…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…

…The alder in dreams presages travels, chiefly by sea; unrest in home life and work.Ash, bad news of all sorts.Banyan, journeys and surprises.Beech, disaffection (or going abroad) of friends; disappointments in general.Birch, success in work.Broom, illness, sometimes death.Brambles, troubles, both domestic and financial.Cedar, presents of all kinds; loss (by death) of old friends.Chestnut, success in courtship, falling in love.Clematis, reunion of friends and lovers.Elm, death of a relation, of an old friend; or loss of employment.Hawthorn, sickness.Hazel, success of an extraordinary nature; recovery from illness; escape from an accident.Lilac, new clothes; present from lover; unexpected invitations.Mistletoe, great success in courtship and the arts.Olive, falling in love; the forming of new friend-ships.Palm, success in work and rise in social life.Pine, death, illness; and a journey to foreign parts.Poplar, danger from drowning or falling.Willow, death of a great friend or near relation; and sorrow due to illness.Addendum to TreesTo dream of…

Having nightmares of any kind is usually a reflection of a health problem, and in many cases it’s due to indigestion due to eating too much. Nightmares that have hideous monsters (when it’s not a health problem) suggest that situations, which are difficult to control, are approaching. If a woman has these kinds of dreams, it indicates that soon she will have setbacks, and problems with family and friends.

Meeting with hindrances of different kinds.

…To dream of clear water portends good fortune of various kinds, and the end of trouble; to dream of muddy water, illness, death, and troubles of all sorts….

Dearth, invasion by enemies, and evil of all kinds.

…To dream one commits suicide portends illness, and trouble of all kinds. To dream one sees someone else commit suicide also signifies illness and trouble, and the dream is sometimes verified….

…Dreaming of newspapers without being a journalist is a warning that someone will discover what the dreamer is doing, which will create problems. Dreaming of printing or preparing a newspaper announces the opportunity to make new friends. Dreaming of trying to read a newspaper without success, suggests that the dreamer is failing in performing important tasks. Dreaming of being a reporter of a newspaper suggests that there is a desire to travel in order to see the world and all kinds of people in it and that the dreamer has good probabilities of achieving it….

…wife, or learning a knowledge or a trade that will satisfy one’s needs. Climbing a mountain through a straight path in a dream means facing things the way they are. If one sees mountains moving forward with him, it means a war or a major conflict between people of knowledge. Falling down from the top of a mountain into the middle of beasts, crows, vultures, snakes, mammals, mire, filth, or rats and their different kinds in a dream means abstaining from sins, or refraining from innovation if escaping from them leads one into a mosque where he can enter to pray, or a garden where he can rest in peace. If the mountain crumbles, and if it is transformed into ashes or dirt in the dream, it means that whoever is meant in that dream shall lose his devotion and waste his life. (Also see Ascending in the skies)…

…In a dream, sesame seeds represent blessed earnings, and the same goes for its butter or oil. Like that, in a dream, all kinds of seeds denote lawful money. If one sees himself planting sesame seeds in a dream, it means that he will preside over a growing business, or it could represent an expanding trade, or a flourishing craft, happiness in one’s life, or becoming a renunciate. The meaningof dry sesame seeds in a dream denotes greater opportunities than the fresh ones. If the seeds are fried or sauteed, then they denote a greater evil and hardships. Sesame seeds and mustard seeds in a dream denote good only when seen by a physician. Otherwise, for the majority of people, seeing sesame seeds in a dream could mean a sickness, fever, or even poison….

…It symbolizes the woman, almost always under a sensual and instinctive appearance. If in a dream we fear being scratched that reveals the fear that our perversions become known. To dream that a cat cuddles us means that a woman will use all its beguiling wiles to get what she wants from us. If we make the cat cuddling to us and then flee away from us, then indicates that she will not achieve her selfish desires. To feed the cat indicates problems and amorous rivalries. If the cat scratches us, means marital infidelity or fights between lovers. To see a cat or hear their meows is an omen of betrayals and deceptions. If the cat is white the traitor will be a false friend. If it’s black it means perfidy from a woman and all kinds of romantic problems….

Arguments and fights of all kinds to be experienced.

If we dream them in clusters, then it symbolizes fertility, marriage and sacrifice. It is a dream that always promises all kinds of material and spiritual satisfactions.

Dreaming of a cave or tunnel is a symbol of inconstancy in what you do and thoughts about friends and businesses, meaning that there are frequent changes, which do not always give good results since relationships of all kinds are being limited.

…Flies in dreams signify impending illness, generally of a mental nature, and misfortunes of various kinds. For example, a man whom I met abroad told me that he continually dreamed he was tormented with flies, prior to an attack of temporary insanity.Again, shortly before her children were attacked with scarlet fever, a lady dreamed her room was inundated with green flies; whilst someone else informed me that before losing her billet in an office she dreamed she was bitten on the lip by a blue-bottle, and the pain was so real that, on awakening, she examined the spot to see if there were marks to show that she really had been bitten….

…Dreaming of flying high through a space, denotes marital calamities. To fly low, almost to the ground, indicates sickness and uneasy states from which the dreamer will recover. To fly over muddy water, warns you to keep close with your private affairs, as enemies are watching to enthrall you. To fly over broken places, signifies ill luck and gloomy surroundings. If you notice green trees and vegetation below you in flying, you will suffer temporary embarrassment, but will have a flood of prosperity upon you. Dreaming of seeing the sun while flying, signifies useless worries, as your affairs will succeed despite your fears of evil. Dreaming of flying through the firmament passing the moon and other planets | foretells famine, wars, and troubles of all kinds. Dreaming that you fly with black wings, portends bitter disappointments. To fall while flying, signifies your downfall. If you wake while falling, you…

…being wounded by a knife indicates that someone is betraying the trust of the dreamer. If you have been shot to death by a gun in a dream, it can be severe sign and announce that someone close will die. Dreaming of injuring someone with a gun warns you that you will soon have different kinds of problems, including legal issues. Dreaming of being wounded by a firearm suggests that you’ll feel some discomfort caused by rash, unpleasant and ill-intentioned people, or that you have a disease that hasn’t manifested yet, but you will soon suffer from the symptoms. Dreaming of owning a gun, of any type, insinuates that you have a bad temper, which can lead you to complicated situations. Dreaming of shooting a firearm suggests that the behavior of (the) dreamer is leading to dangerous situations in many ways. Weapons in dreams are always a negative sign….

Dreaming of a bear indicates the victory over your enemies. The bear represents contests and all kinds of competitions.

You had better be accused in a dream rather than accuse, or see an accused. Being accused is a good presage, since it implies that a trap will be avoided and the overall environment will be joyful. If we see an accused or we ourselves are who accuse, it predicts troubles, sorrows and concerns of all kinds.

Dreaming about the universe is always a quiet and inspiring dream, which provides serenity and calm. This dream usually marks the start of a good moment to make all kinds of creative activities.