A dream of drinking poison ordered by the king and dying

Your sincerity will be socially recognized.

A dream of becoming an ancient king or queen

A fervent wish in reality will be fulfilled, or you will gain honor, win an election, or pass an exam.

A dream of riding a two-horse carriage through the city like a prince or princess

Your status will become noble, and something to show off to the world or a marriage will be accomplished.

A dream of wearing a king's royal robe

You will gain recognition from people in society.

A dream of a woman obtaining five golden seals

It foretells that both her husband and children will all become government officials.

A dream about a ruler

Symbolizes supreme honor, power, and ambitious tasks. Things will be accomplished and difficult matters resolved. A Roman emperor who executed a subject for dreaming of assassinating the ruler made a grave error.

A dream of wearing a king's royal robe

A rise in status—achieving something great and gaining profit.

A dream of sitting on a king's throne

Top marks on an exam, or rising to the highest position in society—a dream of promotion.

A dream of becoming a noblewoman wearing a black formal dress and walking through a marble palace

You will become wealthy through inheritance, or married life will become prosperous.

A dream of a monk offering royal flowers on a jade tray

A social institution or academy will recognize your worth.

A dream of riding a horse-drawn carriage through the streets like royalty with an escort

You will become the head of an organization or rise in status.

A dream of a person in power losing their jewels

Your honor or status will crumble overnight.

A dream of wearing official robes and ceremonial attire

You will gain a business partner, a spouse, or descendants.

A dream of receiving a drink from the president or a king

You will meet a noble person, fortune will open up, and you will gain honor and authority.

A dream of standing respectfully before the corpse of a deceased superior

You will inherit an estate from an ancestor or be promoted.

A dream of wearing a golden belt or official sash

You will get a job or have many descendants.

A dream of crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of beating a top-ranked player at Go

You may secure supreme power or rights.

A dream of receiving a gift from a king or president

Wealth or honor will be gained.

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 seeing dazzlingly brilliant sunlight

You will receive special grace from the most noble figure, fulfill a wish, or be specially appointed to a high position. An unmarried woman will marry an exceptional man. Even in despair, light will be found—a greatly auspicious dream.

A dream of crying sadly and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of being surprised to see someone you know has become a king

With the help of an acquaintance, you will escape difficulty or achieve unexpected success.

A dream of swallowing a flower

Honor and wealth will be bestowed upon you.

A dream of marrying a celestial maiden

A contractual agreement will be formed and you will meet a fine person.

A dream of a large serpent in your room

You will become engaged to someone destined for great power.

A dream of giving your sword to someone or losing it

You will lose your rights or honor.

A dream of a snake swallowing a sword

You will gain authority and honor through your abilities or creative works.

A dream of obtaining a fierce beast's head

A major endeavor will succeed, or you will gain both authority and honor at once.

A dream of obtaining or seeing an enemy general's head in war

Great affairs will proceed smoothly, and you will gain both rights and honor.

A dream of riding a horse to your wedding

You will be promoted or appointed to an official position.

A dream of secretly stealing ripe and unripe fruit

A marriage will be arranged through a third party.

A dream of bowing to the sun

You will have occasion to petition a government authority, and that wish will be fulfilled.

A dream of a frog turning into a prince

An unexpected opportunity to have your abilities recognized.

A dream of wearing buttons made of gold, silver, and jewels

You will be given honor or authority.

A dream of eating seaweed soup

School admission, employment, or a favor you asked will not go as you wish.

A dream of wearing ceremonial or official robes

Through others' help, you will receive grace or advance in your career.

A dream of reading a book silently

You will have to obey a superior's instructions.

A dream of swallowing a whole fruit

You will gain rights and honor.

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 wearing a crown

An occasion to confidently show off yourself to others will arise.

A dream of your hands becoming as elegant as a nobleman's

For a man, growing wealthy and rising in status; for a woman, awakening to romantic feelings.

A dream of a waterfowl flying over a ship

You will meet a noble person.

A dream of a young woman riding a horse and going somewhere

Marriage is imminent.

A dream of facing a table set with a lavish feast

Your ideas or suggestions will receive excellent reviews.

A dream of lying in an examination room

You will obey the orders of a superior.

A dream about a celestial maiden

She represents a matchmaker, secretary, scholar, disciple, actor, or female writer.

A dream of swallowing the sun, and it being a pregnancy dream

A person who will seize either honor or power will be born.

A dream of someone's ears turning into donkey ears

You will meet a noble person and receive help from them.

A dream of eating ginseng

School admission or employment will be achieved.