Doomsday .
To dream that you are living on, and looking forward
to seeing doomsday, is a warning for you to give substantial
and material affairs close attention, or you will find
that the artful and scheming friends you are entertaining
will have possession of what they desire from you, which
is your wealth, and not your sentimentality.
To a young woman, this dream encourages her to throw
aside the attention of men above her in station and
accept the love of an honest and deserving man near
her.
Door .
To dream of entering a door, denotes slander, and enemies
from whom you are trying in vain to escape. This is
the same of any door, except the door of your childhood
home. If it is this door you dream of entering, your
days will be filled with plenty and congeniality.
To dream of entering a door at night through the rain,
denotes, to women, unpardonable escapades; to a man,
it is significant of a drawing on his resources by unwarranted
vice, and also foretells assignations.
To see others go through a doorway, denotes unsuccessful
attempts to get your affairs into a paying condition.
It also means changes to farmers and the political world.
To an author, it foretells that the reading public will
reprove his way of stating facts by refusing to read
his later works.
To dream that you attempt to close a door, and it falls
from its hinges, injuring some one, denotes that malignant
evil threatens your friend through your unintentionally
wrong advice. If you see another attempt to lock a door,
and it falls from its hinges, you will have knowledge
of some friend's misfortune and be powerless to aid
him.
Door Bell .
To dream you hear or ring a door bell, foretells unexpected
tidings, or a hasty summons to business, or the bedtide
of a sick relative.
Doves .
Dreaming of doves mating and building their nests, indicates
peacefulness of the world and joyous homes where children
render obedience, and mercy is extended to all.
To hear the lonely, mournful voice of a dove, portends
sorrow and disappointment through the death of one to
whom you looked for aid. Often it portends the death
of a father.
To see a dead dove, is ominous of a separation of husband
and wife, either through death or infidelity.
To see white doves, denotes bountiful harvests and the
utmost confidence in the loyalty of friends.
To dream of seeing a flock of white doves, denotes peaceful,
innocent pleasures, and fortunate developments in the
future.
If one brings you a letter, tidings of a pleasant nature
from absent friends is intimated, also a lovers' reconciliation
is denoted.
If the dove seems exhausted, a note of sadness will
pervade the reconciliation, or a sad touch may be given
the pleasant tidings by mention of an invalid friend;
if of business, a slight drop may follow. If the letter
bears the message that you are doomed, it foretells
that a desperate illness, either your own or of a relative,
may cause you financial misfortune.
Dowry .
To dream that you fail to receive a dowry, signifies
penury and a cold world to depend on for a living. If
you receive it, your expectations for the day will be
fulfilled. The opposite may be expected if the dream
is superinduced by the previous action of the waking
mind.
Dragon .[57]
To dream of a dragon, denotes that you allow yourself
to be governed by your passions, and that you are likely
to place yourself in the power of your enemies through
those outbursts of sardonic tendencies. You should be
warned by this dream to cultivate self-control.
[57] See Devil.
Drama .
To see a drama, signifies pleasant reunions with distant
friends.
To be bored with the performance of a drama, you will
be forced to accept an uncongenial companion at some
entertainment or secret affair.
To write one, portends that you will be plunged into
distress and debt, to be extricated as if by a miracle.
Dram-drinking .
To be given to dram-drinking in your dreams, omens ill-natured
rivalry and contention for small possession. To think
you have quit dram-drinking, or find that others have
done so, shows that you will rise above present estate
and rejoice in prosperity.
Draw-knife .
To see or use a draw-knife, portends unfulfiled hopes
or desires.
Some fair prospect will loom before you, only to go
down in mistake and disappointment.
Dressing .
To think you are having trouble in dressing, while dreaming,
means some evil persons will worry and detain you from
places of amusement.
If you can't get dressed in time for a train, you will
have many annoyances through the carelessness of others.
You should depend on your own efforts as far as possible,
after these dreams, if you would secure contentment
and full success.
Drinking .[58]
For a woman to dream of hilarious drinking, denotes
that she is engaging in affairs which may work to her
discredit, though she may now find much pleasure in
the same. If she dreams that she fails to drink clear
water, though she uses her best efforts to do so, she
will fail to enjoy some pleasure that is insinuatingly
offered her.
[58] See Water.
Driving .[59]
To dream of driving a carriage, signifies unjust criticism
of your seeming extravagance. You will be compelled
to do things which appear undignified.
To dream of driving a public cab, denotes menial labor,
with little chance for advancement. If it is a wagon,
you will remain in poverty and unfortunate circumstances
for some time. If you are driven in these conveyances
by others, you will profit by superior knowledge of
the world, and will always find some path through difficulties.
If you are a man, you will, in affairs with women, drive
your wishes to a speedy consummation. If a woman, you
will hold men's hearts at low value after succeeding
in getting a hold on them.
[59] See Cab or Carriage.
Dromedary .
To dream of a dromedary, denotes that you will be the
recipient of unexpected beneficence, and will wear your
new honors with dignity; you will dispense charity with
a gracious hands. To lovers, this dream foretells congenial
dispositions.
Dropsy .
To dream of being afflicted with the dropsy, denotes
illness for a time, but from which you will recover
with renewed vigor. To see others thus afflicted, denotes
that you will hear from the absent shortly, and have
tidings of their good health.
Drouth .
This is-an evil dream, denoting warring disputes between
nations, and much bloodshed therefrom. Shipwrecks and
land disasters will occur, and families will quarrel
and separate; sickness will work damage also. Your affairs
will go awry, as well.
Drowning .
To dream of drowning, denotes loss of property and life;
but if you are rescued, you will rise from your present
position to one of wealth and honor.
To see others drowning, and you go to their relief,
signifies that you will aid your friend to high places,
and will bring deserved happiness to yourself.
For a young woman to see her sweetheart drowned, denotes
her bereavement by death.
Drum .
To hear the muffled beating of a drum, denotes that
some absent friend is in distress and calls on you for
aid.
To see a drum, foretells amiability of character and
a great aversion to quarrels and dissensions. It is
an omen of prosperity to the sailor, the farmer and
the tradesman alike.
Drunk .
This is an unfavorable dream if you are drunk on heavy
liquors, indicating profligacy and loss of employment.
You will be disgraced by stooping to forgery or theft.
If drunk on wine, you will be fortunate in trade and
love-making, and will scale exalted heights in literary
pursuits. This dream is always the bearer of aesthetic
experiences.
To see others in a drunken condition, foretells for
you, and probably others, unhappy states.
Drunkenness in all forms is unreliable as a good dream.
All classes are warned by this dream to shift their
thoughts into more healthful channels.
Ducks .
To dream of seeing wild ducks on a clear stream of water,
signifies fortunate journeys, perhaps across the sea.
White ducks around a farm, indicate thrift and a fine
harvest.
To hunt ducks, denotes displacement in employment in
the carrying out of plans.
To see them shot, signifies that enemies are meddling
with your private affairs.
To see them flying, foretells a brighter future for
you. It also denotes marriage, and children in the new
home.
Duet .
To dream of hearing a duet played, denotes a peaceful
and even existence for lovers. No quarrels, as is customary
in this sort of thing. Business people carry on a mild
rivalry. To musical people, this denotes competition
and wrangling for superiority.
To hear a duet sung, is unpleasant tidings from the
absent; but this will not last, as some new pleasure
will displace the unpleasantness.
Dulcimer .
To dream of a dulcimer, denotes that the highest wishes
in life will be attained by exalted qualities of mind.
To women, this is significant of a life free from those
petty jealousies which usually make women unhappy.
Dumb .
To dream of being dumb, indicates your inability to
persuade others into your mode of thinking, and using
them for your profit by your glibness of tongue. To
the dumb, it denotes false friends.
Dun .
To dream that you receive a dun, warns you to look after
your affairs and correct all tendency towards neglect
of business and love.
Dungeon .
To dream of being in a dungeon, foretells for you struggles
with the vital affairs of life but by wise dealing you
will disenthrall yourself of obstacles and the designs
of enemies. For a woman this is a dark foreboding; by
her wilful indiscretion she will lose her position among
honorable people.
To see a dungeon lighted up, portends that you are threatened
with entanglements of which your better judgment warns
you.
Dunghill .
To dream of a dunghill, you will see profits coming
in through the most unexpected sources. To the farmer
this is a lucky dream, indicating fine seasons and abundant
products from soil and stock. For a young woman, it
denotes that she will unknowingly marry a man of great
wealth.
Dusk .
This is a dream of sadness; it portends an early decline
and unrequited hopes. Dark outlook for trade and pursuits
of any nature is prolonged by this dream.
Dust .
To dream of dust covering you, denotes that you will
be slightly injured in business by the failure of others.
For a young woman, this denotes that she will be set
aside by her lover for a newer flame. If you free yourself
of the dust by using judicious measures, you will clear
up the loss.
Dwarf .
This is a very favorable dream. If the dwarf is well
formed and pleasing in appearance, it omens you will
never be dwarfed in mind or stature. Health and good
constitution will admit of your engaging in many profitable
pursuits both of mind and body.
To see your friends dwarfed, denotes their health, and
you will have many pleasures through them.
Ugly and hideous dwarfs, always forebodes distressing
states.
Dye .
To see the dyeing of cloth or garments in process, your
bad or good luck depends on the color. Blues, reds and
gold, indicate prosperity; black and white, indicate
sorrow in all forms.
Dying .[60]
To dream of dying, foretells that you are threatened
with evil from a source that has contributed to your
former advancement and enjoyment.
To see others dying, forebodes general ill luck to you
and to your friends.
To dream that you are going to die, denotes that unfortunate
inattention to your affairs will depreciate their value.
Illness threatens to damage you also.
To see animals in the throes of death, denotes escape
from evil influences if the animal be wild or savage.
It is an unlucky dream to see domestic animals dying
or in agony.
[As these events of good or ill approach you they naturally
assume these forms of agonizing death, to impress you
more fully with the joyfulness or the gravity of the
situation you are about to enter on awakening to material
responsibilities, to aid you in the mastery of self
which is essential to meeting all conditions with calmness
and determination.]
[60] See Death.
Dynamite .
To see dynamite in a dream, is a sign of approaching
change and the expanding of one's affairs. To be frightened
by it, indicates that a secret enemy is at work against
you, and if you are not careful of your conduct he will
disclose himself at an unexpected and helpless moment.
Dynamo .
To dream of a dynamo, omens successful enterprises if
attention is shown to details of business. One out of
repair, shows you are nearing enemies who will involve
you in trouble.
E.
`` And he said, hear now my words, if there be a Prophet
among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him
in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream .''--Numbers
xii., 6.
Eagles .
To see one soaring above you, denotes lofty ambitions
which you will struggle fiercely to realize, nevertheless
you will gain your desires.
To see one perched on distant heights, denotes that
you will possess fame, wealth and the highest position
attainable in your country.
To see young eagles in their eyrie, signifies your association
with people of high standing, and that you will profit
from wise counsel from them. You will in time come into
a rich legacy.
To dream that you kill an eagle, portends that no obstacles
whatever would be allowed to stand before you and the
utmost heights of your ambition. You will overcome your
enemies and be possessed of untold wealth.
Eating the flesh of one, denotes the possession of a
powerful will that would not turn aside in ambitious
struggles even for death. You will come immediately
into rich possessions.
To see a dead eagle killed by others than yourself,
signifies high rank and fortune will be wrested from
you ruthlessly.
To ride on an eagle's back, denotes that you will make
a long voyage into almost unexplored countries in your
search for knowledge and wealth which you will eventually
gain.
Ears .
To dream of seeing ears, an evil and designing person
is keeping watch over your conversation to work you
harm.
Earrings .
To see earrings in dreams, omens good news and interesting
work is before you. To see them broken, indicates that
gossip of a low order will be directed against you.
Earthquake .
To see or feel the earthquake in your dream, denotes
business failure and much distress caused from turmoils
and wars between nations.
Earwig .
To dream that you see an earwig or have one in your
ear, denotes that you will have unpleasant news affecting
your business or family relations.
Eating .[61]
To dream of eating alone, signifies loss and melancholy
spirits. To eat with others, denotes personal gain,
cheerful environments and prosperous undertakings.
If your daughter carries away the platter of meat before
you are done eating, it foretells that you will have
trouble and vexation from those beneath you or dependent
upon you. The same would apply to a waiter or waitress.
[61] See other subjects similar.
Ebony .
If you dream of ebony furniture or other articles of
ebony, you will have many distressing disputes and quarrels
in your home.
Echo .
To dream of an echo, portends that distressful times
are upon you. Your sickness may lose you your employment,
and friends will desert you in time of need.
Eclipse .
To dream of the eclipse of the sun, denotes temporary
failure in business and other secular affairs, also
disturbances in families.
The eclipse of the moon, portends contagious disease
or death.
Ecstasy .
To dream of feeling ecstasy, denotes you will enjoy
a visit from a long-absent friend. If you experience
ecstasy in disturbing dreams you will be subjected to
sorrow and disappointment.
Education .
To dream that you are anxious to obtain an education,
shows that whatever your circumstances in life may be
there will be a keen desire for knowledge on your part,
which will place you on a higher plane than your associates.
Fortune will also be more lenient to you.
To dream that you are in places of learning, foretells
for you many influential friends.
Eel .
To dream of an eel is good if you can maintain your
grip on him. Otherwise fortune will be fleeting.
To see an eel in clear water, denotes, for a woman,
new but evanescent pleasures.
To see a dead eel, signifies that you will overcome
your most maliciously inclined enemies. To lovers, the
dream denotes an end to long and hazardous courtship
by marriage.
Eggs .
To dream of finding a nest of eggs, denotes wealth of
a substantial character, happiness among the married
and many children. This dream signifies many and varied
love affairs to women.
To eat eggs, denotes that unusual disturbances threaten
you in your home.
To see broken eggs and they are fresh, fortune is ready
to shower upon you her richest gifts. A lofty spirit
and high regard for justice will make you beloved by
the world.
To dream of rotten eggs, denotes loss of property and
degradation.
To see a crate of eggs, denotes that you will engage
in profitable speculations.
To dream of being spattered with eggs, denotes that
you will sport riches of doubtful origin.
To see bird eggs, signifies legacies from distant relations,
or gain from an unexpected rise in staple products.
Elbows .
To see elbows in a dream, signifies that arduous labors
will devolve upon you, and for which you will receive
small reimbursements.
For a young woman, this is a prognostic of favorable
opportunities to make a reasonably wealthy marriage.
If the elbows are soiled, she will lose a good chance
of securing a home by marriage.
Elderberries .
To dream of seeing elderberries on bushes with their
foliage, denotes domestic bliss and an agreeable county
home with resources for travel and other pleasures.
Elderberries is generally a good dream.
Election .
To dream that you are at an election, foretells you
will engage in some controversy which will prove detrimental
to your social or financial standing.
Electricity .
To dream of electricity, denotes there will be sudden
changes about you, which will not afford you either
advancement or pleasure. If you are shocked by it you
will face a deplorable danger.
To see live electrical wire, foretells that enemies
will disturb your plans, which have given you much anxiety
in forming. To dream that you can send a package or
yourself out over a wire with the same rapidity that
a message can be sent, denotes you will finally overcome
obstacles and be able to use your enemies' plans to
advance yourself.
Elephant .
To dream of riding an elephant, denotes that you will
possess wealth of the most solid character, and honors
which you will wear with dignity. You will rule absolutely
in all lines of your business affairs and your word
will be law in the home.
To see many elephants, denotes tremendous prosperity.
One lone elephant, signifies you will live in a small
but solid way.
To dream of feeding one, denotes that you will elevate
yourself in your community by your kindness to those
occupying places below you.
Elevator .
To dream of ascending in an elevator, denotes you will
swiftly rise to position and wealth, but if you descend
in one your misfortunes will crush and discourage you.
If you see one go down and think you are left, you will
narrowly escape disappointment in some undertaking.
To see one standing, foretells threatened danger.
Elixir of Life .
To dream of the elixir of life, denotes that there will
come into your environments new pleasures and new possibilities.
Elopement .
To dream of eloping is unfavorable. To the married,
it denotes that you hold places which you are unworthy
to fill, and if your ways are not rectified your reputation
will be at stake. To the unmarried, it foretells disappointments
in love and the unfaithfulness of men.
To dream that your lover has eloped with some one else,
denotes his or her unfaithfulness.
To dream of your friend eloping with one whom you do
not approve, denotes that you will soon hear of them
contracting a disagreeable marriage.
Eloquent .
If you think you are eloquent of speech in your dreams,
there will be pleasant news for you concerning one in
whose interest you are working.
To fail in impressing others with your eloquence, there
will be much disorder in your affairs.
Embalming .
To see embalming in process, foretells altered positions
in social life and threatened poverty. To dream that
you are looking at yourself embalmed, omens unfortunate
friendships for you, which will force you into lower
classes than you are accustomed to move in.
Embankment .
To dream that you drive along an embankment, foretells
you will be threatened with trouble and unhappiness.
If you continue your drive without unpleasant incidents
arising, you will succeed in turning these forebodings
to useful account in your advancement. To ride on horseback
along one, denotes you will fearlessly meet and overcome
all obstacles in your way to wealth and happiness. To
walk along one, you will have a weary struggle for elevation,
but will &ally reap a successful reward.
Embarrassment .[62]
[62] See Difficulty.
Embrace .
To dream of embracing your husband or wife, as the case
may be, in a sorrowing or indifferent way, denotes that
you will have dissensions and accusations in your family,
also that sickness is threatened.
To embrace relatives, signifies their sickness and unhappiness.
For lovers to dream of embracing, foretells quarrels
and disagreements arising from infidelity. If these
dreams take place under auspicious conditions, the reverse
may be expected.
If you embrace a stranger, it signifies that you will
have an unwelcome guest.
Embroidery .
If a woman dreams of embroidering, she will be admired
for her tact and ability to make the best of everything
that comes her way. For a married man to see embroidery,
signifies a new member in his household, For a lover,
this denotes a wise and economical wife.
Emerald .
To dream of an emerald, you will inherit property concerning
which there will be some trouble with others.
For a lover to see an emerald or emeralds on the person
of his affianced, warns him that he is about to be discarded
for some wealthier suitor.
To dream that you buy an emerald, signifies unfortunate
dealings.
Emperor .
To dream of going abroad and meeting the emperor of
a nation in your travels, denotes that you will make
a long journey, which will bring neither pleasure nor
much knowledge.
Employee .
To see one of your employees denotes crosses and disturbances
if he assumes a disagreeable or offensive attitude.
If he is pleasant and has communications of interest,
you will find no cause for evil or embarrassing conditions
upon waking.
Employment .
This is not an auspicious dream. It implies depression
in business circles and loss of employment to wage earners.
It also denotes bodily illness.
To dream of being out of work, denotes that you will
have no fear, as you are always sought out for your
conscientious fulfilment of contracts, which make you
a desired help.
Giving employment to others, indicates loss for yourself.
All dreams of this nature may be interpreted as the
above.
Empress .
To dream of an empress, denotes that you will be exalted
to high honors, but you will let pride make you very
unpopular.
To dream of an empress and an emperor is not particularly
bad, but brings one no substantial good.
Enchantment .
To dream of being under the spell of enchantment, denotes
that if you are not careful you will be exposed to some
evil in the form of pleasure. The young should heed
the benevolent advice of their elders.
To resist enchantment, foretells that you will be much
sought after for your wise counsels and your liberality.
To dream of trying to enchant others, portends that
you will fall into evil.
Encyclopedia .
To dream of seeing or searching through encyclopedias,
portends that you will secure literary ability to the
losing of prosperity and comfort.
Enemy .
To dream that you overcome enemies, denotes that you
will surmount all difficulties in business, and enjoy
the greatest prosperity.
If you are defamed by your enemies, it denotes that
you will be threatened with failures in your work. You
will be wise to use the utmost caution in proceeding
in affairs of any moment.
To overcome your enemies in any form, signifies your
gain. For them to get the better of you is ominous of
adverse fortunes. This dream may be literal.
Engagement .
To dream of a business engagement, denotes dulness and
worries in trade.
For young people to dream that they are engaged, denotes
that they will not be much admired.
To dream of breaking an engagement, denotes a hasty,
and an unwise action in some important matter or disappointments
may follow.
Engine .
To dream of an engine, denotes you will encounter grave
difficulties and journeys, but you will have substantial
friends to uphold you.
Disabled engines stand for misfortune and loss of relatives.
Engineer .
To see an engineer, forebodes weary journeys but joyful
reunions.
English .
To dream, if you are a foreigner, of meeting English
people, denotes that you will have to suffer through
the selfish designs of others.
Entertainment .
To dream of an entertainment where there is music and
dancing, you will have pleasant tidings of the absent,
and enjoy health and prosperity. To the young, this
is a dream of many and varied pleasures and the high
regard of friends.
Entrails .[63]
To dream of the human entrails, denotes horrible misery
and despair, shutting out all hope of happiness.
To dream of the entrails of a wild beast, signifies
the overthrow of your mortal enemy.
To tear the entrails of another, signifies cruel persecutions
to further your own interests.
To dream of your own entrails, the deepest despair will
overwhelm you.
To dream of the entrails of your own child, denotes
that the child's, or your own, dissolution is at hand.
[63] See Intestines.
Envelope .
Envelopes seen in a dream, omens news of a sorrowful
cast.
Envy .
To dream that you entertain envy for others, denotes
that you will make warm friends by your unselfish deference
to the wishes of others.
If you dream of being envied by others, it denotes that
you will suffer some inconvenience from friends overanxious
to please you.
Epaulet .
For a man to dream of wearing epaulets, if he is a soldier,
denotes his disfavor for a time, but he will finally
wear honors.
For a woman to dream that she is introduced to a person
wearing epaulets, denotes that she will form unwise
attachments, very likely to result in scandal.
Epicure .
To dream of sitting at the table with an epicure, denotes
that you will enjoy some fine distinction, but you will
be surrounded by people of selfish principles.
To dream that you an epicure yourself, you will cultivate
your mind, body and taste to the highest polish.
For a woman to dream of trying to satisfy an epicure,
signifies that she will have a distinguished husband,
but to her he will be a tyrant.
Epidemic .
To dream of an epidemic, signifies prostration of mental
faculties and worry from distasteful tasks. Contagion
among relatives or friends is foretold by dreams of
this nature.
Ermine .
To dream that you wear this beautiful and costly raiment,
denotes exaltation, lofty character and wealth forming
a barrier to want and misery.
To see others thus clothed, you will be associated with
wealthy people, polished in literature and art.
For a lover to see his sweetheart clothed in ermine,
is an omen of purity and faithfulness. If the ermine
is soiled, the reverse is indicated.
Errands .
To go on errands in your dreams, means congenial associations
and mutual agreement in the home circle. For a young
woman to send some person on an errand, denotes she
will lose her lover by her indifference to meet his
wishes.
Escape .
To dream of escape from injury or accidents, is usually
favorable.
If you escape from some place of confinement, it signifies
your rise in the world from close application to business.
To escape from any contagion, denotes your good health
and prosperity. If you try to escape and fail, you will
suffer from the design of enemies, who will slander
and defraud you.
Estate .
To dream that you come into the ownership of a vast
estate, denotes that you will receive a legacy at some
distant day, but quite different to your expectations.
For a young woman, this dream portends that her inheritance
will be of a disappointing nature. She will have to
live quite frugally, as her inheritance will be a poor
man and a house full of children.
Europe .
To dream of traveling in Europe, foretells that you
will soon go on a long journey, which will avail you
in the knowledge you gain of the manners and customs
of foreign people. You will also be enabled to forward
your financial standing. For a young woman to feel that
she is disappointed with the sights of Europe, omens
her inability to appreciate chances for her elevation.
She will be likely to disappoint her friends or lover.
Eve .
To dream of this ancient character, denotes your hesitancy
to accept this ancient story as authentic, and you may
encounter opposition in business and social circles
because of this doubt.
For a young woman to dream that she impersonates Eve,
warns her to be careful. She may be wiser than her ancient
relative, but the Evil One still has powerful agents
in the disguise of a handsome man. Keep your eye on
innocent Eve, young man. That apple tree still bears
fruit, and you may be persuaded, unwittingly, to share
the wealth of its products.
Evening .
To dream that evening is about you, denotes unrealized
hopes, and you will make unfortunate ventures.
To see stars shining out clear, denotes present distress,
but brighter fortune is behind your trouble.
For lovers to walk in the evening, denotes separation
by the death of one.
Evergreen .
This dream denotes boundless resources of wealth, happiness
and learning. It is a free presentiment of prosperity
to all classes.
Exchange .
Exchange, denotes profitable dealings in all classes
of business. For a young woman to dream that she is
exchanging sweethearts with her friend, indicates that
she will do well to heed this as advice, as she would
be happier with another.
Execution .
To dream of seeing an execution, signifies that you
will suffer some misfortune from the carelessness of
others.
To dream that you are about to be executed, and some
miraculous intervention occurs, denotes that you will
overthrow enemies and succeed in gaining wealth.
Exile .[64]
For a woman to dream that she is exiled, denotes that
she will have to make a journey which will interfere
with some engagement or pleasure.
[64] See Banishment.
Explosion .
To dream of explosions, portends that disapproving actions
of those connected with you will cause you transient
displeasure and loss, and that business will also displease
you. To think your face, or the face of others, is blackened
or mutilated, signifies you will be accused of indiscretion
which will be unjust, though circumstances may convict
you.
To see the air filled with smoke and de'bris, denotes
unusual dissatisfaction in business circles and much
social antagonism.
To think you are enveloped in the flames, or are up
in the air where you have been blown by an explosion,
foretells that unworthy friends will infringe on your
rights and will abuse your confidence. Young women should
be careful of associates of the opposite sex after a
dream of this character.
Eye .
To dream of seeing an eye, warns you that watchful enemies
are seeking the slightest chance to work injury to your
business. This dream indicates to a lover, that a rival
will usurp him if he is not careful.
To dream of brown eyes, denotes deceit and perfidy.
To see blue eyes, denotes weakness in carrying out any
intention. To see gray eyes, denotes a love of flattery
for the owner.
To dream of losing an eye, or that the eyes are sore,
denotes trouble.
To see a one-eyed man, denotes that you will be threatened
with loss and trouble, beside which all others will
appear insignificant.
Eyebrows .
Eyebrows, denotes that you will encounter sinister obstacles
in your immediate future.
Eyeglass .
To dream of seeing or wearing an eyeglass, denotes you
will be afflicted with disagreeable friendships, from
which you will strive vainly to disengage yourself.
For a young woman to see her lover with an eyeglass
on, omens disruption of love affairs.
F.
`` In Gideon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream
by night .''-- 1st Kings iii, 5.
Fables .
To dream of reading or telling fables, denotes pleasant
tasks and a literary turn of mind. To the young, it
signifies romantic attachments.
To hear, or tell, religious fables, denotes that the
dreamer will become very devotional.
Face .
This dream is favorable if you see happy and bright
faces, but significant of trouble if they are disfigured,
ugly, or frowning on you.
To a young person, an ugly face foretells lovers' quarrels;
or for a lover to see the face of his sweetheart looking
old, denotes separation and the breaking up of happy
associations.
To see a strange and weird-looking face, denotes that
enemies and misfortunes surround you.
To dream of seeing your own face, denotes unhappiness;
and to the married, threats of divorce will be made.
To see your face in a mirror, denotes displeasure with
yourself for not being able to carry out plans for self-advancement.
You will also lose the esteem of friends.
Fagot .
If you dream of seeing a dense smoke ascending from
a pile of fagots, it denotes that enemies are bearing
down upon you, but if the fagots are burning brightly,
you will escape from all unpleasant complications and
enjoy great prosperity.
If you walk on burning fagots, you will be injured by
the unwise actions of friends. If you succeed in walking
on them without being burned, you will have a miraculous
rise in prospects.
To dream of seeing fagots piled up to burn you at the
stake, signifies that you are threatened with loss,
but if you escape, you will enjoy a long and prosperous
life.
Failure .
For a lover, this is sometimes of contrary significance.
To dream that he fails in his suit, signifies that he
only needs more masterfulness and energy in his daring,
as he has already the love and esteem of his sweetheart.
(Contrary dreams are those in which the dreamer suffers
fear, and not injury.)
For a young woman to dream that her life is going to
be a failure, denotes that she is not applying her opportunities
to good advantage.
For a business man to dream that he has made a failure,
forebodes loss and bad management, which should be corrected,
or failure threatens to materialize in earnest.
Fainting .
To dream of fainting, signifies illness in your family
and unpleasant news of the absent.
If a young woman dreams of fainting, it denotes that
she will fall into ill health and experience disappointment
from her careless way of living.
Fair .
To dream of being at a fair, denotes that you will have
a pleasant and profitable business and a congenial companion.
For a young woman, this dream signifies a jovial and
even-tempered man for a life partner.
Fairy .
To dream of a fairy, is a favorable omen to all classes,
as it is always a scene with a beautiful face portrayed
as a happy child, or woman.
Faithless .
To dream that your friends are faithless, denotes that
they will hold you in worthy esteem. For a lover to
dream that his sweetheart is faithless, signifies a
happy marriage.
Fakir .
To dream of an Indian fakir, denotes uncommon activity
and phenomenal changes in your life. Such dreams may
sometimes be of gloomy import.
Falcon .
To dream of a falcon, denotes that your prosperity will
make you an object of envy and malice. For a young woman,
this dream denotes that she will be calumniated by a
rival.
Fall .
To dream that you sustain a fall, and are much frightened,
denotes that you will undergo some great struggle, but
will eventually rise to honor and wealth; but if you
are injured in the fall, you will encounter hardships
and loss of friends.
Fame .
To dream of being famous, denotes disappointed aspirations.
To dream of famous people, portends your rise from obscurity
to places of honor.
Famine .
To dream of a famine, foretells that your business will
be unremunerative and sickness will prove a scourge.
This dream is generally bad.
If you see your enemies perishing by famine, you will
be successful in competition. If dreams of famine should
break in wild confusion over slumbers, tearing up all
heads in anguish, filling every soul with care, hauling
down Hope's banners, somber with omens of misfortune
and despair, your waking grief more poignant still must
grow ere you quench ambition and en{??}y{envy??} overthrow.
Famish .
To dream that you are famishing, foretells that you
are meeting disheartening failure in some enterprise
which you considered a promising success. To see others
famishing, brings sorrow to others as well as to yourself.
Family .
To dream of one's family as harmonious and happy, is
significant of health and easy circumstances; but if
there is sickness or contentions, it forebodes gloom
and disappointment.
Fan .
To see a fan in your dreams, denotes pleasant news and
surprises are awaiting you in the near future. For a
young woman to dream of fanning herself, or that some
one is fanning her, gives promise of a new and pleasing
acquaintances; if she loses an old fan, she will find
that a warm friend is becoming interested in other women.
Farewell .
To dream of bidding farewell, is not very favorable,
as you are likely to hear unpleasant news of absent
friends.
For a young woman to bid her lover farewell, portends
his indifference to her. If she feels no sadness in
this farewell, she will soon find others to comfort
her.
Farm .[65]
To dream that you are living on a farm, denotes that
you will be fortunate in all undertakings.
To dream that you are buying a farm, denotes abundant
crops to the farmer, a profitable deal of some kind
to the business man, and a safe voyage to travelers
and sailors.
If you are visiting a farm, it signifies pleasant associations.
[65] See Estate.
Fat .[66]
To dream that you are getting fat, denotes that you
are about to make a fortunate change in your life.
To see others fat, signifies prosperity.
[66] See Corpulent.
Fates .
To dream of the fates, unnecessary disagreements and
unhappiness is foretold. For a young woman to dream
of juggling with fate, denotes she will daringly interpose
herself between devoted friends or lovers.
Father .
To dream of your father, signifies that you are about
to be involved in a difficulty, and you will need wise
counsel if you extricate yourself therefrom.
If he is dead, it denotes that your business is pulling
heavily, and you will have to use caution in conducting
it.
For a young woman to dream of her dead father, portends
that her lover will, or is, playing her false.
Father-in-law .
To dream of your father-in-law, denotes contentions
with friends or relatives. To see him well and cheerful,
foretells pleasant family relations.
Fatigue .
To feel fatigued in a dream, foretells ill health or
oppression in business. For a young woman to see others
fatigued, indicates discouraging progress in health.
Favor .
To dream that you ask favors of anyone, denotes that
you will enjoy abundance, and that you will not especially
need anything.
To grant favors, means a loss.
Fawn .[67]
To dream of seeing a fawn, denotes that you will have
true and upright friends.
To the young, it indicates faithfulness in love.
To dream that a person fawns on you, or cajoles you,
is a warning that enemies are about you in the guise
of interested friends.
[67] See Deer.
Fears .
To dream that you feel fear from any cause, denotes
that your future engagements will not prove so successful
as was expected.
For a young woman, this dream forebodes disappointment
and unfortunate love.
Feast .
To dream of a feast, foretells that pleasant surprises
are being planned for you. To see disorder or misconduct
at a feast, foretells quarrels or unhappiness through
the negligence or sickness of some person.
To arrive late at a feast, denotes that vexing affairs
will occupy you.
Feather .
To dream of seeing feathers falling around you, denotes
that your burdens in life will be light and easily borne.
To see eagle feathers, denotes that your aspirations
will be realized.
To see chicken feathers, denotes small annoyances. To
dream of buying or selling geese or duck feathers, denotes
thrift and fortune.
To dream of black feathers, denotes disappointments
and unhappy amours.
For a woman to dream of seeing ostrich and other ornamental
feathers, denotes that she will advance in society,
but her ways of gaining favor will not bear imitating.
February .
To dream of February, denotes continued ill health and
gloom, generally. If you happen to see a bright sunshiny
day in this month, you will be unexpectedly and happily
surprised with some good fortune.
Feeble .
To dream of being feeble, denotes unhealthy occupation
and mental worry. Seek to make a change for yourself
after this dream.
Feet .
To dream of seeing your own feet, is omnious{sic} of
despair. You will be overcome by the will and temper
of another. To see others' feet, denotes that you will
maintain your rights in a pleasant, but determined way,
and win for yourself a place above the common walks
of life.
To dream that you wash your feet, denotes that you will
let others take advantage of you.
To dream that your feet are hurting you, portends troubles
of a humiliating character, as they usually are family
quarrels.
To see your feet swollen and red, you will make a sudden
change in your business by separating from your family.
This is an evil dream, as it usually foretells scandal
and sensation.
Fence .
To dream of climbing to the top of a fence, denotes
that success will crown your efforts.
To fall from a fence, signifies that you will undertake
a project for which you are incapable, and you will
see your efforts come to naught.
To be seated on a fence with others, and have it fall
under you, denotes an accident in which some person
will be badly injured.
To dream that you climb through a fence, signifies that
you will use means not altogether legitimate to reach
your desires.
To throw the fence down and walk into the other side,
indicates that you will, by enterprise and energy, overcome
the stubbornest barriers between you and success.
To see stock jumping a fence, if into your enclosure,
you will receive aid from unexpected sources; if out
of your lot, loss in trade and other affairs may follow.
To dream of building a fence, denotes that you are,
by economy and industry, laying a foundation for future
wealth. For a young woman, this dream denotes success
in love affairs; or the reverse, if she dreams of the
fence falling, or that she falls from it.
Ferns .
To see ferns in dreams, foretells that pleasant hours
will break up gloomy forebodings. To see them withered,
indicates that much and varied illness in your family
connections will cause you grave unrest.
Ferry .
To wait at a ferry for a boat and see the waters swift
and muddy, you will be baffled in your highest wishes
and designs by unforeseen circumstances.
To cross a ferry while the water is calm and clear,
you will be very lucky in carrying out your plans, and
fortune will crown you.
Festival .
To dream of being at a festival, denotes indifference
to the cold realities of life, and a love for those
pleasures that make one old before his time. You will
never want, but will be largely dependent on others.
Fever .[68]
To dream that you are stricken with this malady, signifies
that you are worrying over trifling affairs while the
best of life is slipping past you, and you should pull
yourself into shape and engage in profitable work.
To dream of seeing some of your family sick with fever,
denotes temporary illness for some of them.
[68] See Illness.
Fiddle .[69]
To dream of a fiddle, foretells harmony in the home
and many joyful occasions abroad.
[69] See Violin.
Field .[70]
To dream of dead corn or stubble fields, indicates to
the dreamer dreary prospects for the future.
To see green fields, or ripe with corn or grain, denotes
great abundance and happiness to all classes.
To see newly plowed fields, denotes early rise in wealth
and fortunate advancement to places of honor.
To see fields freshly harrowed and ready for planting,
denotes that you are soon to benefit by your endeavor
and long struggles for success.
[70] See Cornfields and Wheat.
Fiend .
To dream that you encounter a fiend, forbodes reckless
living and loose morals. For a woman, this dream signifies
a blackened reputation.
To dream of a fiend, warns you of attacks to be made
on you by false friends. If you overcome one, you will
be able to intercept the evil designs of enemies.
Fife .
To dream of hearing a fife, denotes that there will
be an unexpected call on you to defend your honor, or
that of some person near to you.
To dream that you play one yourself, indicates that
whatever else may be said of you, your reputation will
remain intact. If a woman has this dream, she will have
a soldier husband.
Fight .
To dream that you engage in a fight, denotes that you
will have unpleasant encounters with your business opponents,
and law suits threaten you.
To see fighting, denotes that you are squandering your
time and money. For women, this dream is a warning against
slander and gossip.
For a young woman to see her lover fighting, is a sign
of his unworthiness.
To dream that you are defeated in a fight, signifies
that you will lose your right to property.
To whip your assailant, denotes that you will, by courage
and perseverance, win honor and wealth in spite of opposition.
To dream that you see two men fighting with pistols,
denotes many worries and perplexities, while no real
loss is involved in the dream, yet but small profit
is predicted and some unpleasantness is denoted.
To dream that you are on your way home and negroes attack
you with razors, you will be disappointed in your business,
you will be much vexed with servants, and home associations
will be unpleasant.
To dream that you are fighting negroes, you will be
annoyed by them or by some one of low character.
Figs .
Figs, signifies a malarious condition of the system,
if you are eating them, but usually favorable to health
and profit if you see them growing.
For a young woman to see figs growing, signifies that
she will soon wed a wealthy and prominent man.
Figure .
To dream of figures, indicates great mental distress
and wrong. You will be the loser in a big deal if not
careful of your actions and conversation.
Filbert .
This is a favorable dream, denoting a peaceful and harmonious
domestic life and profitable business ventures.
To dream of eating them, signifies to the young, delightful
associations and many true friends.
File .
To dream that you see a file, signifies that you will
transact some business which will prove unsatisfactory
in the extreme.
To see files, to store away bills and other important
papers, foretells animated discussions over subjects
which bear relation to significant affairs, and which
will cause you much unrest and disquiet. Unfavorable
predictions for the future are also implied in this
dream.
Fingers .
To dream of seeing your fingers soiled or scratched,
with the blood exuding, denotes much trouble and suffering.
You will despair of making your way through life.
To see beautiful hands, with white fingers, denotes
that your love will be requited and that you will become
renowned for your benevolence.
To dream that your fingers are cut clean off, you will
lose wealth and a legacy by the intervention of enemies.
Finger-nails .
To dream of soiled finger-nails, forbodes disgrace in
your family by the wild escapades of the young.
To see well-kept nails, indicates scholarly tastes and
some literary attainments; also, thrift.
Fire .
Fire is favorable to the dreamer if he does not get
burned. It brings continued prosperity to seamen and
voyagers, as well as to those on land.
To dream of seeing your home burning, denotes a loving
companion, obedient children, and careful servants.
For a business man to dream that his store is burning,
and he is looking on, foretells a great rush in business
and profitable results.
To dream that he is fighting fire and does not get burned,
denotes that he will be much worked and worried as to
the conduct of his business. To see the ruins of his
store after a fire, forebodes ill luck. He will be almost
ready to give up the effort of amassing a handsome fortune
and a brilliant business record as useless, but some
unforeseen good fortune will bear him up again.
If you dream of kindling a fire, you may expect many
pleasant surprises. You will have distant friends to
visit.
To see a large conflagration, denotes to sailors a profitable
and safe voyage. To men of literary affairs, advancement
and honors; to business people, unlimited success.
Firebrand .
To dream of a firebrand, denotes favorable fortune,
if you are not burned or distressed by it.
Fire Budget .
To dream of a fire budget, denotes disagreement over
small matters.
Fire-engine .
To see a fire-engine, denotes worry under extraordinary
circumstances, but which will result in good fortune.
To see one broken down, foretells accident or serious
loss For a young woman to ride on one, denotes she will
engage in some unladylike and obnoxious affair.
Fireman .
To see a fireman in your dreams, signifies the constancy
of your friends. For a young woman to see a fireman
crippled, or meet with an accident otherwise, implies
grave danger is threatening a close friend.
Fireworks .
To see fireworks, indicates enjoyment and good health.
For a young woman, this dream signifies entertainments
and pleasant visiting to distant places.
Firmament .[71]
To dream of the firmament filled with stars, denotes
many crosses and almost superhuman efforts ere you reach
the pinnacle of your ambition. Beware of the snare of
enemies in your work.
To see the firmament illuminated and filled with the
heavenly hosts, denotes great spiritual research, but
a final pulling back on Nature for sustenance and consolation.
You will often be disappointed in fortune also.
To see people you know in the firmament, signifies that
they are about to commit some unwise act through you,
and others must be the innocent sufferers. Great disasters
usually follow this dream.
[71] See Illumination.
Fish .
To dream that you see fish in clear-water streams, denotes
that you will be favored by the rich and powerful.
Dead fish, signifies the loss of wealth and power through
some dire calamity.
For a young woman to dream of seeing fish, portends
that she will have a handsome and talented lover.
To dream of catching a catfish, denotes that you will
be embarrassed by evil designs of enemies, but your
luck and presence of mind will tide you safely over
the trouble.
To wade in water, catching fish, denotes that you will
possess wealth acquired by your own ability and enterprise.
To dream of fishing, denotes energy and economy; but
if you do not succeed in catching any, your efforts
to obtain honors and wealth will be futile.
Eating fish, denotes warm and lasting attachments.
Fisherman .
To dream of a fisherman, denotes you are nearing times
of greater prosperity than you have yet known.
Fishhooks .
To dream of fishhooks, denotes that you have opportunities
to make for yourself a fortune and an honorable name
if you rightly apply them.
Fish Market .
To visit a fish market in your dream, brings competence
and pleasure.
To see decayed fish, foretells distress will come in
the guise of happiness.
Fish-net .
To dream of a fish-net, portends numerous small pleasures
and gains. A torn one, represents vexatious disappointments.
Fish-pond .
To dream of a fish-pond, denotes illness through dissipation,
if muddy. To see one clear and well stocked with fish,
portends profitable enterprises and extensive pleasures.
To see one empty, proclaims the near approach of deadly
enemies.
For a young woman to fall into a clear pond, omens decided
good fortune and reciprocal love. If muddy, the opposite
is foretold.
Fits .
To dream of having fits, denotes that you will fall
a prey to ill health and will lose employment.
To see others in this plight, denotes that you will
have much unpleasantness in your circle, caused by quarrels
from those under you.
Flag .
To dream of your national flag, portends victory if
at war, and if at peace, prosperity.
For a woman to dream of a flag, denotes that she will
be ensnared by a soldier.
To dream of foreign flags, denotes ruptures and breach
of confidence between nations and friends.
To dream of being signaled by a flag, denotes that you
should be careful of your health and name, as both are
threatened.
Flame .[72]
To dream of fighting flames, foretells that you will
have to put forth your best efforts and energy if you
are successful in amassing wealth.
[72] See Fire.
Flax .
To see flax in a dream, prosperous enterprises are denoted.
Flax Spinning .
Flax spinning, foretells you will be given to industrious
and thrifty habits.
Fleas .
To dream of fleas, indicates that you will be provoked
to anger and retaliation by the evil machinations of
those close to you.
For a woman to dream that fleas bite her, foretells
that she will be slandered by pretended friends. To
see fleas on her lover, denotes inconstancy.
Fleet .
To see a large fleet moving rapidly in your dreams,
denotes a hasty change in the business world. Where
dulness oppressed, brisk workings of commercial wheels
will go forward and some rumors of foreign wars will
be heard.
Flies .
To dream of flies, denotes sickness and contagious maladies.
Also that enemies surround you. To a young woman this
dream is significant of unhappiness. If she kills or
exterminates flies, she will reinstate herself in the
love of her intended by her ingenuity.
Flight .
To dream of flight, signifies disgrace and unpleasant
news of the absent.
For a young woman to dream of flight, indicates that
she has not kept her character above reproach, and her
lover will throw her aside.
To see anything fleeing from you, denotes that you will
be victorious in any contention.
Floating .
To dream of floating, denotes that you will victoriously
overcome obstacles which are seemingly overwhelming
you. If the water is muddy your victories will not be
gratifying.
Floods .[73]
To dream of floods destroying vast areas of country
and bearing you on with its muddy de'bris, denotes sickness,
loss in business, and the most unhappy and unsettled
situation in the marriage state.
[73] See Water.
Flour .
To dream of flour, denotes a frugal but happy life.
For a young woman to dream that she sees flour on herself,
denotes that she will be ruled by her husband, and that
her life will be full of pleasant cares.
To dream of dealing in flour, denotes hazardous speculations.
Flower .[74]
To dream of seeing flowers blooming in gardens, signifies
pleasure and gain, if bright-hued and fresh; white denotes
sadness. Withered and dead flowers, signify disappointments
and gloomy situations.
For a young woman to receive a bouquet of mixed flowers,
foretells that she will have many admirers.
To see flowers blooming in barren soil without vestage
of foliage, foretells you will have some grievous experience,
but your energy and cheerfulness will enable you to
climb through these to prominence and happiness.
``Held in slumber's soft embrace, She enters realms
of flowery grace, Where tender love and fond caress,
Bids her awake to happiness.''
[74] See Bouquet.
Flute .
To dream of hearing notes from a flute, signifies a
pleasant meeting with friends from a distance, and profitable
engagements.
For a young woman to dream of playing a flute, denotes
that she will fall in love because of her lover's engaging
manners.
Flux .
To dream of having flux, or thinking that you are thus
afflicted, denotes desperate or fatal illness will overtake
you or some member of your family. To see others thus
afflicted, implies disappointment in carrying out some
enterprise through the neglect of others. Inharmonious
states will vex you.
Flying .
To dream of flying high through a space, denotes marital
calamities.
To fly low, almost to the ground, indicates sickness
and uneasy states from which the dreamer will recover.
To fly over muddy water, warns you to keep close with
your private affairs, as enemies are watching to enthrall
you.
To fly over broken places, signifies ill luck and gloomy
surroundings. If you notice green trees and vegetation
below you in flying, you will suffer temporary embarrassment,
but will have a flood of prosperity upon you.
To dream of seeing the sun while flying, signifies useless
worries, as your affairs will succeed despite your fears
of evil.
To dream of flying through the firmament passing the
moon and other planets; foretells famine, wars, and
troubles of all kinds.
To dream that you fly with black wings, portends bitter
disappointments. To fall while flying, signifies your
downfall. If you wake while falling, you will succeed
in reinstating yourself.
For a young man to dream that he is flying with white
wings above green foliage, foretells advancement in
business, and he will also be successful in love. If
he dreams this often it is a sign of increasing prosperity
and the fulfilment of desires. If the trees appear barren
or dead, there will be obstacles to combat in obtaining
desires. He will get along, but his work will bring
small results.
For a woman to dream of flying from one city to another,
and alighting on church spires, foretells she will have
much to contend against in the way of false persuasions
and declarations of love. She will be threatened with
a disastrous season of ill health, and the death of
some one near to her may follow.
For a young woman to dream that she is shot at while
flying, denotes enemies will endeavor to restrain her
advancement into higher spheres of usefulness and prosperity.
Flying Machine .
To dream of seeing a flying machine, foretells that
you will make satisfactory progress in your future speculations.
To see one failing to work, foretells gloomy returns
for much disturbing and worrisome planning.
Fly-paper .
To dream of fly-paper, signifies ill health and disrupted
friendships.
Fly-trap .
To see a fly-trap in a dream, is signal of malicious
designing against you. To see one full of flies, denotes
that small embarrassments will ward off greater ones.
Foal .
To dream of a foal, indicates new undertakings in which
you will be rather fortunate.
Fog .
To dream of traveling through a dense fog, denotes much
trouble and business worries. To emerge from it, foretells
a weary journey, but profitable.
For a young woman to dream of being in a fog, denotes
that she will be mixed up in a salacious scandal, but
if she gets out of the fog she will prove her innocence
and regain her social standing.
Foot-log .[75]
To dream of crossing a clear stream of water on a foot-log,
denotes pleasant employment and profit. If the water
is thick and muddy, it indicates loss and temporary
disturbance. For a woman this dream indicates either
a quarrelsome husband, or one of mild temper and regular
habits, as the water is muddy or clear.
To fall from a foot-log into clear water, signifies
short widowhood terminating in an agreeable marriage.
If the water is not clear, gloomy prospects.
[75] See Bridge.
Forest .
To dream that you find yourself in a dense forest, denotes
loss in trade, unhappy home influences and quarrels
among families. If you are cold and feel hungry, you
will be forced to make a long journey to settle some
unpleasant affair.
To see a forest of stately trees in foliage, denotes
prosperity and pleasures. To literary people, this dream
foretells fame and much appreciation from the public.
A young lady relates the following dream and its fulfilment:
``I was in a strange forest of what appeared to be cocoanut
trees, with red and yellow berries growing on them.
The ground was covered with blasted leaves, and I could
hear them crackle under my feet as I wandered about
lost. The next afternoon I received a telegram announcing
the death of a dear cousin.''
Forehead .
To dream of a fine and smooth forehead, denotes that
you will be thought well of for your judgment and fair
dealings.
An ugly forehead, denotes displeasure in your private
affairs.
To pass your hand over the forehead of your child, indicates
sincere praises from friends, because of some talent
and goodness displayed by your children.
For a young woman to dream of kissing the forehead of
her lover, signifies that he will be displeased with
her for gaining notice by indiscreet conduct.
Fork .
To dream of a fork, denotes that enemies are working
for your displacement. For a woman, this dream denotes
unhappy domestic relations, and separation for lovers.
Form .
To see anything ill formed, denotes disappointment.
To have a beautiful form, denotes favorable conditions
to health and business.
Forsaking .[76]
For a young woman to dream of forsaking her home or
friend, denotes that she will have troubles in love,
as her estimate of her lover will decrease with acquaintance
and association.
[76] See Abandoned and Lover.
Fort .
To dream of defending a fort, signifies your honor and
possessions will be attacked, and you will have great
worry over the matter.
To dream that you attack a fort and take it, denotes
victory over your worst enemy, and fortunate engagements.
Fortress .
To dream that you are confined in a fortress, denotes
that enemies will succeed in placing you in an undesirable
situation.
To put others in a fortress, denotes your ability to
rule in business or over women.
Fortune-telling .
To dream of telling, or having your fortune told, it
dicates that you are deliberating over some vexed affair,
and you should use much caution in giving consent to
its consummation. For a young woman, this portends a
choice between two rivals. She will be worried to find
out the standing of one in business and social circles.
To dream that she is engaged to a fortune-teller, denotes
that she has gone through the forest and picked the
proverbial stick. She should be self-reliant, or poverty
will attend her marriage.
Fountain .
To dream that you see a clear fountain sparkling in
the sunlight, denotes vast possessions, ecstatic delights
and many pleasant journeys.
A clouded fountain, denotes the insincerity of associates
and unhappy engagements and love affairs.
A dry and broken fountain, indicates death and cessation
of pleasures.
For a young woman to see a sparkling fountain in the
moonlight, signifies ill-advised pleasure which may
result in a desertion.
Fowl .[77]
To dream of seeing fowls, denotes temporary worry or
illness. For a woman to dream of fowls, indicates a
short illness or disagreement with her friends.
[77] See Chickens.
Fox .
To dream of chasing a fox, denotes that you are en gaging
in doubtful speculations and risky love affairs.
If you see a fox slyly coming into your yard, beware
of envious friendships; your reputation is being slyly
assailed.
To kill a fox, denotes that you will win in every engagement.
Fraud .
To dream that you are defrauding a person, denotes that
you will deceive your employer for gain, indulge in
degrading pleasures, and fall into disrepute.
If you are defrauded, it signifies the useless attempt
of enemies to defame you and cause you loss.
To accuse some one of defrauding you, you will be offered
a place of high honor.
Freckles .
For a woman to dream that her face is freckled, denotes
that many displeasing incidents will insinuate themselves
into her happiness. If she sees them in a mirror, she
will be in danger of losing her lover to a rival.
Friend .
To dream of friends being well and happy, denotes pleasant
tidings of them, or you will soon see them or some of
their relatives.
To see your friend troubled and haggard, sickness or
distress is upon them.
To see your friends dark-colored, denotes unusual sickness
or trouble to you or to them. To see them take the form
of animals, signifies that enemies will separate you
from your closest relations.
To see your friend who dresses in somber colors in flaming
red, foretells that unpleasant things will transpire,
causing you anxiety if not loss, and that friends will
be implicated.
To dream you see a friend standing like a statue on
a hill, denotes you will advance beyond present pursuits,
but will retain former impressions of justice and knowledge,
seeking these through every change. If the figure below
be low, you will ignore your friends of former days
in your future advancement. If it is on a plane or level
with you, you will fail in your ambition to reach other
spheres. If you seem to be going from it, you will force
yourself to seek a change in spite of friendly ties
or self-admonition.
To dream you see a friend with a white cloth tied over
his face, denotes that you will be injured by some person
who will endeavor to keep up friendly relations with
you.
To dream that you are shaking hands with a person who
has wronged you, and he is taking his departure and
looks sad, foretells you will have differences with
a close friend and alienation will perhaps follow. You
are most assuredly nearing loss of some character.
Frightened .[78]
To dream that you are frightened at anything, denotes
temporary and fleeting worries.
[78] See Affrighted.
Frogs .
To dream of catching frogs, denotes carelessness in
watching after your health, which may cause no little
distress among those of your family.
To see frogs in the grass, denotes that you will have
a pleasant and even-tempered friend as your confidant
and counselor.
To see a bullfrog, denotes, for a woman, marriage with
a wealthy widower, but there will be children with him
to be cared for.
To see frogs in low marshy places, foretells trouble,
but you will overcome it by the kindness of others.
To dream of eating frogs, signifies fleeting joys and
very little gain from associating with some people.
To hear frogs, portends that you will go on a visit
to friends, but it will in the end prove fruitless of
good.
Frost .
To dream of seeing frost on a dark gloomy morning, signifies
exile to a strange country, but your wanderings will
end in peace.
To see frost on a small sunlit landscape, signifies
gilded pleasures from which you will be glad to turn
later in life, and by your exemplary conduct will succeed
in making your circle forget past escapades.
To dream that you see a friend in a frost, denotes a
love affair in which your rival will be worsted. For
a young woman, this dream signifies the absence of her
lover and danger of his affections waning. This dream
is bad for all classes in business and love.
Fruit .
To dream of seeing fruit ripening among its foliage,
usually foretells to the dreamer a prosperous future.
Green fruit signifies disappointed efforts or hasty
action.
For a young woman to dream of eating green fruit, indicates
her degradation and loss of inheritance. Eating fruit
is unfavorable usually.
To buy or sell fruit, denotes much business, but not
very remunerative.
To see or eat ripe fruit, signifies uncertain fortune
and pleasure.
Fruit Seller .
To dream of a fruit seller, denotes you will endeavor
to recover your loss too rapidly and will engage in
unfortunate speculations.
Funeral .
To see a funeral, denotes an unhappy marriage and sickly
offspring.
To dream of the funeral of a stranger, denotes unexpected
worries. To see the funeral of your child, may denote
the health of your family, but very grave disappointments
may follow from a friendly source.
To attend a funeral in black, foretells an early widowhood.
To dream of the funeral of any relative, denotes nervous
troubles and family worries.
Furnace .
To dream of a furnace, foretells good luck if it is
running. If out of repair, you will have trouble with
children or hired help. To fall into one, portends some
enemy will overpower you in a business struggle.
Furs .
To dream of dealing in furs, denotes prosperity and
an interest in many concerns.
To be dressed in fur, signifies your safety from want
and poverty.
To see fine fur, denotes honor and riches. For a young
woman to dream that she is wearing costly furs, denotes
that she will marry a wise man.
Future .
To dream of the future, is a prognostic of careful reckoning
and avoiding of detrimental extravagance.
G.
``They answered again and said, `Let the King tell his
servants the dream and we will show the interpretation
of it.' ''--Dan. ii, 7.
Gaiter .
To dream of gaiters, foretells pleasant amusements and
rivalries. Gale .
To dream of being caught in a gale, signifies business
losses and troubles for working people.
Gallows .
To dream of seeing a friend on the gallows of execution,
foretells that desperate emergencies must be met with
decision, or a great calamity will befall you.
To dream that you are on a gallows, denotes that you
will suffer from the maliciousness of false friends.
For a young woman to dream that she sees her lover executed
by this means, denotes that she will marry an unscrupulous
and designing man.
If you rescue any one from the gallows, it portends
desirable acquisitions.
To dream that you hang an enemy, denotes victory in
all spheres.
Gambling-house .
To dream that you are gambling and win, signifies low
associations and pleasure at the expense of others.
If you lose, it foretells that your disgraceful conduct
will be the undoing of one near to you.
Game .
To dream of game, either shooting or killing or by other
means, denotes fortunate undertakings; but selfish motions;
if you fail to take game on a hunt, it denotes bad management
and loss.
Gangrene .
To dream that you see any one afflicted with gangrene,
foretells the death of a parent or near relative.
Gaol .[79]
If you dream of being confined in a gaol, you will be
prevented from carrying forward some profitable work
by the intervention of envious people; but if you escape
from the gaol, you will enjoy a season of favorable
business.
[79] See Jail.
Garbage .
To see heaps of garbage in your dreams, indicates thoughts
of social scandal and unfavorable business of every
character. For females this dream is ominous of disparagement
and desertion by lovers.
Garden .
To see a garden in your dreams, filled with evergreen
and flowers, denotes great peace of mind and comfort.
To see vegetables, denotes misery or loss of fortune
and calumny. To females, this dream foretells that they
will be famous, or exceedingly happy in domestic circles.
To dream of walking with one's lover through a garden
where flowering shrubs and plants abound, indicates
unalloyed happiness and independent means.
Garlic .
To dream of passing through a garlic patch, denotes
a rise from penury to prominence and wealth. To a young
woman, this denotes that she will marry from a sense
of business, and love will not be considered.
To eat garlic in your dreams, denotes that you will
take a sensible view of life and leave its ideals to
take care of themselves.
Garret .
To dream of climbing to a garret, denotes your inclination
to run after theories while leaving the cold realities
of life to others less able to bear them than yourself.
To the poor, this dream is an omen of easier circumstances.
To a woman, it denotes that her vanity and sefishness{sic}
should be curbed.
Garter .
For a lover to find his lady's garter, foretells that
he will lose caste with her. He will find rivals.
For a woman to dream that she loses her garter, signifies
that her lover will be jealous and suspicious of a handsomer
person.
For a married man to dream of a garter, foretells that
his wife will hear of his clandestine attachments, and
he will have a stormy scene.
For a woman to dream that she is admiring beautiful
jeweled garters on her limbs, denotes that she will
be betrayed in her private movements, and her reputation
will hang in the balance of public opinion. If she dreams
that her lover fastens them on her, she will hold his
affections and faith through all adverse criticisms.
Gas .
To dream of gas, denotes you will entertain harmful
opinions of others, which will cause you to deal with
them unjustly, and you will suffer consequent remorse.
To think you are asphyxiated, denotes you will have
trouble which you will needlessly incur through your
own wastefulness and negligence. To try to blow gas
out, signifies you will entertain enemies unconsciously,
who will destroy you if you are not wary.
To extinguish gas, denotes you will ruthlessly destroy
your own happiness. To light it, you will easily find
a way out of oppressive ill fortune.
Gas Lamps .
To see a gas lamp, denotes progress and pleasant surroundings.
To see one explode, or out of order other wise, foretells
you are threatened with unseasonable distress.
Gasoline .
To dream of gasoline, denotes you have a competency
coming to you through a struggling source.
Gate .
To dream of seeing or passing through a gate, foretells
that alarming tidings will reach you soon of the absent.
Business affairs will not be encouraging.
To see a closed gate, inability to overcome present
difficulties is predicted. To lock one, denotes successful
enterprises and well chosen friends. A broken one, signifies
failure and discordant surroundings. To be troubled
to get through one, or open it, denotes your most engrossing
labors will fail to be remunerative or satisfactory.
To swing on one, foretells you will engage in idle and
dissolute pleasures.
Gauze .
To dream of being dressed in gauze, denotes uncertain
fortune. For a lover to see his sweetheart clothed in
filmy material, suggests his ability to influence her
for good.
Gavel .
To dream of a gavel, denotes you will be burdened with
some unprofitable yet not unpleasant pursuit. To use
one, denotes that officiousness will be shown by you
toward your friends.
Geese .
To dream that you are annoyed by the quacking of geese,
denotes a death in your family. To see them swimming,
denotes that your fortune is gradually increasing.
To see them in grassy places, denotes assured success.
If you see them dead, you will suffer loss and displeasure.
For a lover, geese denotes the worthiness of his affianced.
If you are picking them, you will come into an estate.
To eat them, denotes that your possessions are disputed.
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