l triumph over his foes. If a
squirrel be seen in a dream, the dreamer may rest satisfied some one
is endeavouring to injure his reputation; and to a lover it is a
warning of a busy and dangerous rival. To dream of angels speaking to
you is of good signification; and to think that you see them flying
above your head intimates joy. To dream of the devil or of evil
spirits, denotes danger from secret and open enemies. If a lover
dream of one of these evil beings, it indicates the existence of a
powerful rival.
If a poor person dream of children, he or she may expect to become
rich. If a childless spouse see in a dream children running round the
fireside, there is reason to fear the little prattlers will never be
there in reality. It is unlucky to dream that a girl has a beard, or
that a boy is grey-headed. It is unlucky to dream of a minister, but
it is not an evil sign for one to suppose he is worshipping in church.
If you dream that a watch or clock falls or is broken, be sure danger
is near.
Black clouds, seen in dreams, presage evil; white clouds denote
prosperity; clouds drifting high in air indicate that the dreamer is
going to travel, or that long absent friends are to return. To dream
of red clouds foretells contention and strife. To dream of fighting or
quarrelling should put one on his guard against the deceitfulness of
his own heart and the hatred of enemies. If the dreamer suppose
himself injured in a quarrel, he will be unable to escape humiliation
and shame. To dream of falling from a high place betokens loss of
substance and reputation. To dream of withered lilies, damaged
violets, and crosses, betokens evil. It is not good for sick people to
dream of withered roses; parsley foreshadows death to the sick. It is
lucky to dream you see yourself gathering flowers fresh in colour and
sweet in perfume. To dream of walking in a flower garden portends
elevation in fortune and success in love; and to dream of being in an
orchard where there is abundance of sweet and ripe fruit, gives true
promise of riches.
If a sailor dream of seeing a dolphin, he will be sure to lose his
lady-love; but if he dream that he is drowning, he may expect good
luck to attend him. It indicates success in love and business for one
to dream of catching fish. To dream of a rapid stream, is a certain
warning of coming opposition in every business and undertaking. If
one in sleep see a clear sheet of water, good fortune will certainly
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