Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 425 its sheath in a dream could represent some words one is prepared to say. Ifthe sword is sharpened, bright and scintillating in the dream, it means that his words will be sweet and true. If it looks rusted or tarnished in the dream, it means that his wordswill be harsh and false. Ifthesword is heavy in the dream, it means that he will say words which areevenheavyon him to bear. Ifthe sword has a crack in the dream, it means that his words will be rejected, and his intention will vex. If one's sword falls to the floor in the dream, it means that one may divorce his wife. If one's sword is seen layingbeside him in the dream, itmeans that he is aman ofauthority. Ifthe loop or thebelt breaks and the sword falls in the dream, it means loss of one's power. If the hilt breaks in the dream, it may mean the death one's wife. If one is given a sheath without a sword in a dream, it means that he will keep something in trust. If the handle of one's sword breaks in the dream, it means that either one's father, uncle, aunt, or mother may die shortly. If the blade breaks in the dream, it means that one's servant, or assistant-workermay die shortly. Ifone sees swords flying in the air in a dream, they represent a plague. A sword in a dream also could represent one's anger, or his tight financial circumstances. Swallowing a sword in a dream means gathering the spoils of war. If a sword swallows someone in a dream, it means a snakebite. In a dream, the sheath of a sword represents a woman. Hitting someone with a sword in a dream means insulting him with harsh words. Sheathing one's sword in a dream means marriage. If the blade ceases to cut in a dream, it means that one'swords will bear no weight. Ifone is hit with a sword, and if he loses his hand, his leg, or receives wounds in the dream, it means having an argument that involves one's father, son, or brother, etcetera, depending which limb and what member of one's family it represents. If one's head is cut off with a sword in a dream, it means that the one who received the blow will triumph over the one who beheaded him, or receive benefits through him. Ifone's body is dismembered with a sword in a dream, it means that he may travel far, or that his progeny will disperse across the land. A sword in a dream also represents wealth, power or knowledge. Waving a sword during a duel in adreammeans becomingknown in one'sfield or profession. (Also seeDuel;Knife) Sycamore tree: (bibl. Fig tree; Mulberries tree; Maple tree) I n a dream, this large shade tree represents beneficial and lawful earnings which keep multiplying. A sycamore tree in a dream also represents a rich and a strong person who benefits others. A sycamore tree in a dream also could be interpreted as a beautiful and a rich woman, or it may represent suffering from heart disease or sight problems. (Also see Mulberry tree; Tree) Sycophancy: (See Adulation; Flattery) Sycosis: (See PLague) Sympathy: (See Condolences) Synagogue: (See Church; Temple) Syphilis: (Piper; Venereal disease) Syrup vendor: (See Bartender)