Dreaming of receiving a telegraphic message or an urgent letter hints that soon the dreamer will suffer failures in business. If the dreamer is an employee, he or she will be scolded by a superior at work.

When dreaming of writing a letter to your sweetheart, if you put it in the post, you will have a pleasing return, but to trust it into other hands, shows your secrets will be exposed.

…up endless staircases and along the most blood-curdling corridors, has at length cornered me in a gloomy top attic. All seems hopeless, and I am expecting to be caught every second, when, just as the dreadful creature bounds into the room, I leap on to the window-sill and, with a prodigious bound, spring into space. And then, joy of joys, instead of falling, I find I can fly — fly far away into the distant, boundless heavens where there is nothing to stop me.I have carefully counted the number of flying-dreams I have had in twelve months, from January 1,1910, to January 1, 1911, and find they amount to eighteen — truly, a fair percentage! And what happens after them? Generally a surprise visit, or unexpected journey or letter, or unusually heavy correspondence — nothing more serious. But as dreams go, I know of few that are more fascinating….

…Dreaming of a postman, denotes that hasty news will more frequently be of a distressing nature than otherwise. See Letter Carrier….

If you put the big sign of x on some kind of map, it means that you already have a target and know exactly what to do if you wish to succeed. The small x that is almost impossible to see shows that you have a target, but have no power or will to go and get it. Perhaps at this time of your life you are not prepared all of your steps, that is why the x is written in such a small letter.

…from Southsea says: I am sure that canaries in dreams are significant of extreme good fortune. Two years ago, I dreamed a canary dashed against my window-pane, and the very next morning I received a handsome cheque from an uncle, with whom I had held no sort of communication for years. The night before last, I dreamed a couple of canaries flew round my bed singing, and, coming down to breakfast in the morning, I found a letter awaiting me from a solicitor to say that my godfather had died suddenly and had left me a substantial legacy.”A girl whose age I dare not state, lest some at least of my readers should deem her precocious, informs me that she likes to dream of ducks! “They mean so much! ” ”I dreamed of ducks week ago/’ she boldly confided to me, *’ and the following evening my cousin, George —…

…To dream of being chased by a bull portends some accident, such as breakage or loss, seldom anything more serious. For example, I see in one of my letters that a gentleman dreamed he was chased along the Marine Parade at Worthing by a bull, the day before one of his most valuable china ornaments was broken; and, referring to another letter, I see that a lady in Grifton dreamed a bull ran after her in Guthrie Road, and tossed her over the railings of Emmanuel Church, the day before one of her servants fell downstairs and broke the larger part of a valuable tea-set of Worcester china….

In a dream, a mailman represents the caller to God, a preacher, a news carrier, an emissary, a letter carrier or a courier. (Also see Dromedary rider | Mail | Ostrich)

…Reading the front page of a letter, a paper, or a book in a dream means receiving an inheritance. Reading the last page, or the back cover of a book in a dream means indebtedness. Reading a book in a dream also means receiving an inheritance. If one finds himself as a lettered person and if he reads well in his dream, it means that he will attain a high ranking job. If one sees himself reading his book of records in a dream, it means that he will repent for his sins. Reading a book in another language in a dream means travelling to such a country, or going to places one is not familiar with and performing a job that will earn him fame. If one sees himself reading a book in a foreign language and is unable to properly decipher its words in a dream, it…

…To see a United States mail box, in a dream, denotes that you are about to enter into transactions which will be claimed to be illegal. To put a letter in one, denotes you will be held responsible for some irregularity of another….

To dream of a single knock at the door is a friend, a double knock is a stranger, but the errand will be for your benefit. To dream you have a new knocker at the door, shows a very important letter or message will be delivered at the house concerning you.

If you dream of the letter X, then such dream indicates the things you are checking on, what you have done, and what needs to be done.

The letter y indicates the questions you have. The y is also a symbol of fork in the road.

…(Constrains | Modesty | Reserve) In a dream, bashfulness means an excuse. If a bearded person sees himself bashful in a dream, it means that he might suffer imprisonment. Bashfulness in a dream also could represent a myrtle, or any aromatic plant. Bashfulness in a dream also purport a clear excuse, increase in one’s income, the arrival of a traveller, or receiving a letter from him. If being bashful beautifies the person in the dream, then it means glad tidings. Otherwise, if one feels ashamed from it, then it means distress and adversities. (Also see Blushing)…

…To see a butterfly among flowers and green grasses, indicates prosperity and fair attainments. To see them flying about, denotes news from absent friends by letter, or from some one who has seen them. To a young woman, a happy love, culminating in a life union….

To dream of a pig denotes assured gain. To dream of a dead pig is a sign that you will get a letter containing good news.

…(Drain pipe | Gutter of Mercy | Roof gutter) In a dream, a gutter represents someone who is gracious from time to time. Seeing water flowing through gutters without a rainfall in a dream means corruption, or people who are spreading evil in that locality. Each gutter in such a dream also represents the loss of one life. Gutters in a dream also represent servants and housekeepers who faithfully manage their duties, or they could mean relief from distress or pressures. A gutter in a dream also may represent a trustworthy emissary or a reliable letter carrier. If blood flows through a gutter in a dream, then it represents a tyrant and bloodshed that will take place in that locality. If fresh water flows through it, and if people seem to benefit from it in the dream, then it represents economic growth, peace, safety and tranquility. If murky water…

…had been taken seriously ill, and within the week she received the news that her aunt was dead.Another lady once dreamed she saw her youngest sister lying on the grass, apparently asleep, with two bats on her face. With a cry of dismay, for she loathed bats, my friend picked up a spade, the first thing that came to hand, to knock them off, when the scene changed, and she found herself digging a grave! She awoke in terror, and two days later heard of the death of her youngest sister, who had succumbed under an operation for appendicitis.Writing to me from Gipsy Hill, Norwood, a lady said: My sister Mabel once dreamed a bat settled on her shoulder, and she could not get it off. She awoke in a great fright, she told me, and she could not help feeling that the dream prognosticated something unpleasant. Her presentiment, unhappily,…

…Dreaming of hearing a minister reading his text, denotes that quarrels will lead to separation with some friend. Dreaming that you are in a dispute about a text, foretells unfortunate adventures for you. If you try to recall a text, you will meet with unexpected difficulties. If you are repeating and pondering over one, you will have great obstacles to overcome if you gain your desires….

…You will, if you are a farmer, see your crops blasted and your cattle lean and unhealthy. To business men it means debts whose accumulation they are powerless to avoid. To the young it denotes unhappy unions and death of loved ones. To see your own coffin in a dream, business defeat and domestic sorrow may be expected. Dreaming of a coffin moving of itself, denotes sickness and marriage in close conjunction. Sorrow and pleasure intermingled. Death may follow this dream, but there will also be good. To see your corpse in a coffin, signifies brave efforts will be crushed in defeat and ignominy, Dreaming that you find yourself sitting on a coffin in a moving hearse, denotes desperate if not fatal illness for you or some person closely allied to you. Quarrels with the opposite sex is also indicated. You will remorsefully consider your conduct toward a friend….

…Dreaming that you receive a telegram, denotes that you will soon receive tidings of an unpleasant character. Some friend is likely to misrepresent matters which are of much concern to you. To send a telegram is a sign that you will be estranged from some one holding a place near you, or business will disappoint you. If you are the operator sending these messages, you will be affected by them only through the interest of others. To see or be in a telegraph office, foretells unfortunate engagements….

To dream that you have the right arm cut off, is significant of the death of a female relative; if both arms are cut off, captivity and sickness; an arm broken, or withered, sorrows, losses, and widowhood; an arm swollen, sudden fortune falling to a dear friend; to dream that you have strong arms, signifies health and happiness; dirty arms, misery; hairy arms, an increase of fortune and family.

…Dreaming of hissing persons, is an omen that you will be displeased beyond endurance at the discourteous treatment shown you while among newly made acquaintances. If they hiss you, you will be threatened with the loss of a friend….

When a shroud of any kind appears in a dream, it’s usually a bad omen. Most of the time, it’s predicting the death of a loved one, such as a family member or a good friend.

…Dreaming of a holiday, foretells interesting strangers will soon partake of your hospitality. For a young woman Dreaming that she is displeased with a holiday, denotes she will be fearful of her own attractions in winning a friend back from a rival….

…Dreaming of seeing a yoke, denotes that you will unwillingly conform to the customs and wishes of others. To yoke oxen in your dreams, signifies that your judgment and counsels will be accepted submissively by those dependent upon you. To fail to yoke them, you will be anxious over some prodigal friend….

Death of a friend or relative, being pursued by enemies, getting into danger. 90.

Dreaming of someone being angry means that we must prevent betrayal from a friend. Health and business problems.

…Dreaming of visiting your old home, you will have good news to rejoice over. To see your old home in a dilapidated state, warns you of the sickness or death of a relative. For a young woman this is a dream of sorrow. She will lose a dear friend. To go home and find everything cheery and comfortable, denotes harmony in the present home life and satisfactory results in business. See Abode….

…Dreaming that you are lying to escape punishment, denotes that you will act dishonorably towards some innocent person. Lying to protect a friend from undeserved chastisement, denotes that you will have many unjust criticisms passed upon your conduct, but you will rise above them and enjoy prominence. To hear others lying, denotes that they are seeking to entrap you. Lynx. Dreaming of seeing a lynx, enemies are undermining your business and disrupting your home affairs. For a woman, this dream indicates that she has a wary woman rivaling her in the affections of her lover. If she kills the lynx, she will overcome her rival….

…Dreaming of ruins, signifies broken engagements to lovers, distressing conditions in business, destruction to crops, and failing health. Dreaming of ancient ruins, foretells that you will travel extensively, but there will be a note of sadness mixed with the pleasure in the realization of a long-cherished hope. You will feel the absence of some friend….

…To dream of becoming blind, danger of treason or illness to the dreamer or some near relative, child or friend. Being born blind, a warning to see errors of the dreamer’s ways, as it proves the existence of some personal failing. Seeing a blind man, loss of money….

It indicates that we have or will have a sincere friend that we should not neglect.

…Dreaming of combing one’s hair, denotes the illness or death of a friend or relative. Decay of friendship and loss of property is also indicated by this dream{.} See Hair….

…Dreaming that you commit homicide, foretells that you will suffer great anguish and humiliation through the indifference of others, and your gloomy surroundings will cause perplexing worry to those close to you. Dreaming that a friend commits suicide, you will have trouble in deciding a very important question. See Kill….

Seeing saffron grow in a dream means misleading lover or false friend. To dream that you are using saffron denotes peaceful resolution of their problems.

…resentment and sometimes warns you about possible attacks by disaffected people. To dream that you’re wounding or biting someone suggests that your behavior isn’t correct, and that it could cause you problems in your relationships or even cause you material losses. This dream is a warning that you have to correct yourself. To dream about blood that is coming from someone else’s open wound or bite, or even from a wound or bite of your own, indicates that your health is not doing well, so you have to be careful. To dream that a bullet has wounded you or that you’ve been hurt with any other weapon and are dying warns you of an upcoming unpleasant surprise such as a betrayal or infidelity from a family member or a friend. But if in that dream those wounds are cured, it suggests that all your problems will be solved satisfactorily….

…Dreaming of the Bible, foretells that innocent and disillusioned enjoyment will be proffered for your acceptance. Dreaming that you villify{sic} the teachings of the Bible, forewarns you that you are about to succumb to resisted temptations through the seductive persuasiveness of a friend….

It usually indicates the departure of a friend, and is a reminder that not all samples of affection are sincere.

Getting into danger, losing a friend or acquaintance. 70.