A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

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 living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

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 crying sadly and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of a deceased friend's parents

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

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 mother wearing a wedding dress and getting married

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

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 your mother lying sick

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

A dream of crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of black smoke rising from the ground

An ominous sign that someone in the family will die.

A dream of a butterfly dying

Misfortune will befall a female spouse.

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 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 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 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 wiping your hands on an apron

A married daughter will come home to visit her parents.

A dream of many people wearing funeral headbands at a funeral

There are many heirs or disciples.

A dream of burying a corpse you killed

Something needs to be handled cleanly or hidden.

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 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 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 being unable to find your family grave at a cemetery

There is no one to help you.

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 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 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 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 burying a corpse you killed in the ground

Something will need to be handled cleanly or kept secret.

A dream of burying a corpse you killed

Something will need to be handled cleanly or kept secret.

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 dying again in the dream

It expresses a wish that your parents were still alive.

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 sibling dying in an accident

A dream reflecting a wish for a competitor to disappear.

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 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 seeing a deceased older sister who was kind to you

You will meet someone who can help you.

A dream of salting fish with salt

A family member will face misfortune or illness.

A dream of washing and hanging up black clothes

You will part with your parents.

A dream of an unfamiliar woman sobbing

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

A dream of covering a corpse with a thin blanket

Accomplishments or wealth will be preserved for a long time.

A dream of many mourners

There are many people who will inherit the estate.

A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

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

Trouble will arise in the family.

A dream of a corpse in a coffin with only bones remaining

The contents of your work or your personal profile will be featured in the media.

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 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.