A dream of wiping your hands on an apron

A married daughter will come home to visit her parents.

A dream of pulling hair out from inside your belly

A relative or close person who was far away and hard to meet will suddenly return.

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

You will meet someone who can help you.

A dream of waking up from sleep and finding your mother staring at you

Something may happen to your mother or yourself—watch your health.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

You are determined to accomplish something with great attachment.

A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

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

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 monkey looking down at you from above

Someone you have parted with is always lingering around you.

A dream of the sun rising from a river and shooting up to the center of the sky in the blink of an eye

A mother and child will part, but after the child succeeds, they will be reunited.

A dream of your deceased parents appearing and leading a cow somewhere

A very bad dream—be careful not to lose your health.

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 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 suckling your mother's breast even though you are not a child

You will inherit ancestral property or receive unexpected financial help.

A dream of living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

A dream of a divine figure cutting ribs with a sword and looking inside with candlelight

This was the pregnancy dream of Tang Dynasty Emperor Suzong, who gave birth to Emperor Daizong.

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

For a married person, a sign of separation.

A dream of seeing or owning mandarin ducks

A separated couple will reunite, and a child's wedding will take place.

A dream of a deceased ancestor stroking you

You will contract an illness.

A dream of your mother wearing a wedding dress and getting married

An ominous dream—please pay extra attention to your mother.

A dream of a patient crying sadly

A distant relative or acquaintance will visit. If you scold the patient and they cry, it is an omen of disaster.

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 light gathering in the sky and an angel appearing to give you a child

A pregnancy dream of a daughter, or a dream of receiving your daughter's blessings in old age.

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

Your family will be worried because of you.

A dream of a strange child calling you Mom (or Dad)

If you welcome the child gladly, a new family member will join. If you ignore them, you will get entangled in an unnecessary incident and face embarrassment.

A dream of a deceased friend's parents

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

A dream of heading to your parents' home but turning back to your married home

You will abandon a project you were pursuing with passion, or reunite with someone you had parted from.

A dream of a caterpillar following you around in the kitchen

Your child will grow up honest and virtuous, showing filial devotion to their parents.

A dream of your mother breastfeeding another child, not you

Judge coolly whether you are working fruitlessly for others' benefit—the fruits of your labor are going to someone else.

A dream of meeting your lover but not speaking

Your lover's heart is gradually drifting away from you.

A dream of seeing unusually large breasts without feeling aroused

You will meet or hear news from siblings who have been far away for a long time.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

A dream of a bear entering your house

You are mentally dependent on your mother, or feel too insecure to become independent.

A dream of a deceased ancestor stroking your head

You will fall ill or face a dangerous situation.

A dream of an evening glow shining

For a man, bad luck will pass; for a woman, a daughter will be born.

A dream of searching everywhere for a precious item

You did something that pricks your conscience, or acted against your true feelings, and your heart is reproaching you.

A dream of your lost dog returning and rejoicing

News will come from a place you never expected.

A dream of waving at someone

You will reunite with someone who has been far away.

A dream of your mother lying sick

If the dreamer is a woman, she herself will feel physical and mental fatigue or hardship.

A dream of a woman wearing a traditional Korean bridal headpiece and looking in a mirror

You will meet a powerful relative or entertain a welcome guest.

A dream of being a newborn baby and your mother breastfeeding you

Full of good fortune—everything will go just as you wish.

A dream of seeing a charming pavilion beside a grave, and it being a pregnancy dream

A famous person who will spread their name throughout the world will be born.

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 seeing a mouse peeking its head out of its hole

Someone is watching over you.

A dream of a tethered horse crying

A third party will share their troubles with you.

A dream of a woman tying a necktie around your neck

You hope the other person will follow your wishes.

A dream of a deceased child coming home

Work with a connection to the past or a historically significant piece will be given to you.

A dream of a dog following you around

Things are not going well and you are anxious, but they will be resolved with someone's help.

A dream of seeing a pair of mandarin ducks

Hard feelings will be resolved, and a descendant's wedding will proceed.