A dream of black smoke rising from the ground

An ominous sign that someone in the family will die.

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 pouring alcohol for someone else

Discord or an argument will arise.

A dream of fire breaking out at an ancestral grave

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

A dream of offering alcohol to your husband

The wife will become pregnant before long.

A dream of a deceased friend's parents

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

A dream of a pillar collapsing

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

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 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 living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

A dream of offering a glass of alcohol to your wife or lover

The love between you will remain unchanged.

A dream of a spoon stuck in a full rice bowl

An omen of death.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

A dream of selling alcohol

A conflict with a close person will arise.

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 many mourners

There are many people who will inherit the estate.

A dream of many people wearing funeral headbands at a funeral

There are many heirs or disciples.

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 dining with a deceased person (ancestor)

Things will proceed without obstacles just as you wish. A peaceful and auspicious dream.

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 a deceased grandfather selling a cow

A family member may get married, a housekeeper may leave, or your house may be sold.

A dream of a death in the family with wailing shaking heaven and earth while a funeral bier is brought in

Your business will flourish so widely that news reaches far away, or something good will happen.

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 gulping down alcohol someone else poured for you

You will fall into a cunning trap or suffer mentally after obeying someone's orders.

A dream of crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

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 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 seeing your relatives wearing funeral headbands

Disputes will arise among family members over inheritance distribution.

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 opening a parcel to find relics and a photo of a deceased mentor

You will receive as a gift a book authored by your mentor or collaborator.

A dream of an unmarried woman obtaining an ashtray

She will meet a man who understands her well and can work through difficulties together.

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 personally pouring alcohol on an ancestral altar

A problem that could never be solved alone will be resolved with the government's help.

A dream of your deceased parents dying again in the dream

It expresses a wish that your parents were still alive.

A dream of crying with others in front of a corpse

You will fight with someone over an inheritance or business results.

A dream of pouring alcohol on an ancestral offering table

A favor asked of an institution will be fulfilled.

A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

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 sick or elderly person riding a palanquin and disappearing

Trouble will arise in the family.

A dream of bringing home a dead and spoiled pig

Trouble will arise in the household.

A dream of drinking alcohol to your heart's content

An auspicious sign of marriage. But if a patient dreams of drinking, the illness will worsen.

A dream of burying a dead cow in the ground

A family member will fall ill, or something will happen to an elderly relative.

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 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 sailor drinking heavily at a port city bar

You will be scolded by someone or swindled.

A dream of holding an empty coffin with no corpse inside

You will discuss divorce with your spouse, or be swindled and suffer a great loss.

A dream of a butterfly dying

Misfortune will befall a female spouse.

A dream of your father putting his old suit on you

You will inherit property or gain profit.

A dream of drinking alcohol with a friend

Life will continue happily.