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Maiden Dream Meaning

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  1. A Dictionary of Dream Symbols by Eric Ackroyd [Back to dream]

What does Maiden mean in a dream?


The imprisonment of a maiden by a wicked guardian figure represents the repression of unconscious insights. In dreams, any rescue by a hero or knight symbolizes a strong mind motivated...

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Keen regret in relation to love affairs is foretold by dreaming of being kicked by a mule. A maiden who dreams of a white mule wilt marry a man of...

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To dream that you are sent on an errand, signifies great loss to the married; to the lover it denotes success to his pursuits, and that he will shortly marry...

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A maiden who dreams of this may look forward to a marriage with a wealthy suUor.

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It is a forerunner of news detrimental to her lover’s reputation if a maiden dreams of his going to war.

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A maiden who dreams of sitting on a man’s lap had better watch her step for she will be the target of criticism from jealous and gossipy persons.

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(See Ocean), A maiden who dreams of being on a calm, blue sea with her sweetheart has every reason for expecting a happy outcome to her love affair.

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If a maiden dreams that her lover gives her a talisman of any kind, it is a sign that her fondest wishes with regard to romance will be fulfilled.

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A maiden who dreams that she is playing an organ must beware of being too exacting in her demands upon her lover and should zealously avoid any actions which might...

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A maiden who dreams that her lover is reprieved on the eve of his execution may reasonably expect to hear shortly of some good luck which has befallen him_.

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This is a good omen for women in love. It foretells new lovers to a maiden, and increase in her family to a wife, and an impending marriage to a...

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If a maiden sees her lover plowing, either with horses or a tractor, it foretells her marriage with a man of stable character and excellent financial prospects.

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lf a maiden dreams she has been fanned by a man, she will soon make a new conquest, or else marry her present object of affection. For a man to...

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If a maiden dreams of using this savory herb to give flavor to food, it is a sign that she guard against allowing her sweetheart to make extravagant expenditures for...

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Few dreams are more certain of good-luck to the dreamer, than to dream of spectres. It prognosticates business to the merchant, work for the artist and mechanic, and marriage to...

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It is a warning against loose friendships for a maiden to dream of giving birth to a child.

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For a maiden to dream ghe gets a new bonnet, gives promise of a new lover, but Mother Shipton says that much depends

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If a maiden sees her lover wearing eyeglasses it is an omen of a termination of their affair.

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A maiden who dreams of drinking wine will marry a man of wealth, position and taste.

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Lucky is the maiden who dreams of eating clams in company with her sweetheart. She will be likely to marry soon and have many children.

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A maiden who dreams that her hands are stained with walnut is likely to lose her lover to another young woman.

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(See Scales). If a maiden dreams that she is being weighed on the same scales with her lover, it is a sign that he will always comply with her wishes».

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The loss of her sweetheart is predicted to a maiden who dreams of eating oranges or dimking Mange juice.

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(See Mother, Father).A maiden who dreams of either or both of her parents may look forward to a happy marriage with a man of ample means.

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A maiden who dreams of unsuccessfully trying to open a trunk will be wooed by a wealthy man, but through misunderstanding will fail to marry him.

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If a maiden dreams of a man’s yearning for her, she will have an early proposal from someone whom she admires.

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If you dream that you are brushing your teeth and the bristles come out in your mouth, it is a good sign. To a maiden it foretells success in a...

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A maiden who dreams of making a pudding is in danger of finding that her lover is worldly minded and inclined to woo her for her money.

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A maiden who dreams that she is swimming with someone, either man or woman, who is a much better swimmer, may look forward to a life of ease and many...

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(See Twins, Quadruplets, Quintuplets), Disappointment in love, but success in wealth is presaged to a maiden who dreams that she has triplets.

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If a maiden dreams of drinking goat’s milk, it is a sign that she will marry for money and that she will be successful in finding at the same time...

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A dream of indifference on the part of a maiden shows that her sweetheart is not worthy of her. If she dreams that she is indifferent to him, it is...

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A maiden who dreams that she is preparing vegetables in the kitchen will be likely to lose a lover through a stand-offish attitude that will prove too much for him...

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If a maiden dreams of finishing a dress, hat or other article of wearing apparel, it indicates that she will shortly give an answer to a proposal, A married woman...

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A maiden who hears katydids in her dreams is in danger of losing her love through a vacillating attitude toward him. To see them means that he will prove industrious...

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For a maiden to dream that she is resting comfortably on a small island surrounded by clear, Jim- pid water predicts a happy marriage with the man of her choice.

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To dream of elderberries augurs content and riches; to a maiden, they bespeak marriage; to the tradesman, success in business; to the farmer, good crops. 

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A sprig of myrtle worn by a maiden in a dream is an indication to her that she will contract a very favorable marriage with a man of unlimited financial...

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(See Party), There is a pleasant future for the maiden who dreams of being at a picnic with her lover, unless rain or other disquieting incidents occur, in which case...

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A young woman who in a dream puts a quill or other feathers upon a hat will find that her love affairs will increase in frequency but that she will,...

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(See Cartridge, Cannon, Gun).A maiden who dreams that she sees her lover with a revolver, either mereJy holding it or shooting it, is likely to terminate her present love affair.

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To dream of gooseberries indicates many children, chiefly sons, and an accomplishment of your present pursuits. To the sailor, they declare dangers in his next voyage; to the maiden, a...

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A maiden who dreams of making a kite must look to her methods of winning a suitable husband, for she will be inclined Co misrepresent her station in life and...

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For a maiden to dream of invasion is a sign that some evil-disposed person will endeavor to lead her astray. To a man in business, it denotes much competition; to...

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If a maiden dreams of eating salt, she will find that through her lack of enthusiasm she will unconsciously turn her sweetheart away from her, His growing interest in another...

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A maiden who hears the noise of cannon ad ing, or sees cannon, will marry a soldier and will be left behind when he is on duty.A man who has...

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This is a dream which indicates that you wi!l be fortunate in your love affair as well as in various other enterprises. To place a wreath of laurel on her...

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It is a sign that you will lose opportunities of making a suitable match if you dream of sending valentines. A maiden who receives a valentine is likely to marry...

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A maiden who dreams of admiring her own legs will, through her vanity, fail to enlist the love of the man whom she admires most. If she has much hair...

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A maiden who dreams of admiring her own thigh is likely to bccome involved in an exciting and dangerous adventure with a man. To admire another’s thigh indicates that one...

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Furs are lucky in dreams.To see them predicts wealth and honor and for a maiden to dream that she is wearing expensive furs further denotes thai her husband will be...

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To dream of grapes, foretells to the maiden that her husband will be a cheerful companion, and a great songster. They denote much happiness in marriage, and success in trade....

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Difficulties in love affairs will follow a dream of a maiden forsaking her home. If she dreams of forsaking a friend, she wilt find that as time passes her lover...

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A maiden who dreams of kissing her lover’s forehead should look to her actions because the chances are that her lover will have reason to criticize her for indiscreet conduct.

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if a maiden dreams thai her lover worts in a printing shop, she will many a man of good impulses but little financial stability.

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Frocy or a man to dream he plays at leap-frog, is bad : from many causes, troubles and vexations will soon overtake him. If a maiden has this dream, it...

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A dream of pins, whether of the ordinary variety, hair pins, or safety pins, is a warning to a maiden that she should observe more ladylike conventions toward her sweetheart.

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A maiden who dreams of pillows Ls sure to have a wealthy suitor. If she dreams that she is making a pillow, it Ls a sign of success in her...

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A maiden who dreams of baking wafers will be likely to worry considerably about remaining a spinster. If she dreams of eating wafers, it is a sign that she is...

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To dream of mulberries is of good import; to the maiden, they foretell a speedy and happy marriage; to the lover, constancy. and affection in his mistress; they also denote...

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(See Crockery). Clean dishes, neatly arranged on sbeives or tables, are lucky to dream about, especially for a maiden in love. Soiled or broken dishes predict misfortune in affairs of...

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A maiden dreaming of sitting alone with a parrot should make up her mind that she will have a life of single blessedness. If a man dreams of hearing a...

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A bride represents a change of status from the innocent maiden to a woman with responsibilities. In dreams she represents the spiritual need for, and recognition of, love, receptivity and...

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(See also Profanity), If a person in love dreams of hearing his or her sweetheart swearing, it is an almost sure indication that there is unfaithfulness. A maiden who has...

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Dreaming of a person with an ugly face bodes no good to young lovers. A maiden who dreams that she is ugly either in face or in disposition will have...

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This dream foretells disappointment in love if it is not complicated by a situation in which a maiden finds herself hugging a strange man or a married woman hugging a...

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A maiden who sees her lover wearing a cap will End it difficult to be herself wheo next she sees the man of her choice. She will be either suspicious...

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If a maiden sees her best beloved engaged in fighting with another man, it is an omen that he will prove unworthy. If a man dreams of seeing his lady...

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A man who blows a horn of any kind in a dream is in danger of making himself ridiculous through trying to achieve some impossible object. A maiden who has...

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A spick and span kitchen seen in a dream predicts to a maiden that she will be happily married and take great pleasure in her home life. A man having...

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For a maiden to dream of wearing a man’s uniform, either military or naval, is a sign that she will be involved in a scandal with a man who is...

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(See Asp), A maiden who dreams of her lover handling a poisonous snake will have reason to admire his bravery, but if she dreams that he is bitten by the...

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If a man dreams of admiring voluptuous hips, he will be upbraided by his wife or sweetheart for some fancied wrong. A maiden who dreams of being satisfied with her...

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A man who dreams of being a pirate will be accepted by the next woman to whom he proposes. If a maiden dreams that her sweetheart is a pirate, she...

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A dream of being slowly engulfed in quicksand is a portent of difficulties which can be overcome only by heroic treatment It foretelis quarrels with a lover, or with someone...

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A maiden who bids farewell to her lover will find very shortly that he will show growing indifference.If in this farewell she is indifferent to its significance and takes it...

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A maiden may look forward to a sudden awakening to love if she dreams of playing in the water. A dream of having water sprayed on the head, or; being...

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Any nobility of character that is brought out in a dream is a good sign. It foretells a loving and even- tempered maie. A maiden who dreams of a member...

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A maiden who dreams of standing with her lover beside a poplar tree swaying in a summer breeze is assured of realizing her fondest hopes for a lover who is...

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To dream of strawberries, denotes to a maiden speedy marriage with a man who will become rich, and make her happy; to a youth, thev denote that his wife will...

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(SeeFruit, Orchard), A woman who dreams of gathering ripe and beautiful peaches in an orchard will be likely to travel widely with her husband. A maiden who has this dream...

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To dream of receiving a gift of a pear! necklace, b lucky for a maiden for it denotes a peaceful and happy life with a man who will be careful...

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For a man to dream of baskets is evil it denotes decay of business to a merchant, and want of employment to a mechanic, and loss of place to a...

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For a maiden to dream she sees a fairy, shows she will soon change her present state, by becoming a wife of a good husband. It is good for women...

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One who dreams of a miser counting his money will be disappointed in someone who seemed to be a true- friend or lover. A maiden who dreams thai a miser...

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It is a portent of a joyous home life with a handsome and adoring husband for a maiden to dream of walking through a row of palm trees. For a...

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To dream of a ring is favorable, if it be on your finger; if you are in love, expect to be speedily united to the person on whom you have...

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Gives gender-specific: Since men and women would in waking life view eloping from different perspectives – for men the ‘rescuing’ of the maiden and for women being rescued – such...

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To dream you see silk, either in pieces or for sewing, signifies prosperity and success in undertakings; to dream yon are clothed in silk foretells that you will rise to...

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(See Porch).A maiden who dreams of nestling in the arms of a man she does not know will find that she will shortly be strenously wooed by one whom she...

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A maiden who dreams of having a locket placed around her neck, may confidently expect that she will soon be married and that she will have beautiful children. If she...

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Material aspects: Being rescued in dreams is a powerful image, since it leaves us indebted to our rescuer. Rescuing someone else, particularly someone known to us, often suggests that we...

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(See Stockings). To dream of putting on socks foretells, for a maiden, an indiscreet situation that will arise wish her lover.For a man it is a warning against unfaithfulness. If...

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A maiden who dreams of losing her garter is In danger of having her lover jealous and suspicious of a better looking and wealthier man. A married man who dreams...

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A good omen when a maiden dreams of being given diamonds in any form or setting, the indication being a marriage with a gentleman of high position and much wealth....

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