The Dictionary of Dreams (60 page)

To dig or pull them up, is a sign that you will extricate yourself from the environment of poverty by throwing off sentiment and pride and meeting the realities of life with a determination to overcome whatever opposition you may meet.

Suckle
.[215]

To see the young taking suckle, denotes contentment and favorable

conditions for success is unfolding to you.

[215] See Nursing.

Suffocating
.[216]

To dream that you are suffocating, denotes that you will experience

deep sorrow and mortification at the conduct of some one you love.

You should be careful of your health after this dream.

[216] See Smoke.

Sugar
.

To dream of sugar, denotes that you will be hard to please

in your domestic life, and will entertain jealousy while

seeing no cause for aught but satisfaction and secure joys.

There may be worries, and your strength and temper taxed

after this dream.

To eat sugar in your dreams, you will have unpleasant matters to contend with for a while, but they will result better than expected.

To price sugar, denotes that you are menaced by enemies.

To deal in sugar and see large quantities of it being delivered to you, you will barely escape a serious loss.

To see a cask of sugar burst and the sugar spilling out,

foretells a slight loss.

To hear a negro singing while unloading sugar, some seemingly insignificant affair will bring you great benefit, either in business or social states.

Sugar-tongs
.

To dream of sugar-tongs, foretells that disagreeable tidings

of wrong-doings will be received by you.

Suicide
.

To commit suicide in a dream, foretells that misfortune will hang

heavily over you.

To see or hear others committing this deed, foretells that the failure of others will affect your interests.

For a young woman to dream that her lover commits suicide, her disappointment by the faithlessness of her lover is accentuated.

Sulphur
.

To dream of sulphur, warns you to use much discretion in your dealings, as you are threatened with foul play.

To see sulphur burning, is ominous of great care attendant upon your wealth.

To eat sulphur, indicates good health and consequent pleasure.

Sun
.

To dream of seeing a clear, shining sunrise, foretells joyous

events and prosperity, which give delightful promises.

To see the sun at noontide, denotes the maturity of ambitions

and signals unbounded satisfaction.

To see the sunset, is prognostic of joys and wealth passing their zenith, and warns you to care for your interests with renewed vigilance.

A sun shining through clouds, denotes that troubles and difficulties are losing hold on you, and prosperity is nearing you.

If the sun appears weird, or in an eclipse, there will be stormy

and dangerous times, but these will eventually pass, leaving your

business and domestic affairs in better forms than before.

Sunshade
.

To dream of seeing young girls carrying sunshades, foretells prosperity and exquisite delights.

A broken one, foretells sickness and death to the young.

Surgeon
.

To dream of a surgeon, denotes you are threatened by enemies who are close to you in business. For a young woman, this dream promises a serious illness from which she will experience great inconvenience.

Surgical Instruments
.

To see surgical instruments in a dream, foretells dissatisfaction will be felt by you at the indiscreet manner a friend manifests toward you.

Swallow
.

To dream of swallows, is a sign of peace and domestic harmony.

To see a wounded or dead one, signifies unavoidable sadness.

Swamp
.[217]

To walk through swampy places in dreams, foretells that you will be

the object of adverse circumstances. Your inheritance will be uncertain, and you will undergo keen disappointments in your love matters.

To go through a swamp where you see clear water and green growths,

you will take hold on prosperity and singular pleasures, the obtaining of which will be attended with danger and intriguing.

[217] See Marsh.

Swan
.

To dream of seeing white swans floating upon placid waters,

foretel s prosperous outlooks and delightful experiences.

To see a black swan, denotes illicit pleasure, if near clear water.

A dead swan, foretells satiety and discontentment

To see them flying, pleasant anticipations will be realized soon.

Swearing
.

To dream of swearing, denotes some unpleasant obstructions in business.

A lover will have cause to suspect the faithfulness of his affianced after this dream.

To dream that you are swearing before your family, denotes that disagreements will soon be brought about by your unloyal conduct.

Sweeping
.

To dream of sweeping, denotes that you will gain favor in the eyes

of your husband, and children will find pleasure in the home.

If you think the floors need sweeping, and you from some cause

neglect them, there will be distresses and bitter disappointments

awaiting you in the approaching days.

To servants, sweeping is a sign of disagreements and suspicion

of the intentions of others.

Sweetheart
.[218]

To dream that your sweetheart is affable and of pleasing physique,

foretells that you will woo a woman who will prove a joy to your pride and will bring you a good inheritance. If she appears otherwise, you will be discontented with your choice before the marriage vows are consummated.

To dream of her as being sick or in distress, denotes that sadness will be intermixed with joy.

If you dream that your sweetheart is a corpse, you will have a long

period of doubt and unfavorable fortune.

[218] See Lover, Hugging, and Kissing.

Sweet Oil
.

Sweet oil in dreams, implies considerate treatment will be withheld

from you in some unfortunate occurrence.

Sweet Taste
.

To dream of any kind of a sweet taste in your mouth, denotes you

will be praised for your pleasing conversation and calm demeanor

in a time of commotion and distress.

To dream that you are trying to get rid of a sweet taste,

foretel s that you will oppress and deride your friends,

and will incur their displeasure.

Swelling
.

To dream that you see yourself swollen, denotes that you will amass fortune, but your egotism will interfere with your enjoyment.

To see others swollen, foretells that advancement will meet

with envious obstructions.

Swimming.[219]

To dream of swimming, is an augury of success if you find

no discomfort in the act. If you feel yourself going down,

much dissatisfaction will present itself to you.

For a young woman to dream that she is swimming with a girl friend

who is an artist in swimming, foretells that she will be loved

for her charming disposition, and her little love affairs will be

condoned by her friends.

To swim under water, foretells struggles and anxieties.

[219] See Diving and Bathing.

Swiss Cheese
.

To dream of Swiss cheese, foretells that you will come into possession of substantial property, and healthful amusements will be enjoyed.

Switch
.

To dream of a switch, foretells changes and misfortune.

A broken switch, foretells disgrace and trouble.

To dream of a railroad switch, denotes that travel will cause

you much loss and inconvenience.

To dream of a switch, signifies you will meet discouragements

in momentous affairs.

Sword
.

To dream that you wear a sword, indicates that you will fill

some public position with honor.

To have your sword taken from you, denotes your vanquishment in rivalry.

To see others bearing swords, foretells that altercations will be

attended with danger.

A broken sword, foretel s despair.

Sybil
.

To dream of a sybil, foretel s that you will enjoy assignations

and other demoralizing pleasures.

Symphony
.[220]

To dream of symphonies, heralds delightful occupations.

[220] See Music.

Synagogue
.[221]

To dream of a synagogue, foretells that you have enemies

powerfully barricading your entrance into fortune's realms.

If you climb to the top on the outside, you will overcome

oppositions and be successful.

If you read the Hebrew inscription on a synagogue, you will meet disaster, but will eventually rebuild your fortunes with renewed splendor.

[221] See Church.

Syringe
.

To dream of a syringe, denotes that false alarm of the gravity

of a relative's condition will reach you. To see a broken one,

foretells you are approaching a period of ill health or worry

over slight mistakes in business.

T.

``_And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream,

and the interpretation thereof, that he worshiped,

and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Àrise; for

the Lord hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian_.'

''--Judges VII., 15.

Table
.

To dream of setting a table preparatory to a meal, foretells happy unions and prosperous circumstances.

To see empty tables, signifies poverty or disagreements.

To clear away the table, denotes that pleasure will soon assume

the form of trouble and indifference.

To eat from a table without a cloth, foretells that you will be possessed of an independent disposition, and the prosperity or conduct of others will give you no concern.

To see a table walking or moving in some mysterious way,

foretells that dissatisfaction will soon enter your life,

and you will seek relief in change.

To dream of a soiled cloth on a table, denotes disobedience from servants or children, and quarreling will invariably follow pleasure.

To see a broken table, is ominous of decaying fortune.

To see one standing or sitting on a table, foretells that to obtain

their desires they will be guilty of indiscretions.

To see or hear table-rapping or writing, denotes that you will undergo change of feelings towards your friends, and your fortune will be threatened.

A loss from the depreciation of relatives or friends is indicated.

Tacks
.

To dream of tacks, means to you many vacations and quarrels.

For a woman to drive one, foretells she will master unpleasant rivalry.

If she mashes her finger while driving it, she will be distressed

over unpleasant tasks

Tadpole
.

To dream of tadpoles, foretells uncertain speculation will bring cause for uneasiness in business. For a young woman to see them in clear water, foretells she will form a relation with a wealthy but immoral man.

Tail
.

To dream of seeing only the tail of a beast, unusual annoyance is indicated where pleasures seemed assured.

To cut off the tail of an animal, denotes that you will suffer misfortune by your own carelessness.

To dream that you have the tail of a beast grown on you,

denotes that your evil ways will cause you untold distress,

and strange events will cause you perplexity.

Tailor
.

To dream of a tailor, denotes that worries will arise on account

of some journey to be made.

To have a misunderstanding with one, shows that you will be disappointed in the outcome of some scheme.

For one to take your measure, denotes that you will have

quarrels and disagreements.

Talisman
.

To dream that you wear a talisman, implies you will have

pleasant companions and enjoy favors from the rich.

For a young woman to dream her lover gives her one, denotes she

will obtain her wishes concerning marriage.

Talking
.

To dream of talking, denotes that you will soon hear of the sickness of relatives, and there will be worries in your affairs.

To hear others talking loudly, foretells that you will be accused

of interfering in the affairs of others. To think they are talking

about you, denotes that you are menaced with illness and disfavor.

Tallow
.

To dream of tallow, forebodes that your possessions of love and wealth will quickly vanish.

Tambourine
.

To dream of a tambourine, signifies you will have enjoyment in some unusual event which will soon take place.

Tank
.

To dream of a tank, foretells you will be prosperous and satisfied beyond your expectations. To see a leaking tank, denotes loss in your affairs.

Tannery
.

To dream of a tannery, denotes contagion and other illness.

Loss in trade is portended.

To dream that you are a tanner, denotes that you will have to engage in work which is not to your taste, but there will be others dependent upon you.

To buy leather from a tannery, foretells that you will be successful in your undertakings, but will not make many friends.

Tape
.

To dream of tape, denotes your work will be wearisome and unprofitable.

For a woman to buy it, foretells she will find misfortune laying

oppression upon her.

Tapestry
.

To dream of seeing rich tapestry, foretel s that luxurious living

will be to your liking, and if the tapestries are not worn or ragged, you will be able to gratify your inclinations.