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Dreaming of the sun: meaning in Korea

In Korea, the sun in a dream is one of the greatest omens: success, recognition, leadership and, in tradition, the taemong of kings.

What they say in Korea 해꿈

In kkumhaemong, the sun ranks first among sky dreams. It is said to stand for the highest authority, success and an energy that lights up everyone around you. Old chronicles tell how several mothers of kings and heroes dreamed the sun entered their chest before a birth. That is why it is a legendary taemong (태몽). For anyone, dreaming of a bright sun rising on the horizon is read as a powerful beginning, a promotion or a project that becomes very visible. If you hug the sun or catch it in your hands, the folk reading is about as lucky as it gets.

Depending on the details

if the sun enters your chest or arms

One of Korea's most famous dreams. It is tied to great achievements, leadership and, in tradition, the taemong of a person destined to shine.

if you see the sunrise

A powerful beginning: new projects, renewed energy and the start of a good run. A great moment to begin what you have been putting off.

if the sun sets or clouds over

A pause in your energy, or a project that needs a rest. Not a bad omen: the sun always rises again. Use the time to recharge.

And luck?

After dreaming of the sun, a Korean might get up early to watch the sunrise, the way people do on New Year's on the east coast.

In other traditions

In the West the sun in dreams symbolizes vitality, clarity, awareness, success and positive energy. A radiant sun signals optimism, and an eclipse can be read as doubt or a temporary lack of clarity.