Editorial Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2026

"Dream interpretation is a cultural practice, not a certified profession. We present traditional frameworks transparently and welcome corrections from authoritative sources."

Our Evidence Standard

DukeZhou presents dream interpretations from multiple perspectives. We clearly distinguish between:

• [Zhou Gong] Zhou Gong's Dream Tradition — References to the traditional Zhou Gong dream interpretation corpus and its cultural context. Where a specific saying or interpretation is widely attributed to the Zhou Gong text, we state that it is part of folk tradition rather than claiming a precise chapter-and-verse source.
• [Wu Xing] Wu Xing (Five Elements) Framework — Symbolic analysis using the Chinese elemental system (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). This is an interpretive framework, not a literal diagnosis or prediction system.
• [Psychology] Psychological Perspective — Observations informed by modern dream psychology (Jungian analysis, cognitive dream processing). These are presented as interpretive frameworks, not clinical diagnoses.
• [Editorial] Editorial Analysis — Our own synthesis and practical guidance, clearly labeled to distinguish it from traditional or scholarly sources.

What We Do Not Claim

• We do not claim that dream interpretations are medical, psychological, or psychiatric diagnoses.
• We do not claim that traditional Chinese dream interpretations are scientifically validated.
• We do not claim that specific dreams predict specific future events or outcomes.
• We do not claim that our editorial team holds formal qualifications in Chinese medicine, psychology, or traditional culture beyond research-level knowledge.

Source Attribution

Every interpretation on DukeZhou falls into one of these categories:

• Traditional Chinese folk dream interpretation — Attributed as "traditional interpretation" or "Zhou Gong tradition"
• Wu Xing symbolic framework — Explained as an interpretive system rather than ancient doctrine
• Psychological observation — Attributed to the relevant psychological framework (Jungian, cognitive, etc.)
• Editorial guidance — Our own practical recommendations, always identified as such

We do not fabricate specific ancient text citations, search volume statistics, or psychological research findings. Where we reference external sources, we link to them directly.

Content Review & Updates

Each article displays a "Published" and "Updated" date. Content is reviewed on the following schedule:

• New articles: Reviewed before publication for factual consistency and cultural accuracy
• Existing articles: Periodically reviewed and updated, especially for structure and completeness
• Corrections: Material errors are corrected promptly with an updated date and a note in the article when appropriate

Corrections Process

If you identify an error in any article — whether cultural, historical, or interpretive — please contact us at [email protected]. We will:

1. Acknowledge receipt within 5 business days
2. Review the claim against available sources
3. Apply corrections promptly when warranted
4. Update the article's modification date

Affiliate & Commercial Relationships

DukeZhou may include Amazon affiliate links (tag: dukezhou168-20) or other commercial links when they are directly relevant to the content. We follow these rules:

• Affiliate links are only added when the product naturally relates to the dream or interpretation topic
• We do not place affiliate links before the main interpretive content
• We do not force the same product recommendation across multiple articles
• All affiliate links are clearly identifiable and accompanied by a disclosure
• No commercial relationship influences the interpretive content or ranking of symbols

Editorial Independence

No advertiser, affiliate partner, or external party has editorial control over DukeZhou's content. Symbol meanings, interpretations, and article topics are selected based on reader interest and cultural significance — not commercial arrangements.

Safety Boundary

DukeZhou does not provide medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Dream interpretation is presented as cultural exploration and personal reflection. If you are experiencing distress, we encourage you to speak with a qualified mental health professional.

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