The Dictionary of Dreams (23 page)

for the clear management of your own affairs, which could be done

with proper dispatch if your own will was given play.

Difficulty
.

This dream signifies temporary embarrassment for business men of all classes, including soldiers and writers. But to extricate yourself from difficulties, foretells your prosperity.

For a woman to dream of being in difficulties, denotes that she is threatened with ill health or enemies. For lovers, this is a dream of contrariety, denoting pleasant courtship.

Digging
.

To dream of digging, denotes that you will never be in want,

but life will be an uphill affair.

To dig a hole and find any glittering substance, denotes a favorable turn in fortune; but to dig and open up a vast area of hollow mist, you will be harrassed with real misfortunes and be filled with gloomy forebodings.

Water filling the hole that you dig, denotes that in spite of your most strenuous efforts things will not bend to your will.

Dinner
.

To dream that you eat your dinner alone, denotes that you will often have cause to think seriously of the necessaries of life.

For a young woman to dream of taking dinner with her lover,

is indicative of a lovers' quarrel or a rupture, unless the affair

is one of harmonious pleasure, when the reverse may be expected.

To be one of many invited guests at a dinner, denotes that you

will enjoy the hospitalities of those who are able to extend

to you many pleasant courtesies.

Dirt
.

To dream of seeing freshly stirred dirt around flowers or trees,

denotes thrift and healthful conditions abound for the dreamer.

To see your clothes soiled with unclean dirt, you will be forced

to save yourself from contagious diseases by leaving your home

or submitting to the strictures of the law.

To dream that some one throws dirt upon you, denotes that enemies

will try to injure your character.

Disaster
.

To dream of being in any disaster from public conveyance,

you are in danger of losing property or of being maimed from

some malarious disease.

For a young woman to dream of a disaster in which she is a participant, foretells that she will mourn the loss of her lover by death or desertion.

To dream of a disaster at sea, denotes unhappiness to sailors

and loss of their gains. To others, it signifies loss by death;

but if you dream that you are rescued, you will be placed

in trying situations, but will come out unscathed.

To dream of a railway wreck in which you are not a participant,

you will eventually be interested in some accident because of

some relative or friend being hurt, or you will have trouble

of a business character.

Disease
.

To dream that you are diseased, denotes a slight attack of illness,

or of unpleasant dealings with a relative.

For a young woman to dream that she is incurably diseased, denotes that she will be likely to lead a life of single blessedness.

Disgrace
.

To be worried in your dream over the disgraceful conduct of children or friends, will bring you unsatisfying hopes, and worries will harass you.

To be in disgrace yourself, denotes that you will hold morality at a low rate, and you are in danger of lowering your reputation for uprightness.

Enemies are also shadowing you.

Dish
.[56]

To dream of handling dishes, denotes good fortune; but if from any cause they should be broken, this signifies that fortune will be short-lived for you.

To see shelves of polished dishes, denotes success in marriage.

To dream of dishes, is prognostic of coming success and gain,

and you will be able to fully appreciate your good luck.

Soiled dishes, represent dissatisfaction and an unpromising future.

[56] See Crockery

Disinherited
.

To dream that you are disinherited, warns you to look well to your business and social standing.

For a young man to dream of losing his inheritance by disobedience,

warns him that he will find favor in the eyes of his parents by contracting a suitable marriage. For a woman, this dream is a warning to be careful of her conduct, lest she meet with unfavorable fortune.

Dispute
.

To dream of holding disputes over trifles, indicates bad health

and unfairness in judging others.

To dream of disputing with learned people, shows that you have some

latent ability, but are a little sluggish in developing it.

Distaff
.

To dream of a distaff, denotes frugality, with pleasant surroundings.

It also signifies that a devotional spirit will be cultivated by you.

Distance
.

To dream of being a long way from your residence, denotes that you will make a journey soon in which you may meet many strangers who will be instrumental in changing life from good to bad.

To dream of friends at a distance, denotes slight disappointments.

To dream of distance, signifies travel and a long journey.

To see men plowing with oxen at a distance, across broad fields,

denotes advancing prosperity and honor. For a man to see strange

women in the twilight, at a distance, and throwing kisses to him,

foretel s that he will enter into an engagement with a new acquaintance, which will result in unhappy exposures.

Ditch
.

To dream of falling in a ditch, denotes degradation and personal loss; but if you jump over it, you will live down any suspicion of wrong-doing.

Diving
.

To dream of diving in clear water, denotes a favorable termination

of some embarrassment. If the water is muddy, you will suffer

anxiety at the turn your affairs seem to be taking.

To see others diving, indicates pleasant companions.

For lovers to dream of diving, denotes the consummation of happy

dreams and passionate love.

Dividend
.

To dream of dividends, augments successful speculations or

prosperous harvests. To fail in securing hoped-for dividends,

proclaims failure in management or love affairs.

Divining Rods
.

To see a divining rod in your dreams, foretells ill luck will dissatisfy you with present surroundings.

Divorce
.

To dream of being divorced, denotes that you are not satisfied with your companion, and should cultivate a more congenial atmosphere in the home life.

It is a dream of warning.

For women to dream of divorce, denotes that a single life may be theirs through the infidelity of lovers.

Docks
.

To dream of being on docks, denotes that you are about to make

an unpropitious journey. Accidents will threaten you.

If you are there, wandering alone, and darkness overtakes you,

you will meet with deadly enemies, but if the sun be shining,

you will escape threatening dangers.

Doctor
.

This is a most auspicious dream, denoting good health and general prosperity, if you meet him socially, for you will not then spend your money for his services. If you be young and engaged to marry him, then this dream warns you of deceit.

To dream of a doctor professionally, signifies discouraging illness

and disagreeable differences between members of a family.

To dream that a doctor makes an incision in your flesh,

trying to discover blood, but failing in his efforts,

denotes that you will be tormented and injured by some evil person,

who may try to make you pay out money for his debts.

If he finds blood, you will be the loser in some transaction.

Dogs
.

To dream of a vicious dog, denotes enemies and unalterable misfortune.

To dream that a dog fondles you, indicates great gain and constant friends.

To dream of owning a dog with fine qualities, denotes that you

will be possessed of solid wealth.

To dream that a blood-hound is tracking you, you are likely to fall

into some temptation, in which there is much danger of your downfall.

To dream of small dogs, indicates that your thoughts and chief

pleasures are of a frivolous order.

To dream of dogs biting you, foretells for you a quarrelsome

companion either in marriage or business.

Lean, filthy dogs, indicate failure in business, also sickness among children.

To dream of a dog-show, is indicative of many and varied favors from fortune.

To hear the barking of dogs, foretells news of a depressing nature.

Difficulties are more than likely to follow. To see dogs on the chase of foxes, and other large game, denotes an unusual briskness in all affairs.

To see fancy pet dogs, signifies a love of show, and that the owner

is selfish and narrow. For a young woman, this dream foretells a fop for a sweetheart.

To feel much fright upon seeing a large mastiff, denotes that you will experience inconvenience because of efforts to rise above mediocrity.

If a woman dreams this, she will marry a wise and humane man.

To hear the growling and snarling of dogs, indicates that you

are at the mercy of designing people, and you will be afflicted

with unpleasant home surroundings.

To hear the lonely baying of a dog, foretells a death or a long

separation from friends.

To hear dogs growling and fighting, portends that you will be overcome by your enemies, and your life will be filled with depression.

To see dogs and cats seemingly on friendly terms, and suddenly turning on each other, showing their teeth and a general fight ensuing, you will meet with disaster in love and worldly pursuits, unless you succeed in quelling the row.

If you dream of a friendly white dog approaching you, it portends

for you a victorious engagement whether in business or love.

For a woman, this is an omen of an early marriage.

To dream of a many-headed dog, you are trying to maintain too many branches of business at one time. Success always comes with concentration of energies.

A man who wishes to succeed in anything should be warned by this dream.

To dream of a mad dog, your most strenuous efforts will not bring

desired results, and fatal disease may be clutching at your vitals.

If a mad dog succeeds in biting you, it is a sign that you or some loved one is on the verge of insanity, and a deplorable tragedy may occur.

To dream of traveling alone, with a dog following you, foretells stanch friends and successful undertakings.

To dream of dogs swimming, indicates for you an easy stretch

to happiness and fortune.

To dream that a dog kills a cat in your presence, is significant

of profitable dealings and some unexpected pleasure.

For a dog to kill a snake in your presence, is an omen of good luck

Dolphin
.

To dream of a dolphin, indicates your liability to come under

a new government. It is not a very good dream.

Dome
.

To dream that you are in the dome of a building, viewing a

strange landscape, signifies a favorable change in your life.

You will occupy honorable places among strangers.

To behold a dome from a distance, portends that you will never

reach the height of your ambition, and if you are in love,

the object of your desires will scorn your attention.

Dominoes
.

To dream of playing at dominoes, and lose, you will be affronted by a friend, and much uneasiness for your safety will be entertained by your people, as you will not be discreet in your affairs with women or other matters that engage your attention.

If you are the winner of the game, it foretells that you will be much courted and admired by certain dissolute characters, bringing you selfish pleasures, but much distress to your relatives.

Donkey
.

To dream of a donkey braying in your face, denotes that you are about to be publicly insulted by a lewd and unscrupulous person.

To hear the distant braying filling space with melancholy,

you will receive wealth and release from unpleasant bonds

by the death of some person close to you.

If you see yourself riding on a donkey, you will visit foreign lands and make many explorations into places difficult of passage.

To see others riding donkeys, denotes a meagre inheritance for them

and a toiling life.

To dream of seeing many of the old patriarchs traveling on donkeys,

shows that the influence of Christians will be thrown against you

in your selfish wantonness, causing you to ponder over the rights

and duties of man to man.

To drive a donkey, signifies that all your energies and pluck will be brought into play against a desperate effort on the part of enemies to overthrow you.

If you are in love, evil women will cause you trouble.

If you are kicked by this little animal, it shows that you

are carrying on illicit connections, from which you will suffer

much anxiety from fear of betrayal.

If you lead one by a halter, you will be master of every situation,

and lead women into your way of seeing things by flattery.

To see children riding and driving donkeys, signifies health

and obedience for them.

To fall or be thrown from one, denotes ill luck and disappointment

in secular affairs. Lovers will quarrel and separate.

To see one dead, denotes satiated appetites, resulting

from licentious excesses.

To dream of drinking the milk of a donkey, denotes that whimsical desires will be gratified, even to the displacement of important duties.

If you see in your dreams a strange donkey among your stock,