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Adversity Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 6 unique sources about Adversity

To dream that you are in the clutches of adversity, denotes that you will have failures and continued bad prospects.

To see others in adversity, portends gloomy surroundings, and the illness of some one will produce grave fears of the successful working of plans.

The old dream books give this as a sign of coming prosperity. This definition is untrue. There are two forces at work in man, one from within and the other from without. They are from two distinct spheres; the animal mind influenced by the personal world of carnal appetites, and the spiritual mind from the realm of universal Brotherhood, present antagonistic motives on the dream consciousness.

If these two forces were in harmony, the spirit or mental picture from the dream mind would find a literal fulfilment in the life of the dreamer.

The pleasurable sensations of the body cause the spirit anguish.

The selfish enrichment of the body impoverishes the spirit influence upon the Soul.

The trials of adversity often cause the spirit to rejoice and the flesh to weep.

If the cry of the grieved spirit is left on the dream mind it may indicate to the dreamer worldly advancement, but it is hardly the theory of the occult forces, which have contributed to the contents of this book. [1]

Adversity means that, in real life, you need to respond rapidly to a situation or challenge. In oneiric terms, it usually means creative momentum and positive energy. It can also be attributed to the fact that you are tired and need to recover. [2]
Dreams of adversity reflect your resistance to change and an unwillingness to accept what is. Because solutions are inherent in every problem, this dream denotes your desire to find the solutions you seek.

See also: Breakdown/Breakthrough Dreams. [3]

This pertains to your finances and as with adversary is a good omen if you undergo the adversity; however, an exception to this generality is if the adversity was in a love affair, in which case you must guard agains’ idle gossip. [4]
This omen has much the same meaning as ADVERSARY—it is a favourable dream and indicates prosperity. [5]
Revealed in order to help relieve [6]

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Sources and Authors

  1. Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation by Gustavus Hindman Miller [Back to dream]
  2. The Big Dictionary of Dreams by Martha Clarke [Back to dream]
  3. Strangest Dream Explanations by Dream Explanations - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  4. The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett [Back to dream]
  5. Mystic Dream Book by Internet Archive - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  6. Dream Dictionary Unlimited by Margaret Hamilton [Back to dream]

What does Adversity mean in a dream?


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The dead past, charred by adversity; using it brings more adversity; change spiritual fuels

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See Abyss. Fear of Falling. Falling down the precipice means either fear of difficulties and adversity or a challenge to let go (See Shot, Brook, Elevator, Trapdoor). Moving up a...

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A place of refuge when overwhelmed with adversity

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One who gives hope and help to others in the waters of adversity

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Happiness in the midst of adversity

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Faithful in adversity, challenged one

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Perfected in adversity, from the hill

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Enlightened, faithful in the midst of adversity

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A joyful spirit in the presence of adversity

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Delicate spirit, perfected in adversity

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Highly exalted, born from adversity

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To dream about an asp is a symbol of adversity, loss of self-worth and anger.

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From afar, divinely led from adversity to a new spiritual beginning

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Refuge in adversity, spiritual benefactor, gracious one

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Diligent, wise in adversity, as well as abundance

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Divinely established, faithful in adversity - "Jeremy"

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Dweller in the valley, faith greater than adversity

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From the stony estate, strength made perfect in adversity

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Black-eyed, strength made perfect in adversity

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1. Warfare;2. Adversity;3. Striving4. Preaching;5. Deliverance;6. Trail;7. Tribulation Eph. 6:12;

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1. New life;2. Adversity, Prosperity; trees planted by a river; Rev 22:2. Psalm 1:3.

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1. Feeling that one is unable to function well on one’s own.2. Goes along with the crowd.3. Defenseless in the face of adversity.4. Useful to others.

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To wade m one, sorrows, adversity; to be caught in one, danger of lawsuits (Gypsy).

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a vision of an eye is interpreted upon 5 sides: elevation of importance, adversity & sorrow, sickness, long lifetime.

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Dreams of this durable fiber represent strength, resilience, and your ability to withstand adversity.

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This animal symbolizes sleep, passivity, and laziness. However, it also is a sign of patience in the face of adversity.

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1. Power and leadership; victory over adversity.2. Danger or troubles ahead.3. Feminine strength.

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1. Seeing the divine in humanity.2. Healing, reconcili­ation and joy.3. Consolation and comfort in extreme adversity.

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1. A negative omen regarding sense of self, self-esteem.2. Dread or anxiety over the completion of a project or activity.3. Adversity can be overcome, success achieved.

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1. Security, a backup plan.2. Success over difficult or try­ing times, possibly great adversity.3. A project or situation is seriously wrong.4. Difficulties in the offing.

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a vision of dancing is interpreted upon 3 sides: sorrow, adversity, scandal.

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To dream of intestines represents unfortunate events leading to loss, failure, and adversity.

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Adversity, loss to a business man (Gypsy). Probably derived from the idea that knowledge interfered with the accomplishment of business.

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You will have a struggle against adversity if you dream of blowing a fire with bellows.

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Symbolic of Christ, Prov. 18:24, other Christians, or adversity, Prov. 17:17

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Elopement signifies a union – spiritual or otherwise – particularly in adversity.

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Dreaming of being in a hurricane on land or sea is a presage of struggle against adversity.

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Down is a symbol of energy and sexual potency; Therefore, if a man is seen with it, it makes evident his insecurity in the unexpected and his fear of rejection....

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To dream that you are master or mistress of an Academy, indicates that you will be reduced in your circumstances; if single, that your intended marriage will be characterised by...

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1. Intellect and the pursuit of knowledge.2. Adversity, often in business.3. Use caution bringing social relationships into personal or business financial matters.

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The hero is the spiritual archetype who shows courage in adversity and determination in the carrying out of his duties. He was initially a defender or protector.

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Blighted hopes and adversity come with this dream. Business of every character will sustain an apparent falling off.To ascend in a balloon, denotes an unfortunate journey.

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Fortitude and consolation in adversity are forecast in a dream of Jesus, and if you spoke or prayed with Him, or He touched you or you Him, you will be...

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a vision of the trumpet is interpreted upon 4 sides for those who (benefited, – maybe a typo for blew (نفخ)) in it: a hated good & fake speech, uncovering...

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To see a windmill in operation in your dreams, foretells abundant accumulation of fortune and marked contentment To see one broken or idle, signifies adversity coming unawares.

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the rhapsodizing (reciting a poem) with a flute, the sound of a flute, and listening to it, [these are] interpreted upon 3 sides: adversity, sorrow, dispute.

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lucky numbers: 18-19-27-38-40-49moving: your frigidity is cracking; warm up to the possibilities. standing on top of a, alone: adversaries are gone, deal with your own adversity. at foot of a:...

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The thistle can represent our spiritual defiance in the face of physical adversity and difficult conditions. This is one of the reasons why it became the emblem of scotland. Magically...

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To dream you are drinking water, denotes great trouble and adversity; in trade, loss of business, and being arrested. To the lover, it shows his sweetheart is false, prefers another,...

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If you dream you are rubbing salve on someones wound this will show that you can be depended on to help a friend in a crisis.If the salve is being...

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(see Numbers)Division or unity that results in improved strength or accented weakness.Duality 7, adversity, ambivalence, or insincerity (e.g., being “two faced”).Partnership; two forces joining to improve each and create a...

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Dreams of a mill represent that you are processing feelings and thoughts; adversity becomes a blessing in disguise when you funnel your experience toward your path of learning and growing,...

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1. Freedom of spirit, imagination.2. Prosperity (in flight).3. Elevation of status, economic or social (taking flight).4. Do­mestic security, happiness (nesting).5. Transcending adversity, especially emotional or spiritual.

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To dream you see a raven is a very unfavorable token; it denotes mischief and adversity in love, it shows falsehood; to the married, it forebodes much mischief; to the...

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To dream of playing or watching a game of tether-ball represents your desire to succeed and overcome adversity.

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If you dream you are falling but you are not frightened or harmed shows that you will meet with adversity but overcome it with ease.If the fall greatly frightens you...

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Dreams of a sand trap reflect the way you handle adversity. Perhaps you are feeling stressed and frustrated because you have lost sight of your goals. Your dream is showing...

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Dreaming of this garment manifests the dreamer’s desire to be protected from adversity. Therefore, if you appear without one in a rainstorm, it denotes that you will face dangers without...

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If you are putting a wild animal in a cage and you are successful then your dream is telling you that you will win out in the face of much...

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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...

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To dream that you have wings, foretells that you will experience grave fears for the safety of some one gone on a long journey away from you.To see the wings...

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To dream that you are in want, denotes that you have unfortunately ignored the realities of life, and chased folly to her stronghold of sorrow and adversity.If you find yourself...

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(Compensate, Interchange, Substitute) To substitute something for something better in a dream means an adversity and a distressful offense one chooses to bear with patience, contentment and accepts it as...

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To be attacked by someone with a dagger warns of bodily injury from an enemy or a mugger.To see a dagger in your dream is a warning to be careful...

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The tails of domestic animals indicate domestic happiness; wild animal tails suggest profit after adversity; and fish tails signify successful speculation.

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This dream represents people or external agents that drain your vital resources. It tends to cause anguish, as the dreamer sees himself being drained. Being able to pull out or...

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The wheelchair eradicates a level of disability by providing movement where movement is challenged. In this way, it is a symbol of triumph over adversity. Additionally, a wheelchair may appear...

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lucky numbers: 14-15-18-20-39-48cadet at a: humiliation must be endured to gain the strength of integrity. married at a: enemies are overcome by perseverance. officer at a: discouragement in your affairs....

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A dream of machinery is an omen of success after adversity.If the machinery you will have to overcome some enemies to reach your goals.If you are caught or injured in...

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A well-kept neat garden but without flowers signifies an occasional brief disturbance but on the whole a comfortable life; a neglected, overgrown garden indicates adversity, but according to old Franx-...

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lucky numbers: 03-20-28-37-49-52being hit with a: would like an invitation to hit back. being in a: wil meet acquaintances of long ago. belonging to a: wish deeper friendships with fewer...

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To dream you have any thing given to you, is a sign that some good is about to happen to you. It also denotes that a speedy marriage will take...

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To dream of a quarry means you will have to put in some very hard work to advance on your present job.If no one is working in the quarry, this...

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lucky numbers: 15-18-20-26-31-36army, an: are unable to defend yourself from the encroachments of adversity. lover, to a: wil become even stingier in the future, to raise your standard of living....

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Suggests the dreamer’s ability, or the ability of someone the dreamer knows, to face adversity—especially over the dry and barren aspects of life. It may also link with inner strength,...

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To dream of a stump, foretells you are to have reverses and will depart from your usual mode of living.To see fields of stumps, signifies you will be unable to...

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lucky numbers: 05-08-10-12-28-36love of someone, the: wil be persecuted for your innate desire for independence. not, advances: discovery of lost valuables; your ability to love. others, love: wil gain confidence...

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For a woman to dream that she is pregnant, denotes she will be unhappy with her husband, and her children will be unattractive.For a virgin, this dream omens scandal and...

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If you dream of a well kept cemetery it is a sign of happiness to come but an unkempt one shows that you will meet with opposition and adversity. This...

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To see a lamp-post in your dreams, some stranger will prove your staunchiest friend in time of pressing need.To fall against a lamp-post, you will have deception to overcome, or...

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lucky numbers: 05-08-25-37-41-45breaking, a: not wise to ask for financial assistance at this time. empty, an: misfortune from having drunk too much adversity. floating ashore, a: God has given you...

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To dream you see people firing off guns or cannons, augurs that the dreamer will experience much adversity. • To dream that they are firing at you, shows that you...

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(10th day of Muharram, Anniversary of the martyrdom of Husain at Kerbela.) If a descendent of the blessed family of Allah’s Messenger, upon whom be peace, sees himself on the...

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