Authors: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Straw If you dream of straw, your life is threatened with emptiness and failure.
To see straw piles burning, is a signal of prosperous times.
To feed straw to stock, foretells that you will make poor provisions for those depending upon you.
Strawberries To dream of strawberries, is favorable to advancement and pleasure. You will obtain some long wished-for object.
To eat them, denotes requited love.
To deal in them, denotes abundant harvest and happiness.
Street To dream that you are walking in a street, foretells ill luck and worries. You will almost despair of reaching the goal you have set up in your aspirations.
To be in a familiar street in a distant city, and it appears dark, you will make a journey soon, which will not afford the profit or pleasure contemplated. If the street is brilliantly lighted, you will engage in pleasure, which will quickly pass, leaving no comfort.
To pass down a street and feel alarmed lest a thug attack you, denotes that you are venturing upon dangerous ground in advancing your pleasure or business.
Street Poster To dream that you are a street-poster, denotes that you will undertake some unpleasant and unprofitable work.
To see street-posters at work, foretells disagreeable news.
Struggling To dream of struggling, foretells that you will encounter serious difficulties, but if you gain the victory in your struggle, you will also surmount present obstacles.
Stumps To dream of a stump, foretells you are to have reverses and will depart from your usual mode of living. To see fields of stumps, signifies you will be unable to defend yourself from the encroachments of adversity. To dig or pull them up, is a sign that you will extricate yourself from the environment of poverty by throwing off sentiment and pride and meeting the realities of life with a determination to overcome whatever opposition you may meet.
Suckle To see the young taking suckle, denotes contentment and favorable conditions for success is unfolding to you.
See Nursing.
Suffocating To dream that you are suffocating, denotes that you will experience deep sorrow and mortification at the conduct of some one you love. You should be careful of your health after this dream.
See Smoke.
Sugar To dream of sugar, denotes that you will be hard to please in your domestic life, and will entertain jealousy while seeing no cause for aught but satisfaction and secure joys. There may be worries, and your strength and temper taxed after this dream.
To eat sugar in your dreams, you will have unpleasant matters to contend with for a while, but they will result better than expected.
To price sugar, denotes that you are menaced by enemies.
To deal in sugar and see large quantities of it being delivered to you, you will barely escape a serious loss.
To see a cask of sugar burst and the sugar spilling out, foretells a slight loss.
Sugar Tongs To dream of sugar-tongs, foretells that disagreeable tidings of wrong-doings will be received by you.
Suicide To commit suicide in a dream, foretells that misfortune will hang heavily over you.
To see or hear others committing this deed, foretells that the failure of others will affect your interests.
For a young woman to dream that her lover commits suicide, her disappointment by the faithlessness of her lover is accentuated.
Sulphur To dream of sulphur, warns you to use much discretion in your dealings, as you are threatened with foul play.
To see sulphur burning, is ominous of great care attendant upon your wealth.
To eat sulphur, indicates good health and consequent pleasure.
Sun To dream of seeing a clear, shining sunrise, foretells joyous events and prosperity, which give delightful promises.
To see the sun at noontide, denotes the maturity of ambitions and signals unbounded satisfaction.
To see the sunset, is prognostic of joys and wealth passing their zenith, and warns you to care for your interests with renewed vigilance.
A sun shining through clouds, denotes that troubles and difficulties are losing hold on you, and prosperity is nearing you.
If the sun appears weird, or in an eclipse, there will be stormy and dangerous times, but these will eventually pass, leaving your business and domestic affairs in better forms than before.
A broken one, foretells sickness and death to the young.
Surgeon To dream of a surgeon, denotes you are threatened by enemies who are close to you in business. For a young woman, this dream promises a serious illness from which she will experience great inconvenience.
Surgical Instruments To see surgical instruments in a dream, foretells dissatisfaction will be felt by you at the indiscreet manner a friend manifests toward you.
Swallow To dream of swallows, is a sign of peace and domestic harmony.
To see a wounded or dead one, signifies unavoidable sadness.
Swamp To walk through swampy places in dreams, foretells that you will be the object of adverse circumstances. Your inheritance will be uncertain, and you will undergo keen disappointments in your love matters.
To go through a swamp where you see clear water and green growths, you will take hold on prosperity and singular pleasures, the obtaining of which will be attended with danger and intriguing.
See Marsh.
Swan To dream of seeing white swans floating upon placid waters, foretells prosperous outlooks and delightful experiences.
To see a black swan, denotes illicit pleasure, if near clear water.
A dead swan, foretells satiety and discontentment.
To see them flying, pleasant anticipations will be realized soon.
To dream that you are swearing before your family, denotes that disagreements will soon be brought about by your unloyal conduct.
Sweeping To dream of sweeping, denotes that you will gain favor in the eyes of your husband, and children will find pleasure in the home.
If you think the floors need sweeping, and you from some cause neglect them, there will be distresses and bitter disappointments awaiting you in the approaching days.
To servants, sweeping is a sign of disagreements and suspicion of the intentions of others.
Sweetheart To dream that your sweetheart is affable and of pleasing physique, foretells that you will woo a woman who will prove a joy to your pride and will bring you a good inheritance. If she appears otherwise, you will be discontented with your choice before the marriage vows are consummated. To dream of her as being sick or in distress, denotes that sadness will be intermixed with joy.
If you dream that your sweetheart is a corpse, you will have a long period of doubt and unfavorable fortune.
See Lover, Hugging, and Kissing.
Sweet Oil Sweet oil in dreams, implies considerate treatment will be withheld from you in some unfortunate occurrence.
Sweet Taste To dream of any kind of a sweet taste in your mouth, denotes you will be praised for your pleasing conversation and calm demeanor in a time of commotion and distress.
To dream that you are trying to get rid of a sweet taste, foretells that you will oppress and deride your friends, and will incur their displeasure.
To see others swollen, foretells that advancement will meet with envious obstructions.
Swimming To dream of swimming, is an augury of success if you find no discomfort in the act. If you feel yourself going down, much dissatisfaction will present itself to you.
For a young woman to dream that she is swimming with a girl friend who is an artist in swimming, foretells that she will be loved for her charming disposition, and her little love affairs will be condoned by her friends.
To swim under water, foretells struggles and anxieties.
See Diving and Bathing.
Swiss Cheese To dream of Swiss cheese, foretells that you will come into possession of substantial property, and healthful amusements will be enjoyed.
Switch To dream of a switch, foretells changes and misfortune.
A broken switch, foretells disgrace and trouble.
To dream of a railroad switch, denotes that travel will cause you much loss and inconvenience.
To dream of a switch, signifies you will meet discouragements in momentous affairs.
Sword To dream that you wear a sword, indicates that you will fill some public position with honor.
To have your sword taken from you, denotes your vanquishment in rivalry.
To see others bearing swords, foretells that altercations will be attended with danger.
A broken sword, foretells despair.
Symphony To dream of symphonies, heralds delightful occupations.
See Music.
Synagogue To dream of a synagogue, foretells that you have enemies powerfully barricading your entrance into fortune's realms. If you climb to the top on the outside, you will overcome oppositions and be successful.
If you read the Hebrew inscription on a synagogue, you will meet disaster, but will eventually rebuild your fortunes with renewed splendor.
See Church.
Syringe To dream of a syringe, denotes that false alarm of the gravity of a relative's condition will reach you. To see a broken one, foretells you are approaching a period of ill health or worry over slight mistakes in business.
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Table To dream of setting a table preparatory to a meal, foretells happy unions and prosperous circumstances.
To see empty tables, signifies poverty or disagreements.
To clear away the table, denotes that pleasure will soon assume the form of trouble and indifference.
To eat from a table without a cloth, foretells that you will be possessed of an independent disposition, and the prosperity or conduct of others will give you no concern.
To see a table walking or moving in some mysterious way, foretells that dissatisfaction will soon enter your life, and you will seek relief in change.
To dream of a soiled cloth on a table, denotes disobedience from servants or children, and quarreling will invariably follow pleasure.
To see a broken table, is ominous of decaying fortune.
To see one standing or sitting on a table, foretells that to obtain their desires they will be guilty of indiscretions.
To see or hear table-rapping or writing, denotes that you will undergo change of feelings towards your friends, and your fortune will be threatened. A loss from the depreciation of relatives or friends is indicated.
For a woman to drive one, foretells she will master unpleasant rivalry.
If she mashes her finger while driving it, she will be distressed over unpleasant tasks
Tadpole To dream of tadpoles, foretells uncertain speculation will bring cause for uneasiness in business. For a young woman to see them in clear water, foretells she will form a relation with a wealthy but immoral man.
Tail To dream of seeing only the tail of a beast, unusual annoyance is indicated where pleasures seemed assured.
To cut off the tail of an animal, denotes that you will suffer misfortune by your own carelessness.
To dream that you have the tail of a beast grown on you, denotes that your evil ways will cause you untold distress, and strange events will cause you perplexity.
Tailor To dream of a tailor, denotes that worries will arise on account of some journey to be made.
To have a misunderstanding with one, shows that you will be disappointed in the outcome of some scheme.
For one to take your measure, denotes that you will have quarrels and disagreements.
Talisman To dream that you wear a talisman, implies you will have pleasant companions and enjoy favors from the rich. For a young woman to dream her lover gives her one, denotes she will obtain her wishes concerning marriage.
Talking To dream of talking, denotes that you will soon hear of the sickness of relatives, and there will be worries in your affairs.
Tallow To dream of tallow, forebodes that your possessions of love and wealth will quickly vanish.
Tambourine To dream of a tambourine, signifies you will have enjoyment in some unusual event which will soon take place.
Tank To dream of a tank, foretells you will be prosperous and satisfied beyond your expectations. To see a leaking tank, denotes loss in your affairs.
Tannery To dream of a tannery, denotes contagion and other illness. Loss in trade is portended.
To dream that you are a tanner, denotes that you will have to engage in work which is not to your taste, but there will be others dependent upon you.
To buy leather from a tannery, foretells that you will be successful in your undertakings, but will not make many friends.
Tape To dream of tape, denotes your work will be wearisome and unprofitable. For a woman to buy it, foretells she will find misfortune laying oppression upon her.
Tapestry To dream of seeing rich tapestry, foretells that luxurious living will be to your liking, and if the tapestries are not worn or ragged, you will be able to gratify your inclinations.
If a young woman dreams that her rooms are hung with tapestry, she will soon wed some one who is rich and above her in standing.
Tapeworm To dream you see a tapeworm, or have one, denotes disagreeable prospects for health or