Dam
Dams, Reservoir, Floodgates
A dam holds back a whole river and turns its force into something useful, whether a calm reservoir, a steady water supply or power for a city. In a dream a dam often stands for control: feelings, energy or plans you're keeping in check. A strong, quiet dam is a sign you're managing pressure well and storing strength for later. Water spilling over the top hints that you're nearing your limit. Standing on top of the dam, with still water on one side and a long drop on the other, reminds you how close calm and change can be.
Dream variations
- A crack in a damA small sign of strain is showing. Find out what's pressing on it, and ease the pressure there.
- Opening the floodgatesYou're choosing to let feelings or ideas flow freely. Enjoy the rush, and give the people downstream a little warning.
- Building a damYou're putting limits in place to protect your time or energy. A good dam still lets some water through, so leave room for what you love.
- A dried-up reservoirYou've been holding back so long that little is left to draw on. Let something in again; rest refills it.
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