Dream dictionary: Despair dream meanings

…To be in despair in dreams, denotes that you will have many and cruel vexations in the working world. To see others in despair, foretells the distress and unhappy position of some relative or friend….

When you dream of being in despair, then such dream indicates the hard times which are ahead of you. Perhaps the unconscious mind of yours already knows the matter of it and warns you to prepare for it. If other people are in despair while you are dreaming, then it shows the unhappy times for those people. You should give as much help as it is possible, in order to be useful.

(Despondency | Disheartened | Discouraged | Resign) To experience des- peration or to loose hope in God Almighty in a dream signifies polytheism or attempting to commit suicide or committing a sin, though the consequence of such state in a dream may eventually turn positive in wakefulness. Despair in a dream also means escaping from a great danger, or engaging in the activities of the dwellers of hell-fire. (Also see Uptight)

Feeling hopeless in a dream indicates your sufferings and sorrows.

Dreaming that you’re desperate means hidden sufferings and sorrows. It will be helpful to talk to someone to unburden your sorrows a little.

…Dreaming of the human entrails, denotes horrible misery and despair, shutting out all hope of happiness. Dreaming of the entrails of a wild beast, signifies the overthrow of your mortal enemy. To tear the entrails of another, signifies cruel persecutions to further your own interests. Dreaming of your own entrails, the deepest despair will overwhelm you. Dreaming of the entrails of your own child, denotes that the child’s, or your own, dissolution is at hand. See Intestines….

…glitter proceeding from the innermost recesses of the skull. The face was fleshless and the skin, which was white and luminous, hung closely to the bones, which in places had broken completely through it. It was the face of the long since dead animated by the spirit of a devil, and I doubt if even the Hell of Dante could show such another. Familiar as I was with the sight of ghastly phantasms of all kinds, I had never seen one that impressed me with quite such a terror as this, and, as it glided slowly towards me with out-stretched arms, I verily believe my heart would have burst asunder and I should have died in my sleep, had not the spell that held me limb-tied been suddenly broken. With wild shrieks of despair I fled away, and from behind every bush and tree darted, similarly apparelled, huntsmen in close…

…There are unquestionably certain people who, in their dreams, witness events that are actually taking place at the time.A lady I knew, Mrs. P., who lived in Gloucester Place, W., dreamed one night she was in a big seaport town, where the streets were all numbered and laid out in blocks according to the American system, and where in one part of the city the tramlines descended over a series of plateaux. The houses were very lofty, and in one street a single hotel occupied an entire block. Shortly after her arrival, the entire town shook and heaved under the influence of a stupendous earthquake; houses collapsed like packs of cards, and, amidst the most appalling shrieks and groans, the whole city burst into a lurid sheet of fire. Everywhere was the wildest confusion and despair. People of all nationalities, from fair-skinned Europeans and yellow-visage Chinese — of which…

To see the devil who horns, claws and has forked tail or cloven hoofs means that you will suffer torment and despair. To battle with him, hazard. The devil who is talking with you in a friendly manner, means that you will suffer speedy temptation, treason, and despair or simply will lose goods of life. To be carried away by the devil, is interpreted as a warning of most unlucky misfortunes. To be possessed by the devil, is a good omen which benefits from some public functionary, or dignitary, a long and happy life. To see devil or to be pursued by him, and to escape by a desperate effort means persecution on the part of some influential person or judicial prosecution. To strike the devil and vanquish it means victory over enemies. To see the devil while praying, a temptation is becoming irresistible.

Dream of someone whipping someone else means courage, anger, hatred, resentment and suspicion. If you receive lashes, it indicates masochism, self-pity and despair.

…(Government) The element of ocean in a dream represents a prison where sea lives are incarcerated, and it means losses, fear, despair, limitless knowledge, a city without walls, or the world, its trials and wonders. An ocean or a sea in a dream also represents a strong ruler who is just, compassionate toward his subjects and whom people revere, have access to, and seek for their daily needs. If a businessman sees an ocean in a dream, it represents his merchandise. As for a worker or an apprentice, the ocean in a dream represents his veteran teacher or master. If one sees the ocean in a dream, it means that he will succeed in his goals. If one sees himself entering into the ocean or sea in a dream, it means that he will enter before a ruler, or stand before someone in authority. If one sees himself sitting…

…that he is over-zealous, and should forebear worshiping God by tongue-lashing his neighbor. Dreaming of the devil as being a large, imposingly dressed person, wearing many sparkling jewels on his body and hands, trying to persuade you to enter his abode, warns you that unscrupulous persons are seeking your ruin by the most ingenious flattery. Young and innocent women, should seek the stronghold of friends after this dream, and avoid strange attentions, especially from married men. Women of low character, are likely to be robbed of jewels and money by seeming strangers. Beware of associating with the devil, even in dreams. He is always the forerunner of despair. If you dream of being pursued by his majesty, you will fall into snares set for you by enemies in the guise of friends. To a lover, this denotes that he will be won away from his allegiance by a wanton….

…The belly represents motherhood and tenderness. When we see our bellies healthy and thick, it means we’ve been able to learn from past situations and from other people for our own benefit. It can also mean that prosperous times lie ahead. If the belly looks weak and sick in dreams, then it signifies despair and misery….

…I dream I am in the entrance hall of a huge castle. The walls, floor, and ceiling are all of stone. There is no one about, and throughout the vast building reigns an omnipotent hush. Confronting me is a broad spiral staircase, which I proceed to ascend. Up, up, up I go, and I am beginning to despair of ever arriving at the summit, when from far below comes the faint sound of footsteps. I pause to listen, and my blood turns to ice. There is something in those footsteps that suggests the grotesque and sinister. Panic-stricken, I assay to run, and my feet seem weighted with iron. The footsteps grow more and more audible. They are no longer walking but bounding — bounding prodigiously, three stairs at a time. Wild with terror, I struggle feebly on; the footsteps draw nearer and nearer — three stairs — two stairs…

Dreaming that you are drowning and can’t help yourself it’s a sign of great despair and anguish. To see a person drowning indicates good news and joy.

…likely to meet with and give displeasure. She will quarrel with her dearest friends. Sickness sometimes follows dreams of old negroes. To see one nude, abject despair, and failure to cope with treachery may follow. Enemies will work you signal harm, and bad news from the absent may be expected. To meet with a trusty negro in a place where he ought not to be, foretells you will be deceived by some person in whom you placed great confidence. You are likely to be much exasperated over the conduct of a servant or some person under your orders. Delays and vexations may follow. To think that you are preaching to negroes is a warning to protect your interest, as false friends are dealing surreptitiously with you. To hear a negro preaching denotes you will be greatly worried over material matters and servants are giving cause for uneasiness. See Mulatto….

Dreaming of rough and violent seas indicates confusion, conflict and fear. A calm sea means friendly relationship with your superiors. A beautiful sea portends success in business or at work. Getting into the sea means abundance or wealth. Dream of drowning in the sea and not getting out of it is a sign of anguish and despair.

Dreaming of someone being whipped indicates courage, hatred, resentment and jealousy. If you are the one receiving the lashes, it indicates masochism, self-pity and despair.

Dream of lizards means trouble, envy, jealousy, despair, apathy and fickleness of character.

(See Despair | Uptight)

Lizard dream denotes dislikes, envy, jealousy, despair, apathy and fickleness of character.

…To be surrounded by many gloomy situations in your dream, warns you of rapidly approaching unpleasantness and loss. See Despair….

…To see one of the children of Adam (uwbp) one does not recognize in the dream perhaps may represents oneself. If he does good, then it represents one’s own deeds, and if does evil, the seer may pursue the same. If one recognizes such a being in the dream, it means that he will receive something from him. If one likes what he receives from him in the dream, it means that he will attain his personal goals. If he receives a shirt in the dream, it means an appointment to a high ranking position. If he receives a rope in the dream, it means an agreement, a commitment or a covenant. If he takes money from him in the dream, it represents something he will lose and forgo in despair, or perhaps that a fight will take place between them. Each human being in a dream represents himself,…

…(Cuddle | Embrace | Hold) To embrace a living person in a dream means to associate with him and to love him. To give a deceased person a short hug in a dream means longevity. To give a deceased person a long and a continuous embrace in a dream means one’s own death. To embrace a woman in a dream means embracing the pleasures and attractions of this world and to despair of any reward in the hereafter. To hold tight to a piece of fruit, or to endear certain food one loves in a dream means easy profits or lawful earnings. If an unmarried person holds tight or embraces a garment in a dream, it means that he will get married. If one hugs a pair of shoes in a dream, it means that he will hold a new position or a job that will make him extremely…

…a very sick person that is at risk of death, which will cause losses and discomfort. Dreaming of a snake that wraps in itself or that escapes from you may mean problems or enemies that decide to disappear temporarily, but they will surely come back. Dreaming that a snake moves smoothly, gracefully and that seems like it won’t attack you, is usually a sign of unfulfilled sexual desires, which requires an examination of your relationships with the opposite sex. When a woman dreams of one or more snakes, then it means that she will experience some disappointments and suffer from various problems. If the snake attacks, the meaning worsens. If she manages to escape, she will face less problems. Dreaming of one or more snakes is always a bad dream that announces betrayal, rumors, depression, despair, etc. Dreaming of snakes that fall on top of other snakes hints that a…

…Dreaming of dice, is indicative of unfortunate speculations, and consequent misery and despair. It also foretells contagious sickness. For a girl Dreaming that she sees her lover throwing dice, indicates his unworthiness….

Dreaming that is getting dark and the night is coming, indicates that there is dissatisfaction and even some despair about the things you have already achieved. If there are shining stars in the sky, especially when the day is about to end, it indicates that you are disappointed and depressed despite of knowing that you have a bright future; you are skeptical in your own ability to success. Young lovers who dream of walking under the twilight, suggests that one of them will soon get sick and could even die.

…If you dream of a labyrinth, you will find yourself entangled in intricate and perplexing business conditions, and your wife will make the home environment intolerable | children and sweethearts will prove ill-tempered and unattractive. If you are in a labyrinth of night or darkness, it foretells passing, but agonizing sickness and trouble. A labyrinth of green vines and timbers, denotes unexpected happiness from what was seemingly a cause for loss and despair. In a network, or labyrinth of railroads, assures you of long and tedious journeys. Interesting people will be met, but no financial success will aid you on these journeys….

…Dreaming that you are employed in a well, foretells that you will succumb to adversity through your misapplied energies. You will let strange elements direct your course. To fall into a well, signifies that overwhelming despair will possess you. For one to cave in, promises that enemies’ schemes will overthrow your own. To see an empty well, denotes you will be robbed of fortune if you allow strangers to share your confidence. To see one with a pump in it, shows you will have opportunities to advance your prospects. Dreaming of an artesian well, foretells that your splendid resources will gain you admittance into the realms of knowledge and pleasure. To draw water from a well, denotes the fulfilment of ardent desires. If the water is impure, there will be unpleasantness….

…Dreaming of climbing up a hill or mountain and reaching the top, you will overcome the most formidable obstacles between you and a prosperous future | but if you should fail to reach the top, your dearest plans will suffer being wrecked. To climb a ladder to the last rung, you will succeed in business | but if the ladder breaks, you will be plunged into unexpected straits, and accidents may happen to you. To see yourself climbing the side of a house in some mysterious way in a dream, and to have a window suddenly open to let you in, foretells that you will make or have made extraordinary ventures against the approbation of friends, but success will eventually crown your efforts, though there will be times when despair will almost enshroud you. See Ascend Hill and Mountain….

…To see windows in your dreams, is an augury of fateful culmination to bright hopes. You will see your fairest wish go down in despair. Fruitless endeavors will be your portion. To see closed windows is a representation of desertion. If they are broken, you will be hounded by miserable suspicions of disloyalty from those you love. To sit in a window, denotes that you will be the victim of folly. To enter a house through a window, denotes that you will be found out while using dishonorable means to consummate a seemingly honorable purpose. To escape by one, indicates that you will fall into a trouble whose toils will hold you unmercifully close. To look through a window when passing and strange objects appear, foretells that you will fail in your chosen avocation and lose the respect for which you risked health and contentment….

Smoking it means vain hopes, failures, and great despair. Turning it off means the end of a difficult situation.

…Dreaming 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….

Sadness, despair caused by death of near friends.

Green or in blossom, symbolizes forgetfulness of sorrows past, joy, unexpected recreations. Overturned, burnt, or struck by lightning, represents vexation, fears, grief, and despair. Without flowers, the end of business. A blighted tree, foretells unexpected loss, abuse of confidence. In full bloom means joy and sweet satisfaction. Covered with fruits signifies riches. To be mounted in a large one, signifies power and dignity, good news. To cut one down, cruel evil and loss. To fall from one means loss of employment. To gather the fruit from an old one means legacy from aged people. To be changed into one, sickness.

…If you dream of containing or indicating the anger it represents disillusion and despair in yourself. What you should do id try to hold in bad emotions without expressing them onto the others. Make sure you find out where this anger came from. Maybe there are things that haven’t been solved and now you feel like it is time for you to bring them out with huge anger on people who didn’t deserve it. Usually if you dream of any kind of anger represents your suppressed problems, unsolved business and hidden secrets….

…Dreaming 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….

…Dreaming of seeing them green and shapely, denotes pleasing success in an undertaking. To see them dead or blighted, signifies despair. No object will be attained from seeing them thus….

(Unfinished business) An incomplete job in a dream signifies joblessness, inactivity, indolence, or it could mean an unattainable desire for leadership. An incomplete job in a dream also means despair. (Also see Finished business)

…Dreaming of walking upon well-kept lawns, denotes occasions for joy and great prosperity. To join a merry party upon a lawn, denotes many secular amusements, and business engagements will be successfully carried on. For a young woman to wait upon a green lawn for the coming of a friend or lover, denotes that her most ardent wishes concerning wealth and marriage will be gratified. If the grass be dead and the lawn marshy, quarrels and separation may be expected. To see serpents crawling in the grass before you, betrayal and cruel insinuations will fill you with despair….