The Dictionary of Dreams (25 page)

[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, foretel s 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.