Dictionary of Dreams

20 IBN SEERIN'S Armor: (Coat ofmai1; Shield) An armor in a dream means protection and defence. It also means fasting. If weapons are mixed with the armor or shield in one's dream, it means that one's enemies cannot reach him or cause harm to him. If one sees his armor layingdown at his reach inhis shopor place ofbusinesswhile dealing with his customers in a dream, it means that such a merchant is untruthful and he uses claims of honesty as a shield. (Also see Coat ofmail) Armpit: (See Odor) Army general: (Commander; Military) In a dream, an army general or a com­ mander represents someone famous who is self assured and dauntless. If one sees himself as an army general in a dream, and should he qualify for such a position, it means prosperity, honor and blessings. If one does not qualify for such a position, then it may mean his death. If a poor person sees himself as an army general in a dream, it means disturbances and that he will raise his voice. As for a prisoner, it means his release from jail. Army's flag: (Banner; Flag) In a dream, the flag of an army represents a pious man, a scholar, a religious doctor, a spiritual leader, an ascetic, or a rich and a generous personwho is an example to others. Ared flag i n a dreammeans war, while a yellow flag means a plague. A green flag in a dream means a blessed journey, while a white flag means rain. A black flag in a dream means drought and doubt, or it could mean a rainstorm. Sighting the flag ofan army in a dream means findingone's way or finding guidance. For a woman, seeing a flag in her dream means getting married. (Also see Banner; Colors; Flag) Army: (See Ants) Arrange: (See Organize) Arrival: (Home coming) The arrival home of a traveller in a dream signifies relief after sustaining depression and distress, or it could mean recovering from an illness, or regaining a stronghold. If one finds himself depressed and annoyed with the arrival ofthe traveller in the dream, then his dream may signifyhaving to ask for something from someone, or needing others, or confronting the unavoidable. Arrogance: To show arrogance in a dream based on one's success in life and richnessmeans the nearingend ofone's life in this world. Arrogance in a dream also means prosperity and a high rank in this world, though evil maybe the end of it. (Also see Advice; Elephant) Arrowhead: In a dream, an arrowhead represents talk, benefits or profits from business travels. An arrowhead which is made of lead in a dream means receiving a letter that explains one's weakness. If the arrowhead is made from copper in the dream, it means material pleasure. If it is made from gold in the dream, it represents a letter one is forced to send. (Also see Arrows) Arrows: In a dream, arrows mean messages, a messenger, writings, victory over one's enemy. If a woman sees her husband's arrows in their quiver in a dream, it means that her husband has turned away from her. Arrows in a dream also are an indicator or a guide. Seeing an arrow outside its quiver, means failure to perform one's duty or inability to deliver one's message. Shooting arrows in a dream means writing letters. If one shoots an arrow but fails to hit his target in the dream, it means that he will send a messenger to do something and his messenger will fail to deliver. Ifone sees a woman shooting him with an arrow in a dream, it means that she is showing kindness toward him and consequently he may fall in love with her, or he may marry her. If one shoots an arrow and hits his target in a dream, it means that he will reach his goal, or if he wishes to have a child, it means that he will bear a son. An arrow in a dream also represents a messenger, profits, a son, longevity or new clothing. Ifthe arrows are made from reeds in one's dream, they mean falsehood and prattle. If they