Dreaming of adopting children, young people or adults, suggests that the dreamer seeks to empathize at some level with society, in order to succeed and maybe become rich, of course at the expense of gullible, naive or foreign people. Dreaming of adopting a child indicates that the dreamer wishes to sympathize with others because he feels lonely. Adopting a child represents a change in life, and therefore there may be a change of house or city, or perhaps employment or business, or for anything in which you have found major setbacks. It could also indicate that you don’t want some of your neighbors to move out, because you fear that new and unfriendly or undesirable neighbors get into the neighborhood. Dreaming that you’re adopted indicates insecurity and that you need external aid.

…This dream denotes that one’s home and country are in danger of foreign intrusion, from which our youth will suffer from the perils of war. For a young woman to hear or see cannons, denotes she will be a soldier’s wife and will have to bid him godspeed as he marches in defense of her and honor. The reader will have to interpret dreams of this character by the influences surrounding him, and by the experiences stored away in his subjective mind. If you have thought about cannons a great deal and you dream of them when there is no war, they are most likely to warn you against struggle and probable defeat. Or if business is manipulated by yourself successful engagements after much worry and ill luck may ensue….

If you dream of this foreign sweet, it denotes a short indisposition, but it will cause such anxiety of the heart in a lover or friend, as to procure you a very agreeable visit from him or her, and tend to some happy event.

…Seeing a greyhound in a dream means gaining authority, control and wealth. A greyhound in a dream also represents the backbone of an army general or his best helper or it could represent a good strategist, though he lacks principals and moral integrity. A Japanese spaniel or a Pekingese in a dream signifies mixing with, or doing business with a foreign counterpart. Bringing-up a dog for companion- ship in a dream means befriending a servant for whom one has great love and affection. Hunting with a dog in a dream means satisfying one’s lust or desire. Killing a dog in a dream signifies vanquishing one’s enemy. Seeing an expedition of hounds leaving a town for a chase or a hunt in a dream means blessings and prosperity for everyone, or it could mean taking action. Seeing the expedition of hounds returning from a hunt or a chase in a dream…

…(Hostel | Inn | Travelling to a foreign country) A hotel in a dream represents one’s house, body, name, property, glory, bathhouse, oven, or a court of justice. Whatever may happen to him in that dream could take place in conjunction to any of the above elements and in relationship to his condition. Staying overnight in an unknown hotel in a dream means travel, or it may indicate the abode of this world from which one travels to reach the abode of the hereafter. (Also see Hostel | Travel)…

…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…

…success in any branch of art; pinks, success in business; poppies, breaking off an engagement, work or business, losses; prim- roses, new friendships; roses (white), success in courtship and the arts; roses (yellow), danger from intrigue and jealousy; roses (pink), engagements, journeys of pleasure, presents; roses (red), weddings and legacies, falling in love; sunflowers, accidents (chiefly on land); sweet peas, reunion of parted friends and lovers, kisses; tulips, deaths, journeys to foreign parts; wallflowers, visits from old friends and to old places.To dream of forget-me-nots portends visits and presents from old friends, new clothes, success in work; heliotrope, falling in love, visits to places of amusements, meetings with those likely to influence one in after-life; violets, reciprocation of one’s affections, presents from lovers.If a girl dreams she is given a bunch of violets by her sweetheart, it is a sure thing he is sincere in his protestations of love….

…a dream, it means that he is a foreigner, or that he does not know his lineage or ancestry. Experiencing pain in one’s thigh in a dream means doing harm to one’s own family or clan. If one sees that a piece of skin is crafted to his thigh in a dream, it means that someone will attribute a son to him, and it will turn to be a false allegation. Thighs in a dream also represent the pillars of one’s house, the head of a household, one’s wife, one’s husband, son, master, earnings, business, vehicle, or wealth. One’s thighs in their beautiful condition in a dream also represent the correctness of one’s prayers, or they may represent his garment, tools, or chair. Imputation of one’s thigh in a dream means taking a long journey and dying in a foreign country. (Also see Body 1 | Foot | Leg)…

(Hoof) Seeing a giraffe without a necessary reason in a dream has a negative connotation. In fact, it may mean an illness or business losses. On the other hand, a giraffe in a dream could represent a beautiful woman, or learning astonishing news coming from a foreign land, or hearing comforting news coming from a close friend, a wife or a child. A giraffe in a dream also represents a wife who is keen to protect her married life or who stands behind her husband under all circumstances.

…To see a large fleet moving rapidly in your dreams, denotes a hasty change in the business world. Where dulness oppressed, brisk workings of commercial wheels will go forward and some rumors of foreign wars will be heard….

…(Planet | Woman) In a dream, the planet Venus represents a beautiful woman. Seeing the planet Venus in a dream means getting married to an attractive and a beautiful woman of no kinship to him, though her beauty will lead many people into temptation. The planet Venus in a dream also could mean allegations, playfulness, complaisance, jokes, images, idolatry, jewelry, nudity, pictures of beautiful women, or it could mean beautiful clothing. Seeing the planet Venus in a dream also means allegations, accusations, or that one may pursue any of the aforementioned elements, or he may establish a friendship with someone who follows such avenues, or perhaps he may marry an attractive and a beautiful woman, a foreign woman, or a famous singer. If one sees the planet Venus mixing with the moon, or if its position is lower than the moon, or if it is burning in the dream,…

…(Absence | Becoming unknown | Loss of tracks) If one disappears from his house or from the country, and if his tracks could not be located in the dream, it means taking a long journey, turning out to be where he is suspected to be, getting married in that place, falling in love with an unknown person, falling sick in a foreign land, or it could mean death if the person is sick. However the disappearance of God’s loving people in a dream perhaps means thinking about one’s beloved, or being exposed to uncommon mysteries of the universe. If one disappears within the earth without going through a hole in his dream, and if he remains a long time therein until people think that he will never come out again in the dream, it means self-deception, arrogance and love for the world, and such a person will die in…

…In a dream, a mule represents an obstinate and a stupid person, an imbecile or a bastard. A mule in a dream represents an illegitimate child who is born from a foreign father in adultery. Riding a mule in a dream means longevity or marrying a barren woman. If one sees himself mounting a saddled mule which is travelling toward Mecca in a dream, it means that he will soon perform a pilgrimage. Wandering on a mule in a dream means benefits. An obstinate mule in a dream represents a cunning person. Riding a mule in a dream also means having a dispute with someone. A weak mule who cannot be controlled in a dream represents a niggardly and a wicked person. Riding on top of loads a mule is carrying, and if the mule is consenting in a dream means controlling one’s environment….

…Dreaming of hugging generally indicates hypocrisy, lies, and dishonesty, especially if the person that receives the hug is the one that’s dreaming of it. Dreaming of hugging your wife or husband means that there will be arguments and difficult moments because of misunderstandings and suspects. Dreaming of hugging an old person indicates a relative’s illness. Hugs between lovers almost always indicate dissension, troubles and even a break-up. Dreaming of hugging a foreign person implies the upcoming visit of an undesirable someone. Dreaming of hugging someone suggests that you will be disappointed in love or by a very close friend. When a woman dreams of hugging an unknown man, it indicates a hidden desire to behave illicitly; a married woman who dreams of lovingly hugging a man who is not her husband, is a warning that means that you’re putting at risk and questioning his honor. Usually, dreaming of giving…

…a funeral prayers and crying over the loss of the deceased in a dream, it means that the conclusion of his life will be commendable. Otherwise, if they express no sorrow for his loss or cry over him, but instead criticize him in the dream, it means that the conclusion of his life will be contemptible. If a merchant, a governor or a leader sees himself sitting over a coffin that is moving freely by itself in the dream, it means taking a trip by sea. If one sees the coffin flying in a dream, it means that a great man of knowledge will die in that town and people will not know of it, or that a known person will die in a foreign land or on the way to or back from a pilgrimage. If a funeral reachs the cemetery in a dream, it means that people will…

…If we see a flag waving, it portends wealth and honor. If we have it, recognition of our courage. If we lose it or it is taken away from us, it indicates the loss of power and command. If our country’s flag, our merits will be recognized. Being from a foreign country indicates that our worth will only recognized in another country. If it is an imaginary country, our dreams of greatness will not come true. If the flag is black, we will be fighting a disease. If it’s red, we will fight to defend feelings. If it is purple, for freedom. Yellow, we will fight for intelligence. Brown, for our material interests. The more damaged the flag is, the bigger acknowledge our merits will have and our worth….

…to succeed in life, which promises future welfare. Dreaming of a broken and dirty flag indicates failures and losses. Dreaming of only one flagpole indicates that you don’t know for sure what you want. For a woman, who dreams of a flag, indicates that she will have to change her behavior and, after this, she’ll be successful; it also indicates that she will receive good news. Dreaming of your own country flag flowing in the wind during a turbulent day suggests that there will be a victory, but dreaming of this in a peaceful day means that you’ll be successful in whatever you are doing. A woman that dreams her country flag implies that she’s somehow related to military man and may have romantic relationships with a member of the army or the navy. Dreaming of foreign flags generally indicates various problems either in the family or with friends….

…Blood-stained garments, indicate enemies who seek to tear down a successful career that is opening up before you. The dreamer should beware of strange friendships. To see blood flowing from a wound, physical ailments and worry. Bad business caused from disastrous dealings with foreign combines. To see blood on your hands, immediate bad luck, if not careful of your person and your own affairs….

To dream of apes doing you an injury, bodes enemies. The dreamer should be on his guard against foreigners: through necessity, or some other cause, you will be obliged to mix with that sort of people whose manner is foreign to yours, or destined for you to go to that country they live in.

…Foreshadows changes in our situation and job. If we go to or return from abroad and we visualize the events of the trip it refers to a change in our situation, to a stage in our life. When the trip starts and ends the dream, or suddenly we are in the place of diversion, that indicates hope that something changes in our life (accompanied by feeling of relief and joy) or fear that something changes in our lives (accompanied by sad and melancholy feeling). If we dream that it’s others who are going to a foreign country, then that foreshadows that our competitors will leave the fight….

To see a marine in your dream denotes your desire of living an adventure, of its liberty and its explorations. It may also indicate that you are ready to meet some situations in a more profound way. To dream that you’re a marine suggests a long and pleasant journey to a foreign country.

Dreaming of traveling in Europe, foretells that you will soon go on a long journey, which will avail you in the knowledge you gain of the manners and customs of foreign people. You will also be enabled to forward your financial standing. For a young woman to feel that she is disappointed with the sights of Europe, omens her inability to appreciate chances for her elevation. She will be likely to disappoint her friends or lover.

Dreaming of a telephone is negative omen, as it announces dangerous liaisons with unknown or foreign people that are only seeking personal gain. When a woman dreams of herself talking on the phone, it insinuates that she’s jealous, and she suspects there’s a rival.

Symbolizes the light of the day and vigilance. Also the foreign woman and unfamiliar women in general.

…Dreaming of a rudder, you will soom{sic} make a pleasant journey to foreign lands, and new friendships will be formed. A broken rudder, augurs disappointment and sickness….

(Any bright-colored tropical bird.) In a dream, a parrot represents a prodding man, a white slave trader, a liar and an unjust person. A parrot in a dream also can be interpreted as a philosopher whose son may also grow to be a philosopher. A parrot in a dream also represents a lively and an eloquent beautiful woman, or a brilliant, well articulated and a handsome looking boy. A parrot in a dream also represents an attractive foreign woman, or it could represent a swaggering man who constantly brags and boasts about himself, though he is filled with conceit, covetousness, and has an oppressive nature.

…If you dream of Infanticide by your own hand, you’ll travel, and be prosperous in a foreign land….

…(Keeper | Plantations guard | Warden) In a dream, a rural warden represents a rich person. If he looks at walnut trees in the dream, it means that he will control business interests for foreign people. If a warden looks at glass in a dream, it means that he will guard women’s interests….

…In the dream to see a cardinal in his robes, represents bad luck. You will meet such misfortunes as will necessitate your removal to distant or foreign lands to begin anew your ruined fortune. For a woman dreaming of cardinal is a sign of her downfall through false promises. If priest or preacher is a spiritual adviser and his services are supposed to be needed, especially in the hour of temptation, then we find ourselves dreaming of him as a warning against approaching evil….

…Dreaming of an anchor is favorable to sailors, if seas are calm. To others it portends separation from friends, change of residence, and foreign travel. Sweethearts are soon to quarrel if either sees an anchor….

…an argument, or a confusing deal, or doubt about something, it means that he will bring clarity to that problem. If he is incarcerated or if he is suffering from persecution, it means that he will bring proof of his innocence and escape from his difficulties. If he is depressed, it means that he will be able to dispel his worries. If he is travelling in a foreign country, it means that he will find a way back to his mother land, where he will find happiness again. Carrying a book or a letter in one’s left hand in a dream means that he has done something bad, or something which he will regret. Carrying a book in the right hand denotes a prosperous year. If a stranger takes one’s book away from him in the dream, it means that someone will take away from him his most precious and…

…Dreaming of a donkey braying in your face, denotes that you are about to be publicly insulted by a lewd and unscrupulous person. To hear the distant braying filling space with melancholy, you will receive wealth and release from unpleasant bonds by the death of some person close to you. If you see yourself riding on a donkey, you will visit foreign lands and make many explorations into places difficult of passage. To see others riding donkeys, denotes a meagre inheritance for them and a toiling life. Dreaming of seeing many of the old patriarchs traveling on donkeys, shows that the influence of Christians will be thrown against you in your selfish wantonness, causing you to ponder over the rights and duties of man to man. To drive a donkey, signifies that all your energies and pluck will be brought into play against a desperate effort on the part…

…(Insomnia) In a dream, sleeplessness means loss of a beloved, the death of a child, separation between lovers, or leaving one’s family and trav- elling to a foreign country….

…If we speak in a foreign language in dreams that’s an invitation us to study or expand our knowledge of language in real life. If we hear talking without understanding what they say the dream reflects the fear of slander and gossip….

…Dreaming of newspapers, denotes that frauds will be detected in your dealings, and your reputation will likewise be affected. To print a newspaper, you will have opportunities of making foreign journeys and friends. Trying, but failing to read a newspaper, denotes that you will fail in some uncertain enterprise….

If in dreams we speak in a foreign language, then such dream invites us to study or expand our knowledge of language in real life. If we hear voices without understanding what they say, the dream reflects the fear of slander and gossip. The dream could also foretell about some important message that is going to be given to us.

…To dream of seeing pigs is good; if you are in trade you will have great increase in your business from foreign parts; if you are in love, your sweetheart is thereby denoted to be of a good temper, faithful and sincere to you, and that if you marry you will become happy. Lucky lottery dream numbers – 4, 12, 48….

…To see one’s country’s banner floating in a clear sky, denotes triumph over foreign foes. To see it battered, is significant of wars and loss of military honors on land and sea….

…(Castanets) In a dream, cymbals represent worldly people, arrogance, conceit, bragging, adversities, bad marriage or loathsome sexual intercourse. If cymbals are played during a festival in front of one’s door in a dream, it means doing business in foreign country….

…To dream of traveling by railroad or steamboat is a very good omen, as it denotes thrift and success in your business; but if you dream you are journeying in your own private coach, it foreshadows poverty in the end, though you may have temporary good luck: if you dream you have crossed the ocean, and find yourself in a foreign country, you may be sure that good fortune will attend all your business transactions. Lucky lottery dream numbers – 6, 11, 66….