10,000 Dreams Interpreted Part 66

To see others thus living, signifies pleasure derived from the interest that friends take in your welfare.

Splinter.

To dream of splinters sticking into your flesh, denotes that you will have many vexations from members of your family or from jealous rivals.

If while you are visiting you stick a splinter in your foot, you will soon make, or receive, a visit which will prove extremely unpleasant. Your affairs will go slightly wrong through your continued neglect.

Sponges.

Sponges seen in a dream, denote that deception is being practised upon you.

To use one in erasing, you will be the victim of folly.

Spools.

To dream of spools of thread, indicates some long and arduous tasks, but which when completed will meet your most sanguine expectations. If they are empty, there will be disappointments for you.

Spoons.

To see, or use, spoons in a dream, denotes favorable signs of advancement. Domestic affairs will afford contentment.

To think a spoon is lost, denotes that you will be suspicious of wrong doing.

To steal one, is a sign that you will deserve censure for your contemptible meanness in your home.

To dream of broken or soiled spoons, signifies loss and trouble.

Spring.

To dream that spring is advancing, is a sign of fortunate undertakings and cheerful companions.

To see spring appearing unnaturally, is a foreboding of disquiet and losses.

Spur.

To dream of wearing spurs, denotes that you will engage in some unpleasant controversy.

To see others with them on, foretells that enmity is working you trouble.

Spy.

To dream that spies are hara.s.sing you, denotes dangerous quarrels and uneasiness.

To dream that you are a spy, denotes that you will make unfortunate ventures.

_Spy-gla.s.s_.

To dream that you are looking through a spy-gla.s.s, denotes that changes will soon occur to your disadvantage.

To see a broken or imperfect one, foretells unhappy dissensions and loss of friends.

Squall.

To dream of squalls, foretells disappointing business and unhappiness.

Squinting.

To dream that you see some person with squinting eyes, denotes that you will be annoyed with unpleasant people.

For a man to dream that his sweetheart, or some good-looking girl, squints her eyes at him, foretells that he is threatened with loss by seeking the favors of women. For a young woman to have this dream about men, she will be in danger of losing her fair reputation.

Squirrel.

To dream of seeing squirrels, denotes that pleasant friends will soon visit you. You will see advancement in your business also.

To kill a squirrel, denotes that you will be unfriendly and disliked.

To pet one, signifies family joy.

To see a dog chasing one, foretells disagreements and unpleasantness among friends.

Stable.

To dream of a stable, is a sign of fortune and advantageous surroundings.

To see a stable burning denotes successful changes, or it may be seen in actual life.

Stag.

To see stags in your dream, foretells that you will have honest and true friends, and will enjoy delightful entertainments.

Stage Driver.

To dream of a stage driver, signifies you will go on a strange journey in quest of fortune and happiness.

Stain.

To see stain on your hands, or clothing, while dreaming, foretells that trouble over small matters will a.s.sail you.

To see a stain on the garments of others, or on their flesh, foretells that some person will betray you.

Stairs.

To dream of pa.s.sing up a stairs, foretells good fortune and much happiness.

If you fall down stairs, you will be the object of hatred and envy.

To walk down, you will be unlucky in your affairs, and your lovemaking will be unfavorable.

To see broad, handsome stairs, foretells approaching riches and honors.

To see others going down stairs, denotes that unpleasant conditions will take the place of pleasure.

To sit on stair steps, denotes a gradual rise in fortune and delight.

Stall.

To dream of a stall, denotes impossible results from some enterprise will be expected by you.

Stallion.

To dream of a stallion, foretells prosperous conditions are approaching you, in which you will hold a position which will confer honor upon you.

To dream you ride a fine stallion, denotes you will rise to position and affluence in a phenomenal way; however, your success will warp your morality and sense of justice. To see one with the rabies, foretells that wealthy surroundings will cause you to a.s.sume arrogance, which will be distasteful to your friends, and your pleasures will be deceitful.

Stammer.

To dream that you stammer in your conversation, denotes that worry and illness will threaten your enjoyment. To hear others stammer, foretells that unfriendly persons will delight in annoying you and giving you needless worry.

_Standard-bearer_.

To dream that you are a standard-bearer, denotes that your occupation will be pleasant, but varied.

To see others acting as standard-bearers, foretells that you will be jealous and envious of some friend.

Stars.

To dream of looking upon clear, s.h.i.+ning stars, foretells good health and prosperity. If they are dull or red, there is trouble and misfortune ahead.

To see a shooting or falling star, denotes sadness and grief.

To see stars appearing and vanis.h.i.+ng mysteriously, there will be some strange changes and happenings in your near future.

If you dream that a star falls on you, there will be a bereavement in your family.

To see them rolling around on the earth, is a sign of formidable danger and trying times.

Starving.

To dream of being in a starving condition, portends unfruitful labors and a dearth of friends.

To see others in this condition, omens misery and dissatisfaction with present companions and employment.

Statues.

To see statues in dreams, signifies estrangement from a loved one. Lack of energy will cause you disappointment in realizing wishes.

Stealing.

To dream of stealing, or of seeing others commit this act, foretells bad luck and loss of character.

To be accused of stealing, denotes that you will be misunderstood in some affair, and suffer therefrom, but you will eventually find that this will bring you favor.

To accuse others, denotes that you will treat some person with hasty inconsideration.

Steeple.

To see a steeple rising from a church, is a harbinger of sickness and reverses.

A broken one, points to death in your circle, or friends.

To climb a steeple, foretells that you will have serious difficulties, but will surmount them.

To fall from one, denotes losses in trade and ill health.

Steps.[211]

To dream that you ascend steps, denotes that fair prospects will relieve former anxiety.

To decend them, you may look for misfortune.

To fall down them, you are threatened with unexpected failure in your affairs.

[211] See Stairs.

_Step-sister_.

To dream of a step-sister, denotes you will have unavoidable care and annoyance upon you.

Stethoscope.

To dream of a stethoscope, foretells calamity to your hopes and enterprises. There will be troubles and recriminations in love.

Sticks.

To dream of sticks, is an unlucky omen.

Stillborn.

To dream of a stillborn infant, denotes that some distressing incident will come before your notice.

Stilts.

To dream of walking on stilts, denotes that your fortune is in an insecure condition.

To fall from them, or feel them break beneath you, you will be precipitated into embarra.s.sments by trusting your affairs to the care of others.

Sting.