Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted Part 12

Arrested.[17]

To see respectable-looking strangers arrested, foretells that you desire to make changes, and new speculations will be subordinated by the fear of failure. If they resist the officers, you will have great delight in pus.h.i.+ng to completion the new enterprise.

[17] See Prisoner.

Arrow.

Pleasure follows this dream. Entertainments, festivals and pleasant journeys may be expected. Suffering will cease.

An old or broken arrow, portends disappointments in love or business.

Art Gallery.

To visit an art gallery, portends unfortunate unions in domestic circles. You will struggle to put forth an appearance of happiness, but will secretly care for other a.s.sociations.

Ascend.

If you reach the extreme point of ascent, or top of steps, without stumbling, it is good; otherwise, you will have obstacles to overcome before the good of the day is found.

Asceticism.

To dream of asceticism, denotes that you will cultivate strange principles and views, rendering yourself fascinating to strangers, but repulsive to friends.

Ashes.

Dreaming of ashes omens woe, and many bitter changes are sure to come to the dreamer. Blasted crops to the farmer. Unsuccessful deals for the trader. Parents will reap the sorrows of wayward children.

Asia.

To dream of visiting Asia is a.s.surance of change, but no material benefits from fortune will follow.

Asp.

This is an unfortunate dream. Females may lose the respect of honorable and virtuous people. Deadly enemies are at work to defame character. Sweethearts will wrong each other.

Asparagus.

To dream of asparagus, signifies prosperous surroundings and obedience from servants and children. To eat it, denotes interrupted success.

a.s.s.[18]

To see an a.s.s in a dream, you will meet many annoyances, and delays will accrue in receiving news or goods.

To see donkeys carrying burdens, denotes that, after patience and toil, you will succeed in your undertakings, whether of travel or love.

If an a.s.s pursues you, and you are afraid of it, you will be the victim of scandal or other displeasing reports.

If you unwillingly ride on one, or, as jockey, unnecessary quarrels may follow.

[18] See Donkey.

a.s.sa.s.sin.

If you are the one to receive the a.s.sa.s.sin's blow, you will not surmount all your trials.

To see another, with the a.s.sa.s.sin standing over him with blood stains, portends that misfortune will come to the dreamer.

To see an a.s.sa.s.sin under any condition is a warning that losses may befall you through secret enemies.

a.s.sistance.

Giving a.s.sistance to any one in a dream, foretells you will be favored in your efforts to rise to higher position.

If any one a.s.sists you, you will be pleasantly situated, and loving friends will be near you.

Asylum.

To dream of an asylum, denotes sickness and unlucky dealings, which cannot be overcome without great mental struggle.

Astral.

Dreams of the astral, denote that your efforts and plans will culminate in worldly success and distinction. A spectre or picture of your astral self brings heart-rending tribulation.

Atlas.

To dream you are looking at an atlas, denotes that you will carefully study interests before making changes or journeys.

Atonement.

Means joyous communing with friends, and speculators need not fear any drop in stocks. Courting among the young will meet with happy consummation. The sacrifice or atonement of another for your waywardness, is portentous of the humiliation of self or friends through your open or secret disregard of duty. A woman after this dream is warned of approaching disappointment.

Attic.

To dream that you are in an attic, denotes that you are entertaining hopes which will fail of materialization.

For a young woman to dream that she is sleeping in an attic, foretells that she will fail to find contentment in her present occupation.

Attorney.

To see an attorney at the bar, denotes that disputes of a serious nature will arise between parties interested in worldly things. Enemies are stealing upon you with false claims. If you see an attorney defending you, your friends will a.s.sist you in coming trouble, but they will cause you more worry than enemies.

Auction.

To dream of an auction in a general way, is good. If you hear the auctioneer crying his sales, it means bright prospects and fair treatment from business ventures.

To dream of buying at an auction, signifies close deals to tradesmen, and good luck in live stock to the farmer. Plenty, to the housewife is the omen for women. If there is a feeling of regret about the dream, you are warned to be careful of your business affairs.

August.