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Dreaming of fire: meaning in Korea

For Korea, fire in a dream is prosperity catching light: growing business, energy, fame and luck that spreads with force.

What they say in Korea 불꿈

This is another big contrast in kkumhaemong. In Korea, dreaming of fire is said to announce prosperity, and the bigger and brighter the fire, the better. A popular expression says a business is "on fire" when it is booming, and the dream's logic is the same: flames stand for energy, growth and success that spreads. If your house blazes with tall, bright flames and no black smoke, the reading is especially lucky: prosperity for the whole household. If you put the fire out, on the other hand, some interpreters say you may be holding back your own luck. Dark smoke or dying embers are read as plans that need a bit more energy.

Depending on the details

if your house blazes with bright flames

One of the luckiest variations in kkumhaemong. It is tied to family prosperity, booming business and a very active, productive season for your home.

if you put out the fire

A curious reading: you may be holding in your own energy or stalling an opportunity out of fear. It is worth asking what enthusiasm you are snuffing out.

if you see lots of black smoke

Plans that are not clear yet, or a somewhat confusing situation. Tradition suggests waiting for the smoke to clear and deciding with more information.

And luck?

After dreaming of fire, a Korean would say their luck is "on fire" and maybe buy a lottery ticket for fun.

In other traditions

In the West fire in dreams is usually tied to passion, anger, destruction or transformation. A house on fire is often read as a personal crisis or a radical change, in a more dramatic tone.