to dream of a cat, denotes ill luck, if you do not succeed in killing it or driving it from your sight. if the cat attacks you, you will have enemies who will go to any extreme to blacken your reputation and to cause you loss of property. but if you succeed in banishing it, you will overcome great obstacles and rise in fortune and fame. if you meet a thin, mean and dirty-looking cat, you will have bad news from the absent. some friend lies at death's door; but if you chase it out of sight, your friend will recover after a long and lingering sickness. to hear the scream or the mewing of a cat, some false friend is using all the words and work at his command to do you harm. to dream that a cat scratches you, an enemy will succeed in wrenching from you the profits of a deal that you have spent many days making. if a young woman dreams that she is holding a cat, or kitten, she will be influenced into some impropriety through the treachery of others. to dream of a clean white cat, denotes entanglements which, while seemingly harmless, will prove a source of sorrow and loss of wealth. when a merchant dreams of a cat, he should put his best energies to work, as his competitors are about to succeed in demolishing his standard of dealing, and he will be forced to other measures if he undersells others and still succeeds. to dream of seeing a cat and snake on friendly terms signifies the beginning of an angry struggle. it denotes that an enemy is being entertained by you with the intention of using him to find out some secret which you believe concerns yourself; uneasy of his confidences given, you will endeavor to disclaim all knowledge of his actions, as you are fearful that things divulged, concerning your private life, may become public.
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.
To see bantam chickens in your dream, denotes your fortune will be small, yet you will enjoy contentment. If they appear sickly, or exposed to wintry storms, your interests will be impaired.
If well filled with ripe and matured grain, and perfect ears of corn, with fat stock surrounding it, it is an omen of great prosperity. If empty, the reverse may be expected.
To dream of seeing or carrying a basket, signifies that you will meet unqualified success, if the basket is full; but empty baskets indicate discontent and sorrow.
To dream of the catechism, foretells that you will be offered a lucrative position, but the strictures will be such that you will be worried as to accepting it.
To dream of a preacher, denotes that your ways are not above reproach, and your affairs will not move evenly. To dream that you are a preacher, foretells for you losses in business, and distasteful am..
To see dressed poultry in a dream, foretells extravagant habits will reduce your security in money matters. For a young woman to dream that she is chasing live poultry, foretells she will devote valua..
To dream of quills, denotes to the literary inclined a season of success. To dream of them as ornaments, signifies a rushing trade, and some remuneration. For a young woman to be putting a quill on he..
In a dream, weeds represent someone who is loved by his family, though they do not benefit from him. He differs with those close to him and draws himself closer to those who envy him. He lives distant..