Dreams about fire

What does it mean to dream of fire? Is it good or bad to dream of fire? Dreams of fire have both real-world influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer’s subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreaming about fire compiled by the Zhougong Dream Interpretation website below.

Fire can awaken strong emotions such as jealousy, lust, and passion; it can destroy everything, yet it is also a vast purification, giving birth to vibrant new life. In traditional Chinese thought, fire is closely related to fortune and wealth. Therefore, dreaming of fire has multiple interpretations. On a positive level, it symbolizes passion, desire, and wealth; on a negative level, it signifies disappointment, anger, trouble, or destruction.

For men, dreaming of fire indicates a heart full of hope and confidence in their career.

For women, dreaming of fire indicates a heart full of love and longing for life.

Dreaming of fire

Dreaming of a raging fire is a good thing, indicating prosperous wealth and rising status. For young people, it also indicates that you are full of hope, confidence, and love for life and career.

Dreaming of feeling yourself being burned by fire foretells potential trouble from a new situation. If you don’t get burned, it indicates good news is coming.

Dreaming of being burned alive suggests a deep-seated fear of this impending new situation or relationship.

Dreaming of your house on fire signifies a prosperous life, abundant wealth, or the rapid fulfillment of desires. Dreaming of a fire being extinguished signifies financial loss or the loss of love.

Seeing a house or other building on fire in a dream may indicate that relatives or friends will come to your rescue; it may also signify that obstacles hindering your progress will finally be removed, allowing for a fresh start.

Dreaming of yourself being in a fire, or escaping from one, foretells overcoming all difficulties and achieving success.

Dreaming of rescuing someone from a fire signifies experiencing genuine friendship. Friends will help you through difficulties and sincerely care about your health.

Dreaming of being a firefighter putting out a fire suggests potential financial loss. It’s best to avoid borrowing or lending money to others to solve your financial crisis, as this could lead to future disputes and even enmity.

Dreaming of a mountain fire indicates potential misfortune. On one hand, it suggests a risk of water-related accidents; avoid areas with water such as the sea, lakes, and rivers, including swimming pools. On the other hand, it may indicate theft; be careful with your money and valuables, especially when traveling.

Dreaming of fireworks falling on you suggests you are easily tempted and need to use strong willpower to restrain yourself.

Dreaming of fireworks shooting into the sky indicates good fortune for someone familiar to you. A family member may receive a promotion or a raise.

Dreaming of fireballs flying in the air indicates sharp intuition and accurate predictions recently. If you are a student, you may correctly guess exam questions.

Dreaming of a spark in the darkness foretells the smooth progress of your new plans. If you are planning to start a project or learn a new skill, you are likely to succeed.

Dreaming of a blazing wildfire indicates good fortune and increased income. Merchants will see their businesses flourish and may experience a large sum of money soon.

Dreaming of large bonfires suggests a possible promotion in the near future.

Dreaming of viewing distant flames from a high place warns of caution. You may make mistakes due to carelessness recently, such as forgetting the time and missing an appointment. Extra care and caution are needed.

Dreaming of a blazing firewood represents a passionate and inseparable relationship with your lover, where you see each other every day. It is important to remain calm and composed.

Dreaming of walking with a torch signifies significant progress in your love life. The person you have been pursuing, or someone who was initially uninterested in you, will be moved by your sincerity. If your feelings are genuine and your pursuit is persistent, you will eventually win the heart of your beloved. If you frequently dream of fire, or of interacting with fire, working near fire, being surrounded by flames, experiencing thirst or dryness, it may indicate a predisposition to conditions such as high blood pressure. It is best to consult a doctor for a checkup as soon as possible.

Original Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation

A great fire burning in the sky signifies national peace. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Fire rising from the ground signifies illness. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Fire burning a haystack signifies great misfortune. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Fire burning a river signifies longevity and good fortune. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Fire burning a mountain or field signifies great success. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Fire burning one’s own house signifies prosperity. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Burning a well with fire signifies illness. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Bearing fire while walking signifies great success. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)

Dreaming of holding fire to illuminate objects. Dreaming of holding fire while riding is an omen of official rank and wealth; dreaming of holding fire while walking is an auspicious sign of success. Dreaming of holding fire to illuminate someone signifies that person’s honor and wealth; dreaming of holding fire in the hall signifies that the family’s prominence and all things auspicious. (Dream Forest Profound Interpretation)

Dreaming of firelight and candles. This dream of fire in the sky signifies that the dreamer should suppress evil and promote good, obeying Heaven’s will and accepting their fate. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

Dreaming of fire going out is an ominous sign. It indicates family ruin and financial loss, terminal illness, legal troubles, imprisonment, and other misfortunes. For officials, this dream suggests the need for insightful and wise thinking. (From *The Profound Interpretation of Dreams*)

Dreaming of fire going out is extremely unlucky, signifying family ruin and financial loss, incurable illness, legal troubles, and dismissal from office. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

Dreaming of fire driving a carriage signifies great joy, good fortune, high rank, and prosperous family business. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

Dreaming of fire burning one’s own house signifies abundant wealth. For the elderly, this dream indicates heart disease. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

Dreaming of fire burning things. For those who dream of burning their door with fire, the family will prosper; for those whose door is not virtuous, the family will perish. Dreaming of burning objects with fire signifies good fortune in all things; dreaming of burning a well with fire signifies illness; dreaming of burning a stove with fire signifies no wealth. Burning down another’s house signifies harm to that family. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of piled firewood catching fire and burning oneself is very auspicious, signifying a rise from extreme poverty to extreme wealth. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of fire in one’s house. Dreaming of fire burning one’s own house, with blazing flames, signifies great wealth and prosperity; for the elderly, it signifies heart disease. Dreaming of fire in one’s house signifies a prosperous family business; seeing bright firelight in one’s house signifies good fortune and prosperity; dreaming of fire on the door signifies everything will be bright and uncertain; dreaming of fire burning beside the hall signifies a high-ranking official position. Dreaming of being burned by fire is very inauspicious. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of holding a large, blazing fire signifies the removal of great worries. (From *Dunhuang Dream Book*)

Dreaming of holding fire with one’s wife signifies much gossip. (From *Dunhuang Dream Book*)

Dreaming of wearing fire signifies wealth and honor. *Dunhuang Dream Book*

Dreaming of a house destroyed by fire is an ominous sign, or it may indicate relocation.

Dreaming of fire rising from the ground indicates illness.

Dreaming of fire rising from the ground indicates illness.

Dreaming of fire rising from the ground indicates worry and illness.

Dreaming of fire entering a house indicates great wealth and honor.

Dreaming of fire burning the ground indicates the world is in a prosperous state.

Dreaming of fire burning the doorway indicates impending disaster.

Dreaming of a house burning down indicates illness of the parents.

Dreaming of a house burning down indicates illness of the parents.

Dreaming of a house on fire indicates good fortune.

Dreaming of fire reaching the sky indicates war. *Dunhuang Dream Book*

Dreaming of fire scorching water signifies wealth and honor, and widespread glory.

Dreaming of fire scorching the sky signifies becoming a prime minister.

Dreaming of shining fire on people signifies the exposure of wicked deeds.

Dreaming of carrying a torch at night signifies great success.

Dreaming of carrying a torch at night signifies great prosperity.

Dreaming of carrying a torch at night signifies personal glory.

Dreaming of fire in the forest signifies good fortune.

Dreaming of someone burning a fire signifies great luck.

Dreaming of a great fire in the sky. Fire belongs to Yang energy; this dream signifies increasing prestige, great prosperity in business, great success in business, victory in lawsuits, and great fortune in all matters. *Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*

Dreaming of a great fire in the sky is auspicious. Those who dream of this will have their prestige greatly enhanced, their family business prosperous, their business profitable, their official affairs triumphant, and all things auspicious. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of a neighbor’s house on fire. If the fire spreads to your own house, it is auspicious; if it doesn’t burn, it is inauspicious. Avoiding the fire at your neighbor’s house is auspicious; trying to put out the fire at your neighbor’s house will result in a loss of prestige. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Dreaming of a neighbor’s house on fire. If the fire spreads to your own house, it is auspicious; if it doesn’t burn, it is beneficial. Avoiding the fire at your neighbor’s house is auspicious; trying to put out the fire at your neighbor’s house will result in a loss of prestige. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of fire on your door. This dream indicates uncertainty in all matters. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Dreaming of fetching water to extinguish fire. This dream indicates caution and fear in all matters. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of a large fire on a mountain. For officials, it indicates a high promotion; for merchants, it indicates prosperous trade. For travelers, it indicates an impending departure. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Dreaming of a large fire on a mountain is auspicious. For merchants, it indicates prosperity in their business; for officials, it indicates a high promotion. Auspicious signs for all things. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of being burned by fire is a very bad omen; be cautious. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Dreaming of walking in fire is auspicious. It signifies recovery from illness, rapid advancement, fame, and the help of a noble person. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of fire in a corner of a hall signifies holding a high-ranking official position. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Dreaming of fire in a house signifies a prosperous family business. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Dreaming of objects being burned. Dreaming of fire burning the sky signifies peace throughout the world; dreaming of fire burning the earth signifies illness; dreaming of fire burning the sun and moon signifies the help of a noble person; dreaming of fire burning the riverbank is a sign of success and longevity. Burning goods is generally auspicious. However, burning without fire is inauspicious; black smoke signifies illness. To be burned to death is a sign of great fortune. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

Dreaming of fire emerging from objects is auspicious. A dream of fire emerging from wood is very auspicious; a dream of smoke rising from a pillar indicates worry. A dream of fire and light rising from any object signifies smooth progress; a dream of smoke signifies delays. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

A dream of walking in fire indicates recovery from illness, success in seeking fame, and the support of a noble person. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

A dream of wildfire is inauspicious. This dream signifies rampant theft, the emergence of treacherous officials, and national unrest. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)

A dream of bright firelight in one’s house signifies prosperity and good fortune. (From *Duanmeng Mishu*)

Being in fire signifies the help of a noble person. (From *Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation*)

Firelight in one’s house signifies great fortune. (From *Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation*)

—Riding a horse signifies the attainment of official rank. (From *Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation*)

—A group of people gathered around a fire signifies harmony and good fortune. (From *Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation*)

Psychological Dream Interpretation

Dream Explanation: Seeing fire in a dream has multiple meanings. From a positive perspective, fire symbolizes passion and desire; from a negative perspective, it signifies disappointment, anger, annoyance, and destruction. When interpreting a dream, it’s also important to consider whether the fire is under control. If you dream of a raging fire, it indicates you understand your own energy; if you only feel intense heat, it means you are aware of the strong emotions of others.

Psychological Analysis: Fire in dreams often symbolizes purity. The power of fire can grant life and creation; people use fire to change their lives. Sometimes, fire also indicates that you should transform your sexual energy. If you are burned alive in a dream, it means you are very afraid of new relationships or a new stage in life; you may feel that you should suffer for your beliefs.

Spiritual Symbolism: From this perspective, baptism by fire symbolizes a new awareness and transformation of spiritual power.

Case Analysis of Dreams about Fire ( )

Dream Description: I dreamed that I went on a trip with friends, and it seemed like we went to a place where a volcano had erupted. According to my friends, there were still embers there. In my dream, I saw embers still burning, the flames sometimes red, sometimes blue—it was quite magical. (Male, 25 years old)

Dream Interpretation: Fire in dreams represents vitality and passion. Regardless of the type of fire dreamed of, it symbolizes impending success. For men, dreaming of fire indicates hope and confidence in their careers. For women, it indicates a love and aspirations for life.

Dreaming of flames symbolizes emotions. It not only indicates a burning passion for love but also foreshadows unexpected good fortune.

Dreaming of a fire represents difficulties and losses.