Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 251 Laurel: (Honor) Ifonewho qualifies to be honored for his achievements is crowned and honored with the laurel of fame or a crown of victory in a dream, it means blessings in one's life. If one does not qualify for that, then it denotes his mere passion, want, or desire. (Also see Flag; Honor) Lavatory: (See Toilet) Lawful: (Lawful earnings; Permissible; Legal) Earning a lawful income in a dream means the repentance of a sinner, and the guidanC1:! of a heedless person. The opposite represents the unlawful. Laxative: (See Medicine) Lay: (Lie; Repose) In a dream, ifa man sees himselflyingon hisback over the floor, it means having good strength, or gaining one. It also means winning worldly profits, or expansion ofone's control. Ifone sees himself lying on his back on the floor with his mouth open and bread loaves coming out of his mouth, it means that he will lose control over his business, meanwhile, he may win something totally different. Laziness: (See Incompletejob; Lassitude) Lead: (Chemical; Hunt; Pipe) Discovering lead as a mineral in one's dream means prosperity and strength in one's livelihood. Forging lead in a dream means becoming competently qualified in one's craft. Lead in a dream also represents earnings from a despicable source based on passion and wantonness. Lead in a dream also means becoming courageous, or unfailingly speak what's on one's mind. Carrying a container of liquid lead in a dream means that one should be careful about his expenses. Melting a bar of lead means a dispute or a prattle. Leaders: (See Elders; Star) Leaf: (See Tree leaves) Leaking water: (See Seeping) Leap: (See Jumping) Learning: Learning the Qur'an, the prophetic traditions, or a craft in a dream means richness after poverty, guidance after heedlessness, or marriage after celibacy. It also means begetting a son, or walking in the company ofa spiritual guide. If one sees himself learning an evil act in a dream, it means that his is going astray, or that he is experiencing poverty after richness. (Also see Knowledge; School; Uncertainty) Leather shield: (Suit of mail) In a dream, a leather shield means the same as a coat of mail, though providing more protection. Buying a leather shield in a dream also means getting married. (Also see Armor; Coat ofmail) Leaving one's body: Leaving one's body in a dream means that changes will take place in one's status, marriage, or property. Leech: (Bloodsucker; Sponger) In a dream, a leech represents the grave's worms that eat one's flesh, or it could denote one's own children. If a leech falls from one's nose in a dream, it means that his wife will have a miscarriage. Leech in a dream also represent a base and a despicable enemy. Leek: (Herb; Regret) In a dream, leek represents a deaf person. Eating it raw in a dream means earning unlawful money, though feeling good about it. Eating it cooked in a dream means refraining from pursuing such avenues. Taking a bunch of leek in a dream means saying something one will regret. Left hand: (See Body}; Food) Leg: (Thigh; Limb) In a dream, one's legs represent longevity, old age, or his source of income. If one sees his legs turned into iron in a dream, it means that he will live a long life. If they turn into glass in the dream, it means that he will die shortly. If he sees his legs crossed in a dream, it means that he has neared the term of his live, or that he is going to face a major challenge in his life, or that