Pail dream meaning is explained below using 10 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 04-11-29-33-38-40

buying a: are cherishing new business ventures of questionable intentions.

clean, a: wil have plenty of money to move into a better neighborhood.

dirty, a: wil be cheated by friends.

empty, an: poverty to the lowest depths, decayed crops and famine.

full, a: have many close friends, bringing abundance in their wake.

selling a: people wil confide in you and value your advice.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 2 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

The meaning of this dream depends on the circumstances and other elements, such as whether the pail(s) were shiny or dull, metal or plastic, etc., but as a general guide: to carry a pail signifies improving conditions; empty pails indicate delayed satisfaction, whereas full ones forecast minor achievement To knock one over or spill the contents is a warning to be more careful with money or in money matters.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 3 — Pagan - Anonymous

Dreaming of an empty pail can denote so many things, all of which are adverse; from hunger to loss.

A full pail is a good omen of merit showing all manner of good things from love to money is about to enter your life.

If the contents is milk then are you assured of domestic tranquility.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation • Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Dreaming of an empty pail can denote so many things, all of which are adverse; from hunger to loss.

A full pail is a good omen of merit showing all manner of good things from love to money is about to enter your life.

If the contents is milk then are you assured of domestic tranquility.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams • Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 5 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Prosperity and abundance—usually financial wealth, often social—the quality of friends.

2. Situation or conditions are im­proving (to carry a pail).

3. Use caution in financial affairs (to spill a pail).

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 6 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of full pails of milk, is a sign of fair prospects and pleasant associations.

An empty pail is a sign of famine, or bad crops.

For a young woman to be carrying a pail, denotes household employment.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 7 — Klaus Vollmar

See Container that wants to be filled or that has been filled.

A full bucket always indicates that you have much to give. Female sexual symbol. Something is being ruined, thrown away into a pail!

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 8 — Gillian Holloway

Carrying a pail in a dream is a sign of a quarrel with someone of whom you are very fond.

If the pail is full of liquid which slops against your legs, there will be a permanent break.

Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 9 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

An unfortunate omen; be careful of your new business ventures.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Stephen Girard

To dream of milking in a dirty pail, is not a good sign.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book • Author: Stephen Girard