work out.

A dream of a deceased grandparent grinding grass or roots in a mortar

A warning dream that a parent is becoming frail, and will need medicine due to illness or health reasons.

A dream of seeing a deceased older sister who was kind to you

You will meet someone who can help you.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

You are determined to accomplish something with great attachment.

A dream of burying a dead cow in the ground

A family member will fall ill, or something will happen to an elderly relative.

A dream of crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of a family member or close relative dying and crying sadly

You will look back on work you poured your heart into, or feel pleased admiring a creative piece.

A dream of a deceased wife looking out from behind a door

Children may throw tantrums, family members may quarrel, or relations with neighbors may become uncomfortable.

A dream of a sibling dying in an accident

A dream reflecting a wish for a competitor to disappear.

A dream of a butterfly dying

Misfortune will befall a female spouse.

A dream of one person being both dead and alive, standing side by side like twins

A former business partner will reappear and cause emotional burden.

A dream of a family member or close relative dying and crying sadly

You will look back on work you poured your heart into, or feel pleased admiring a piece of work.

A dream of a deceased ancestor stroking your head

You will fall ill or face a dangerous situation.

A dream of a death in the family with wailing shaking heaven and earth while a funeral bier is brought in

Your business will flourish so widely that news reaches far away, or something good will happen.

A dream of a deceased parent or grandparent leading a cow into the house and tying it up

The family will grow—not necessarily through childbirth, but a wife, daughter-in-law, housekeeper may come, or wealth may arrive from outside.

A dream of a sick or elderly person riding a palanquin and disappearing

Trouble will arise in the family.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

It symbolizes a task you are emotionally attached to and trying to accomplish.

A dream of bowing to your deceased grandfather

You will inherit property, or your work will succeed and bring money.

A dream of a pillar collapsing

It suggests your father's or mentor's health may deteriorate.

A dream of being unable to find your family grave at a cemetery

There is no one to help you.

A dream of crying with others in front of a corpse

You will fight with someone over an inheritance or business results.

A dream of a deceased grandfather selling a cow

A family member may get married, a housekeeper may leave, or your house may be sold.

A dream of your deceased parents looking at you and smiling

Good fortune is coming. Financial difficulties or family troubles will be resolved.

A dream of a deceased lover calling from outside the door

It is not their ghost—you will receive a marriage proposal from someone similar to them.

A dream of your parents giving instructions to family members seeing them off before departing on a trip

Something may happen to your parents—take good care of them.

A dream of your husband's or father's upper teeth missing

Something bad may happen to your husband or father.

A dream of dining with a deceased person (ancestor)

Things will proceed without obstacles just as you wish. A peaceful and auspicious dream.

A dream of bowing deeply before an ancestor

An inheritance matter will arise, or a favor you asked of someone will be resolved smoothly—they will readily grant your request.

A dream of seeing your relatives wearing funeral headbands

Disputes will arise among family members over inheritance distribution.

A dream of the sky collapsing

A warning that something unexpected will happen to your father or husband. Risk of a traffic accident or bankruptcy—be cautious.

A dream of dying and another you calmly looking down at your corpse

A deeply held wish will be fulfilled, and work in progress will be completed.

A dream of your deceased grandparents saying something to you

A cautionary dream hinting that something bad is coming—be careful.

A dream of vaguely thinking someone has died

Something connected to you will come to fruition.

A dream of shaving body hair like eyebrows or beard

Someone in your family or close circle will die, and something disgraceful will happen.