Dreaming of a car accident: What It Means

Dreams of injury often reflect emotional strain or a sense of being wounded by someone or something. Some folk traditions take bleeding as a sign of change or gain, so the details really matter.

Falling dreams are very common and usually reflect insecurity, shaken confidence or fear of losing control. If you landed safely or weren't hurt, it's often read as getting through a rough patch.

Driving dreams are about control and direction in your life. A smooth drive feels positive, while crashes or loss of control reflect anxiety.

Drowning dreams usually reflect feeling overwhelmed by emotions or circumstances. Because water is often tied to abundance in folk readings, some traditions give them a more hopeful twist depending on the details.

Thief dreams usually mirror fear of loss or feeling violated. A few folk traditions twist them into a sign of incoming gain, so the feeling in the dream is the best guide.

Being shot is a jarring dream, but it's usually read as a sudden jolt, shocking news or a sharp push toward change rather than a literal event. Whether it's positive or negative depends on how it felt.