Fortunes and dreams

Part 8

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_Cat_—A white cat means a gift; a black cat means deceit or quarrel.

_Cave_—To be in a cave denotes loss.

_Cellar_—To be in a dark cellar means sickness or absence from home.

_Cemetery_—To be in a cemetery foretells the death of a friend.

_Chain_—Foretells a union of people hitherto separated.

_Cheese_—Foretells success and a journey.

_Cherries_—To eat cherries denotes love. To gather them, faithfulness.

_Chess_—To play a game of chess foretells business troubles.

_Chestnuts_—Denote troubles at home.

_Chicken_—To cook a chicken means good news; to eat one, arrival of a friend.

_Child_—To dream of children in health denotes pleasure and fortune; if ill, the dream is a warning.

_Church_—Signifies good fortune and many friends.

_Cider_—To drink cider denotes a dispute.

_City_—To be in a strange city means a speedy marriage.

_Clams_—Denote closeness and parsimony.

_Clock_—Seeing or hearing a clock denotes marriage.

_Coal_—Seeing or burning coal signifies persecution.

_Cobbler_—To dream of one mending shoes means trouble in money matters.

_Cock_—A crowing cock denotes sudden trouble.

_Coffee_—Drinking coffee is a sign of heavy trouble.

_Coffin_—Denotes a speedy marriage.

_Cooking_—To dream that you are cooking indicates a wedding.

_Corkscrew_—Means vexation; if in a bottle, trouble.

_Corn_—Is significant of riches and abundance.

_Corpse_—To dream of a dead body denotes long life, also news from friends.

_Cow_—Is significant of prosperity and abundance.

_Crab_—To see a crab walking means that your endeavors will come to naught.

_Cradle_—Indicates an increase in the family.

_Cricket_—Is a sign of hospitality and a visit.

_Crocodile_—Indicates a catastrophe.

_Cross_—To see a cross is a sign of tranquillity.

_Crow_—Means humiliation and disgrace.

_Crowd_—You will receive good news.

_Crutches_—Indicate losses if you gamble.

_Cucumber_—Is a sign of serious illness.

_Cypress_—Foretells the death of a loved one.

_Dancing_—Indicates a handsome present of someone you love.

_Debts_—To dream of owing money means business safety.

_Devil_—To dream of the devil is a warning to turn over a new leaf.

_Dice_—To dream of dice indicates scandal and dishonor.

_Dirt_—Denotes sickness.

_Dishes_—Breaking dishes denotes a family quarrel.

_Dispute_—Among friends, indicates renewed friendship.

_Ditch_—To dream of seeing or falling into a ditch foretells bankruptcy.

_Dog_—To see a dog indicates faithfulness of a friend. To be bitten means treachery.

_Door_—An open door means opportunity; a closed door, adventure.

_Dove_—Means happiness at home.

_Drawing_—Indicates a rejection of marriage.

_Drowning_—To dream of drowning means good news from abroad; to rescue a drowning person is a sign of happiness.

_Drum_—To see or hear a drum indicates a trifling loss.

_Drunk_—To see a drunken person means bad news; to be drunk means disgrace.

_Duck_—Is a sign of profit and pleasure.

_Duel_—To fight a duel means dissension.

_Dwarf_—Signifies “Beware of foes!”

_Eagle_—Is a sign of worthy ambition.

_Eating_—To dream of eating means a happy marriage or a rich inheritance.

_Eclipse_—To see an eclipse means a loss in business.

_Eels_—Are sign of vexation.

_Eggs_—Eating eggs indicates a journey.

_Elephant_—To ride an elephant means that you will be called upon to do a service.

_Elopement_—Signifies a speedy marriage after trouble.

_Embroidery_—Signifies love and ambition.

_Engaged_—To dream of being engaged is a sign of a quarrel with someone you love.

_Euchre_—To play euchre signifies failure in business.

_Eyes_—To dream of eyes is a portent of bad luck.

_Face_—To dream of a smiling face indicates joy.

_Failure_—To dream of failure in business or in love means that you will soon be successful.

_Falling_—To dream of falling means a sudden improvement in your condition.

_Fan_—Is a sign of rivalry between women.

_Farewell_—To dream of parting is a sure sign of a lawsuit.

_Farmer_—To dream of a farmer denotes an increase in earnings.

_Feast_—To be seated at a feast means that there is trouble ahead.

_Feathers_—White feathers mean friendship; dark feathers, loss.

_Field_—To walk in a field means visitors.

_Figs_—To eat figs is a sign of interrupted pleasures.

_Fingers_—To dream of injured fingers denotes grief.

_Fire_—To see a house on fire is a sign of caution. Beware of false friends. To kindle a fire denotes anger.

_Fish_—To catch fish means success in business; to eat fish means beware of deceitful friends.

_Flag_—To see a flag means coming trouble in business; to carry one, means unexpected honor.

_Flame_—To see a flame is a sign of good news.

_Flea_—Is a sign of triumph over one’s enemies.

_Flood_—To dream of a flood is a sign of misfortune.

_Flowers_—To dream of flowers is a sure sign of success in business or love.

_Flute_—To play or hear a flute means news of a birth.

_Fly_—To dream of flies is a warning that someone is jealous of us.

_Fog_—To be lost in a fog is a warning of coming trouble.

_Fountain_—To see a running fountain denotes health and abundance.

_Fox_—Signifies triumph over enemies.

_Frog_—Is a sign of vexation and annoyance.

_Funeral_—To see or attend a funeral is a sign of a birth or marriage.

_Fur_—To wear fur signifies long life and happiness.

_Gallows_—To see a gallows is a sign of dignity, honor and wealth.

_Gambling_—Is a warning against deception.

_Garden_—To walk in a garden denotes a bright future.

_Garlic_—Signifies deception by a woman.

_Garter_—To find a garter foretells a letter or a happy marriage.

_Ghost_—To dream of seeing a ghost means beware of sickness.

_Gift_—To receive a present denotes danger.

_Gloves_—To buy or wear gloves means a new-found friend.

_Goat_—To dream of a white goat means prosperity; of a black goat, sickness.

_Gold_—Dreaming of gold denotes profit and success. A bag of gold indicates a gain.

_Grain_—A field of ripe grain is a sign of prosperity.

_Grapes_—To see or eat grapes denotes enjoyment and plenty.

_Grass_—Indicates long life.

_Grasshopper_—Means loss of savings.

_Grave_—To look into an open grave means the loss of a friend. To sit near a grave is a sign of good luck.

_Guitar_—Means deception and treachery.

_Hail_—To dream that you are in a hailstorm denotes trouble and sadness.

_Hair_—To comb your hair is a sign of perplexity and anxiety.

_Ham_—To eat ham is a sign of happiness.

_Hammock_—To lie in a hammock indicates a speedy marriage.

_Harp_—To dream of a harp means the death of a dear one.

_Harvest_—Denotes wealth and abundance.

_Heart_—To dream of heart trouble indicates danger. The picture of a heart means true love.

_Heaven_—To dream that you or someone else is in heaven is a sign of peace and prosperity.

_Hell_—To dream of the infernal regions is a warning to reform.

_Hen_—A sign of profit.

_Hermit_—Denotes a treacherous friend.

_Hill_—Going up a hill means success; going down one, failure.

_Hog_—To dream of a hog is a lucky dream for speculators, but unlucky for lovers.

_Hole_—Falling into a hole is a sign of many obstacles.

_Honey_—Signifies success in business.

_Horse_—Seeing a white horse means unexpected fortune. A black horse means deceit. Riding a horse means reciprocated love.

_Hotel_—To stop at a hotel means success.

_House_—To be in a new or strange house is a sign of consolation.

_Hunger_—Is a sign of profitable employment.

_Husband_—For a wife to dream of her husband betokens a quarrel. If the dream is pleasant it may mean an agreeable surprise.

_Ice_—Denotes gratitude.

_Imp_—Is an occasion on which to exercise caution.

_Infant_—Happiness in the married state.

_Ink_—To upset an ink bottle is a sign of someone attempting to injure you.

_Insanity_—To dream of being insane is a sign that you are overworked.

_Iron_—To dream of a flatiron denotes that you will go thru a cruel experience.

_Island_—To be on an island in the ocean means luck; in a lake or river, loneliness.

_Ivory_—Is a sign of profitable enterprise.

_Ivy_—Denotes a happy termination of courtship and a fortunate marriage.

_Jail_—To be in jail or prison is a sign that you will have unexpected honor bestowed.

_Jewels_—To wear much jewelry indicates coming poverty; to see it on another foretells a lawsuit.

_Joy_—To experience great joy is a sign that you will have bad news.

_Judge_—Is a sign of coming punishment.

_Jug_—Indicates the acquaintance of a great man.

_Key_—A bunch of keys denotes treachery on the part of a supposed friend. A single key means loss.

_Kill_—To kill a person denotes a coming quarrel.

_King_—To see a king denotes satisfaction in business.

_Kiss_—To receive a kiss denotes that you will be betrayed. To kiss another means good news from a friend.

_Kitchen_—To be in a kitchen denotes the coming of visitors.

_Kite_—To see or fly a kite denotes failure in your plans.

_Knife_—Denotes inconstancy and dissension in your family.

_Knitting_—Is a sign of mischievous talk on the part of friends.

_Knocks_—Denote embarrassment and difficulties.

_Ladder_—To go up a ladder means success; to go down, humiliation.

_Lake_—A warning to be careful.

_Lamb_—This is a favorable sign to single people and indicates courtship.

_Lame Person_—To dream of seeing a cripple or lame person means business misfortune.

_Lamp_—To carry a lamp means trouble; to upset one, loss.

_Lantern_—To carry a lantern means a safe adventure.

_Laughter_—To laugh heartily in your sleep, “Beware of trouble!”

_Lawyer_—Dreaming of a lawyer denotes the marriage of a dear friend.

_Leaves_—Dry leaves are a sign of indisposition which will not last long.

_Letter_—To receive a letter usually means good news and prosperity.

_Lettuce_—Denotes poverty.

_Lightning_—Indicates a quarrel among lovers.

_Lily_—A sign of innocence and happiness.

_Lion_—To dream of a lion means unexpected honor.

_Lizard_—Seeing a lizard indicates coming trouble.

_Lottery_—To dream of winning money in a lottery means loss.

_Lovers_—To see two lovers spoon is an indication of domestic trouble.

_Macaroni_—Eating macaroni is a sign of abundance.

_Manure_—Indicates depravity.

_Map_—To see or consult a map indicates a journey.

_Market_—Going to market is a sign of a joyous event.

_Mask_—To wear a mask or see someone else wear one indicates hypocrisy.

_Meat_—To eat or cook meat is a sign of a big reception.

_Melon_—Signifies hope and success.

_Milestone_—Seeing a milestone indicates a successful venture.

_Milk_—Dreaming of milk means success in love affairs.

_Mirror_—To see yourself in the glass denotes wounded pride or sickness. To break one, misadventure.

_Money_—To find money means bad luck; to give it away or spend it indicates success.

_Monkey_—Means “Beware of getting into mischief!”

_Moon_—To see the full moon denotes fidelity and joy; to see a crescent means awakening affection. An eclipse of the moon means loss.

_Mourning_—To dream of wearing mourning indicates an invitation to a wedding.

_Mud_—To find yourself in mud means the coming of wealth.

_Mule_—Seeing or riding a mule is a sure sign of difficulty.

_Murder_—To witness a murder means that you will soon see an old friend; to dream of being murdered means caution.

_Music_—Hearing music in your sleep is a sign of luck.

_Mustard_—Eating mustard denotes pain and trouble.

_Nails_—Metal nails mean success; finger nails denote misadventures.

_Nakedness_—Threatened danger and poverty.

_Necklace_—Receiving one denotes jealousy and annoyance. If a girl wears a necklace she will soon wed.

_Needles_—Are a sign of disappointment in love.

_Nest_—Seeing a nest with eggs denotes a quarrel. A nest with birds in it, good luck.

_Newspaper_—Reading a paper means beware of gossip.

_Nose_—Dreaming of your own or someone’s nose denotes a new acquaintance.

_Nurse_—Dreaming of a nurse is a sign of long life.

_Nuts_—Eating nuts denotes a voyage.

_Oars_—Indicate a safe enterprise.

_Oaths_—A man using blasphemous words signifies trouble.

_Offer of Marriage_—Denotes happiness for at least a year.

_Oil_—To dream of oil is a sign of good harvest and prosperity.

_Olives_—Indicate honors and dignity.

_Onions_—To dream of eating them means aggravation and disgrace.

_Opera_—To dream of being at the opera denotes temporary pleasure.

_Orange_—To eat an orange is a sign of coming amusement.

_Orange Blossoms_—To see or wear orange blossoms foretells a wedding.

_Orchard_—To see or be in an orchard signifies a successful business deal.

_Ostrich_—To dream of an ostrich means failure thru vanity.

_Owl_—To dream of an owl means that important secrets will be revealed.

_Oyster_—To dream of opening an oyster denotes honor; eating one foretells a feast.

_Pail_—To carry a pail signifies a new acquaintance. If full it means gain.

_Pain_—To dream of suffering pain foretells a sickness and a speedy recovery.

_Painter_—Denotes that your business affairs will improve.

_Palm Tree_—Denotes honor and victory.

_Paper_—To dream of reading a newspaper means that happiness will be brief.

_Parasol_—To carry one denotes a voyage.

_Parent_—To dream of either father or mother means good news.

_Parrot_—To dream of a parrot foretells a robbery.

_Pastry_—To dream of eating pastry denotes annoyance; to bake pastry means improvement in your condition.

_Pawnbroker_—To go to a pawnbroker signifies a serious loss.

_Peaches_—To dream of eating peaches denotes pleasure and contentment.

_Peacock_—Foretells victory.

_Peanuts_—To eat peanuts signifies a lawsuit.

_Pearls_—To dream of receiving or wearing pearls signifies tears and distress.

_Pears_—Eating pears means long life and happiness.

_Peas_—To dream of peas means good fortune.

_Pen_—To dream of holding or writing with a pen means good tidings.

_Pepper_—To dream of pepper denotes affliction.

_Pheasant_—To kill a pheasant is a sign of good luck.

_Piano_—Playing on a piano denotes a speedy wedding. Buying one signifies money from an unexpected debt.

_Pig_—To dream of a pig is a sign of good luck.

_Pigsty_—Indicates financial gain.

_Pigeon_—Seeing a pigeon in flight means reconciliation; at rest denotes success.

_Pillow_—To dream of lying on a pillow indicates sickness.

_Pills_—Taking pills is a sure sign of trouble and famine.

_Pine Tree_—Dreaming of a lonely pine tree foretells danger.

_Pins_—To dream of pins is considered fortunate and means wealth.

_Pirate_—Foretells a fortunate adventure.

_Pistol_—To carry a pistol or revolver denotes a change in your prospects for the better.

_Pitch_—Signifies “Beware of evil companions!”

_Pitchfork_—Means you will be punished.

_Policeman_—Is a sure sign of impending trouble.

_Postman_—Indicates good news, from abroad.

_Poverty_—To dream that you are poor denotes an unexpected addition to your wealth.

_Present_—Dreaming of receiving gifts denotes a loss. To make a present means success.

_Preserves_—To make or eat preserves indicates loss of time and money.

_Priest_—To dream of a priest denotes reconciliation with an enemy.

_Procession_—To watch a parade or procession means success in love.

_Pump_—To pump water is a sign of a speedy marriage.

_Purse_—An empty purse denotes that you will soon receive a present; a full purse signifies a serious loss.

_Quail_—To see a quail denotes responsibilities in the family.

_Quarrel_—Means constancy and friendship.

_Queen_—To dream of a queen or princess is a sure sign of prosperity.

_Quince_—To dream of fresh or preserved quinces denotes a scandal.

_Quoits_—A warning not to gamble.

_Rabbit_—A running rabbit is a sign of disappointment.

_Race_—To witness a race denotes success in life.

_Radish_—To pick or eat a radish denotes a secret which you will shortly learn.

_Railroad_—A token that you will change your residence soon.

_Rain_—Is a sign of reconciliation with an enemy.

_Rainbow_—To see a rainbow denotes that better days are coming. It is a very good omen.

_Rat_—Beware of secret enemies.

_Raven_—To hear a raven croak portends misfortune.

_Reading_—To dream of reading a book is a sign that you are too lazy to succeed.

_Revenge_—Denotes a speedy repentance.

_Ribbons_—To dream of wearing ribbons is a sign of a visit from one you love.

_Rice_—To dream of eating or throwing rice denotes, the marriage of an intimate friend.

_Ride_—To ride with either men or women denotes coming trouble.

_Ring_—To receive one means a gain; to place one on the finger of another denotes marital trouble.

_Rival_—To dream of a rival is a sign that you will quarrel with the one you love best.

_River_—To see a river denotes a change in your condition; to fall into one means “Beware of your enemies!”

_Robber_—To be attacked by robbers is a sign of victory over a rival.

_Rock_—Sure sign of annoyance and loss.

_Rose_—This is always a sign of good luck. White roses signify constancy; red, an offer of marriage.

_Rosebush_—Denotes a constant lover.

_Ruins_—To explore a ruin denotes a pleasant surprise.

_Sailor_—To dream of a sailor means good tidings from other lands.

_Salad_—Means “Beware of embarrassment!”

_Salt_—To dream of using salt means a rapid recovery of a sick friend; to spill salt denotes disappointment.

_Sausage_—Is a sign of affliction or sickness.

_Saw_—Portends a satisfactory end in your affairs.

_Scissors_—Denotes that a friend will become an enemy.

_Sea_—To dream of the sea is a sign of a long journey.

_Sermon_—To hear a long sermon denotes mental trouble.

_Servant_—Dreaming of a servant means “Beware of being over-confident!”

_Sewing_—Means someone is plotting against you.

_Sheep_—Denotes gain in business.

_Shell_—A sea shell is a sign of success; a cannon shell, a sign of bad luck.

_Ship_—If at anchor a ship denotes happiness; if sailing, wishes fulfilled.

_Shoes_—Denote a speedy journey.

_Shroud_—To dream of a shroud is a very bad omen and often signifies death.

_Sickness_—To dream of being ill is always a bad sign.

_Singing_—To sing in your sleep denotes vexation when awake.

_Skating_—To dream of skating is a sign of success.

_Skeleton_—The vision of a skeleton usually signifies a change for the better.

_Sleep_—To dream that you are asleep indicates false security, and is a sign to be cautious.

_Slip or Fall_—Indicates a rise in position.

_Slipper_—Is significant of comfort and satisfaction.

_Smoke_—To smoke a cigar denotes extravagant expectations; to see smoke come out of a chimney denotes gain thru new efforts.

_Snail_—A crawling snail is a sign of coming dishonor.

_Snake_—Denotes treason, and is a caution to be careful whom you trust.

_Sneezing_—Is a sign of long life.

_Snow_—To see a falling snow signifies a visit from a lovely person.

_Soap_—Denotes pleasant revelations.

_Soldier_—To meet a soldier is a sign of a coming quarrel.

_Spider_—To see a spider spinning its web denotes success in business.

_Spirit_—To see a spirit in a dream is a caution to be more considerate of those around you.

_Sponge_—Is a sign of greed and avarice.

_Spy_—To dream of a spy means “Beware of idle rumors!”

_Stable_—To dream of a stable denotes a welcome.

_Stars_—To dream of a star means happiness; a shooting-star, gain of money.

_Stocking_—To put on or take off a stocking denotes a change in your fortune.

_Stones_—To dream of throwing stones denotes suffering.

_Stork_—Seeing a stork means loss thru robbery.

_Storm_—Being caught in a storm denotes coming vexation.

_Stove_—Sitting near a stove is an indication of comfort and wealth.

_Strange Room_—Coming into a strange room denotes the solving of a mystery.

_Straw_—Is an indication of coming poverty.

_Strawberries_—Are a sign of unexpected good fortune.

_Sugar_—Denotes want and suffering.

_Sun_—To dream of the sun is always lucky and portends a happy future.

_Supper_—To sit at supper means the news of a birth in the family.

_Swan_—Means that it will be long before you reach your desires.

_Swastika_—Is a sign of good luck.

_Swimming_—Is a sign of sure enjoyment.

_Sword_—To dream of wearing one is a sign of honor; to be wounded with one is a sign of misfortune.

_Table_—To sit at a table denotes abundance.

_Tailor_—Is a portent of unfaithfulness.

_Tea_—To drink tea means beware of confusion and trouble.

_Tears_—To shed tears foretells joy and sympathy.

_Teeth_—To dream of losing your teeth foretells the death of a friend or the loss of money.

_Tent_—To dream of being under a tent denotes a quarrel.

_Theater_—Being at a theater is a sign of coming sadness or loss.

_Thimble_—Denotes hard work to achieve success.

_Thirst_—To dream of being thirsty is a sign of affliction.

_Thistle_—To pluck a thistle foretells a dispute.

_Thorn_—Is a sign of loss of money.

_Thunder_—To dream of a thunderstorm denotes danger or death to a friend.

_Tiger_—To meet a tiger is a warning against an enemy.

_Toads_—Dreaming of a toad means you will be disgusted with something that will happen to you.

_Torch_—Denotes an invitation to a wedding.

_Treasure_—Finding a treasure or a heap of money indicates a disappointment.

_Trees_—Dreaming of trees denotes “Keep up your courage.”

_Turkey_—To dream of a turkey is a sign of plenty.

_Turnips_—Denote disappointment and annoyance.

_Turtle_—To see a turtle is a sign of luck.

_Twins_—The coming of twins denotes honors and wealth.

_Umbrella_—To borrow one denotes prosperity; to carry one in a storm, you will be beloved.

_Uncle_—To dream of an uncle denotes an advantageous marriage.

_Unfaithful_—Dreaming that your sweetheart is unfaithful is a sure sign of true love.

_Uniform_—To wear a uniform is a sign of coming honors.

_Urn_—If it contains flowers it means a speedy marriage of someone in your family. Empty, it means a loss.

_Veil_—To wear a white veil means a proposal of marriage; a black veil indicates death or separation.

_Vermin_—Denotes plenty and prosperity.

_Village_—Walking thru a village denotes a trip abroad.

_Vine_—A sign of prosperity and fruitfulness.

_Vinegar_—To dream of drinking vinegar signifies sickness.

_Violet_—Denotes fidelity on the part of your sweetheart and success in your undertaking.

_Violin_—Denotes sympathy and consolation.

_Vise_—To use a vise indicates wealth through industry.

_Visitor_—To dream of a visit foreshadows trouble; if others visit you, loneliness.

_Voice_—To dream of hearing a voice means that absent ones are thinking of you.

_Voyage_—Is a sign of a coming event that will alter your conditions.

_Wagon_—Denotes ease and pleasure.

_Wall_—Seeing a wall over which you cannot climb means prosperity after much effort.

_War_—To dream of war denotes peace and prosperity.

_Washing_—Washing your clothes denotes that a misunderstanding will soon pass away.

_Wasps_—Are a sign of annoyance and disappointment.