Artichoke dream is a metaphor for the need of patience and hard work, because to reach the heart of the artichoke, we must carefully separate leaf by leaf.

Dreaming of touching or seeing artichokes often presages secret sorrows. If artichokes are eaten in dreams, it may indicate an upcoming sentence.

When you dream of seeing or eating an artichoke, it means that you must express your emotions out loud. This dream indicates your fear of beeing seen. You have some issues and lack of self-confidence. Alternatively, you need to relax and be who you truly are, without being afraid of expressing yourself to the others.

When you dream of being an artist and painting some paintings it symbolizes how creative and intuitional you are as a person. This dream shows the a feature of your temper. Make sure what you were painting, as this picture represents the present side of your life.

(Deceiver | Shark) If a con artist sees himself as a king or as a leader in a dream, it means that he will be captured and imprisoned.

For artichokes, see the meaning of Vegetables.

(See Architect | Artist | Carpet weaver | Painter | Weaver)

To dream of artists shows that you will have many pleasures.

(Architect | Painter) Seeing him in a dream means consenting to reason. He also could represent an opinionated person, an expert, a friend, a real estate broker, a scientist, a commander, or an architect. (Also see Architect | Painter)

(See Water level)

Evidence that a partner is setting a bad action against us.

Seeing one indicates financial concerns. If he’s painting your portrait, it points betrayal of a relationship….

Secret grief, near parting.

To achieve the love we want, we must be patient and persist with tenderness.

…suet roly-poly — spotted monkey, my kiddie calls it — bathed in butter sauce. Now, to tell you the truth, sir, its lather a favourite pudding of mine, still they need not have given me half of it. And then, sir, when I had helped the last piece down with my fork and was feeling like a stuffed Christmas stocking, on came dessert and wine.”What! You won’t have a glass of port?”Mrs. Montague cried, looking at me with a pained expression in her big, innocent blue eyes. ‘Oh, you must have one, Constable, just one! Come, you can’t refuse a lady!’”The sergeant, ma’am!’ I gasped, for I could hardly articulate a sound owing to the pudding and — potatoes; ‘ if the sergeant smells port, ma’am, I shall be discharged!’”You needn’t be afraid of that. Constable,” Mrs. Montague laughed. ‘We will give you some peppermints, which I can guarantee will…

…The flying-dream is, I believe, more common to people with the psychic faculty and artistic temperament than to others. I have sounded many artists and writers on the subject, and they tell me that they often dream they are flying, but seldom, if ever, with wings. I know the sensation well, for I frequently experience it in dreamland. Maybe, as I am walking along a road, I suddenly feel I can fly. I give a jump, and the next moment am moving through the air, a yard or so from the ground, with both feet close together. It is a most enjoyable sensation, and I am so entranced that I keep saying to myself: “It is real this time. I am not dreaming. I can fly at last.” I sometimes fancy I am in a room full of people, who naturally express the greatest incredulity when I tell them…

To see a sledgehammer, when you are dreaming, can be interpreted as symbolism of psychological barriers around you. These obstacles are artificially created by yourself. In the dream to use a sledgehammer works as a trigger to break down these artificial barriers.

…last half -hour. I came here to be alone — utterly alone — save for him!” and here she gave a kind of convulsive sob and stretched her hands appealingly before her. The woman interested me, and I felt that there was much in her that would furnish me with copy — copy for some article on real humanity, on the flotsam and jetsam of womanhood.And so, instead of obeying her injunctions to go, I stayed.Tell me,” I said persuasively, your history. You can confide in me; I am old — old enough to be your ” — then I thought of my bare thirty-seven summers, and blushed — ” well, old enough to be your uncle. May I sit down? “The seats,” she murmured, are free to all. I can go!”She rose, and I touched her gently on the arm. Come! I said, “You can trust me. I’m only…

…end and will switch to prosperity for the dreamer. Dreaming of chasing and capturing one or more birds signifies the desire and ambitions of prosperity, which is taking a long time to arrive. Dreaming of killing a bird indicates disaster in the dreamer’s own business, particularly if the dreamer is a farmer or if his or her businesses are related to the countryside. Dreaming of talking birds suggests that the dreamer lacks skill and ability to manage his or her affairs. Dreaming of the singing of birds is a good omen, since it announces peace, happiness, awards, sympathy, and success. This applies particularly in the case of people who work in the artistic or intellectual field. Dreaming of a dead singing bird in one’s own hands, symbolizes that there will be failures in what’s most desired, and even more so, if the dreamer is an artist. Dreaming of freeing a…

…also represents someone who conceals his acts, or hides his true face. He also could represent alcoholism, falling in love, marriage, or having children. Some of the painter’s works are beneficial while others are harmful. All depending on the quality of his work, its objectives, balance, resemblance to the object painted and authenticity. The characteristics of such a person in the dream may be that of a hypocrite in wakefulness, or an ostentatious person, a toadying person, a hypocrite, a panegyrist, or a lauding person, though he mostly looks as a good, sincere and a hard working person. The value of his paintings varies depending on the subject treated. A painter in a dream also represents a person who loves flattery, self-adulation, an eloquently speaking person, a liar, one who fails his promises, or he could represent strength and authority. (Also see Architect | Artist | Paintings | Weaver)…

…If in your dreams you enter a pawn-shop, you will find disappointments and losses in your waking moments. To pawn articles, you will have unpleasant scenes with your wife or sweetheart, and perhaps disappointments in business. For a woman to go to a pawn-shop, denotes that she is guilty of indiscretions, and she is likely to regret the loss of a friend. To redeem an article, denotes that you will regain lost positions. Dreaming that you see a pawn-shop, denotes you are negligent of your trust and are in danger of sacrificing your honorable name in some salacious affair….

…Dreaming that you are lending money, foretells difficulties in meeting payments of debts and unpleasant influence in private. To lend other articles, denotes impoverishment through generosity. To refuse to lend things, you will be awake to your interests and keep the respect of friends. For others to offer to lend you articles, or money, denotes prosperity and close friendships….

…(Artificial lake | Farm pond | Ombrometer | Ombrograh | Pluviometer | Rain gauge | Reservoir) The water level of an artificial lake or a reservoir in a dream represents God’s mercy, blessings, rain, celebrations, festivals, a wed- ding, the pilgrimage season, a good harvest, or the governor’s mansion. Seeing the city’s reservoir full to capacity means glad tidings and prosperity. If one finds the water level low, and if the waterside is covered with crusts, mildew, decay and produces a fetid odor in the dream, it means drought and adversities. The city’s reservoir in a dream also represents its governor. Whatever condition it portrays in the dream, be it good or bad, will be exhibited in his work. In a dream, all gauges that are used in measuring the water level have the same interpretation. (Also see Water)…

…(Engineer) An architect in a dream represents both urban develop- ments and urban destruction. He represents joining what is fragmented and breaking up what is whole. Seeing an architect in a dream also signifies trials, evil, calamities and disunity. If one becomes an architect in a dream, it means longevity because of the architect’s aspirations and he will fulfill his intentions, reach a ranking station and a commanding position in his life. If one becomes an architect in a dream, it also means that he may become a judge, or a marriage officiant, or it could represent a poet. Seeing an architect in a dream also signifies richness after poverty and health after sickness. (Also see Artist | Carpet weaver | Graphic artist | Orthopedist)…

(Architect | Engineer | Graphic artist) A carpet weaver in a dream represents a marriage officiant. (Also see Architect | Artist | Carpet)

…dream also denotes exposing hidden secrets. If a philosopher or a fortuneteller sees himself transformed into a king in a dream, then it denotes glad tidings should he not complain about it in his dream. If a slave sees himself becoming a king in a dream, it means that he will be set free. If one sees himself becoming one of the great kings of this world in a dream, it means that he will attain worldly success in his life, though it will be accompanied with religious failure. If the person is a natural con artist, it means that he will be captured and imprisoned. If a man sees himself awarded a knighthood that is suitable only for woman, then it means his death. If one sees the kingreprimandinghim in a dream, it means peace between them. If one sees himself arguing a case with knowledge and wisdom before…

Dreaming of doing any activity related to art or science suggests that in real life you want to be in contact with important people, you want to be included or stand out in a particular social environment, for example in politics, trades or an intellectual area. This dream usually indicates a desire to stand out as an artist or an intellectual. It is also common in people who already have some notoriety in a social environment, at work, or already have rich friends. Usually, those who have this kind of dreams are cheerful, good-natured and very funny people, who like to attend parties, go on trips, etc.

(Deceiver. See Con artist)

…troubles. Hanging, divorce.All these presages were verified thus: Shortly after the dream. Doctor Eastlake proposed to a girl and was accepted. The marriage took place within a very short time, and almost directly after it, the couple quarrelled owing to a statement made to Doctor. Eastlake by one of his wife’s friends.Reconciliation, however, soon took place, contemporary with which came the news that Doctor Eastlake had obtained a very good appointment in the town, and that his wife’s picture had been hung on the line. After this there were numerous differences between the two, the artistic temperament of Mrs. Eastlake according ill with that of her husband, who was essentially matter-of-fact and practical. There was then another brief spell of happiness. Doctor Eastlake received a totally unexpected visit from a cousin, whom he had not seen since they were boys together, and the day the cousin left he was summoned…

…Dreaming of seeing your soul leaving your body, signifies you are in danger of sacrificing yourself to useless designs, which will dwarf your sense of honor and cause you to become mercenary and uncharitable. For an artist to see his soul in another, foretells he will gain distinction if he applies himself to his work and leaves off sentimental ro^les. To imagine another’s soul is in you, denotes you will derive solace and benefit from some stranger who is yet to come into your life. For a young woman musician Dreaming that she sees another young woman on the stage clothed in sheer robes, and imagining it is her own soul in the other person, denotes she will be outrivaled in some great undertaking. Dreaming that you are discussing the immortality of your soul, denotes you will improve opportunities which will aid you in gaining desired knowledge and pleasure…

…and which will give rise to many cares. For a woman Dreaming that she is displeased with her apparel, foretells that she will find many vexatious rivalries in her quest for social distinction. To admire the apparel of others, denotes that she will have jealous fears of her friends. Dreaming of the loss of any article of apparel, denotes disturbances in your business and love affairs. For a young woman Dreaming of being attired in a guazy black costume, foretells she will undergo chastening sorrow and disappointment. For a young woman Dreaming that she meets another attired in a crimson dress with a crepe mourning veil over her face, foretells she will be outrivaled by one she hardly considers her equal, and bitter disappointment will sour her against women generally. The dreamer interpreting the dream of apparel should be careful to note whether the objects are looking natural. If the…

…Most writers and artists live in dreamland. In their hours of wakefulness, Phantasmagoria comes to them; in their hours of sleep they go to Phantasmagoria. Pursued and pursuing, in bed, at work or at play, they are never free from fantasies. In my novels my imagination runs riot, I make no attempt to suppress it. I write of the fantastic the weird, the occult; for at night I move, I breathe, I think in phantom land. So often have I visited this same phantom land that I have made a map of it, naming its isles, seas, mountains, lakes, forests, rivers, and plains. With many of the smaller landmarks, too, I am familiar, and I know what each turn and twist of certain roads have in store for me. Everything is portrayed to me so vividly that I believe my spiritual body, separating itself from my material body, actually…

…(See Thief.) If you dream of being robbed, it is a sign that you will make a good speculation of some kind, to dream of stealing any particular article yourself, foretells that you will soon want just that thing; thus, if you imagine that you steal money, you will be badly in want of some. Lucky lottery dream numbers – 49, 16….

…Wearisome toil; to gather them, quarrels; to eat them, losses in business. Cabbage. Health, long life. Cauliflower: Sickness, infidelity; Beans: Criticism; green beans: considerable loss; Peas: Good fortune; Asparagus: Profit, success; Artichokes: Pain, embarrassment; Turnips: Annoyance, disappointment; Cucumber: Serious indisposition; Onions: Dispute with inferiors; Leeks: Labour; Lettuce: Poverty; Garlic: A woman’s deception; Rue: Family annoyances; Herbs: Prosperity; to eat, grief. Corn, Riches and happiness; Walnuts: To dream that one sees and eats walnuts, or hazelnuts, signifies difficulty and trouble….

…To dream about a farmer that is working a land suggests that you’re a good worker and are making plans for your future. Consequently, you’ll be promptly rewarded for your efforts. Among people who often dream with farmers that are carrying out their daily tasks, you may find many aspiring artists or intellectual researchers, but they have not yet crystalized their dreams….

If an artist dreams of soul, then this indicates that he will soon have a great success. Dreaming of the soul of another person implies that you are receiving effective spiritual assistance. Dreaming that your soul leaves your physical body it’s usually a reality, and it means you’re experiencing what is known as splitting, which normally occurs at night while we sleep, although we don’t consciously perceive it. For everyone this dream is understood as a warning and symbolizes an advice from subconscious mind. This intelligence indicates that you are proceeding wrongly by sacrificing your own interests for the benefit of a cause that is not worthy.

…To dream that you’re being influenced or dominated by magic, voodoo or magic spells suggests that if you don’t monitor your behavior, you can easily fall into negative attitudes that will drag you into dangerous events. This is a warning dream, particularly for adolescents or young people who are looking for artificial and totally negative pleasures. To dream that you’re resisting such influences suggests that you have enough power to resist and even oppose any negative temptations. To dream that you’re influencing others so they fall into the influences of such magical practices is a subconscious warning that you’re feeling the urge to fall into certain degenerative vices. To dream that you can obtain benefits by the use of magic suggests that you’ll promptly experience pleasant and unexpected situations. To dream about people that are performing magical acts suggests that soon others will receive benefits, but that those benefits…

…If you dream you have an over-abundance of anything, it goes by contrary, and is a sign of a scarcity; as if a farmer should dream that he had a great crop, it would predict a scarcity not perhaps of that particular article of which he dreamed, but of something that would be important to him. Lucky lottery dream numbers – 15….

To dream that one or more persons are hand knitting just like Indians do symbolizes labor in society. This type of dream suggests that you aspire to better one-self, to stand out in an intellectual, artistic or political activity. It also suggests that persistence will help you achieve your desired success.

Dreaming of the gutter, signifies degradation and unhappiness to others. To find articles of value in the gutter is explained as the dream with unlucky symbolism. This dream means that your claims to certain property or valuables will be called into question.