The Dictionary of Dreams (43 page)

[123] See Eating.

Measles
.

To dream that you have measles, denotes much worry, and anxious

care will interfere with your business affairs.

To dream that others have this disease, denotes that you will be troubled over the condition of others.

Meat
.[124]

For a woman to dream of raw meat, denotes that she will

meet with much discouragement in accomplishing her aims.

If she sees cooked meat, it denotes that others will obtain

the object for which she will strive.

[124] See Beef.

Mechanic
.

To dream of a mechanic, denotes change in your dwelling place

and a more active business. Advancement in wages usually follows

after seeing mechanics at work on machinery.

Medal
.

To dream of medals, denotes honors gained by application and industry.

To lose a medal, denotes misfortune through the unfaithfulness of others.

Medicine
.

To dream of medicine, if pleasant to the taste, a trouble will

come to you, but in a short time it will work for your good;

but if you take disgusting medicine, you will suffer a protracted

illness or some deep sorrow or loss will overcome you.

To give medicine to others, denotes that you will work to injure

some one who trusted you.

Melancholy
.

To dream that you feel melancholy over any event, is a sign of disappointment in what was thought to be favorable undertakings.

To dream that you see others melancholy, denotes unpleasant interruption in affairs. To lovers, it brings separation.

Melon
.

To dream of melons, denotes ill health and unfortunate ventures in business.

To eat them, signifies that hasty action will cause you anxiety.

To see them growing on green vines, denotes that present troubles

will result in good fortune for you.

Memorandum
.

To dream that you make memoranda, denotes that you will engage

in an unprofitable business, and much worry will result for you.

To see others making a memorandum, signifies that some person

will worry you with appeals for aid.

To lose your memorandum, you will experience a slight loss in trade.

To find a memorandum, you will assume new duties that will cause much pleasure to others.

Memorial
.

To dream of a memorial, signifies there will be occasion for you to show patient kindness, as trouble and sickness threatens your relatives.

Menagerie
.

To dream of visiting a menagerie, denotes various troubles.

Mendicant
.

For a woman to dream of mendicants, she will meet with disagreeable

interferences in her plans for betterment and enjoyment.

Mending
.

To dream of mending soiled garments, denotes that you will undertake to right a wrong at an inopportune moment; but if the garment be clean, you will be successful in adding to your fortune.

For a young woman to dream of mending, foretel s that she will be a systematic help to her husband.

Mercury
.

To dream of mercury, is significant of unhappy changes through the constant oppression of enemies. For a woman to be suffering from mercurial poison, foretells she will be deserted by and separated from her family.

Merry
.

To dream being merry, or in merry company, denotes that pleasant events will engage you for a time, and affairs will assume profitable shapes.

Meshes
.

To dream of being entangled in the meshes of a net, or other

like constructions, denotes that enemies will oppress you in time

of seeming prosperity. To a young woman, this dream foretells that her environments will bring her into evil and consequent abandonment.

If she succeeds in disengaging herself from the meshes, she will

narrowly escape slander.

Message
.

To dream of receiving a message, denotes that changes will take

place in your affairs.

To dream of sending a message, denotes that you will be placed

in unpleasant situations.

Metamorphose
.

To dream of seeing anything metamorphose, denotes that sudden

changes will take place in your life, for good or bad,

as the metamorphose was pleasant or frightful.

Mice
.

To dream of mice, foretel s domestic troubles and the insincerity of friends.

Business affairs will assume a discouraging tone.

To kill mice, denotes that you will conquer your enemies.

To let them escape you, is significant of doubtful struggles.

For a young woman to dream of mice, warns her of secret enemies,

and that deception is being practised upon her. If she

should see a mouse in her clothing, it is a sign of scandal

in which she will figure.

Microscope
.

To dream of a microscope, denotes you will experience failure

or small returns in your enterprises.

Midwife
.

To see a midwife in your dreams, signifies unfortunate sickness

with a narrow escape from death.

For a young woman to dream of such a person, foretells that distress and calumny will attend her.

Mile-post
.

To dream you see or pass a mile-post, foretel s that you

will be assailed by doubtful fears in business or love.

To see one down, portends accidents are threatening to give

disorder to your affairs.

Milk
.[125]

To dream of drinking milk, denotes abundant harvest to the farmer and pleasure in the home; for a traveler, it foretells a fortunate voyage.

This is a very propitious dream for women.

To see milk in large quantities, signifies riches and health.

To dream of dealing in milk commercially, denotes great increase in fortune.

To give milk away, shows that you will be too benevolent for the good of your own fortune.

To spill milk, denotes that you will experience a slight loss

and suffer temporary unhappiness at the hands of friends.

To dream of impure milk, denotes that you will be tormented

with petty troubles.

To dream of sour milk, denotes that you will be disturbed

over the distress of friends.

To dream of trying unsuccessfully to drink milk, signifies that you

will be in danger of losing something of value or the friendship

of a highly esteemed person.

To dream of hot milk, foretel s a struggle, but the final winning

of riches and desires.

To dream of bathing in milk, denotes pleasures and companionships

of congenial friends.

[125] See Buttermilk.

Milking
.

To dream of milking, and it flows in great streams from the udder,

while the cow is restless and threatening, signifies you will see

great opportunities withheld from you, but which will result in final favor for you.

Mill
.[126]

To dream of a mill, indicates thrift and fortunate undertakings.

To see a dilapidated mill, denotes sickness and ill fortune.

[126] See Cotton Mill,
etc.

Mill-dam
.

To dream that you see clear water pouring over a mill-dam, foretells pleasant enterprises, either of a business or social nature.

If the water is muddy or impure, you will meet with losses,

and troubles will arise where pleasure was anticipated.

If the dam is dry, your business will assume shrunken proportions.

Millet
.

To see a miller in your dreams, signifies your surroundings will grow more hopeful. For a woman to dream of a miller failing in an attempt to start his mill, foretells she will be disappointed in her lover's wealth, as she will think him in comfortable circumstances.

Mine
.[127]

To dream of being in a mine, denotes failure in affairs.

To own a mine, denotes future wealth.

[127] See Coal Mine.

Mineral
.

To dream of minerals, denotes your present unpromising outlook will grow directly brighter. To walk over mineral land, signifies distress, from which you will escape and be bettered in your surroundings.

Mineral Water
.

To dream of drinking mineral water, foretells fortune will favor

your efforts, and you will enjoy your opportunities to satisfy

your cravings for certain pleasures.

Mining
.

To see mining in your dreams, denotes that an enemy is seeking

your ruin by bringing up past immoralities in your life.

You will be likely to make unpleasant journeys, if you stand

near the mine.

If you dream of hunting for mines, you will engage in worthless pursuits.

Minister
.[128]

To dream of seeing a minister, denotes unfortunate changes

and unpleasant journeys.

To hear a minister exhort, foretells that some designing person

will influence you to evil.

To dream that you are a minister, denotes that you will

usurp another's rights.

[128] See Preacher and Priest.

Minuet
.

To dream of seeing the minuet danced, signifies a pleasant existence with congenial companions.

To dance it yourself, good fortune and domestic joys are foretold.

Minx
.

To dream of a minx, denotes you will have sly enemies to overcome.

If you kill one, you will win your desires. For a young woman to dream that she is partial to minx furs, she will find protection and love in some person who will be inordinately jealous.

Mire
.

To dream of going through mire, indicates that your dearest wishes

and plans will receive a temporary check by the intervention of unusual changes in your surroundings.

Mirror
.[129]

To dream of seeing yourself in a mirror, denotes that you will meet

many discouraging issues, and sickness will cause you distress

and loss in fortune.

To see a broken mirror, foretells the sudden or violent death

of some one related to you.

To see others in a mirror, denotes that others will act unfairly

towards you to promote their own interests.

To see animals in a mirror, denotes disappointment and loss in fortune.

For a young woman to break a mirror, foretells unfortunate

friendships and an unhappy marriage. To see her lover in a mirror

looking pale and careworn, denotes death or a broken engagement.

If he seems happy, a slight estrangement will arise, but it

will be of short duration.

[129] See Glass.

Miser
.

To dream of a miser, foretells you will be unfortunate in finding true happiness owing to selfishness, and love will disappoint you sorely.

For a woman to dream that she is befriended by a miser,

foretells she will gain love and wealth by her intelligence

and tactful conduct.

To dream that you are miserly, denotes that you will be obnoxious

to others by your conceited bearing

To dream that any of your friends are misers, foretells that you

will be distressed by the importunities of others.

Mist
.

To dream that you are enveloped in a mist, denotes uncertain

fortunes and domestic unhappiness. If the mist clears away,

your troubles will be of short duration.

To see others in a mist, you will profit by the misfortune of others.

Mistletoe
.

To dream of mistletoe, foretells happiness and great rejoicing.

To the young, it omens many pleasant pastimes

If seen with unpromising signs, disappointment will displace

pleasure or fortune.

Mocking-bird
.

To see or hear a mocking-bird, signifies you will be invited to go

on a pleasant visit to friends, and your affairs will move along

smoothly and prosperously. For a woman to see a wounded or dead one, her disagreement with a friend or lover is signified.

Models
.

To dream of a model, foretells your social affairs will

deplete your purse, and quarrels and regrets will follow.

For a young woman to dream that she is a model or seeking to be one, foretel s she will be entangled in a love affair which will give her trouble through the selfishness of a friend.

Molasses
.

To dream of molasses, is a sign that some one is going to

extend you pleasant hospitality, and, through its acceptance,

you will meet agreeable and fortunate surprises. To eat it,

foretells that you will be discouraged and disappointed in love.

To have it smeared on your clothing, denotes you will have

disagreeable offers of marriage, and probably losses in business.

Moles
.

To dream of moles, indicates secret enemies.

To dream of catching a mole, you will overcome any opposition

and rise to prominence.

To see moles, or such blemishes, on the person, indicates

illness and quarrels.

Money
.

To dream of finding money, denotes small worries, but much happiness.

Changes will follow.

To pay out money, denotes misfortune.

To receive gold, great prosperity and unalloyed pleasures.

To lose money, you will experience unhappy hours in the home

and affairs will appear gloomy.

To count your money and find a deficit, you will be worried

in making payments.

To dream that you steal money, denotes that you are in danger

and should guard your actions.

To save money, augurs wealth and comfort.

To dream that you swal ow money, portends that you are likely