A dream of burning the entrance door with fire

Misfortune will befall the household—be careful.

A dream of wiping your hands on an apron

A married daughter will come home to visit her parents.

A dream of fire breaking out at an ancestral grave

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

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 black smoke rising from the ground

An ominous sign that someone in the family will die.

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.

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 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 washing and hanging up black clothes

You will part with your parents.

A dream of having sexual relations with a grandmother

You will finally resolve a long-dragging old matter.

A dream of a fire starting where a cigarette butt was discarded

A problem you had been agonizing over will be smoothly resolved.

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

Trouble will arise in the family.

A dream of milk flowing from breasts and soaking your clothes

If a married woman, a sign of pregnancy; if unmarried, you will marry soon; otherwise, wealth will become abundant.

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 a salaryman spending a night in his maternal grandmother's village

He will be assigned to an external affairs department.

A dream of being unable to light a fire because you are missing a wick, fuel, or lighter

You will ask someone a favor, but they will not comply.

A dream of an unfamiliar woman sobbing

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

A dream of something burning with smoke but no flames

Groundless rumors will spread.

A dream of being a newborn baby and your mother breastfeeding you

Full of good fortune—everything will go just as you wish.

A dream of cutting your hair

Misfortune will befall the household.

A dream of baby mice swarming everywhere

A warning to beware of false accusations, gossip, and fraud.

A dream of your mother caring for several children

You will become the subject of gossip or get entangled in an incident.

A dream of bringing home a dead and spoiled pig

Trouble will arise in the household.

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 smoke coming through a crack in a wall

You will engage in an indecent business or experience something unpleasant.

A dream of a butterfly dying

Misfortune will befall a female spouse.

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

You will meet someone who can help you.

A dream of feeding milk to a child

The household of the woman who had this dream will be happy and peaceful.

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 someone forcibly cutting your hair

A close family member will be harmed.

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 fire not catching in the furnace or being taken out

Bad financial luck—things you want to do will keep going wrong and feel frustrating.

A dream of covering or hiding a woman's exposed breasts

Sibling bonds will strengthen. Conversely, uncovering and seeing breasts means sibling conflict.

A dream of roughly fondling a woman's breasts

You will fight with immediate family or close people, and unfilial acts toward parents will pile up.

A dream of a fireplace fire burning well

Your business will be well managed, or a wish will be fulfilled.

A dream of a bear wrecking your house

Your desire to escape from your mother's (or a superior's) interference.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

A dream of deep wrinkles on a family member's face

Your family will be worried because of you.

A dream of the kitchen burning fiercely

A windfall will bring unexpected wealth. Otherwise, it may signal an urgent matter.

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 smoke seeping into a room

You are susceptible to infectious disease and may be falsely accused by someone.

A dream of a fire burning out leaving only ashes

A business progressing well will be ruined by a sudden accident, causing financial loss.

A dream of a sibling dying in an accident

A dream reflecting a wish for a competitor to disappear.

A dream of clearly seeing a woman's buttocks

Something unexpectedly unpleasant will happen to you.

A dream of your mother trying to kill you

Do not worry—it simply reflects your desire to live on your own terms and be free from your mother's interference.

A dream of a woman crying bitterly

Something ominous is approaching.

A dream of abandoning a young child

Worries, concerns, or nuisances will be resolved or removed.

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 your lover being pregnant

Someone who will steal that love will appear in the near future.

A dream of seeing someone else being hit by snow

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