All things that flow and grow were regarded in early religions as a symbol
of life: fire represented the vital craving for nourishment, water was chosen for its
fertilizing powers, plants because of their verdure in spring-time. Now, all—or
very nearly all—symbols of life are also symbolic of death. Media vita in morte
sumus, observed the mediaeval monk, to which modern science has replied La vie
c’est la mort (Claude Bernard). Thus, fire is the destroyer, while water in its
various forms signifies dissolution, as suggested in the Psalms. In legend and
folklore, the Origin of life—or the source of the renewal of the life forces—takes
the form of caves and caverns where wondrous torrents and springs well up (38).

To dream that you forgive someone, means that it is time to let go of some past grudge, guilt, or resentment so that you can move ahead with your life. You need to verbalize and express your negative feelings in order to get on the path to forgiveness. Such dreams are often a waking reflection of your need to forgive.

To dream that you are being forgiven, indicates that you have accepted some aspect of yourself.

To dream of a certain place in your dream, is telling of your inner state of mind. Consider the feel, the appearance, and the coloring of the place. Also consider your own personal feelings and memories with that particular place.

Seeing your relatives in your dream means family issues or feelings. They represent some aspect of your own self.