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Dreaming of mountains: meaning in Korea

In Korea, a land of mountains, dreaming of reaching a summit announces promotions and goals achieved. The mountain is effort with a reward.

What they say in Korea 산꿈

About 70% of Korea's land is mountainous, and hiking is practically a national sport, with thousands of people climbing peaks every weekend. In kkumhaemong, the mountain stands for a goal, an authority or solid support. Climbing a mountain and reaching the top is said to announce a promotion, an important achievement or recognition after long effort. Seeing a green, leafy mountain is read as prosperity and stability. In tradition, mountains have guardian spirits, the sansin (산신), often shown with a tiger. If you come down the mountain calmly, the reading speaks of well-earned rest.

Depending on the details

if you reach the summit

An important achievement after much effort: a promotion, a degree or a personal goal. One of the most favorable dreams for anyone who has been working hard for a long time.

if you struggle to climb

The path is long, but you are making progress. The Korean reading suggests going at your own pace, resting when you need to and not comparing yourself to faster climbers.

if you see a green, leafy mountain

Prosperity, stability and support from dependable people. It is read as an environment that favors growth, with plenty of resources and people around you ready to help.

And luck?

After dreaming of mountains, a Korean would probably put on hiking gear and head out for a walk that weekend.

In other traditions

In the West mountains in dreams symbolize obstacles, goals, challenges and achievements. Climbing is read as effort toward a goal, and reaching the top as success and a new perspective.