To dream that you are digging, signifies that you are working too hard in trying to uncover the truth in a problem that is haunting you. You may also be preoccupied with trying to find out about yourself , your reputation, and your self-identity.

To dream that you dig a hole and find something shiny, signifies a favorable turn in your fortune.

To dream that you dig a hole and fill it with water, denotes that no matter how hard you try, your efforts will not make things go your way. You need to learn to compromise.