Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted Part 126

Sea Foam.

For a woman to dream of sea foam, foretells that indiscriminate and demoralizing pleasures will distract her from the paths of rect.i.tude. If she wears a bridal veil of sea foam, she will engulf herself in material pleasure to the exclusion of true refinement and innate modesty. She will be likely to cause sorrow to some of those dear to her, through their inability to gratify her ambition.

Seal.

To dream that you see seals, denotes that you are striving for a place above your power to maintain.

Dreams of seals usually show that the dreamer has high aspirations and discontent will hara.s.s him into struggles to advance his position.

Seamstress.

To see a seamstress in a dream, portends you will be deterred from making pleasant visits by unexpected luck.

Seaport.

To dream of visiting a seaport, denotes that you will have opportunities of traveling and acquiring knowledge, but there will be some who will object to your antic.i.p.ated tours.

Seat.

To think, in a dream, that some one has taken your seat, denotes you will be tormented by people calling on you for aid. To give a woman your seat, implies your yielding to some fair one's artfulness.

Secret Order.

To dream of any secret order, denotes a sensitive and excited organism, and the owner should cultivate practical and unselfish ideas and they may soon have opportunities for honest pleasures, and desired literary distinctions.

There is a vision of selfish and designing friendships for one who joins a secret order.

Young women should heed the counsel of their guardians, lest they fall into discreditable habits after this dream.

If a young woman meets the head of the order, she should oppose with energy and moral rect.i.tude against allurements that are set brilliantly and prominently before those of her s.e.x. For her to think her mother has joined the order, and she is using her best efforts to have her mother repudiate her vows, denotes that she will be full of love for her parents, yet will wring their hearts with anguish by thoughtless disobedience.

To see or hear that the leader is dead, foretells severe strains, and trials will eventually end in comparative good.

Seducer.

For a young woman to dream of being seduced, foretells that she will be easily influenced by showy persons.

For a man to dream that he has seduced a girl, is a warning for him to be on his guard, as there are those who will falsely accuse him. If his sweetheart appears shocked or angry under these proposals, he will find that the woman he loves is above reproach. If she consents, he is being used for her pecuniary pleasures.

Seed.

To dream of seed, foretells increasing prosperity, though present indications appear unfavorable.

Sentry.

To dream of a sentry, denotes that you will have kind protectors, and your life will be smoothly conducted.

Serenade.

To hear a serenade in your dream, you will have pleasant news from absent friends, and your antic.i.p.ations will not fail you.

If you are one of the serenaders, there are many delightful things in your future.

Serpents.[199]

To dream of serpents, is indicative of cultivated morbidity and depressed surroundings. There is usually a disappointment after this dream.

[199] See Snakes and Reptiles.

Servant.

To dream of a servant, is a sign that you will be fortunate, despite gloomy appearances. Anger is likely to precipitate you into useless worries and quarrels.

To discharge one, foretells regrets and losses.

To quarrel with one in your dream, indicates that you will, upon waking, have real cause for censuring some one who is derelict in duty.

To be robbed by one, shows that you have some one near you, who does not respect the laws of ownership.

Sewing.

To dream of sewing on new garments, foretells that domestic peace will crown your wishes.

Shakers.

To dream of seeing members of the sect called Shakers in a dream, denotes that you will change in your business, and feel coldness growing towards your sweetheart.

If you imagine you belong to them, you will unexpectedly renounce all former ties, and seek new pleasures in distant localities.

Shaking Hands.

For a young woman to dream that she shakes hands with some prominent ruler, foretells she will be surrounded with pleasures and distinction from strangers. If she avails herself of the opportunity, she will stand in high favor with friends. If she finds she must reach up to shake hands, she will find rivalry and opposition. If she has on gloves, she will overcome these obstacles.

To shake hands with those beneath you, denotes you will be loved and honored for your kindness and benevolence. If you think you or they have soiled hands, you will find enemies among seeming friends.

For a young woman to dream of shaking hands with a decrepit old man, foretells she will find trouble where amus.e.m.e.nt was sought.

Shakspeare.

To dream of Shakspeare, denotes that unhappiness and dispondency will work much anxiety to momentous affairs, and love will be stripped of pa.s.sion's fever.

To read Shakspeare's works, denotes that you will unalterably attach yourself to literary accomplishments.

Shampoo.

To dream of seeing shampooing going on, denotes that you will engage in undignified affairs to please others

To have your own head shampooed, you will soon make a secret trip, in which you will have much enjoyment, if you succeed in keeping the real purport from your family or friends.