The Dictionary of Dreams (67 page)

Wet
.

To dream that you are wet, denotes that a possible pleasure

may involve you in loss and disease. You are warned to avoid

the blandishments of seemingly well-meaning people.

For a young woman to dream that she is soaking wet, portends that she will be disgracefully implicated in some affair with a married man.

Wet Nurse
.

To dream that you are a wet nurse, denotes that you will be widowed

or have the care of the aged, or little children.

For a woman to dream that she is a wet nurse, signifies that she

will depend on her own labors for sustenance.

Whale
.

To dream of seeing a whale approaching a ship, denotes that you

will have a struggle between duties, and will be threatened

with loss of property.

If the whale is demolished, you will happily decide between right

and inclination, and will encounter pleasing successes.

If you see a whale overturn a ship, you will be thrown into

a whirlpool of disasters.

Whalebone
.

To see or work with whalebone in your dreams, you still form

an alliance which will afford you solid benefit.

Wheat
.

To see large fields of growing wheat in your dreams, denotes that your interest will take on encouraging prospects.

If the wheat is ripe, your fortune will be assured and love

will be your joyous companion.

To see large clear grains of wheat running through the thresher,

foretel s that prosperity has opened her portals to the fullest for you.

To see it in sacks or barrels, your determination to reach the apex

of success is soon to be crowned with victory and your love matters

will be firmly grounded.

If your granary is not well covered and you see its contents

getting wet, foretells that while you have amassed a fortune,

you have not secured your rights and you will see your interests

diminishing by the hand of enemies.

If you rub wheat from the head into your hand and eat it,

you will labor hard for success and will obtain and make sure

of your rights.

To dream that you climb a steep hill covered with wheat and think

you are pulling yourself up by the stalks of wheat, denotes you

will enjoy great prosperity and thus be able to distinguish yourself in any chosen pursuit.

Wheels
.

To see swiftly rotating wheels in your dreams, foretells that you

will be thrifty and energetic in your business and be successful

in pursuits of domestic bliss.

To see idle or broken wheels, proclaims death or absence of some

one in your household.

Whetstone
.

To dream of a whetstone, is significant of sharp worries and close attention is needed in your own affairs, if you avoid difficulties.

You are likely to be forced into an uncomfortable journey.

Whip
.

To dream of a whip, signifies unhappy dissensions and unfortunate

and formidable friendships.

Whirlpool
.

To dream of a whirlpool, denotes that great danger is imminent in

your business, and, unless you are extremely careful, your reputation will be seriously blackened by some disgraceful intrigue.

Whirlwind
.

To dream that you are in the path of a whirlwind, foretells that you are confronting a change which threatens to overwhelm you with loss and calamity.

For a young woman to dream that she is caught in a whirlwind and has trouble to keep her skirts from blowing up and entangling her waist, denotes that she will carry on a secret flirtation and will be horrified to find that scandal has gotten possession of her name and she will run a close risk of disgrace and ostracism.

Whisky
.

To dream of whisky in bottles, denotes that you will be careful

of your interests, protecting them with energy and watchfulness,

thereby adding to their proportion.

To drink it alone, foretells that you will sacrifice your friends

to your selfishness.

To destroy whisky, you will lose your friends by your ungenerous conduct.

Whisky is not fraught with much good. Disappointment in some form

will likely appear.

To see or drink it, is to strive and reach a desired object after

many disappointments. If you only see it, you will never obtain

the result hoped and worked for.

Whispering
.

To dream of whispering, denotes that you will be disturbed by the evil gossiping of people near you.

To hear a whisper coming to you as advice or warning, foretells that you stand in need of aid and counsel.

Whistle
.

To hear a whistle in your dream, denotes that you will be shocked by some sad intelligence, which will change your plans laid for innocent pleasure.

To dream that you are whistling, foretells a merry occasion in which you expect to figure largely. This dream for a young woman indicates indiscreet conduct and failure to obtain wishes is foretold.

White Lead
.

To dream of white lead, denotes relatives or children are in danger

because of your carelessness. Prosperity will be chary of favor.

White Moth
.

To dream of a white moth, foretells unavoidable sickness,

though you will be tempted to accuse yourself or some other

with wrong-doing, which you think causes the complaint.

For a woman to see one flying around in the room at night,

forebodes unrequited wishes and disposition which will

effect the enjoyment of other people. To see a moth flying

and finally settling upon something, or disappearing totally,

foreshadows death of friends or relatives.

Whitewash
.

To dream that you are whitewashing, foretells that you will seek

to reinstate yourself with friends by ridding yourself of offensive

habits and companions.

For a young woman, this dream is significant of well-laid plans

to deceive others and gain back her lover who has been estranged

by her insinuating bearing toward him.

Widow
.

To dream that you are a widow, foretells that you will have many troubles through malicious persons.

For a man to dream that he marries a widow, denotes he will see

some cherished undertaking crumble down in disappointment.

Wife
.

To dream of your wife, denotes unsettled affairs and discord in the home.

To dream that your wife is unusually affable, denotes that you will receive profit from some important venture in trade.

For a wife to dream her husband whips her, foretells unlucky influences will cause harsh criticism in the home and a general turmoil will ensue.

Wig
.

To dream you wear a wig, indicates that you will soon make

an unpropitious change.

To lose a wig, you will incur the derision and contempt of enemies.

To see others wearing wigs, is a sign of treachery entangling you.

Wild
.

To dream that you are running about wild, foretells that you will sustain a serious fall or accident.

To see others doing so, denotes unfavorable prospects will cause

you worry and excitement.

Wild Man
.

To see a wild man in your dream, denotes that enemies will openly

oppose you in your enterprises. To think you are one foretells

you will be unlucky in following out your designs.

Will
.

To dream you are making your will, is significant of momentous

trials and speculations.

For a wife or any one to think a will is against them, portends that they will have disputes and disorderly proceedings to combat in some event soon to transpire.

If you fail to prove a will, you are in danger of libelous slander.

To lose one is unfortunate for your business.

To destroy one, warns you that you are about to be a party

to treachery and deceit.

Willow
.

To dream of willows, foretells that you will soon make a sad journey, but you will be consoled in your grief by faithful friends.

Wind
.

To dream of the wind blowing softly and sadly upon you, signifies that great fortune will come to you through bereavement.

If you hear the wind soughing, denotes that you will wander in estrangement from one whose life is empty without you.

To walk briskly against a brisk wind, foretells that you will courageously resist temptation and pursue fortune with a determination not easily put aside. For the wind to blow you along against your wishes, portends failure in business undertakings and disappointments in love.

If the wind blows you in the direction you wish to go you will find

unexpected and helpful allies, or that you have natural advantages

over a rival or competitor.

Windmill
.

To see a windmill in operation in your dreams, foretells abundant

accumulation of fortune and marked contentment

To see one broken or idle, signifies adversity coming unawares.

Window
.

To see windows in your dreams, is an augury of fateful culmination

to bright hopes. You will see your fairest wish go down in despair.

Fruitless endeavors will be your portion.

To see closed windows is a representation of desertion.

If they are broken, you will be hounded by miserable suspicions

of disloyalty from those you love.

To sit in a window, denotes that you will be the victim of folly.

To enter a house through a window, denotes that you will be found out while using dishonorable means to consummate a seemingly honorable purpose.

To escape by one, indicates that you will fall into a trouble

whose toils will hold you unmercifully close.

To look through a window when passing and strange objects appear,

foretel s that you will fail in your chosen avocation and lose

the respect for which you risked health and contentment.

Wine
.

To dream of drinking wine, forebodes joy and consequent friendships.

To dream of breaking bottles of wine, foretells that your love

and passion will border on excess.

To see barrels of wine, prognosticates great luxury. To pour

it from one vessel into another, signifies that your enjoyments

will be varied and you will journey to many notable places.

To dream of dealing in wine denotes that your occupation will be remunerative.

For a young woman to dream of drinking wine, indicates she will marry a wealthy gentleman, but withal honorable.

Wine-cellar
.

To dream of a wine-cellar, foretells superior amusements or pleasure will come in your way, to be disposed of at your bidding.

Wine-glass
.

To dream of a wine-glass, foretells that a disappointment will affect you seriously, as you will fail to see anything pleasing until shocked into the realization of trouble.

Wings
.

To dream that you have wings, foretells that you will experience grave fears for the safety of some one gone on a long journey away from you.

To see the wings of fowls or birds, denotes that you will finally

overcome adversity and rise to wealthy degrees and honor.

Winter
.

To dream of winter, is a prognostication of ill-health

and dreary prospects for the favorable progress of fortune.

After this dream your efforts will not yield satisfactory results.

Wire
.

To dream of wire, denotes that you will make frequent but short

journeys which will be to your disparagement.

Old or rusty wire, signifies that you will be possessed of a bad temper, which will give troubles to your kindred.

To see a wire fence in your dreams, foretells that you will be cheated in some trade you have in view.

Wisdom
.

To dream you are possessed of wisdom, signifies your spirit

will be brave under trying circumstances, and you will be able

to overcome these trials and rise to prosperous living.

If you think you lack wisdom, it implies you are wasting

your native talents.

Witch
.

To dream of witches, denotes that you, with others,

will seek adventures which will afford hilarious enjoyment,

but it will eventually rebound to your mortification.

Business will suffer prostration if witches advance upon you,

home affairs may be disappointing.

Witness
.

To dream that you bear witness against others, signifies you

will have great oppression through slight causes.

If others bear witness against you, you will be compelled to

refuse favors to friends in order to protect your own interest.

If you are a witness for a guilty person, you will be implicated

in a shameful affair.

Wizard
.

To dream of a wizard, denotes you are going to have a big family,

which will cause you much inconvenience as well as displeasure.

For young people, this dream implies loss and broken engagements.

Wolf
.

To dream of a wolf, shows that you have a thieving person in your employ, who will also betray secrets.

To kill one, denotes that you will defeat sly enemies who seek to overshadow you with disgrace. To hear the howl of a wolf, discovers to you a secret alliance to defeat you in honest competition.

Women
.

To dream of women, foreshadows intrigue.

To argue with one, foretells that you will be outwitted and foiled.

To see a dark-haired woman with blue eyes and a pug nose,

definitely determines your withdrawal from a race in which you stood a showing for victory. If she has brown eyes and a Roman nose, you will be cajoled into a dangerous speculation. If she has auburn hair with this combination, it adds to your perplexity and anxiety.