Well
Water well, Old well, Drawing water from a well
A well reaches past the surface to water you can't see from above, which has long made it a symbol of hidden resources in dreams. It may point to inner reserves, such as patience, memory or knowledge built up over years, that only come up when you take time to draw on them. Looking down into a deep well raises questions about what lies beneath a still surface, in yourself or in someone else. A well brimming with clear, cold water is a happy sign that there's more in you than you've used so far. A dry one suggests you've drawn on the same source for too long; it may be time to dig a new one.
Dream variations
- Falling into a wellYou've slipped deep into a mood or a memory. Look up: there's light at the top, and people who can lower a rope.
- A bucket that doesn't reach the waterWhat you're after lies deeper than your current effort. Lengthen the rope with more time, more patience or better help.
- Hearing your voice come back from a wellYour own words are returning to you. Listen to what you've been telling others; it may be advice for you too.
- An old, covered wellThere's a resource in your past that you've forgotten, such as a skill or a friendship. Uncover it carefully and see if it still runs clear.
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