Well
Overview
A well is water with a shaft. Traditional reading asks what came up, since the act of drawing is the whole symbol.
Meaning
A well is read as supply that has to be drawn — depth accessed by effort rather than by arrival.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat the well as one of the oldest and most stable dream images, associated with a source that does not depend on weather.
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FAQ
What does it mean to dream about well?
A well is read as supply that has to be drawn — depth accessed by effort rather than by arrival. A well is water with a shaft. Traditional reading asks what came up, since the act of drawing is the whole symbol.
How should a dream about well be read?
Natural features are read by state and conditions. A well is read as supply that has to be drawn — depth accessed by effort rather than by arrival. Traditional readings look at whether it is calm or disturbed, near or distant. A well that is full but has no bucket is a commonly reported variant, read as supply present with no means to reach it.
How is well read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat the well as one of the oldest and most stable dream images, associated with a source that does not depend on weather. It is grouped under Water (水) in the five-element system.
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