The Dictionary of Dreams (38 page)

unhappy unions and much drudgery.

Knitting
.

For a woman to dream of knitting, denotes that she will possess

a quiet and peaceful home, where a loving companion and dutiful

children delight to give pleasure.

For a man to be in a kniting-mill, indicates thrift and a solid

rise in prospects.

For a young woman to dream of knitting, is an omen of a hasty

but propitious marriage.

For a young woman to dream that she works in a knitting-mill,

denotes that she will have a worthy and loyal lover.

To see the mill in which she works dilapidated, she will meet

with reverses in fortune and love.

Knocker
.

To dream of using a knocker, foretel s you will be forced to ask

aid and counsel of others.

Knocking
.

To hear knocking in your dreams, denotes that tidings of a grave nature will soon be received by you. If you are awakened by the knocking, the news will affect you the more seriously.

Knots
.

To dream of seeing knots, denotes much worry over the most trifling affairs.

If your sweetheart notices another, you will immediately find cause

to censure him.

To tie a knot, signifies an independent nature, and you will refuse

to be nagged by ill-disposed lover or friend.

Krishna
.

To see Krishna in your dreams, denotes that your greatest joy

will be in pursuit of occult knowledge, and you will school

yourself to the taunts of friends, and cultivate a philosophical

bearing toward life and sorrow.

L.

``_And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren,

and said, `Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me_.'

''--Gen. xxxvii, 9.

Label
.

To dream of a label, foretel s you will let an enemy see the inside

of your private affairs, and will suffer from the negligence.

Labor
.

To dream that you watch domestic animals laboring under heavy burdens, denotes that you will be prosperous, but unjust to your servants, or those employed by you.

To see men toiling, signifies profitable work, and robust health.

To labor yourself, denotes favorable outlook for any new enterprise, and bountiful crops if the dreamer is interested in farming.

Laboratory
.

To dream of being in a laboratory, denotes great energies wasted in unfruitful enterprises when you might succeed in some more practical business.

If you think yourself an alchemist, and try to discover a process

to turn other things into gold, you will entertain far-reaching and

interesting projects, but you will fail to reach the apex of your ambition.

Wealth will prove a myth, and the woman you love will hold a false

position towards you.

Labyrinth
.

If you dream of a labyrinth, you will find yourself entangled

in intricate and perplexing business conditions, and your wife

will make the home environment intolerable; children and sweethearts will prove ill-tempered and unattractive.

If you are in a labyrinth of night or darkness, it foretells passing, but agonizing sickness and trouble.

A labyrinth of green vines and timbers, denotes unexpected happiness from what was seemingly a cause for loss and despair.

In a network, or labyrinth of railroads, assures you of long

and tedious journeys. Interesting people will be met,

but no financial success will aid you on these journeys.

Lace
.

See to it, if you are a lover, that your sweetheart wears lace,

as this dream brings fidelity in love and a rise in position.

If a woman dreams of lace, she will be happy in the realization

of her most ambitious desires, and lovers will bow to her edict.

No questioning or imperiousness on their part.

If you buy lace, you will conduct an expensive establishment,

but wealth will be a solid friend.

If you sell laces, your desires will outrun your resources.

For a young girl to dream of making lace, forecasts that she will win a handsome, wealthy husband. If she dreams of garnishing her wedding garments with lace, she will be favored with lovers who will bow to her charms, but the wedding will be far removed from her.

Ladder
.[107]

To dream of a ladder being raised for you to ascend to some height,

your energetic and nervy qualifications will raise you into prominence in business affairs.

To ascend a ladder, means prosperity and unstinted happiness.

To fall from one, denotes despondency and unsuccessful transactions

to the tradesman, and blasted crops to the farmer.

To see a broken ladder, betokens failure in every instance.

To descend a ladder, is disappointment in business, and unrequited desires.

To escape from captivity, or confinement, by means of a ladder,

you will be successful, though many perilous paths may intervene.

To grow dizzy as you ascend a ladder, denotes that you will not wear new honors serenely. You are likely to become haughty and domineering in your newly acquired position.

[107] See Hill, Ascend, or Fall.

Ladle
.

To see a ladle in your dreams, denotes you will be fortunate in the selection of a companion. Children will prove sources of happiness.

If the ladle is broken or uncleanly, you will have a grievous loss.

Lagoon
.

To dream of a lagoon, denotes that you will be drawn into a whirlpool of doubt and confusion through misapplication of your intelligence.

Lake
.

For a young woman to dream that she is alone on a turbulent and muddy lake, foretells many vicissitudes are approaching her, and she will regret former extravagances, and disregard of virtuous teaching.

If the water gets into the boat, but by intense struggling she reaches the boat-house safely, it denotes she will be under wrong persuasion, but will eventually overcome it, and rise to honor and distinction.

It may predict the illness of some one near her.

If she sees a young couple in the same position as herself,

who succeed in rescuing themselves, she will find that some friend

has committed indiscretions, but will succeed in reinstating

himself in her favor.

To dream of sailing on a clear and smooth lake, with happy

and congenial companions, you will have much happiness,

and wealth will meet your demands.

A muddy lake, surrounded with bleak rocks and bare trees,

denotes unhappy terminations to business and affection.

A muddy lake, surrounded by green trees, portends that the moral in your nature will fortify itself against passionate desires, and overcoming the same will direct your energy into a safe and remunerative channel.

If the lake be clear and surrounded by barrenness, a profitable existence will be marred by immoral and passionate dissipation.

To see yourself reflected in a clear lake, denotes coming joys

and many ardent friends.

To see foliaged trees reflected in the lake, you will enjoy to a satiety Love's draught of passion and happiness.

To see slimy and uncanny inhabitants of the lake rise up and menace you, denotes failure and ill health from squandering time, energy and health on illicit pleasures. You will drain the utmost drop of happiness, and drink deeply of Remorse's bitter concoction.

Lamb
.[108]

To dream of lambs frolicing{sic} in green pastures, betokens chaste

friendships and joys. Bounteous and profitable crops to the farmers, and increase of possessions for others.

To see a dead lamb, signifies sadness and desolation.

Blood showing on the white fleece of a lamb, denotes that innocent ones will suffer from betrayal through the wrong doing of others.

A lost lamb, denotes that wayward people will be under your influence, and you should be careful of your conduct.

To see lamb skins, denotes comfort and pleasure usurped from others.

To slaughter a lamb for domestic uses, prosperity will be gained

through the sacrifice of pleasure and contentment.

To eat lamb chops, denotes illness, and much anxiety over

the welfare of children.

To see lambs taking nourishment from their mothers, denotes happiness through pleasant and intelligent home companions, and many lovable and beautiful children.

To dream that dogs, or wolves devour lambs, innocent people will suffer at the hands of insinuating and designing villains.

To hear the bleating of lambs, your generosity will be appealed to.

To see them in a winter storm, or rain, denotes disappointment

in expected enjoyment and betterment of fortune.

To own lambs in your dreams, signifies that your environments

will be pleasant and profitable.

If you carry lambs in your arms, you will be encumbered with

happy cares upon which you will lavish a wealth of devotion,

and no expense will be regretted in responding to appeals

from the objects of your affection.

To shear lambs, shows that you will be cold and mercenary.

You will be honest, but inhumane.

For a woman to dream that she is peeling the skin from a lamb,

and while doing so, she discovers that it is her child,

denotes that she will cause others sorrow which will also rebound

to her grief and loss.

``Fair prototype of innocence,

Sleep upon thy emerald bed,

No coming evil vents

A shade above thy head.''

[108] See Sheep.

Lame
.[109]

For a woman to dream of seeing any one lame, foretells that her pleasures and hopes will be unfruitful and disappointing.

[109] See Cripple.

Lament
.

To dream that you bitterly lament the loss of friends, or property,

signifies great struggles and much distress, from which will spring

causes for joy and personal gain.

To lament the loss of relatives, denotes sickness or disappointments, which will bring you into closer harmony with companions, and will result in brighter prospects for the future.

Lamp
.

To see lamps filled with oil, denotes the demonstration of business activity, from which you will receive gratifying results.

Empty lamps, represent depression and despondency.

To see lighted lamps burning with a clear flame, indicates merited rise in fortune and domestic bliss. If they give out a dull, misty radiance, you will have jealousy and envy, coupled with suspicion, to combat, in which you will be much pleased to find the right person to attack.

To drop a lighted lamp, your plans and hopes will abruptly

turn into failure.

If it explodes, former friends will unite with enemies in

damaging your interests.

Broken lamps, indicate the death of relatives or friends.

To light a lamp, denotes that you will soon make a change in your affairs, which will lead to profit.

To carry a lamp, portends that you will be independent and

self-sustaining, preferring your own convictions above others.

If the light fails, you will meet with unfortunate conclusions,

and perhaps the death of friends or relatives.

If you are much affrighted, and throw a bewildering light from your window, enemies will ensnare you with professions of friendship and interest in your achievements.

To ignite your apparel from a lamp, you will sustain humiliation

from sources from which you expected encouragement and sympathy,

and your business will not be fraught with much good.

Lamp-post
.

To see a lamp-post in your dreams, some stranger will prove your staunchiest friend in time of pressing need.

To fall against a lamp-post, you will have deception to overcome,

or enemies will ensnare you.

To see a lamp-post across your path, you will have much adversity

in your life.

Lance
.

To dream of a lance, denotes formidable enemies and injurious experiments.

To be wounded by a lance, error of judgment will cause you annoyance.

To break a lance, denotes seeming impossibilities will be overcome

and your desires will be fulfilled.

Land
.[110]

To dream of land, when it appears fertile, omens good; but if sterile and rocky, failure and dispondency is prognosticated.

To see land from the ocean, denotes that vast avenues of prosperity

and happiness will disclose themselves to you.

Landau
.

To dream that you ride in a landau, with your friend or sweetheart,

denotes that incidents of a light, but pleasant character will pass

in rapid succession through your life.

If the vehicle is overturned, then pleasure will abruptly turn into woe.

[110] See Fields ant Earth.

Lantern
.

To dream of seeing a lantern going before you in the darkness,

signifies unexpected affluence. If the lantern is suddenly lost

to view, then your success will take an unfavorable turn.

To carry a lantern in your dreams, denotes that your benevolence will win you many friends. If it goes out, you fail to gain the prominence you wish.

If you stumble and break it, you will seek to aid others, and in so doing lose your own station, or be disappointed in some undertaking.

To clean a lantern, signifies great possibilities are open to you.

To lose a lantern, means business depression, and disquiet in the home.

If you buy a lantern, it signifies fortunate deals.

For a young woman to dream that she lights her lover's lantern,

foretells for her a worthy man, and a comfortable home.