Eastern Dream Interpretation Theory (12): Boats and carriages, traveling, and prices

Eastern Theory

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Original

船飞行主大富贵 船浅在岸是非厄 乘船渡江河得官 船中有水主得财
乘船看日月得职 乘船过日月主宫 乘船饮酒远客至 与人同船主移居
乘船风帆大吉利 乘船见航主安稳 乘船桥下过大吉 病人乘船必主死
助人行船官位至 身卧船中主有凶 执火入船主大吉 家中乘船主没财
乘船看花酒食至 船车破碎主不详 车轮破夫妻相别 车轮折倒主破败
车载不起厄事去 骂车游行禄位至 车行主百事顺利 车不行所求不遂
车入门主有凶事 病人上车主大凶 丧车过者主灾散 行车白马主大吉
四马驾车吉反凶 以羊驾车事不常 备马者生远行事 远行出入命通达

Interpretation

Translation:

A ship that soars signifies great wealth and honor. A ship aground on the shore foretells disputes and misfortune. Sailing across rivers to obtain an official post. Water in the ship foretells the acquisition of wealth.
Viewing the sun and moon from a ship foretells obtaining a position. Sailing past the sun and moon foretells involvement in the imperial court. Drinking on a ship foretells the arrival of distant guests. Sharing a ship with others foretells moving to a new residence.
Sailing with full sails is very auspicious. Seeing a sail foretells stability. Passing under a bridge by ship is highly auspicious. A sick person on a ship is a sign of impending death.
Aiding someone with their ship foretells achieving an official position. Lying in a ship foretells misfortune. Bringing fire aboard a ship is very auspicious. Using a ship at home foretells the loss of wealth.
Sailing and viewing flowers foretells the arrival of feasts and wine. A broken ship or cart foretells ominous signs. A broken wheel foretells separation of spouses. A collapsed wheel foretells downfall.
A cart that cannot be lifted signifies the end of troubles. Scolding a cart in motion foretells achieving an official position. A moving cart foretells success in all endeavors. A stationary cart means unfulfilled desires.
A cart entering the gate foretells misfortune. A sick person boarding a cart foretells great misfortune. A hearse passing by signifies the dispersion of disaster. Riding in a cart drawn by a white horse foretells great fortune.
A cart drawn by four horses foretells mixed fortunes. Using sheep to drive a cart indicates irregular events. Preparing a horse signifies undertaking distant travels. Traveling far signifies smooth fate and passage.

Cultural Explanation:

In traditional Chinese culture, dreams and signs were deeply intertwined with one’s destiny and future. The act of traveling by ship or cart was no exception and was rich with symbolic meaning:

  1. Soaring Ship: A ship flying or moving swiftly was seen as a powerful symbol of upward mobility and great fortune, reflecting the dream of achieving wealth and honor.
  2. Stranded Ship: Conversely, a ship stuck on shore symbolized being stranded in difficulties, suggesting impending disputes or troubles in one’s life.
  3. Sailing for Position: Sailing across rivers or viewing celestial bodies like the sun and moon from a ship was associated with achieving official positions or high status, as these were seen as lofty and significant journeys.
  4. Hospitality and Travel: Drinking on a ship or sharing a journey with others was believed to foretell the arrival of guests or the need to move to a new home, indicating changes in one’s social circle or living situation.
  5. Wheels of Fortune: The state of wheels on carts was thought to predict the stability of one’s life and relationships, with broken or collapsed wheels being bad omens.
  6. Travel and Fate: Traveling by cart or horse was believed to influence one’s fate, with the journey itself seen as a reflection of one’s life path. A white horse, in particular, was a symbol of purity and good fortune.

Refs:

Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: Eastern Theory

Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: A Modern Interpretation of Ancient Oriental Art