The Dictionary of Dreams (24 page)

or on your premises, you will inherit some valuable effects.

To dream of coming into the possession of a donkey by present, or buying, you will attain to enviable heights in the business or social world, and if single, will contract a congenial marriage.

To dream of a white donkey, denotes an assured and lasting fortune,

which will enable you to pursue the pleasures or studies that lie

nearest your heart. For a woman, it signals entrance into that

society for which she has long entertained the most ardent desire.

Woman has in her composition those qualities, docility and stubbornness, which tallies with the same qualities in the donkey; both being supplied from the same storehouse, mother Nature; and consequently,

they would naturally maintain an affinity, and the ugliest phase of

the donkey in her dreams are nothing but woman's nature being sounded for her warning, or
vice versa
when pleasure is just before her.

Doomsday
.

To dream that you are living on, and looking forward to seeing doomsday, is a warning for you to give substantial and material affairs close attention, or you will find that the artful and scheming friends you are entertaining will have possession of what they desire from you, which is your wealth, and not your sentimentality.

To a young woman, this dream encourages her to throw aside the attention of men above her in station and accept the love of an honest and deserving man near her.

Door
.

To dream of entering a door, denotes slander, and enemies

from whom you are trying in vain to escape. This is the same

of any door, except the door of your childhood home.

If it is this door you dream of entering, your days will be

filled with plenty and congeniality.

To dream of entering a door at night through the rain, denotes, to women, unpardonable escapades; to a man, it is significant of a drawing on his resources by unwarranted vice, and also foretells assignations.

To see others go through a doorway, denotes unsuccessful

attempts to get your affairs into a paying condition.

It also means changes to farmers and the political world.

To an author, it foretells that the reading public will reprove

his way of stating facts by refusing to read his later works.

To dream that you attempt to close a door, and it falls from

its hinges, injuring some one, denotes that malignant evil

threatens your friend through your unintentionally wrong advice.

If you see another attempt to lock a door, and it fal s from

its hinges, you will have knowledge of some friend's misfortune

and be powerless to aid him.

Door Bell
.

To dream you hear or ring a door bell, foretel s unexpected tidings, or a hasty summons to business, or the bedtide of a sick relative.

Doves
.

Dreaming of doves mating and building their nests, indicates peacefulness of the world and joyous homes where children render obedience, and mercy is extended to all.

To hear the lonely, mournful voice of a dove, portends sorrow and

disappointment through the death of one to whom you looked for aid.

Often it portends the death of a father.

To see a dead dove, is ominous of a separation of husband and wife,

either through death or infidelity.

To see white doves, denotes bountiful harvests and the utmost

confidence in the loyalty of friends.

To dream of seeing a flock of white doves, denotes peaceful,

innocent pleasures, and fortunate developments in the future.

If one brings you a letter, tidings of a pleasant nature from absent friends is intimated, also a lovers' reconciliation is denoted.

If the dove seems exhausted, a note of sadness will pervade

the reconciliation, or a sad touch may be given the pleasant tidings by mention of an invalid friend; if of business, a slight drop may follow.

If the letter bears the message that you are doomed, it foretells

that a desperate illness, either your own or of a relative,

may cause you financial misfortune.

Dowry
.

To dream that you fail to receive a dowry, signifies penury

and a cold world to depend on for a living. If you receive it,

your expectations for the day will be fulfilled. The opposite

may be expected if the dream is superinduced by the previous

action of the waking mind.

Dragon
.[57]

To dream of a dragon, denotes that you allow yourself to be governed by your passions, and that you are likely to place yourself in the power of your enemies through those outbursts of sardonic tendencies.

You should be warned by this dream to cultivate self-control.

[57] See Devil.

Drama
.

To see a drama, signifies pleasant reunions with distant friends.

To be bored with the performance of a drama, you will be forced to accept an uncongenial companion at some entertainment or secret affair.

To write one, portends that you will be plunged into distress and debt, to be extricated as if by a miracle.

Dram-drinking
.

To be given to dram-drinking in your dreams, omens ill-natured rivalry and contention for small possession. To think you have quit dram-drinking, or find that others have done so, shows that you will rise above present estate and rejoice in prosperity.

Draw-knife
.

To see or use a draw-knife, portends unfulfiled hopes or desires.

Some fair prospect will loom before you, only to go down in

mistake and disappointment.

Dressing
.

To think you are having trouble in dressing, while dreaming, means some evil persons will worry and detain you from places of amusement.

If you can't get dressed in time for a train, you will

have many annoyances through the carelessness of others.

You should depend on your own efforts as far as possible,

after these dreams, if you would secure contentment and full success.

Drinking
.[58]

For a woman to dream of hilarious drinking, denotes that she

is engaging in affairs which may work to her discredit,

though she may now find much pleasure in the same.

If she dreams that she fails to drink clear water, though she

uses her best efforts to do so, she will fail to enjoy some

pleasure that is insinuatingly offered her.

[58] See Water.

Driving
.[59]

To dream of driving a carriage, signifies unjust criticism

of your seeming extravagance. You will be compelled to do things

which appear undignified.

To dream of driving a public cab, denotes menial labor,

with little chance for advancement. If it is a wagon, you will

remain in poverty and unfortunate circumstances for some time.

If you are driven in these conveyances by others, you will

profit by superior knowledge of the world, and will always find

some path through difficulties. If you are a man, you will,

in affairs with women, drive your wishes to a speedy consummation.

If a woman, you will hold men's hearts at low value after

succeeding in getting a hold on them.

[59] See Cab or Carriage.

Dromedary
.

To dream of a dromedary, denotes that you will be the recipient

of unexpected beneficence, and will wear your new honors

with dignity; you will dispense charity with a gracious hands.

To lovers, this dream foretells congenial dispositions.

Dropsy
.

To dream of being afflicted with the dropsy, denotes illness

for a time, but from which you will recover with renewed vigor.

To see others thus afflicted, denotes that you will hear from

the absent shortly, and have tidings of their good health.

Drouth
.

This is-an evil dream, denoting warring disputes between nations,

and much bloodshed therefrom. Shipwrecks and land disasters will occur, and families will quarrel and separate; sickness will work damage also.

Your affairs will go awry, as well.

Drowning
.

To dream of drowning, denotes loss of property and life;

but if you are rescued, you will rise from your present position

to one of wealth and honor.

To see others drowning, and you go to their relief, signifies that you will aid your friend to high places, and will bring deserved happiness to yourself.

For a young woman to see her sweetheart drowned, denotes her

bereavement by death.

Drum
.

To hear the muffled beating of a drum, denotes that some absent

friend is in distress and calls on you for aid.

To see a drum, foretells amiability of character and a great aversion to quarrels and dissensions. It is an omen of prosperity to the sailor, the farmer and the tradesman alike.

Drunk
.

This is an unfavorable dream if you are drunk on heavy liquors,

indicating profligacy and loss of employment. You will be disgraced by stooping to forgery or theft.

If drunk on wine, you will be fortunate in trade and love-making,

and will scale exalted heights in literary pursuits.

This dream is always the bearer of aesthetic experiences.

To see others in a drunken condition, foretells for you,

and probably others, unhappy states.

Drunkenness in all forms is unreliable as a good dream.

All classes are warned by this dream to shift their thoughts

into more healthful channels.

Ducks
.

To dream of seeing wild ducks on a clear stream of water,

signifies fortunate journeys, perhaps across the sea.

White ducks around a farm, indicate thrift and a fine harvest.

To hunt ducks, denotes displacement in employment in the carrying

out of plans.

To see them shot, signifies that enemies are meddling with

your private affairs.

To see them flying, foretells a brighter future for you.

It also denotes marriage, and children in the new home.

Duet
.

To dream of hearing a duet played, denotes a peaceful and even existence for lovers. No quarrels, as is customary in this sort of thing.

Business people carry on a mild rivalry. To musical people,

this denotes competition and wrangling for superiority.

To hear a duet sung, is unpleasant tidings from the absent; but this will not last, as some new pleasure will displace the unpleasantness.

Dulcimer
.

To dream of a dulcimer, denotes that the highest wishes

in life will be attained by exalted qualities of mind.

To women, this is significant of a life free from those petty

jealousies which usually make women unhappy.

Dumb
.

To dream of being dumb, indicates your inability to persuade others into your mode of thinking, and using them for your profit by your glibness of tongue.

To the dumb, it denotes false friends.

Dun
.

To dream that you receive a dun, warns you to look after your affairs and correct all tendency towards neglect of business and love.

Dungeon
.

To dream of being in a dungeon, foretells for you struggles

with the vital affairs of life but by wise dealing you will

disenthrall yourself of obstacles and the designs of enemies.

For a woman this is a dark foreboding; by her wilful indiscretion

she will lose her position among honorable people.

To see a dungeon lighted up, portends that you are threatened

with entanglements of which your better judgment warns you.

Dunghill
.

To dream of a dunghill, you will see profits coming in through

the most unexpected sources. To the farmer this is a lucky dream,

indicating fine seasons and abundant products from soil and stock.

For a young woman, it denotes that she will unknowingly marry a man

of great wealth.

Dusk
.

This is a dream of sadness; it portends an early decline

and unrequited hopes. Dark outlook for trade and pursuits

of any nature is prolonged by this dream.

Dust
.

To dream of dust covering you, denotes that you will be slightly

injured in business by the failure of others. For a young woman,

this denotes that she will be set aside by her lover for a newer flame.

If you free yourself of the dust by using judicious measures,

you will clear up the loss.

Dwarf
.

This is a very favorable dream. If the dwarf is well formed and pleasing in appearance, it omens you will never be dwarfed in mind or stature.

Health and good constitution will admit of your engaging in many profitable pursuits both of mind and body.

To see your friends dwarfed, denotes their health, and you

will have many pleasures through them.

Ugly and hideous dwarfs, always forebodes distressing states.

Dye
.

To see the dyeing of cloth or garments in process, your bad or good

luck depends on the color. Blues, reds and gold, indicate prosperity; black and white, indicate sorrow in all forms.

Dying
.[60]

To dream of dying, foretells that you are threatened with evil from a source that has contributed to your former advancement and enjoyment.

To see others dying, forebodes general ill luck to you and to your friends.

To dream that you are going to die, denotes that unfortunate

inattention to your affairs will depreciate their value.

Illness threatens to damage you also.

To see animals in the throes of death, denotes escape from evil

influences if the animal be wild or savage.

It is an unlucky dream to see domestic animals dying or in agony.