A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

A dream of bowing to an ancestor

It relates to receiving an inheritance or petitioning within the family or an institution.

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 stroking you

You will contract an illness.

A dream of your father putting his old suit on you

You will inherit property or gain profit.

A dream of a pillar collapsing

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

A dream of living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

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 a husband having an affair

If the husband is young, there is a real possibility of infidelity—be cautious. But for an elderly couple, it is a good sign of a healthy and happy later life.

A dream of bowing to your deceased grandfather

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

A dream of visiting your grandfather's house

A warning dream to reflect on yourself—look back carefully on the past.

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 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 crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of your deceased grandparents saying something to you

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

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 a salaryman spending a night in his maternal grandmother's village

He will be assigned to an external affairs department.

A dream of siblings fighting over property

Something may happen to your parents—siblings should cooperate to handle the situation.

A dream of crying sadly and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

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 wiping your hands on an apron

A married daughter will come home to visit her parents.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

You are determined to accomplish something with great attachment.

A dream of a married couple bowing to each other

A sign of future divorce. For an elderly couple, it may foretell the death of a spouse.

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

Your family will be worried because of you.

A dream of an ancestor appearing and giving prophecies or commands

You will handle matters according to your own judgment without anyone's interference.

A dream of your grandparents looking at you with worried eyes

Danger may befall someone in the family, or family harmony may break down.

A dream of your deceased parents dying again in the dream

It expresses a wish that your parents were still alive.

A dream of a deceased ancestor stroking your head

You will fall ill or face a dangerous situation.

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

Trouble will arise in the family.

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 fire breaking out at an ancestral grave

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

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 grandfather selling a cow

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

A dream of enjoying dog meat

Sibling quarrels or involvement in complicated matters will lead to financial losses.

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 an elderly or seriously ill person following an angel

It indicates that death is near.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

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

A dream of closely reading an inscription on a gravestone

You will receive work translating foreign books or be asked to write a memoir manuscript.

A dream of your husband having an affair, fathering a child, and bringing them home

Your husband's work will succeed and bring income. Initially anxious, but later greatly satisfying.

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

You will meet someone who can help you.

A dream of seeing your relatives wearing funeral headbands

Disputes will arise among family members over inheritance distribution.

A dream of a close relative bringing a pig

A close family member will bring money in the near future.

A dream of a room door or front gate opening by itself

It may be a sign that your spouse is having an affair.

A dream of your parents getting angry and scolding you

A warning that there are mistakes in your work—be careful.

A dream of opening a parcel to find relics and a photo of a deceased mentor

You will receive as a gift a book authored by your mentor or collaborator.

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 performing a deep bow to your ancestors

You will inherit property from your parents, or a favor asked of others will work out well.

A dream of having sexual relations with a grandmother

You will finally resolve a long-dragging old matter.

A dream of a snake following an ancestor around and then vanishing

For a married person, a sign of separation.

A dream of a deceased person's will or photo being delivered

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