1- A puddle, being a smaller amount of liquid than either a pool or lake, can nevertheless have the same significance. When one appears in a dream we arc becoming aware of our emotions and the wav we handle them.
2- How we deal with the puddle may be important.
If we mop it up, we are trying to re-absorb emotion that we may feel to be inappropriate.
If we leave it, we probably need other people to recognise either our, or their, emotions.
3- Esoterically, a puddle can be used for scrying that is, looking into the future as though into a magic mirror.
To be looking into a puddle may be trying to decide what future action needs to be taken.
[1]If you are splashing in a puddle it marks the enjoyment of those pleasures which later bring you problems. Conversely, to avoid one without getting wet indicates the ability to overcome dangers while keeping calm. To see your own reflection in a puddle predicts quick economic gains; to fall in one, serious setbacks; and leaving a puddle after being soaked, the end of annoyance.
[2]To find yourself stepping into puddles of clear water in a dream, denotes a vexation, but some redeeming good in the future.
If the water be muddy, unpleasantness will go a few rounds with you.
To wet your feet by stepping into puddles, foretells that your pleasure will work you harm afterwards.
[3]1. A feeling that a possibly bad or even dangerous situation is presenting itself.
2. A time to watch progress, watch steps closely, possibly relating to a situation or problem solving.
3. A need to pay attention to “stagnant” aspects of life.
[4]A disagreeable (or embarrassing) social ex- perience is forecast in a dream of being splashed by a puddle, but if you escaped, or stepped around it, you can expect to be helped out of an awkward situation.
[5]Dreams of a puddle signify trapped emotions, slippery topics that you prefer to skirt around in the midst of the difficult emotional terrain you are treading. Consider the feeling tone.
See Also: Wet.
[6]To see a puddle in your dream, represents feelings that have been repressed and overlooked. Although these feelings may be minor, they are still worth addressing before they explode unexpectedly.
[7]Vision: Stepping into a puddle: be careful, you are about to risk your good reputation. Don’t take pan in a “dirty” business—it could be nothing but bad luck.
[8]Emotional nuisance; something within self that bothers you, that you can walk around, but you would probably be happier if you cleaned it up.
[9]Used to signify a voided word or action: see “spill”
[10]See Also: lagoon/ lake, pool / pond and water
[11]Dirty Water and emotions.
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