A lion is a symbol of the father, teacher, judge and ruler. The lions symbolize maximum success. Also, the lion in dreams can represent an admirable being or an unbearable tyrant who must be feared. The dream is good or bad depending on the accompanying feelings and behavior of the lion. To dream about a family of lions portends joy and family togetherness in which each of members knows their place and has fully embraced it. To dream of a lion symbolizes a powerful protector or a fearsome enemy, depending on the lion attitude towards us. Taming, domesticating or defeating a lion foreshadows our superiority over our opponents and that we will reach the desired position.
Dream dictionary: held hostage by family dream meanings
If you see yourself eating something on your own, then such dream symbolizes the loneliness, unhappiness, grief and losses. Perhaps you are feeling neglected from your colleagues, friends or family. The eating could also be interpreted as something you are holding on to when you are feeling sad and bad in general. If you saw yourself eating with other people such as your family, friends or colleagues, then it shows the great achievements, growth of friendships and overall happiness. If you are eating very little in a dream, then such dream indicates the shortage of goodness you receive from life. If you are overeating, then such dream shows the greed, which should be taken away. If someone else has eaten your food, then it shows the unexpected obstacles from those you have trusted.
Seeing tiles in good condition in your dream means that youre protected against the hazards of daily life. Its usually a sign that well use our advantages to provide greater comfort to our home and that well achieve happiness in our family. The dream acquires an opposite meaning if the tiles seem broken or damaged, and it depends on the seriousness of their condition. Generally, a roof symbolizes protection for your possessions and wealth, as well as safety for your family, and home relief.
…(Friend | Good luck | Money | Prosperity) A hunchbacked in a dream means prosperity, longevity, or having a large family. Seeing oneself in a dream as a hunchback means acquiring wealth and a large property through an influential person in one’s family or a son. One who sees that in a dream will also be gifted with vigilance and astuteness. (Also see Back | Body’ | Hump)…
Dreaming of a kidnap, it doesnt matter how it appears in the dreamer, is a bad omen. In married people this dream indicates that there is disrepute as a consequence of bad behavior. In the case of lovers, it announces difficulties and a probable break-up. Dreaming of the kidnappers and identifying them is an announcement of family difficulties or the marriage of someone in the family.
This foretells that great trouble is going to come, loss in business, bereavement and separation. Family ties are broken by death?quarrels in family and fear everywhere, heart breaking agony and disaster from all sides.
If it is lit, it portends family joy. If it has weak power, it indicates family relationships are fragile. If it is off, emotional misunderstanding. Breaking it, financial losses. Putting one indicates the start a new project.
…there were legions to swarthy Dagos and bullet -headed negroes, vied with one another in their mad efforts to escape the falling bricks and burning timber. In trying to elude one death men only courted another, and the dreamer saw scores of human beings who leaped from burning buildings, only to be dashed to pieces on the cruel stone pavements. Nor was the heroic element wanting, for many men and women perished in their efforts to rescue the infirm and sick, and to help those to escape, who were either too old or too young to help themselves. For some time, the dreamer was merely a spectator, but very suddenly, and by some inconceivable impulse, she became imbued with personal interest in what was going on, and, labouring under the impression that her home and family were in danger, fought her way to get to them. The city was…
…(Housekeeper | Lamp 1 | Steward | Wick) In a dream, a lamp represents a steward, a housekeeper or a butler. If the oil burns up in one’s dream, it means the death of any of the above. If a spark falls on a piece of cotton fabric and burns it in the dream, it means that he or she will face a mishap. If the lamp is put off in the dream, it means that a sick person in that family will soon die from his illness, or that the family will receive news of the death of a relative….
…When a woman dreams that her husband abandons her without giving her any explanation, it suggests upcoming serious trouble between the couple, but they’ll reconcile soon. When a woman dreams that her jealous husband unjustly accuses her of infidelity, it suggests that she has been indiscreet and insinuating to other men. When a woman dreams about her dead husband, it symbolizes that she’ll soon experience problems with his family. When a woman dreams that her husband seems gaunt and has a sickly appearance, it suggests that he or his family actually may actually suffer a disease. When a woman dreams that her husband is cheerful and festive, it indicates that everything is doing well at home, and it may also suggest that all that she desires may come true. When a woman dreams that her husband is unfaithful, it suggests that he’s actually walking in the wrong direction, and…
…for water to drink in a dream means lying to them by claiming to be needy. Stagnant water in a dream means imprisonment, distress, or depression. It is said that stagnant water in a dream has weaker meaning than running water. Bad smelling or putrid water in a dream represents a wretched life. Bitter water in a dream means a bitter life. Boiling water in a dream means suffering from heat. If boiling water is used during the daylight in a dream, it means suffering from chastisement, afflictions and punishment for one’s sins. If used during the nighttime in a dream, then it means fear of evil spirits. Salty water in a dream means hardships and difficulties in earning one’s livelihood. Murky waters in a dream represent unlawful earnings. Black colored water in a dream means destruction or family problems. Drinking black colored water in a dream also may mean…
…his own people. If he is a wretched person, it means that he is a liar. If someone who is scared of something sees his tongue in a dream, it means that he will lose his battle and become subject to defamation and humiliation. If a wretched person sees himself having many tongues in a dream, it means that he will have a large family. Having many tongues in a dream also means speaking many foreign languages. If one’s tongue is split in half in a dream, it means that he is a liar. Having many tongues and of many colors in a dream means telling different and contradictory stories, or it could represent a music writer. If people touch one’s tongue or suck it in a dream, it means that they are acquiring his knowledge. It also represents people toadying or lobbying in official business. One’s tongue in a…
…Dreaming about grave, besides being unpleasant is a bad omen, because it doesnt mean death, but bad health, bad business, bad luck, adversities and problems. Dreaming about new graves announces that you will be harmed by the errors of other people. When a woman dreams about being inside a grave, finding it as the only place to rest, is a sign that she will have a disappointment or sadness due to friends she believed were faithful to her. It also hints that she will have difficulties and emotional problems. Dreaming about one looking into a grave or crypt suggests that there will be multiple social conflicts, business or loss of friendships and several dislikes. If youre looking to an abandoned tomb from a certain distance means that there are going to be family and friends difficulties, which will cause sadness and bitterness. To dream about one visiting recent graves…
(See Hostage | Guarantee | Pawn)
…in a dream also means befriending him. If one is threatened by his enemy in a dream, it means that he will win the upper hand. If one is promised good things by his enemy in a dream, it means that he will fall into his trap and lose his fight to him. If one’s enemy advises him in a dream, it means that he will betray him. If one sees an enemy invading a land in a dream, it means that a destructive flood will devastate that place. If one’s enemy confides to him or pleases him in a dream, it means that he will suffer distress and adversities. If one is captured for a ransom by his enemy in a dream, it means that he indulges in sins and that he is a hostage of his own sins. (Also see Blessings | Enmity | Introduction p. xxvi)…
…In a dream, to see someone or oneself being brought to the gallows to be hung means malice, rejoicing at the misfortune of others, fame or perhaps it could mean rising in station. Consequently, if one’s condition in the dream does not change to worst, then his dream could mean slander or backbiting, unless his retribution is held for a crime he committed in the dream, then the dream means satisfying one’s debts….
(Catch | Hunt | Lure) In a dream, a snare means deception, duplicity and fraud. If one is captured or held with a snare in a dream, it means that he will be victimized. If one places a snare to catch an animal or a bird with it in a dream, it means that he earns his money through deception and fraud. (Also see Trap)
…To see snow in your dreams, denotes that while you have no real misfortune, there will be the appearance of illness, and unsatisfactory enterprises. To find yourself in a snow storm, denotes sorrow and disappointment in failure to enjoy some long-expected pleasure. There always follows more or less discouragement after this dream. If you eat snow, you will fail to realize ideals. To see dirty snow, foretells that your pride will be humbled, and you will seek reconciliation with some person whom you held in haughty contempt. To see it melt, your fears will turn into joy. To see large, white snowflakes falling while looking through a window, foretells that you will have an angry interview with your sweetheart, and the estrangement will be aggravated by financial depression. To see snow-capped mountains in the distance, warns you that your longings and ambitions will bring no worthy advancement. To see…
…future where honest, friendly and caring people will surround you. To dream that you’re walking in a beautiful flowered garden symbolizes joy and a probable success in what you are doing. To dream about a wedding party that’s being held in a garden, announces upcoming successes and benefits. When a girl dreams that she’s in a garden waiting for someone, it symbolizes that she’ll be granted what she desires, but if the garden appears gloomy, dirty, neglected, poorly flowered, it suggests that her wishes will be frustrated. To dream there are vipers (snakes or rats) in a garden suggests jealousies, intrigues and evil intentions of adversaries that will not allow you to succeed. To dream that you’re walking in a garden suggests joys and successes. If you walk in company of a beloved one, it then suggests an upcoming marriage, but if the garden appears dirty, neglected, sparsely vegetated, then…
Rod or baton held in the hand, means longing. To lean upon a rod in walking, means infirmities or temporary sickness. To strike a stranger with a rod, implies domination, profit and great news. To strike a friend means humiliation.
…Dreaming of being in contempt of court, denotes that you have committed business or social indiscretion and that it is unmerited. Dreaming that you are held in contempt by others, you will succeed in winning their highest regard, and will find yourself prosperous and happy. But if the contempt is merited, your exile from business or social circles is intimated….
…Dreaming that you abhor a person, denotes that you will entertain strange dislike for some person, and your suspicion of his honesty will prove correct. To think yourself held in abhorrence by others, predicts that your good intentions to others will subside into selfishness. For a young woman Dreaming that her lover abhors her, foretells that she will love a man who is in no sense congenial….
…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 …
…(Man | Person) Seeing a judge or a governor in a dream means involvement in the judicial business. If one is appointed to be a judge in a dream, it means that he will be just and righteous. If one sees himself sitting on the bench, but finds himself unable to handle people’s cases with justice, it means that he is an unjust person. If one presides over people in a dream, it means that he may be dismissed from his job. If a traveller becomes a judge in a dream, it means that he will be held up by robbers, or it could mean that God’s blessings upon him will turn into a curse. If one sees a known judge being unjust in a dream, it means that the people of that locality are inequitable and that they cheat in their weights and measures. If one sees himself…
To dream that you lover is faithless, has an opposite meaning. It means that your lover is faithful and predicts fantastic moments or happy marriage. To dream that your friends are faithless, it represents that they respect you. It indicates that you are held in high regards and worthy admiration by them.
Getting arrested and held for trial.
…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….
Dreaming about being in a building (or vessel) in which people are legally held as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial has important message for you. In the dream to see that you are in prison, signifies the limitation and the censorship. Maybe you are being censored or suppressed and not allowed to express yourself or show full potency of your talents. Dreaming that someone else is in prison signifies restricted aspect of this person. Alternatively, it means that you are unable to express freely because of this person. Dreaming that you or someone is released from prison denotes that you need to make important decisions or major changes in your waking life. Eventually, with huge efforts you will overcome your obstacles. You will reach fortune. Please also see jail.
…Dreaming of seeing flowers blooming in gardens, signifies pleasure and gain, if bright-hued and fresh | white denotes sadness. Withered and dead flowers, signify disappointments and gloomy situations. For a young woman to receive a bouquet of mixed flowers, foretells that she will have many admirers. To see flowers blooming in barren soil without vestage of foliage, foretells you will have some grievous experience, but your energy and cheerfulness will enable you to climb through these to prominence and happiness. {Held in slumber’s soft embrace, She enters realms of flowery grace, Where tender love and fond caress, Bids her awake to happiness.} See Bouquet….
…To dream one is drowning presages trouble, either domestic or financial, for the dreamer. To see someone else drowning portends misfortune, either from accidents (sometimes drowning, as actually seen in the vision), illness, or loss of money, but not always for the drowning person. This dream, I find, is a very common one. I have often seen in dreams friends of mine struggling desperately in some deep pool or river. Frantically I have plunged in to their rescue, but always too late, and, on sinking down, down, down, have at length come in contact with their cold, clammy corpses. Quite recently I dreamed I saw a near and dear friend fall shrieking into a seething, hissing pool of muddy water. In an agony of mind I tried to go to his rescue, but was held back by one of those cruel, invisible forces that ever haunt dreams. Desperately I…
…Dreaming of stepping on a curbstone, denotes your rapid rise in business circles, and that you will be held in high esteem by your friends and the public. For lovers Dreaming of stepping together on a curb, denotes an early marriage and consequent fidelity | but if in your dream you step or fall from a curbstone your fortunes will be reversed….
…Dreaming of jewels, denotes much pleasure and riches. To wear them, brings rank and satisfied ambitions. To see others wearing them, distinguished places will be held by you, or by some friend. Dreaming of jeweled garments, betokens rare good fortune to the dreamer. Inheritance or speculation will raise him to high positions. If you inherit jewelry, your prosperity will be unusual, but not entirely satisfactory. Dreaming of giving jewelry away, warns you that some vital estate is threatening you. For a young woman Dreaming that she receives jewelry, indicates much pleasure and a desirable marriage. Dreaming that she loses jewels, she will meet people who will flatter and deceive her. To find jewels, denotes rapid and brilliant advancement in affairs of interest. To give jewels away, you will unconsciously work detriment to yourself. To buy them, proves that you will be very successful in momentous affairs, especially those pertaining…
Dreaming of adamant, denotes that you will be troubled and defeated in some desire that you held as your life.
…Dreaming of December, foretells accumulation of wealth, but loss of friendship. Strangers will occupy the position in the affections of some friend which was formerly held by you….
…Dreaming of goats wandering around a farm, is significant of seasonable weather and a fine yield of crops To see them otherwise, denotes cautious dealings and a steady increase of wealth. If a billy goat butts you, beware that enemies do not get possession of your secrets or business plans. For a woman Dreaming of riding a billy goat, denotes that she will be held in disrepute because of her coarse and ill-bred conduct. If a woman dreams that she drinks goat’s milk, she will marry for money and will not be disappointed….
A hand bell in a dream represents a jobber, a broker, a wife and her children, or the muezzin of a mosque. A hand bell in a dream also means a scandal. Ringing a hand held bell in a dream means propagating falsehood. Holding a hand bell in a dream also means associating with a useless person, or it could represent a liar. Ringing a hand bell in a marketplace in a dream means making a false oath.
…himself entering the city of Mecca in a dream, it means that he will repent for his sins. If one has a dispute and sees himself entering Mecca in a dream, it means that he will lose his argument. Entering Mecca in a dream also means reaching safety and peace in one’s life. Leaving one’s homeland and travelling to Mecca in a dream means that God willing, he will shortly join the pilgrimage caravan and perform his Hajj. If a sick person sees such a dream, it means that his illness will be long and that he may die from it, or he may join the company of the dwellers of the heavenly paradise. Seeing oneself in Mecca and residing in the lodge one usually uses in a dream means extension of one’s contract, or reappointment at a previously held position. If Mecca becomes one’s home in a dream, it…
…Condoling with orphans in a dream, means that the unhappy cares of others will touch your sympathies and cause you to sacrifice much personal enjoyment. If the orphans be related to you, new duties will come into your life, causing estrangement from friends ant from some person held above mere friendly liking….
…mean upcoming happiness. Black ones, betrayal of your close friends. See a dog being angry means well-founded fears. Lying down dog indicates dishonest, dishonorable love intrigues. If the dreamer imagine the dog to be his own, means that the services of a faithful, honest and courageous friend will be received. You will be honored by trustworthy servant. If it belongs to a stranger, an unscrupulous and infamous enemy will be met. See a dog who is tearing apart some clothing symbolizes scandal on the part of a mendacious villain, for the one whose clothes were completely ruined. If the dog bites, vexations will be brought by enemies. See dogs righting, ambushes will be avoided. Dogs baying, means shocking publications. Be worried by dogs, means a victory over enemies. Seeing some dogs collecting from all parts, a popular assembly held in the interests of the government, a call for soldiers….
…To see a stoplight in your dream, suggests that you feel you are being held back from pursuing your goals. You may also feel pressure to succeed or else be left behind. If the stoplight is green, then it indicates that you have been given a seal of approval to follow whatever path you have chosen or whatever decision you have made….