A dream of a butterfly dying

Misfortune will befall a female spouse.

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 a deceased daughter appearing

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

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

You are determined to accomplish something with great attachment.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

A dream of a woman crying bitterly

Something ominous is approaching.

A dream of your wife getting married to someone else

An ominous dream—it may foretell your wife's death in the near future.

A dream of an unfamiliar woman sobbing

Something bad will happen to your family or your personal life.

A dream of a dead person coming back to life

Something good may happen.

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 hearing that someone you know has died and feeling sad

You will receive help from that person.

A dream of hearing that someone you know has died and feeling sad

You will receive help from that person.

A dream of being saddened by the death of an unknown person

An auspicious dream—good fortune and joyful events will come.

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

You will meet someone who can help you.

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 a baby dying right after birth

An auspicious dream—difficulties will be resolved, and gains will follow.

A dream of a baby dying right after birth

An auspicious dream—difficulties will be resolved, and gains will follow.

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 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 someone who died unjustly appearing

You will be tormented by mental anguish or illness.

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 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 spending a night with a deceased spouse or lover

You may catch an illness, or encounter some unexpected event, good or bad—perhaps even a windfall.

A dream of a swallow arriving, staying briefly, and then disappearing

A beautiful woman will visit and live with you for a while.

A dream of feeling sad at the death of a stranger

An auspicious dream—good fortune and joyful events will come.

A dream of a maiden leaving the front gate and walking toward a cemetery or mountain

An ongoing marriage proposal will be finalized, or she will get a job.

A dream of an elderly or seriously ill person following an angel

It indicates that death is near.

A dream of a deceased older sister appearing

A sign that something unfortunate may happen—especially losing energy or falling ill. Accidents are also possible, so be careful.

A dream of a dead person rising and speaking

You will find satisfaction in your work.

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 happy about marrying a beautiful woman

You will be burdened with a heavy responsibility.

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 being buried among flowers

You will meet a good person or have a happy married life.

A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

A dream of realizing you are the spirit of a dead person

You will not gain material satisfaction but will handle something bringing great spiritual fulfillment.

A dream of someone who died unjustly appearing

It symbolizes mental anguish or illness that torments you.

A dream of a nine-tailed fox trying to seduce you

You will meet a beautiful woman and become consumed by pleasure.

A dream of tears flowing endlessly

Not a great joy, but gentle happiness will continue for a long time.

A dream of vaguely thinking someone has died

Something connected to you will come to fruition.

A dream of seeing a woman with her chest exposed

Someone close to you will face danger, and you will have to handle it for 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 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 unmarried woman receiving a silver knife from someone

She will meet an excellent spouse.

A dream of bringing home a dead pig

Something bad will happen in the household, or a source of trouble will emerge.

A dream of a funeral with many banners fluttering and countless mourners, and it being a pregnancy dream

A person will be born who contributes greatly to society, and their name will be remembered even after death.

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 a stranger woman stabbing you in the chest with a knife

You will fall ill and need surgery.

A dream of being shot in the leg

If an unmarried woman, she will marry the shooter; if married, she will become pregnant; if a man, he will come to respect a superior.

A dream of a woman shaving her head completely

You will lose someone you depended on.

A dream of your deceased parents dying again in the dream

It expresses a wish that your parents were still alive.