, to dream
of being married is anything but favourable. Such a dream is
indicative of approaching disappointments, loss of property, and
death. The force of this seeming contradiction is to be explained by
the acknowledged fact that dreams are in many instances to be read
contrariwise. To dream of being burned is a sure sign of coming
danger. To see a candle extinguished foretells sickness; but the
appearance of a bright burning one betokens rejoicing. To the
unmarried, burning candles show speedy marriage. Dreams of darkness
foreshadow loss of property and friends; but if the dreamer in his
sleep emerge from the gloom into light, he may expect that he will
rise above his difficulties, and become richer and happier. To dream
that a friend is dead betokens hasty news, but not of an unpleasant
nature. It is fortunate to dream of jewellery. If a young lady see
herself decked with chains of gold and precious stones, she may be
certain a suitable husband will soon be hers. Precious stones give
promise of many children to the married. If pure gold be dreamed of,
success in business may be expected; but it is unlucky to dream of
silver. To dream of the latter metal denotes attacks by bitter enemies
and false friends. Small silver coins indicate poverty, and large ones
give warning of early misery. It is more lucky to dream of receiving
than of giving away money. If one dream of losing money, he will
undoubtedly meet with disappointment before he goes much further in
his journey of life. To dream of losing a purse has the same meaning
attached to it as the loss of money has; and the finding of a purse
may be read as the picking up of cash. To dream of having a ring on
one's finger is good; but to dream of losing a ring is unfavourable.
If a married woman lose her marriage ring, or dream that she has lost
it, she may expect her husband will die soon. If a betrothed maiden
lose or dream of losing her engagement ring, she may look for her
lover deserting her and marrying another.

Dreams of hens and chickens are warnings of coming dangers. If one see
in his or her dream an eagle soaring high, prosperity and honour are
near. To lovers this bird is one of good omen, foretelling rich and
good mates. To dream of geese is also favourable; but the person who
sees in a vision an owl, had better prepare for sickness and poverty,
and look for attacks from enemies. A young man who dreams of a peacock
may be sure of getting a beautiful wife