Breathing underwater

Breathing under water, Underwater breathing, Living underwater

You go under, brace for panic, and then find you can breathe. That turn from alarm to surprise sits at the center of this dream. Since water so often stands for feelings, this kind of dream may come when you can stay with a strong emotion instead of rushing up for air. It can also reveal an ability that only shows up once you're in deep. Many people describe these dreams as strangely peaceful, with light filtering down and no hurry to be anywhere.

Dream variations

• Realizing you can breatheA situation you feared would swallow you is turning out to be bearable. Let the relief sink in before you decide anything.
• Exploring the sea floorCuriosity is stronger than fear right now. Take a longer look at something you usually skim past.
• Others needing to come up for airYou're comfortable in a situation that wears other people out. Your steadiness could help someone who's struggling.
• Losing the ability halfwayYour confidence wobbled after a good start. Go back to whatever was working a moment ago.

Related symbols

Swimming · Drowning · Mermaid · Ocean

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.