Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 429 tanner in a dream to mean distress, adversities, or an unjust person. (Also see Dye; Vat) Tannery: (Leather dying factory) A tannery in a dream has the same interpreta­ tion as that of a slaughterhouse. It also represents a school, a fellowship house, or similar places where the mind and spirit are taught and reared to correct oneself, to hold to what is true and to discard what is false. A tannery in a dream also represents a patient, forbearingand a hard-workingwoman, a housekeeper, or a child. Perhaps a tannery in a dream also could denote a harsh, wretched and a contemptible woman, though she likes cleanliness and guards herself from others' impurities. (Also see Dye; Vat) Tanning drum: (See Vat) Tap dancer: (See Dancer; Tap) Tapl: (African steps; Footsteps; Loud steps; Tap dancing; Sound of walking) I n a dream, loud steps represent distinguished wealthy merchants who are envied for their richness by everyone, and who are despised for their stinginess. Tap2: (See Suck) Tapeworm: I ntestinal worms in a dream represent one's relatives and their children. (Also see snake) Tar: Hot tar in a dream represents a guard who prevents saboteurs or subversive people from causing damage to one's property. Wearing a garment drenched with tar in a dream means indulging in sin and mixing with its people. Tarantism: (See Tarantula) Tarantula: (Hairy spider; Spider) A tarantula in a dream represents a loathsome and an evil woman who interferes with people's business and damages their interests, or who destroys what they repair and denies having anything to do with their sufferings. In a dream, this interpretation is based on the legendary nervous disease, formerly believed to be caused by a poisonous bite of a tarantula. Thus, when this harmless hairy spider is seen in a dream, it alsocould represent a lethal enemy of a fierce sting, scowling, or a despising look. (Also see Spider) Tarawih: (arb. See Five times prayers) Taro: (Edible roots ofa tropical plant; Colocasia antiquorum; bot.; Large Egyptian potato) Eating taro in a dream means sufferings, adversities and trouble. Tarragon: (bot. ) In a dream, tarragon represents a vile person. Tarragon is originally grown from African rue and is sprouted in vinegar for a full year before it is planted to grow a new herb. Tarragon in a dream also represents someone who has learned about pious conduct by associatingwith pious people before he developed his own. Tarragon in a dream also signifies treachery or betrayal. Tart: (See Pastry) Tasblh: (arb. See Five times prayers) Tassels: (Fringes) I n a dream, tassels represent money, power, evil, falsehood, or a following. A tassel maker in a dream represents evil and doubt, or he could represent a school teacher, or perhaps having a large progeny. Tatter: (See Lice) Tattoo: I f a person sees his hands tattooed with henna in a dream, it means that he cheats to earn his livelihood, or that he tricks others to get what he needs. Consequently, he will be exposed and his enemy will rejoice at his misfortune. If a woman sees her hands tattooed in a dream, it means that she will trick someone to repossess her rightfully owned jewelry. If the tattoo is made with gold in the dream, it means performing an old but a polite trick. If the tattoo is done with mud in the dream, it means praising God Almighty. If a woman sees