The Dictionary of Dreams (59 page)

with some party who will injure you.

Splendor
.

To dream that you live in splendor, denotes that you will succeed

to elevations, and will reside in a different state to the one

you now occupy.

To see others thus living, signifies pleasure derived from the interest that friends take in your welfare.

Splinter
.

To dream of splinters sticking into your flesh, denotes that you will have many vexations from members of your family or from jealous rivals.

If while you are visiting you stick a splinter in your foot, you will soon make, or receive, a visit which will prove extremely unpleasant.

Your affairs will go slightly wrong through your continued neglect.

Sponges
.

Sponges seen in a dream, denote that deception is being practised upon you.

To use one in erasing, you will be the victim of folly.

Spools
.

To dream of spools of thread, indicates some long and arduous tasks, but which when completed will meet your most sanguine expectations.

If they are empty, there will be disappointments for you.

Spoons
.

To see, or use, spoons in a dream, denotes favorable signs of advancement.

Domestic affairs will afford contentment.

To think a spoon is lost, denotes that you will be suspicious

of wrong doing.

To steal one, is a sign that you will deserve censure for your contemptible meanness in your home.

To dream of broken or soiled spoons, signifies loss and trouble.

Spring
.

To dream that spring is advancing, is a sign of fortunate undertakings and cheerful companions.

To see spring appearing unnaturally, is a foreboding of disquiet and losses.

Spur
.

To dream of wearing spurs, denotes that you will engage

in some unpleasant controversy.

To see others with them on, foretells that enmity is working you trouble.

Spy
.

To dream that spies are harassing you, denotes dangerous

quarrels and uneasiness.

To dream that you are a spy, denotes that you will make unfortunate ventures.

Spy-glass
.

To dream that you are looking through a spy-glass, denotes that changes will soon occur to your disadvantage.

To see a broken or imperfect one, foretells unhappy dissensions

and loss of friends.

Squall
.

To dream of squalls, foretells disappointing business and unhappiness.

Squinting
.

To dream that you see some person with squinting eyes, denotes that you will be annoyed with unpleasant people.

For a man to dream that his sweetheart, or some good-looking girl,

squints her eyes at him, foretel s that he is threatened with loss

by seeking the favors of women. For a young woman to have this dream about men, she will be in danger of losing her fair reputation.

Squirrel
.

To dream of seeing squirrels, denotes that pleasant friends will soon visit you. You will see advancement in your business also.

To kill a squirrel, denotes that you will be unfriendly and disliked.

To pet one, signifies family joy.

To see a dog chasing one, foretells disagreements and

unpleasantness among friends.

Stable
.

To dream of a stable, is a sign of fortune and advantageous surroundings.

To see a stable burning denotes successful changes, or it may be seen in actual life.

Stag
.

To see stags in your dream, foretells that you will have honest

and true friends, and will enjoy delightful entertainments.

Stage Driver
.

To dream of a stage driver, signifies you will go on a strange

journey in quest of fortune and happiness.

Stain
.

To see stain on your hands, or clothing, while dreaming,

foretells that trouble over small matters will assail you.

To see a stain on the garments of others, or on their flesh,

foretells that some person will betray you.

Stairs
.

To dream of passing up a stairs, foretells good fortune and much happiness.

If you fall down stairs, you will be the object of hatred and envy.

To walk down, you will be unlucky in your affairs, and your lovemaking will be unfavorable.

To see broad, handsome stairs, foretells approaching riches and honors.

To see others going down stairs, denotes that unpleasant conditions

will take the place of pleasure.

To sit on stair steps, denotes a gradual rise in fortune and delight.

Stall
.

To dream of a stall, denotes impossible results from some enterprise will be expected by you.

Stallion
.

To dream of a stallion, foretells prosperous conditions are approaching you, in which you will hold a position which will confer honor upon you.

To dream you ride a fine stallion, denotes you will rise to position and affluence in a phenomenal way; however, your success will warp your morality and sense of justice. To see one with the rabies,

foretells that wealthy surroundings will cause you to assume arrogance, which will be distasteful to your friends, and your pleasures will be deceitful.

Stammer
.

To dream that you stammer in your conversation, denotes that worry

and illness will threaten your enjoyment. To hear others stammer,

foretel s that unfriendly persons will delight in annoying you

and giving you needless worry.

Standard-bearer
.

To dream that you are a standard-bearer, denotes that your occupation will be pleasant, but varied.

To see others acting as standard-bearers, foretells that you

will be jealous and envious of some friend.

Stars
.

To dream of looking upon clear, shining stars, foretells good

health and prosperity. If they are dull or red, there is trouble

and misfortune ahead.

To see a shooting or falling star, denotes sadness and grief.

To see stars appearing and vanishing mysteriously, there will be some strange changes and happenings in your near future.

If you dream that a star falls on you, there will be a bereavement

in your family.

To see them rolling around on the earth, is a sign of formidable danger and trying times.

Starving
.

To dream of being in a starving condition, portends unfruitful labors and a dearth of friends.

To see others in this condition, omens misery and dissatisfaction

with present companions and employment.

Statues
.

To see statues in dreams, signifies estrangement from a loved one.

Lack of energy will cause you disappointment in realizing wishes.

Stealing
.

To dream of stealing, or of seeing others commit this act,

foretel s bad luck and loss of character.

To be accused of stealing, denotes that you will be misunderstood

in some affair, and suffer therefrom, but you will eventually find

that this will bring you favor.

To accuse others, denotes that you will treat some person

with hasty inconsideration.

Steeple
.

To see a steeple rising from a church, is a harbinger of

sickness and reverses.

A broken one, points to death in your circle, or friends.

To climb a steeple, foretells that you will have serious difficulties, but will surmount them.

To fall from one, denotes losses in trade and ill health.

Steps
.[211]

To dream that you ascend steps, denotes that fair prospects

will relieve former anxiety.

To decend them, you may look for misfortune.

To fall down them, you are threatened with unexpected failure

in your affairs.

[211] See Stairs.

Step-sister
.

To dream of a step-sister, denotes you will have unavoidable care

and annoyance upon you.

Stethoscope
.

To dream of a stethoscope, foretel s calamity to your hopes and enterprises.

There will be troubles and recriminations in love.

Sticks
.

To dream of sticks, is an unlucky omen.

Stillborn
.

To dream of a stillborn infant, denotes that some distressing

incident will come before your notice.

Stilts
.

To dream of walking on stilts, denotes that your fortune is

in an insecure condition.

To fall from them, or feel them break beneath you, you will be precipitated into embarrassments by trusting your affairs to the care of others.

Sting
.

To feel that any insect stings you in a dream, is a foreboding

of evil and unhappiness.

For a young woman to dream that she is stung, is ominous of sorrow

and remorse from over-confidence in men.

Stockings
.[212]

To dream of stockings, denotes that you will derive pleasure

from dissolute companionship.

For a young woman to see her stockings ragged, or worn,

foretells that she will be guilty of unwise, if not immoral conduct.

To dream that she puts on fancy stockings, she will be fond

of the attention of men, and she should be careful to whom she

shows preference. If white ones appear to be on her feet,

she is threatened with woeful disappointment or illness.

[212] See Knitting.

Stone
.[213]

To see stones in your dreams, foretells numberless perplexities and failures.

To walk among rocks, or stones, omens that an uneven and rough

pathway will be yours for at least a while.

To make deals in ore-bearing rock lands, you will be

successful in business after many lines have been tried.

If you fail to profit by the deal, you will have disappointments.

If anxiety is greatly felt in closing the trade, you will succeed

in buying or selling something that will prove profitable to you.

Small stones or pebbles, implies that little worries and vexations

will irritate you.

If you throw a stone, you will have cause to admonish a person.

If you design to throw a pebble or stone at some belligerent person, it denotes that some evil feared by you will pass because of your untiring attention to right principles.

[213] See Rock.

Stone Mason
.

To see stone masons at work while dreaming, foretells disappointment.

To dream that you are a stone mason, portends that your labors will

be unfruitful, and your companions will be dull and uncongenial.

Storage Battery
.

To dream of a storage battery, opportune speculations will return

you handsome gains.

Store
.

To dream of a store filled with merchandise, foretells

prosperity and advancement.

An empty one, denotes failure of efforts and quarrels.

To dream that your store is burning, is a sign of renewed activity

in business and pleasure.

If you find yourself in a department store, it foretells that much pleasure will be derived from various sources of profit.

To sell goods in one, your advancement will be accelerated by your energy and the efforts of friends.

To dream that you sell a pair of soiled, gray cotton gloves to a woman, foretells that your opinion of women will place you in hazardous positions.

If a woman has this dream, her preference for some one of the male sex will not be appreciated very much by him.

Storm
.[214]

To see and hear a storm approaching, foretells continued sickness,

unfavorable business, and separation from friends, which will cause

added distress. If the storm passes, your affliction will not

be so heavy.

[214] See Hurricane and Rain.

Straw
.

If you dream of straw, your life is threatened with emptiness and failure.

To see straw piles burning, is a signal of prosperous times.

To feed straw to stock, foretells that you will make poor provisions for those depending upon you.

Strawberries
.

To dream of strawberries, is favorable to advancement and pleasure.

You will obtain some long wished-for object.

To eat them, denotes requited love.

To deal in them, denotes abundant harvest and happiness.

Street
.

To dream that you are walking in a street, foretells ill luck and worries.

You will almost despair of reaching the goal you have set up

in your aspirations.

To be in a familiar street in a distant city, and it appears dark,

you will make a journey soon, which will not afford the profit

or pleasure contemplated. If the street is brilliantly lighted,

you will engage in pleasure, which will quickly pass,

leaving no comfort.

To pass down a street and feel alarmed lest a thug attack you,

denotes that you are venturing upon dangerous ground in advancing

your pleasure or business.

Street-poster
.

To dream that you are a street-poster, denotes that you will undertake some unpleasant and unprofitable work.

To see street-posters at work, foretells disagreeable news.

Struggling
.

To dream of struggling, foretel s that you will encounter

serious difficulties, but if you gain the victory in your struggle,

you will also surmount present obstacles.

Stumble
.

If you stumble in a dream while walking or running, you will meet

with disfavor, and obstructions will bar your path to success,

but you will eventually surmount them, if you do not fall.

Stumps
.

To dream of a stump, foretells you are to have reverses and will depart from your usual mode of living. To see fields of stumps, signifies you will be unable to defend yourself from the encroachments of adversity.