A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

A dream of living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

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

Trouble will arise in the family.

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 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 deep wrinkles on a family member's face

Your family will be worried because of you.

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 the sun falling to the ground

Be cautious about the health of the head of the household or your father.

A dream of a deceased ancestor stroking you

You will contract an illness.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

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 your father putting his old suit on you

You will inherit property or gain profit.

A dream of your deceased parents dying again in the dream

It expresses a wish that your parents were still alive.

A dream of losing a parent and wailing loudly

You will enjoy mental stability and material wealth, and begin a planned project.

A dream of losing a parent and wailing loudly

You will enjoy mental stability and material wealth, and begin a planned project.

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 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 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 your deceased parents looking at you and smiling

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

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 visiting your grandfather's house

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

A dream of your parents getting angry and scolding you

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

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 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 a deceased daughter appearing

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

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 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 washing and hanging up black clothes

You will part with your parents.

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 an evening glow shining

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

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 a deceased friend's parents

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

A dream of crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of a pillar collapsing

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

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 your deceased grandparents saying something to you

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

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 fire breaking out at an ancestral grave

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

A dream of seeing someone else being hit by snow

An ominous dream—you may be sued or suffer the loss of a parent.

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

Something bad may happen to your husband or father.

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 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 pair of mandarin ducks

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

A dream of a stranger harming your parents

Fortunately, this dream foretells good things happening to your parents—an auspicious sign.

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 an animal breaking through the ceiling and entering

An accident will occur, or you will lose your parents early.

A dream of black smoke rising from the ground

An ominous sign that someone in the family will die.