What Does Dreaming of Imperial Procession Mean? Is It a Good Omen?

Dreams about imperial processions (卤簿) reflect both real-life influences and the dreamer\’s subconscious. Here\’s the detailed interpretation from Zhou Gong\’s Dream Dictionary.

In ancient China, \”卤簿\” referred to the honor guard accompanying emperors during travels. Scholar Cai Yong recorded: When the Son of Heaven journeys, his carriage procession is called \’卤簿\’. Tang Dynasty scholar Feng Yan noted in Fengshi Wenjian Ji, Vol.5: This ceremonial escort for royal processions has been termed \’卤簿\’ since Qin and Han dynasties. After Han Dynasty, the privilege extended to royals, ministers and nobles with specific protocols.

Key interpretations:

• Dreaming of imperial processions generally signifies good fortune and wealth.
• For officials or soldiers, it predicts promotion.
• Pregnant women dreaming of this may bear a distinguished son.

Classic Zhou Gong\’s Interpretation

Dreaming of ceremonial banners and canopies: For scholars/officials, it foretells career advancement; for commoners/women, a noble offspring; for the ill, requires separate analysis but indicates no harm. Menglin Xuanjie