Dreams A-Z (26 page)

If you dream of seeing a band of the order of masons in full regalia, it denotes that you will have others beside yourself to protect and keep from the evils of life.

Masquerade To dream of attending a masquerade, denotes that you will indulge in foolish and harmful pleasures to the neglect of business and domestic duties.

For a young woman to dream that she participates in a masquerade, denotes that she will be deceived.

Mast To dream of seeing the masts of ships, denotes long and pleasant voyages, the making of many new friends, and the gaining of new possessions.

To see the masts of wrecked ships, denotes sudden changes in your circumstances which will necessitate giving over anticipated pleasures.

If a sailor dreams of a mast, he will soon sail on an eventful trip.

Master To dream that you have a master, is a sign of incompetency on your part to command others, and you will do better work under the leadership of some strong-willed person.

If you are a master, and command many people under you, you will excel in judgment in the fine points of life, and will hold high positions and possess much wealth.

Mat Keep away from mats in your dreams, as they will usher you into sorrow and perplexities.

Match To dream of matches, denotes prosperity and change when least expected.

To strike a match in the dark, unexpected news and fortune is foreboded.

Mattress To dream of a mattress, denotes that new duties and responsibilities will shortly be assumed.

To sleep on a new mattress, signifies contentment with present surroundings.

To dream of a mattress factory, denotes that you will be connected in business with thrifty partners and will soon amass wealth.

Mausoleum To dream of a mausoleum, indicates the sickness, death, or trouble of some prominent friend.

To find yourself inside a mausoleum, foretells your own illness.

May To dream of the month of May, denotes prosperous times, and pleasure for the young.

To dream that nature appears freakish, denotes sudden sorrow and disappointment clouding pleasure.

May Bugs To dream of May bugs, denotes an ill-tempered companion where a congenial one was expected.

Meadow To dream of meadows, predicts happy reunions under bright promises of future prosperity.

Meals To dream of meals, denotes that you will let trifling matters interfere with momentous affairs and business engagements.

See Eating.

To dream that others have this disease, denotes that you will be troubled over the condition of others.

Meat For a woman to dream of raw meat, denotes that she will meet with much discouragement in accomplishing her aims. If she sees cooked meat, it denotes that others will obtain the object for which she will strive.

See Beef.

Mechanic To dream of a mechanic, denotes change in your dwelling place and a more active business. Advancement in wages usually follows after seeing mechanics at work on machinery.

Medal To dream of medals, denotes honors gained by application and industry.

To lose a medal, denotes misfortune through the unfaithfulness of others.

Medicine To dream of medicine, if pleasant to the taste, a trouble will come to you, but in a short time it will work for your good; but if you take disgusting medicine, you will suffer a protracted illness or some deep sorrow or loss will overcome you.

To give medicine to others, denotes that you will work to injure some one who trusted you.

Melancholy To dream that you feel melancholy over any event, is a sign of disappointment in what was thought to be favorable undertakings.

To dream that you see others melancholy, denotes unpleasant interruption in affairs. To lovers, it brings separation.

To eat them, signifies that hasty action will cause you anxiety.

To see them growing on green vines, denotes that present troubles will result in good fortune for you.

Memorandum To dream that you make memoranda, denotes that you will engage in an unprofitable business, and much worry will result for you.

To see others making a memorandum, signifies that some person will worry you with appeals for aid.

To lose your memorandum, you will experience a slight loss in trade.

To find a memorandum, you will assume new duties that will cause much pleasure to others.

Memorial To dream of a memorial, signifies there will be occasion for you to show patient kindness, as trouble and sickness threatens your relatives.

Menagerie To dream of visiting a menagerie, denotes various troubles.

Mendicant For a woman to dream of mendicants, she will meet with disagreeable interferences in her plans for betterment and enjoyment.

Mending To dream of mending soiled garments, denotes that you will undertake to right a wrong at an inopportune moment; but if the garment be clean, you will be successful in adding to your fortune.

For a young woman to dream of mending, foretells that she will be a systematic help to her husband.

Merry To dream being merry, or in merry company, denotes that pleasant events will engage you for a time, and affairs will assume profitable shapes.

Meshes To dream of being entangled in the meshes of a net, or other like constructions, denotes that enemies will oppress you in time of seeming prosperity. To a young woman, this dream foretells that her environments will bring her into evil and consequent abandonment. If she succeeds in disengaging herself from the meshes, she will narrowly escape slander.

Message To dream of receiving a message, denotes that changes will take place in your affairs.

To dream of sending a message, denotes that you will be placed in unpleasant situations.

Metamorphose To dream of seeing anything metamorphose, denotes that sudden changes will take place in your life, for good or bad, as the metamorphose was pleasant or frightful.

Mice To dream of mice, foretells domestic troubles and the insincerity of friends. Business affairs will assume a discouraging tone.

To kill mice, denotes that you will conquer your enemies.

To let them escape you, is significant of doubtful struggles.

For a young woman to dream of mice, warns her of secret enemies, and that deception is being practised upon her. If she should see a mouse in her clothing, it is a sign of scandal in which she will figure.

Midwife To see a midwife in your dreams, signifies unfortunate sickness with a narrow escape from death.

For a young woman to dream of such a person, foretells that distress and calumny will attend her.

Mile-Post To dream you see or pass a mile-post, foretells that you will be assailed by doubtful fears in business or love. To see one down, portends accidents are threatening to give disorder to your affairs.

Milk To dream of drinking milk, denotes abundant harvest to the farmer and pleasure in the home; for a traveler, it foretells a fortunate voyage. This is a very propitious dream for women.

To see milk in large quantities, signifies riches and health.

To dream of dealing in milk commercially, denotes great increase in fortune.

To give milk away, shows that you will be too benevolent for the good of your own fortune.

To spill milk, denotes that you will experience a slight loss and suffer temporary unhappiness at the hands of friends.

To dream of impure milk, denotes that you will be tormented with petty troubles.

To dream of sour milk, denotes that you will be disturbed over the distress of friends.

To dream of trying unsuccessfully to drink milk, signifies that you will be in danger of losing something of value or the friendship of a highly esteemed person.

To dream of hot milk, foretells a struggle, but the final winning of riches and desires.

To dream of bathing in milk, denotes pleasures and companionships of congenial friends.

See Buttermilk.

Mill To dream of a mill, indicates thrift and fortunate undertakings.

To see a dilapidated mill, denotes sickness and ill fortune.

See Cotton Mill, etc.

Mill-Dam To dream that you see clear water pouring over a mill-dam, foretells pleasant enterprises, either of a business or social nature. If the water is muddy or impure, you will meet with losses, and troubles will arise where pleasure was anticipated.

If the dam is dry, your business will assume shrunken proportions.

Millet To see a miller in your dreams, signifies your surroundings will grow more hopeful. For a woman to dream of a miller failing in an attempt to start his mill, foretells she will be disappointed in her lover's wealth, as she will think him in comfortable circumstances.

Mine To dream of being in a mine, denotes failure in affairs.

To own a mine, denotes future wealth.

See Coal Mine.

Mineral To dream of minerals, denotes your present unpromising outlook will grow directly brighter. To walk over mineral land, signifies distress, from which you will escape and be bettered in your surroundings.

Mineral Water To dream of drinking mineral water, foretells fortune will favor your efforts, and you will

Mining To see mining in your dreams, denotes that an enemy is seeking your ruin by bringing up past immoralities in your life. You will be likely to make unpleasant journeys, if you stand near the mine.

If you dream of hunting for mines, you will engage in worthless pursuits.

Minister To dream of seeing a minister, denotes unfortunate changes and unpleasant journeys.

To hear a minister exhort, foretells that some designing person will influence you to evil.

To dream that you are a minister, denotes that you will usurp another's rights.

See Preacher and Priest.

Minuet To dream of seeing the minuet danced, signifies a pleasant existence with congenial companions.

To dance it yourself, good fortune and domestic joys are foretold.

Minx To dream of a minx, denotes you will have sly enemies to overcome. If you kill one, you will win your desires. For a young woman to dream that she is partial to minx furs, she will find protection and love in some person who will be inordinately jealous.

Mire To dream of a minx, denotes you will have sly enemies to overcome.

If you kill one, you will win your desires. For a young woman to dream that she is partial to minx furs, she will find protection and love in some person who will be inordinately jealous.

Mirror To dream of seeing yourself in a mirror, denotes that you will meet many discouraging issues, and sickness will cause you distress and loss in fortune.

To see others in a mirror, denotes that others will act unfairly towards you to promote their own interests.

To see animals in a mirror, denotes disappointment and loss in fortune.

For a young woman to break a mirror, foretells unfortunate friendships and an unhappy marriage. To see her lover in a mirror looking pale and careworn, denotes death or a broken engagement. If he seems happy, a slight estrangement will arise, but it will be of short duration.

See Glass.

Miser To dream of a miser, foretells you will be unfortunate in finding true happiness owing to selfishness, and love will disappoint you sorely.

For a woman to dream that she is befriended by a miser, foretells she will gain love and wealth by her intelligence and tactful conduct.

To dream that you are miserly, denotes that you will be obnoxious to others by your conceited bearing

To dream that any of your friends are misers, foretells that you will be distressed by the importunities of others.

Mist To dream that you are enveloped in a mist, denotes uncertain fortunes and domestic unhappiness. If the mist clears away, your troubles will be of short duration.

To see others in a mist, you will profit by the misfortune of others.

Mistletoe To dream of mistletoe, foretells happiness and great rejoicing.

To the young, it omens many pleasant pastimes

If seen with unpromising signs, disappointment will displace pleasure or fortune.

Mocking-Bird To see or hear a mocking-bird, signifies you will be invited to go on a pleasant visit to friends, and your affairs will move along smoothly and prosperously. For a woman to see

Models To dream of a model, foretells your social affairs will deplete your purse, and quarrels and regrets will follow. For a young woman to dream that she is a model or seeking to be one, foretells she will be entangled in a love affair which will give her trouble through the selfishness of a friend.

Molasses To dream of molasses, is a sign that some one is going to extend you pleasant hospitality, and, through its acceptance, you will meet agreeable and fortunate surprises. To eat it, foretells that you will be discouraged and disappointed in love. To have it smeared on your clothing, denotes you will have disagreeable offers of marriage, and probably losses in business.

Moles To dream of moles, indicates secret enemies.

To dream of catching a mole, you will overcome any opposition and rise to prominence.

To see moles, or such blemishes, on the person, indicates illness and quarrels.

Money To dream of finding money, denotes small worries, but much happiness. Changes will follow.

To pay out money, denotes misfortune.

To receive gold, great prosperity and unalloyed pleasures.

To lose money, you will experience unhappy hours in the home and affairs will appear gloomy.

To count your money and find a deficit, you will be worried in making payments.

To dream that you steal money, denotes that you are in danger and should guard your actions.

To save money, augurs wealth and comfort.

To dream that you swallow money, portends that you are likely to become mercenary.