Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted Part 127

Shanty.

To dream of a shanty, denotes that you will leave home in the quest of health. This also warns you of decreasing prosperity.

Shark.

To dream of sharks, denotes formidable enemies.

To see a shark pursuing and attacking you, denotes that unavoidable reverses will sink you into dispondent foreboding.

To see them sporting in clear water, foretells that while you are basking in the suns.h.i.+ne of women and prosperity, jealousy is secretly, but surely, working you disquiet, and unhappy fortune.

To see a dead one, denotes reconciliation and renewed prosperity.

Shave.

To merely contemplate getting a shave, in your dream, denotes you will plan for the successful development of enterprises, but will fail to generate energy sufficient to succeed.

Shaving.

To dream that you are being shaved, portends that you will let imposters defraud you.

To shave yourself, foretells that you will govern your own business and dictate to your household, notwithstanding that the presence of a shrew may cause you quarrels.

If your face appears smooth, you will enjoy quiet, and your conduct will hot be questioned by your companions. If old and rough, there will be many squalls or, the matrimonial sea.

If your razor is dull and pulls your face, you will give your friends cause to criticize your private life.

If your beard seems gray, you will be absolutely devoid of any sense of justice to those having claims upon you.

For a woman to see men shaving, foretells that her nature will become sullied by indulgence in gross pleasures.

If she dreams of being shaved, she will a.s.sume so much masculinity that men will turn from her in disgust.

Shawl.

To dream of a shawl, denotes that some one will offer you flattery and favor.

To lose your shawl, foretells sorrow and discomfort. A young woman is in danger of being jilted by a good-looking man, after this dream.

Shears.

To see shears in your dream, denotes that you will become miserly and disagreeable in your dealings.

To see them broken, you will lose friends and standing by your eccentric demeanor.

Sheaves.

To dream of sheaves, denotes joyful occasions. Prosperity holds before you a panorama of delightful events, and fields of enterprise and fortunate gain.

Sheep.[200]

To dream of shearing them, denotes a season of profitable enterprises will shower down upon you.

To see flocks of sheep, there will be much rejoicing among farmers, and other trades will prosper.

To see them looking scraggy and sick, you will be thrown into despair by the miscarriage of some plan, which promised rich returns.

To eat the flesh of sheep, denotes that ill-natured persons will outrage your feelings.

[200] See Lamb and Ram.

Sheet Iron.

To see sheet iron in your dream, denotes you are unfortunately listening to the admonition of others. To walk on it, signifies distasteful engagements.

Sh.e.l.ls.[201]

To walk among and gather sh.e.l.ls in your dream, denotes extravagance.

Pleasure will leave you naught but exasperating regrets and memories.

[201] See Mussels and Oysters.

Shelter.

To dream that you are building a shelter, signifies that you will escape the evil designs of enemies.

If you are seeking shelter, you will be guilty of cheating, and will try to justify yourself.

Shelves.[202]

To see empty shelves in dreams, indicates losses and consequent gloom.

Full shelves, augurs happy contentment through the fulfillment of hope and exertions.

[202] See Store.

Shepherd.

To see shepherds in your dreams watching their flocks, portends bounteous crops and pleasant relations for the farmer, also much enjoyment and profit for others.

To see them in idleness, foretells sickness and bereavement.

Sheriff.[203]

To dream of seeing a sheriff, denotes that you will suffer great uneasiness over the uncertain changes which loom up before you.

To imagine that you are elected sheriff or feel interested in the office, denotes that you will partic.i.p.ate in some affair which will afford you neither profit nor honor.

To escape arrest, you will be able to further engage in illicit affairs.