Represents emotion, intuition, and the unconscious mind. Water is a universal symbol of the fluidity of emotions and the depths of the subconscious. In dreams, calm water can indicate emotional balance and clarity, while turbulent water may suggest emotional turmoil or confusion. Water's formless and flowing nature also symbolizes adaptability and the exploration of deep emotions or unconscious thoughts.

Themes: emotion, intuition, subconscious, balance, adaptability

More in: 'Water and Dreams: An Essay on the Imagination of Matter' by Gaston Bachelard.