For a young woman to dream of making it, denotes unhappy
domestic associations.
_Marmot_.
To dream of seeing a marmot, denotes that sly enemies are approaching
you in the shape of fair women.
For a young woman to dream of a marmot, foretells that temptation
will beset her in the future.
_Marriage_.[122]
For a woman to dream that she marries an old, decrepit man, wrinkled face
and gray headed, denotes she will have a vast amount of trouble and sickness
to encounter. If, while the ceremony is in progress, her lover passes,
wearing black and looking at her in a reproachful way, she will be driven
to desperation by the coldness and lack of sympathy of a friend.
To dream of seeing a marriage, denotes high enjoyment,
if the wedding guests attend in pleasing colors and are happy;
if they are dressed in black or other somber hues, there will
be mourning and sorrow in store for the dreamer.
If you dream of contracting a marriage, you will have unpleasant news
from the absent.
If you are an attendant at a wedding, you will experience much
pleasure from the thoughtfulness of loved ones, and business
affairs will be unusually promising.
To dream of any unfortunate occurrence in connection with a marriage,
foretells distress, sickness, or death in your family.
For a young woman to dream that she is a bride, and unhappy or indifferent,
foretells disappointments in love, and probably her own sickness.
She should be careful of her conduct, as enemies are near her.
[122] See Bride.
_Mars_.
To dream of Mars, denotes that your life will be made miserable
and hardly worth living by the cruel treatment of friends.
Enemies will endeavor to ruin you.
If you feel yourself drawn up toward the planet, you will develop keen
judgment and advance beyond your friends in learning and wealth.
_Marsh_.
To dream of walking through marshy places, denotes illness resulting
from overwork and worry. You will suffer much displeasure from the unwise
conduct of a near relative.
_Martyr_.
To dream of martyrs, denotes that false friends, domestic unhappiness
and losses in affairs which concern you most.
To dream that you are a martyr, signifies the separation from friends,
and enemies will slander you.
_Mask_.
To dream that you are wearing a mask, denotes temporary trouble,
as your conduct towards some dear one will be misinterpreted,
and your endeavors to aid that one will be misunderstood,
but you will profit by the temporary estrangements.
To see others masking, denotes that you will combat falsehood and envy.
To see a mask in your dreams, denotes some person will be
unfaithful to you, and your affairs will suffer also.
For a young woman to dream that she wears a mask, foretells she
will endeavor to impose upon some friendly person.
If she unmasks, or sees others doing so, she will fail to gain
the admiration sought for. She should demean herself modestly
after this dream.
_Mason_.
To dream that you see a mason plying his trade, denotes a rise
in your circumstances and a more congenial social atmosphere
will surround you.
If you dream of seeing a band of the order of masons in full regalia,
it denotes that you will have others beside yourself to protect and keep
from the evils of life.
_Masquerade_.
To dream of attending a masquerade, denotes that you will indulge in foolish
and harmful pleasures to the neglect of business and domestic duties.
For a young woman to dream that she participates in a masquerade,
denotes that she will be deceived.
_Mast_.
To dream of seeing the masts of ships, denotes long and pleasant voyages,
the making of many new friends, and the gaining of new possessions.
To see the masts of wrecked ships, denotes sudden changes in your
circumstances which will necessitate giving over anticipated pleasures.
If a sailor dreams of a mast, he will soon sail on an eventful trip.
_Master_.
To dream that you have a master, is a sign of incompetency on your part
to command others, and you will do better work under the leadership
of some strong-willed person.
If you are a master, and command many people under you,
you will excel in judgment in the fine points of life,
and will hold high positions and possess much wealth.
_Mat_.
Keep away from mats in your dreams, as they will usher you
into sorrow and perplexities.
_Match_.
To dream of matches, denotes prosperity and change when least expected.
To strike a match in the dark, unexpected news and fortune is foreboded.
_Matting_.
To dream of matting, foretells pleasant prospects and cheerful news
from the absent. If it is old or torn, you will have vexing things
come before you.
_Mattress_.
To dream of a mattress, denotes that new duties and responsibilities
will shortly be assumed.
To sleep on a new mattress, signifies contentment with present surroundings.
To dream of a mattress factory, denotes that you will be connected
in business with thrifty partners and will soon amass wealth.
_Mausoleum_.
To dream of a mausoleum, indicates the sickness, death, or trouble
of some prominent friend.
To find yourself inside a mausoleum, foretells your own illness.
_May_.
To dream of the month of May, denotes prosperous times,
and pleasure for the young.
To dream that nature appears freakish, denotes sudden sorrow
and disappointment clouding pleasure.
_May Bugs_.
To dream of May bugs, denotes an ill-tempered companion where a congenial
one was expected.
_Meadow_.
To dream of meadows, predicts happy reunions under bright promises
of future prosperity.
_Meals_.[123]
To dream of meals, denotes that you will let trifling matters
interfere with momentous affairs and business engagements.
[123] See Eating.
_Measles_.
To dream that you have measles, denotes much worry, and anxious
care will interfere with your business affairs.
To dream that others have this disease, denotes that you will be troubled
over the condition of others.
_Meat_.[124]
For a woman to dream of raw meat, denotes that she will
meet with much discouragement in accomplishing her aims.
If she sees cooked meat, it denotes that others will obtain
the object for which she will strive.
[124] See Beef.
_Mechanic_.
To dream of a mechanic, denotes change in your dwelling place
and a more active business. Advancement in wages usually follows
after seeing mechanics at work on machinery.
_Medal_.
To dream of medals, denotes honors gained by application and industry.
To lose a medal, denotes misfortune through the unfaithfulness of others.
_Medicine_.
To dream of medicine, if pleasant to the taste, a trouble will
come to you, but in a short time it will work for your good;
but if you take disgusting medicine, you will suffer a protracted
illness or some deep sorrow or loss will overcome you.
To give medicine to others, denotes that you will work to injure
some one who trusted you.
_Melancholy_.
To dream that you feel melancholy over any event, is a sign of disappointment
in what was thought to be favorable undertakings.
To dream that you see others melancholy, denotes unpleasant interruption
in affairs. To lovers, it brings separation.
_Melon_.
To dream of melons, denotes ill health and unfortunate ventures in business.
To eat them, signifies that hasty action will cause you anxiety.
To see them growing on green vines, denotes that present troubles
will result in good fortune for you.
_Memorandum_.
To dream that you make memoranda, denotes that you will engage
in an unprofitable business, and much worry will result for you.
To see others making a memorandum, signifies that some person
will worry you with appeals for aid.
To lose your memorandum, you will experience a slight loss in trade.
To find a memorandum, you will assume new duties that will cause much
pleasure to others.
_Memorial_.
To dream of a memorial, signifies there will be occasion for you to show
patient kindness, as trouble and sickness threatens your relatives.
_Menagerie_.
To dream of visiting a menagerie, denotes various troubles.
_Mendicant_.
For a woman to dream of mendicants, she will meet with disagreeable
interferences in her plans for betterment and enjoyment.
_Mending_.
To dream of mending soiled garments, denotes that you will undertake
to right a wrong at an inopportune moment; but if the garment be clean,
you will be successful in adding to your fortune.
For a young woman to dream of mending, foretells that she will be a systematic
help to her husband.
_Mercury_.
To dream of mercury, is significant of unhappy changes through the constant
oppression of enemies. For a woman to be suffering from mercurial poison,
foretells she will be deserted by and separated from her family.
_Merry_.
To dream being merry, or in merry company, denotes that pleasant events
will engage you for a time, and affairs will assume profitable shapes.
_Meshes_.
To dream of being entangled in the meshes of a net, or other
like constructions, denotes that enemies will oppress you in time
of seeming prosperity. To a young woman, this dream foretells that her
environments will bring her into evil and consequent abandonment.
If she succeeds in disengaging herself from the meshes, she will
narrowly escape slander.
_Message_.
To dream of receiving a message, denotes that changes will take
place in your affairs.
To dream of sending a message, denotes that you will be placed
in unpleasant situations.
_Metamorphose_.
To dream of seeing anything metamorphose, denotes that sudden
changes will take place in your life, for good or bad,
as the metamorphose was pleasant or frightful.
_Mice_.
To dream of mice, foretells domestic troubles and the insincerity of friends.
Business affairs will assume a discouraging tone.
To kill mice, denotes that you will conquer your enemies.
To let them escape you, is significant of doubtful struggles.
For a young woman to dream of mice, warns her of secret enemies,
and that deception is being practised upon her. If she
should see a mouse in her clothing, it is a sign of scandal
in which she will figure.
_Microscope_.
To dream of a microscope, denotes you will experience failure
or small returns in your enterprises.
_Midwife_.
To see a midwife in your dreams, signifies unfortunate sickness
with a narrow escape from death.
For a young woman to dream of such a person, foretells that distress
and calumny will attend her.
_Mile-post_.
To dream you see or pass a mile-post, foretells that you
will be assailed by doubtful fears in business or love.
To see one down, portends accidents are threatening to give
disorder to your affairs.
_Milk_.[125]
To dream of drinking milk, denotes abundant harvest to the farmer and
pleasure in the home; for a traveler, it foretells a fortunate voyage.
This is a very propitious dream for women.
To see milk in large quantities, signifies riches and health.
To dream of dealing in milk commercially, denotes great increase in fortune.
To give milk away, shows that you will be too benevolent for the good
of your own fortune.
To spill milk, denotes that you will experience a slight loss
and suffer temporary unhappiness at the hands of friends.
To dream of impure milk, denotes that you will be tormented
with petty troubles.
To dream of sour milk, denotes that you will be disturbed
over the distress of friends.
To dream of trying unsuccessfully to drink milk, signifies that you
will be in danger of losing something of value or the friendship
of a highly esteemed person.
To dream of hot milk, foretells a struggle, but the final winning
of riches and desires.
To dream of bathing in milk, denotes pleasures and companionships
of congenial friends.
[125] See Buttermilk.
_Milking_.
To dream of milking, and it flows in great streams from the udder,
while the cow is restless and threatening, signifies you will see
great opportunities withheld from you, but which will result in final
favor for you.
_Mill_.[126]
To dream of a mill, indicates thrift and fortunate undertakings.
To see a dilapidated mill, denotes sickness and ill fortune.
[126] See Cotton Mill, etc.
_Mill-dam_.
To dream that you see clear water pouring over a mill-dam, foretells
pleasant enterprises, either of a business or social nature.
If the water is muddy or impure, you will meet with losses,
and troubles will arise where pleasure was anticipated.
If the dam is dry, your business will assume shrunken proportions.
_Millet_.
To see a miller in your dreams, signifies your surroundings will grow
more hopeful. For a woman to dream of a miller failing in an attempt
to start his mill, foretells she will be disappointed in her lover's wealth,
as she will think him in comfortable circumstances.
_Mine_.[127]
To dream of being in a mine, denotes failure in affairs.
To own a mine, denotes future wealth.
[127] See Coal Mine.
_Mineral_.
To dream of minerals, denotes your present unpromising outlook will grow
directly brighter. To walk over mineral land, signifies distress,
from which you will escape and be bettered in your surroundings.
_Mineral Water_.
To dream of drinking mineral water, foretells fortune will favor
your efforts, and you will enjoy your opportunities to satisfy
your cravings for certain pleasures.
_Mining_.
To see mining in your dreams, denotes that an enemy is seeking
your ruin by bringing up past immoralities in your life.
You will be likely to make unpleasant journeys, if you stand
near the mine.
If you dream of hunting for mines, you will engage in worthless pursuits.
_Minister_.[128]
To dream of seeing a minister, denotes unfortunate changes
and unpleasant journeys.
To hear a minister exhort, foretells that some designing person
will influence you to evil.
To dream that you are a minister, denotes that you will
usurp another's rights.
[128] See Preacher and Priest.
_Minuet_.
To dream of seeing the minuet danced, signifies a pleasant existence
with congenial companions.
To dance it yourself, good fortune and domestic joys are foretold.
_Minx_.
To dream of a minx, denotes you will have sly enemies to overcome.
If you kill one, you will win your desires. For a young woman to dream
that she is partial to minx furs, she will find protection and love
in some person who will be inordinately jealous.
_Mire_.
To dream of going through mire, indicates that your dearest wishes
and plans will receive a temporary check by the intervention of unusual
changes in your surroundings.
_Mirror_.[129]
To dream of seeing yourself in a mirror, denotes that you will meet
many discouraging issues, and sickness will cause you distress
and loss in fortune.
To see a broken mirror, foretells the sudden or violent death
of some one related to you.
To see others in a mirror, denotes that others will act unfairly
towards you to promote their own interests.
To see animals in a mirror, denotes disappointment and loss in fortune.
For a young woman to break a mirror, foretells unfortunate
friendships and an unhappy marriage. To see her lover in a mirror
looking pale and careworn, denotes death or a broken engagement.
If he seems happy, a slight estrangement will arise, but it
will be of short duration.
[129] See Glass.
_Miser_.
To dream of a miser, foretells you will be unfortunate in finding true
happiness owing to selfishness, and love will disappoint you sorely.
For a woman to dream that she is befriended by a miser,
foretells she will gain love and wealth by her intelligence
and tactful conduct.
To dream that you are miserly, denotes that you will be obnoxious
to others by your conceited bearing
To dream that any of your friends are misers, foretells that you
will be distressed by the importunities of others.
_Mist_.
To dream that you are enveloped in a mist, denotes uncertain
fortunes and domestic unhappiness. If the mist clears away,
your troubles will be of short duration.
To see others in a mist, you will profit by the misfortune of others.
_Mistletoe_.
To dream of mistletoe, foretells happiness and great rejoicing.