The Dictionary of Dreams (53 page)

Rake
.

To dream of using a rake, portends that some work which you have left to others will never be accomplished unless you superintend it yourself.

To see a broken rake, denotes that sickness, or some accident

will bring failure to your plans.

To see others raking, foretells that you will rejoice in the fortunate condition of others.

Ram
.[183]

To dream that a ram pursues you, foretells that some misfortune threatens you.

To see one quietly grazing denotes that you will have powerful friends, who will use their best efforts for your good.

[183] See Sheep and Lamb.

Ramble
.

To dream that you are rambling through the country, denotes that you will be oppressed with sadness, and the separation from friends, but your worldly surroundings will be all that one could desire.

For a young woman, this dream promises a comfortable home,

but early bereavement.

Ramrod
.

To dream of a ramrod, denotes unfortunate adventures.

You will have cause for grief. For a young woman to see one bent

or broken, foretells that a dear friend or lover will fail her.

Ransom
.

To dream that a ransom is made for you, you will find

that you are deceived and worked for money on all sides.

For a young woman, this is prognostic of evil, unless some one

pays the ransom and relieves her.

Rape
.

To dream that rape has been committed among your acquaintances,

denotes that you will be shocked at the distress of some

of your friends.

For a young woman to dream that she has been the victim of rape,

foretells that she will have troubles, which will wound her pride,

and her lover will be estranged.

Rapids
.

To imagine that you are being carried over rapids in a dream,

denotes that you will suffer appalling loss from the neglect

of duty and the courting of seductive pleasures.

Raspberry
.

To see raspberries in a dream, foretells you are in danger of entanglements which will prove interesting before you escape from them.

For a woman to eat them, means distress over circumstantial evidence in some occurrence causing gossip.

Rat
.[184]

To dream of rats, denotes that you will be deceived, and injured

by your neighbors. Quarrels with your companions is also foreboded.

To catch rats, means you will scorn the baseness of others,

and worthily outstrip your enemies.

To kill one, denotes your victory in any contest.

[184] See Mice.

Rat-trap
.[185]

To dream of falling into a rat-trap, denotes that you will be victimized and robbed of some valuable object.

To see an empty one, foretells the absence of slander or competition.

A broken one, denotes that you will be rid of unpleasant associations.

To set one, you will be made aware of the designs of enemies,

but the warning will enable you to outwit them.

[185] See Mouse-trap.

Rattan Cane
.

To dream of a rattan cane, foretells that you will depend largely

upon the judgment of others, and you should cultivate independence

in planning and executing your own affairs.

Rattle
.

To dream of seeing a baby play with its rattle, omens peaceful contentment in the home, and enterprises will be honorable and full of gain.

To a young woman, it augurs an early marriage and tender cares of her own.

To give a baby a rattle, denotes unfortunate investments.

Raven
.[186]

To dream of a raven, denotes reverse in fortune and

inharmonious surroundings. For a young woman, it is implied

that her lover will betray her.

[186] See Crow.

Razor
.

To dream of a razor, portends disagreements and contentions over troubles.

To cut yourself with one, denotes that you will be unlucky in some deal which you are about to make.

Fighting with a razor, foretells disappointing business,

and that some one will keep you harassed almost beyond endurance.

A broken or rusty one, brings unavoidable distress.

Reading
.

To be engaged in reading in your dreams, denotes that you will excel in some work, which appears difficult.

To see others reading, denotes that your friends will be kind,

and are well disposed.

To give a reading, or to discuss reading, you will cultivate

your literary ability.

Indistinct, or incoherent reading, implies worries and disappointments.

Reapers
.[187]

To dream of seeing reapers busy at work at their task,

denotes prosperity and contentment. If they appear to be going

through dried stubble, there will be a lack of good crops,

and business will consequently fall off.

To see idle ones, denotes that some discouraging event will come

in the midst of prosperity.

To see a broken reaping machine, signifies loss of employment,

or disappointment in trades.

[187] See Mowing.

Reception
.[188]

To dream of attending a reception, denotes that you will

have pleasant engagements. Confusion at a reception will

work you disquietude.

[188] See Entertainment.

Refrigerator
.

To see a refrigerator in your dreams, portends that your selfishness will offend and injure some one who endeavors to gain an honest livelihood.

To put ice in one, brings the dreamer into disfavor.

Register
.

To dream that some one registers your name at a hotel for you,

denotes you will undertake some work which will be finished by others.

If you register under an assumed name, you will engage in some guilty enterprise which will give you much uneasiness of mind.

Reindeer
.

To dream of a reindeer, signifies faithful discharge of duties,

and remaining staunch to friends in their adversity.

To drive them, foretells that you will have hours of bitter anguish, but friends will attend you.

Religion
.

If you dream of discussing religion and feel religiously inclined,

you will find much to mar the calmness of your life, and business

will turn a disagreeable front to you.

If a young woman imagines that she is over religious, she will disgust her lover with her efforts to act ingenuous innocence and goodness.

If she is irreligious and not a transgressor, it foretells that she will have that independent frankness and kind consideration for others, which wins for women profound respect, and love from the opposite sex as well as her own; but if she is a transgressor in the eyes of religion, she will find that there are moral laws, which, if disregarded, will place her outside the pale of honest recognition. She should look well after her conduct. If she weeps over religion, she will be disappointed in the desires of her heart.

If she is defiant, but innocent of offence, she will shoulder burdens bravely, and stand firm against deceitful admonitions.

If you are self-reproached in the midst of a religious excitement,

you will find that you will be almost induced to give up your own

personality to please some one whom you hold in reverent esteem.

To see religion declining in power, denotes that your life

will be more in harmony with creation than formerly.

Your prejudices will not be so aggressive.

To dream that a minister in a social way tells you that he has given up his work, foretel s that you will be the recipient of unexpected tidings of a favorable nature, but if in a professional and warning way, it foretells that you will be overtaken in your deceitful intriguing, or other disappointments will follow.

(These dreams are sometimes fulfilled literally in actual life.

When this is so, they may have no symbolical meaning.

Religion is thrown around men to protect them from vice, so when

they propose secretly in their minds to ignore its teachings,

they are likely to see a minister or some place of church worship

in a dream as a warning against their contemplated action.

If they live pure and correct lives as indicated by the church,

they will see little of the solemnity of the church or preachers.)

Rent
.

To dream that you rent a house, is a sign that you will enter

into new contracts, which will prove profitable.

To fail to rent out property, denotes that there will be much

inactivity in business.

To pay rent, signifies that your financial interest will be satisfactory.

If you can't pay your rent, it is unlucky for you, as you will see a falling off in trade, and social pleasures will be of little benefit.

Reprieve
.

To be under sentence in a dream and receive a reprieve, foretells that you will overcome some difficulty which is causing you anxiety.

For a young woman to dream that her lover has been reprieved,

denotes that she will soon hear of some good luck befalling him,

which will be of vital interest to her.

Reptile
.

If a reptile attacks you in a dream, there will be trouble

of a serious nature ahead for you. If you succeed in killing it,

you will finally overcome obstacles.

To see a dead reptile come to life, denotes that disputes

and disagreements, which were thought to be settled, will be

renewed and pushed with bitter animosity.

To handle them without harm to yourself, foretells that you

will be oppressed by the ill humor and bitterness of friends,

but you will succeed in restoring pleasant relations.

For a young woman to see various kinds of reptiles, she will have many conflicting troubles. Her lover will develop fancies for others.

If she is bitten by any of them, she will be superseded by a rival.

Rescue
.

To dream of being rescued from any danger, denotes that you will be threatened with misfortune, and will escape with a slight loss.

To rescue others, foretells that you will be esteemed for your good deeds.

Resign
.

To dream that you resign any position, signifies that you will unfortunately embark in new enterprises.

To hear of others resigning, denotes that you will

have unpleaasant{sic} tidings.

Resurrection
.

To dream that you are resurrected from the dead, you will have

some great vexation, but will eventually gain your desires.

To see others resurrected, denotes unfortunate troubles will

be lightened by the thoughtfulness of friends

Resuscitate
.

To dream that you are being resuscitated, denotes that you will

have heavy losses, but will eventually regain more than you lose,

and happiness will attend you.

To resuscitate another, you will form new friendships, which will give you prominence and pleasure.

Revelation
.

To dream of a revelation, if it be of a pleasant nature,

you may expect a bright outlook, either in business or love;

but if the revelation be gloomy you will have many discouraging

features to overcome.

Revenge
.

To dream of taking revenge, is a sign of a weak and uncharitable nature, which if not properly governed, will bring you troubles and loss of friends.

If others revenge themselves on you, there will be much to fear from enemies.

Revival
.[189]

To dream you attend a religious revival, foretells family disturbances and unprofitable engagements.

If you take a part in it, you will incur the displeasure of friends

by your contrary ways.

[189] See Religion.

Revolver
.[190]

For a young woman to dream that she sees her sweetheart with a revolver, denotes that she will have a serious disagreement with some friend, and probably separation from her lover.

[190] See Pistol, Firearms,
etc.

Rheumatism
.

To feel rheumatism attacking you in a dream, foretells unexpected

delay in the accomplishment of plans.

To see others so afflicted brings disappointments.

Rhinestones
.

To dream of rhinestones, denotes pleasures and favors of short duration.

For a young woman to dream that a rhinestone proves to be a diamond, foretel s she will be surprised to find that some insignificant act on her part will result in good fortune.

Rhinoceros
.

To dream that you see a rhinoceros, foretells you will have a great

loss threatening you, and that you will have secret troubles.

To kill one, shows that you will bravely overcome obstacles.

Rhubarb
.

To dream of rhubarb growing, denotes that pleasant entertainments

will occupy your time for a while.

To cook it, foretel s spirited arguments in which you will lose a friend.

To eat it, denotes dissatisfaction with present employment.

Rib
.

To dream of seeing ribs, denotes poverty and misery.

Ribbon
.

Seeing ribbons floating from the costume of any person in your dreams, indicates you will have gay and pleasant companions, and practical cares will not trouble you greatly.

For a young woman to dream of decorating herself with ribbons,

she will soon have a desirable offer of marriage, but frivolity may

cause her to make a mistake. If she sees other girls wearing ribbons, she will encounter rivalry in her endeavors to secure a husband.

If she buys them, she will have a pleasant and easy place in life.

If she feels angry or displeased about them, she will find that