The Dictionary of Dreams (52 page)

Pulse
.

To dream of your pulse, is warning to look after your affairs and health with close care, as both are taking on debilitating conditions.

To dream of feeling the pulse of another, signifies that you are committing depredations in Pleasure's domain.

Pump
.

To see a pump in a dream, denotes that energy and faithfulness

to business will produce desired riches, good health also is

usually betokened by this dream.

To see a broken pump, signifies that the means of advancing in life

will be absorbed by family cares. To the married and the unmarried, it intimates blasted energies.

If you work a pump, your life will be filled with pleasure

and profitable undertakings.

Punch
.

To dream of drinking the concoction called punch, denotes that you

will prefer selfish pleasures to honorable distinction and morality.

To dream that you are punching any person with a club or fist,

denotes quarrels and recriminations.

Pup
.[178]

To dream of pups, denotes that you will entertain the innocent and hapless, and thereby enjoy pleasure. The dream also shows that friendships will grow stronger, and fortune will increase if the pups are healthful and well formed, and
vice versa
if they are lean and filthy.

[178] See Dogs and Hound Pups.

Purchases
.

To dream of purchases usually augurs profit and advancement with pleasure.

Purse
.[179]

To dream of your purse being filled with diamonds and new bills,

denotes for you associations wherè`Good Cheer'' is the watchword,

and harmony and tender loves will make earth a beautiful place.

[179] See Pocketbook.

Putty
.

To dream of working in putty, denotes that hazardous chances

will be taken with fortune.

If you put in a window-pane with putty, you will seek fortune

with poor results.

Pyramid
.

To dream of pyramids, denotes that many changes will come to you.

If you scale them, you will journey along before you find the gratification of desires. For the young woman, it prognosticates a husband who is in no sense congenial.

To dream that you are studying the mystery of the ancient pyramids,

denotes that you will develop a love for the mysteries of nature,

and you will become learned and polished.

Q.

``_And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth,

and the top of it reached to heaven; and behold, the angels

of God ascending and descending on it_.''--Gen. xxviii., 12.

Quack Doctor
.

To see a quack doctor in your dreams, denotes you will be alarmed

over some illness and its improper treatment.

Quack Medicine
.

To dream you take quack medicine, shows that you are growing morbid under some trouble, and should overcome it by industrious application to duty.

To read the advertisement of it, foretells unhappy companions will wrong and distress you.

Quadrille
.[180]

To dream of dancing a quadrille, foretells that some pleasant

engagement will occupy your time.

[180] See Dancing.

Quagmire
.

To dream of being in a quagmire, implies your inability to meet obligations.

To see others thus situated, denotes that the failures of others will be felt by you. Illness is sometimes indicated by this dream.

Quail
.

To see quails in your dream, is a very favorable omen, if they are alive; if dead, you will undergo serious ill luck.

To shoot quail, foretells that ill feelings will be shown by you

to your best friends.

To eat them, signifies extravagance in your personal living.

Quaker
.

To dream of a Quaker, denotes that you will have faithful friends

and fair business. If you are one, you will deport yourself

honorably toward an enemy.

For a young woman to attend a Quaker meeting, portends that she

will by her modest manners win a faithful husband who will provide

well for her household.

Quarantine
.

To dream of being in quarantine, denotes that you will be placed

in a disagreeable position by the malicious intriguing of enemies.

Quarrel
.

Quarrels in dreams, portends unhappiness, and fierce altercations.

To a young woman, it is the signal of fatal unpleasantries, and to

a married woman it brings separation or continuous disagreements.

To hear others quarreling, denotes unsatisfactory business

and disappointing trade.

Quarry
.

To dream of being in a quarry and seeing the workmen busy,

denotes that you will advance by hard labor.

An idle quarry, signifies failure, disappointment, and often death.

Quartette
.

To dream of a quartette, and you are playing or singing,

denotes favorable affairs, jolly companions, and good times.

To see or hear a quartette, foretells that you will aspire

to something beyond you.

Quay
.

To dream of a quay, denotes that you will contemplate making a long

tour in the near future.

To see vessels while standing on the quay, denotes the fruition

of wishes and designs.

Queen
.[181]

To dream of a queen, foretells succesful{sic} ventures.

If she looks old or haggard, there will be disappointments

connected with your pleasures.

[181] See Empress.

Question
.

To question the merits of a thing in your dreams, denotes that

you will suspect some one whom you love of unfaithfulness,

and you will fear for your speculations.

To ask a question, foretel s that you will earnestly strive for truth and be successful.

If you are questioned, you will be unfairly dealt with.

Quicksand
.

To find yourself in quicksand while dreaming, you will meet

with loss and deceit.

If you are unable to overcome it, you will be involved

in overwhelming misfortunes.

For a young woman to be rescued by her lover from quicksand,

she will possess a worthy and faithful husband, who will still

remain her lover.

Quills
.

To dream of quills, denotes to the literary inclined a season of success.

To dream of them as ornaments, signifies a rushing trade,

and some remuneration.

For a young woman to be putting a quill on her hat, denotes that she will attempt many conquests, and her success will depend upon her charms.

Quilts
.

To dream of quilts, foretells pleasant and comfortable circumstances.

For a young woman, this dream foretells that her practical and wise

business-like ways will advance her into the favorable esteem of a man who will seek her for a wife.

If the quilts are clean, but having holes in them, she will win

a husband who appreciates her worth, but he will not be the one

most desired by her for a companion. If the quilts are soiled,

she will bear evidence of carelessness in her dress and manners,

and thus fail to secure a very upright husband.

Quinine
.

To dream of quinine, denotes you will soon be possessed of

great happiness, though your prospects for much wealth may be meager.

To take some, foretells improvement in health and energy.

You will also make new friends, who will lend you commercial aid.

Quinsy
.

To dream of being afflicted with this disease,

denotes discouraging employments.

To see others with it, sickness will cause you much anxiety.

Quoits
. To play at quoits in dreams, foretel s low engagements and loss of good employment. To lose, portends of distressing conditions.

R.

``_And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying `Jacob:' And I said, `Here I am_.' ''--Gen. xxxi, 11.

Rabbit
.[182]

To dream of rabbits, foretells favorable turns in conditions,

and you will be more pleased with your gains than formerly.

To see white rabbits, denotes faithfulness in love, to the married or single.

To see rabbits frolicing about, denotes that children will contribute to your joys.

[182] See Hare.

Raccoon
.

To dream of a raccoon, denotes you are being deceived by the friendly appearance of enemies.

Race
.

To dream that you are in a race, foretells that others will aspire

to the things you are working to possess, but if you win in the race, you will overcome your competitors.

Rack
.

To dream of a rack, denotes the uncertainty of the outcome of some engagement which gives you much anxious thought.

Racket
.

To dream of a racket, denotes that you will be foiled in some

anticipated pleasure. For a young woman, this dream is ominous

of disappointment in not being able to participate in some

amusement that has engaged her attention.

Radish
.

To dream of seeing a bed of radishes growing, is an omen of good luck.

Your friends will be unusually kind, and your business will prosper.

If you eat them, you will suffer slightly through the thoughtlessness of some one near to you.

To see radishes, or plant them, denotes that your anticipations

will be happily realized.

Raffle
.

If you dream of raffling any article, you will fall a victim to speculation.

If you are at a church raffle, you will soon find that

disappointment is clouding your future. For a young woman,

this dream means empty expectations.

Raft
.

To dream of a raft, denotes that you will go into new locations

to engage in enterprises, which will prove successful.

To dream of floating on a raft, denotes uncertain journeys.

If you reach your destination, you will surely come into good fortune.

If a raft breaks, or any such mishap befalls it, yourself or some friend will suffer from an accident, or sickness will bear unfortunate results.

Rage
.

To be in a rage and scolding and tearing up things generally, while dreaming, signifies quarrels, and injury to your friends.

To see others in a rage, is a sign of unfavorable conditions for business, and unhappiness in social life.

For a young woman to see her lover in a rage, denotes that there

will be some discordant note in their love, and misunderstandings

will naturally occur.

Railing
.

To dream of seeing railings, denotes that some person is trying

to obstruct your pathway in love or business.

To dream of holding on to a railing, foretells that some desperate chance will be taken by you to obtain some object upon which you have set your heart.

It may be of love, or of a more material form.

Railroad
.

If you dream of a railroad, you will find that your business will need close attention, as enemies are trying to usurp you.

For a young woman to dream of railroads, she will make a journey

to visit friends, and will enjoy some distinction.

To see an obstruction on these roads, indicates foul play in your affairs.

To walk the cross ties of a railroad, signifies a time of worry

and laborious work.

To walk the rails, you may expect to obtain much happiness from your skilful manipulation of affairs.

To see a road inundated with clear water, foretells that pleasure will wipe out misfortune for a time, but it will rise, phoenix like, again.

Rain
.

To be out in a clear shower of rain, denotes that pleasure will be enjoyed with the zest of youth, and prosperity will come to you.

If the rain descends from murky clouds, you will feel alarmed

over the graveness of your undertakings.

To see and hear rain approaching, and you escape being wet, you will succeed in your plans, and your designs will mature rapidly.

To be sitting in the house and see through the window a downpour of rain, denotes that you will possess fortune, and passionate love will be requited.

To hear the patter of rain on the roof, denotes a realization of domestic bliss and joy. Fortune will come in a small way.

To dream that your house is leaking during a rain, if the water is clear, foretells that illicit pleasure will come to you rather unexpectedly; but if filthy or muddy, you may expect the reverse, and also exposure.

To find yourself regretting some duty unperformed while listening to the rain, denotes that you will seek pleasure at the expense of another's sense of propriety and justice.

To see it rain on others, foretells that you will exclude friends

from your confidence.

For a young woman to dream of getting her clothes wet and soiled while out in a rain, denotes that she will entertain some person indiscreetly, and will suffer the suspicions of friends for the unwise yielding to foolish enjoyments.

To see it raining on farm stock, foretells disappointment in business, and unpleasantness in social circles.

Stormy rains are always unfortunate.

Rainbow
.

To see a rainbow in a dream, is prognostic of unusual happenings.

Affairs will assume a more promising countenance, and crops will give promise of a plentiful yield.

For lovers to see the rainbow, is an omen of much happiness

from their union.

To see the rainbow hanging low over green trees, signifies unconditional success in any undertaking.

Raisins
.

To dream of eating raisins, implies that discouragements will darken your hopes when they seem about to be realized.