The Dictionary of Dreams (33 page)

Heat is not a very favorable dream.

Heather Bells
.

To dream of heather bells, foretells that joyous occasions will pass you in happy succession.

Heaven
.

If you ascend to heaven in a dream, you will fail to enjoy the distinction you have labored to gain,, and joy will end in sadness.

If young persons dream of climbing to heaven on a ladder,

they will rise from a low estate to one of unusual prominence,

but will fail to find contentment or much pleasure.

To dream of being in heaven and meeting Christ and friends,

you will meet with many losses, but will reconcile yourself

to them through your true understanding of human nature.

To dream of the Heavenly City, denotes a contented and spiritual nature, and trouble will do you small harm.

Hedges
.

To dream of hedges of evergreens, denotes joy and profit.

Bare hedges, foretells distress and unwise dealings.

If a young woman dreams of walking beside a green hedge with her lover, it foretells that her marriage will soon be consummated.

If you dream of being entangled in a thorny hedge, you will be hampered in your business by unruly partners or persons working under you.

To lovers, this dream is significant of quarrels and jealousies.

Heir
.

To dream that you fall heir to property or valuables,

denotes that you are in danger of losing what you already possess.

and warns you of coming responsibilities. Pleasant surprises

may also follow this dream.

Hell
.

If you dream of being in hell, you will fall into temptations,

which will almost wreck you financially and morally.

To see your friends in hell, denotes distress and burdensome cares.

You will hear of the misfortune of some friend.

To dream of crying in hell, denotes the powerlessness of friends

to extricate you from the snares of enemies.

Helmet
.

To dream of seeing a helmet, denotes threatened misery and loss

will be avoided by wise action.

Hemp
.

To dream of hemp, denotes you will be successful in all undertakings, especially large engagements. For a young woman to dream that some accident befalls her through cultivating hemp, foretells the fatal

quarrel and separation from her friend.

Hemp Seed
.

To see hemp seed in dreams, denotes the near approach of a deep

and continued friendship. To the business man, is shown favorable

opportunity for money-making.

Hen
.[89]

To dream of hens, denotes pleasant family reunions with added members.

[89] See Chickens.

Herbs
.

To dream of herbs, denotes that you will have vexatious cares,

though some pleasures will ensue.

To dream of poisonous herbs, warns you of enemies.

Balm and other useful herbs, denotes satisfaction in business

and warm friendships.

Hermit
.

To dream of a hermit, denotes sadness and loneliness caused

by the unfaithfulness of friends.

If you are a hermit yourself, you will pursue researches into

intricate subjects, and will take great interest in the discussions

of the hour.

To find yourself in the abode of a hermit, denotes unselfishness toward enemies and friends alike.

Herring
.

To dream of seeing herring, indicates a tight squeeze to escape

financial embarrassment, but you will have success later.

Hide
.

To dream of the hide of an animal, denotes profit and permanent employment.

Hidden
.

To dream that you have hidden away any object, denotes embarrassment in your circumstances.

To find hidden things, you will enjoy unexpected pleasures.

For a young woman to dream of hiding objects, she will be the object of much adverse gossip, but will finally prove her conduct orderly.

Hieroglyphs
.

Hieroglyphs seen in a dream, foretells that wavering judgment

in some vital matter may cause you great distress and money loss.

To be able to read them, your success in overcoming some

evil is foretold.

High School
.

To dream of a high school, foretells ascension to more elevated

positions in love, as well as social and business affairs.

For a young woman to be suspended from a high school,

foretel s she will have troubles in social circles.

High Tide
.

To dream of high tide is indicative of favorable progression

in your affairs.

Hills
.[90]

To dream of climbing hills is good if the top is reached,

but if you fall back, you will have much envy and contrariness

to fight against.

[90] See Ascend and Descend.

Hips
.

To dream that you admire well-formed hips, denotes that you

will be upbraided by your wife.

For a woman to admire her hips, shows she will be disappointed

in love matters.

To notice fat hips on animals, foretells ease and pleasure.

For a woman to dream that her hips are too narrow, omens sickness

and disappointments. If too fat, she is in danger of losing her reputation.

Hissing
.

To dream of hissing persons, is an omen that you will be

displeased beyond endurance at the discourteous treatment shown

you while among newly made acquaintances. If they hiss you,

you will be threatened with the loss of a friend.

History
.

To dream that you are reading history, indicates a long

and pleasant recreation.

Hives
.

To dream that your child is affected with hives, denotes that it will enjoy good health and be docile.

To see strange children thus affected, you will be unduly frightened over the condition of some favorite.

Hoe
.

To dream of seeing a hoe, denotes that you will have no time

for idle pleasures, as there will be others depending upon

your work for subsistence.

To dream of using a hoe, you will enjoy freedom from poverty by directing your energy into safe channels.

For a woman to dream of hoeing, she will be independent of others, as she will be self-supporting. For lovers, this dream is a sign of faithfulness.

To dream of a foe striking at you with a hoe, your interests

will be threatened by enemies, but with caution you will keep

aloof from real danger.

Hogs
.

To dream of seeing fat, strong-looking hogs, foretells brisk changes in business and safe dealings. Lean hogs predict vexatious affairs and trouble with servants and children.

To see a sow and litter of pigs, denotes abundant crops to the farmer, and advance in the affairs of others.

To hear hogs squealing, denotes unpleasant news from absent friends, and foretells disappointment by death, or failure to realize the amounts you expected in deals of importance.

To dream of feeding your own hogs, denotes an increase in

your personal belongings.

To dream that you are dealing in hogs, you will accumulate

considerable property, but you will have much rough work to perform.

Holiday
.

To dream of a holiday, foretells interesting strangers will soon

partake of your hospitality. For a young woman to dream that she

is displeased with a holiday, denotes she will be fearful of her own attractions in winning a friend back from a rival.

Holy Communion
.

To dream that you are taking part in the Holy Communion,

warns you that you will resign your independent opinions to gain

some frivolous desire.

If you dream that there is neither bread nor wine for the supper,

you will find that you have suffered your ideas to be proselytized

in vain, as you are no nearer your goal.

If you are refused the right of communion and feel worthy, there is

hope for your obtaining some prominent position which has appeared

extremely doubtful, as your opponents are popular and powerful.

If you feel unworthy, you will meet with much discomfort.

To dream that you are in a body of Baptists who are taking communion, denotes that you will find that your friends are growing uncongenial, and you will look to strangers for harmony.

Home
.[91]

To dream of visiting your old home, you will have good news

to rejoice over.

To see your old home in a dilapidated state, warns you of the sickness or death of a relative. For a young woman this is a dream of sorrow.

She will lose a dear friend.

To go home and find everything cheery and comfortable, denotes harmony in the present home life and satisfactory results in business.

[91] See Abode.

Hominy
.

To dream of hominy, denotes pleasant love-making will furnish

you interesting recreation from absorbing study and planning

for future progression.

Homesick
.

To dream of being homesick, foretel s you will lose fortunate opportunities to enjoy travels of interest and pleasant visits.

Homicide
.[92]

To dream that you commit homicide, foretells that you will suffer

great anguish and humiliation through the indifference of others,

and your gloomy surroundings will cause perplexing worry to those

close to you.

To dream that a friend commits suicide, you will have trouble

in deciding a very important question.

[92] See Kill.

Honey
.

To dream that you see honey, you will be possessed of considerable wealth.

To see strained honey, denotes wealth and ease, but there

will be an undercurrent in your life of unlawful gratification

of material desires.

To dream of eating honey, foretells that you will attain wealth and love.

To lovers, this indicates a swift rush into marital joys.

Honeysuckle
.

To see or gather, honeysuckles, denotes that you will be contentedly prosperous and your marriage will be a singularly happy one.

Hood
.

For a young woman to dream that she is wearing a hood, is a sign she will attempt to allure some man from rectitude and bounden duty.

Hook
.

To dream of a hook, foretells unhappy obligations will be assumed by you.

Hoop
.

To dream of a hoop, foretells you will form influential friendships.

Many will seek counsel of you. To jump through, or see others

jumping through hoops, denotes you will have discouraging outlooks,

but you will overcome them with decisive victory.

Hops
.

To dream of hops, denotes thrift, energy and the power to grasp and master almost any business proposition. Hops is a favorable dream to all classes, lovers and tradesmen.

Horn
.

To dream that you hear the sound of a horn, foretells hasty news

of a joyful character.

To see a broken horn, denotes death or accident.

To see children playing with horns, denotes congeniality in the home.

For a woman to dream of blowing a horn, foretells that she is more anxious for marriage than her lover.

Hornet
.

To dream of a hornet, signals disruption to lifelong friendship,

and loss of money.

For a young woman to dream that one stings her, or she is in a nest

of them, foretells that many envious women will seek to disparage

her before her admirers.

Horoscope
.

To dream of having your horoscope drawn by an astrologist,

foretells unexpected changes in affairs and a long journey;

associations with a stranger will probably happen.

If the dreamer has the stars pointed out to him, as his fate is being read, he will find disappointments where fortune and pleasure seem to await him.

Horse
.

If you dream of seeing or riding a white horse, the indications are

favorable for prosperity and pleasurable commingling with congenial

friends and fair women. If the white horse is soiled and lean,

your confidence will be betrayed by a jealous friend or a woman.

If the horse is black, you will be successful in your fortune,

but you will practice deception, and will be guilty of assignations.

To a woman, this dream denotes that her husband is unfaithful.

To dream of dark horses, signifies prosperous conditions,

but a large amount of discontent. Fleeting pleasures usually

follow this dream.

To see yourself riding a fine bay horse, denotes a rise in fortune

and gratification of passion. For a woman, it foretells a yielding

to importunate advances. She will enjoy material things.

To ride or see passing horses, denotes ease and comfort.

To ride a runaway horse, your interests will be injured by the folly of a friend or employer.

To see a horse running away with others, denotes that you will hear

of the illness of friends.

To see fine stallions, is a sign of success and high living,

and undue passion will master you.

To see brood mares, denotes congeniality and absence of jealousy

between the married and sweethearts.

To ride a horse to ford a stream, you will soon experience some good fortune and will enjoy rich pleasures. If the stream is unsettled or murky, anticipated joys will be somewhat disappointing.

To swim on a horse's back through a clear and beautiful stream of water, your conception of passionate bliss will be swiftly realized.

To a business man, this dream portends great gain.