Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 481 the world as totally destroyed and that he is the only remaining soul in it in a dream, it means that he may lose his sight. Ifone sees as though the entire world is placed before him to take whatever he desires from it in a dream, it means that he may become poor, or that he may die shortly after that dream. Seeing the world in a dream also means distractions, jokes, deception, arrogance, negating promises, failing one's promises, theft, cheating, trickery, sufferings, a prostitute, adversities, sickness, paying fines, mental depression, limitations, appointments, dismissals, or disappointments. It also may be interpreted as one's wife, child, material growth, business success, good harvest, awakening, victory, love, or a beloved with two faces. Whether the world appears beautiful or ugly in one's d ream, it could mean any of the above interpretations. Seeing the world in one's dream also could be a divine guidance, showing the person what he or she must see and understand in this world. If one sees himself walking away from the world in the dream, it means that he may become a renunciate. If one embraces the world in the dream, it means that he will amply satisfy his desire for it. Ifone sees himselfrunningafter it and theworld running away from him in thedream, itmeans that theworld will ultimatelydeceive him and lead him into temptation. In a dream, the world also represents the holy Qur'an, which is the radiant full moon of this world. (Also see Travels) World2: (Dwellings; Hotel; House; Inn; Rug; Temporary abode; Traveller's resting place) Worms: (An organism living on another; Children; Insects; Parasites; Silkworm) In a dream, worms represent daughters or children living under their father. The same goes for all worms, annelids, intestinal worms, or parasites that live on cadavers. Seeing tapeworms coming out of one's backside in a dream represents one's grandchildren. If one sees worms coming out of his mouth in a dream, it means that some members of his family are plotting against him, though he knows about it, and he will finally escape from their danger, but at his own expense. If one sees worms coming out of his stomach in a dream, it means thathewill distance himselffromevilcompanions. Consequently, he will regain honor and purity. Worms leavingone's body in a dreammeanovercoming d istress, or paying alms tax. Worms in a dream also represent one's enemies. A silkworm in a dream means a customer in one's shop, or it could represent one's profession. Silkworms in a dream usually mean financial benefits, though in some circles they represent illegal money, or guesswork. (Also see Earth­ worm) Worries: (Anxiety; Perturbation; Uneasiness) Worries in a dream mean regret, repentance, blaming oneself, attrition and remorse. Worshipping fire: (Fire worshipper; Magi; Magus; Mazdaism; Sorcerer) Seeing an old man worshipping fire in a dream means facing a person who cares little about obliterating his enemy. Seeing oneselfworshiping fire in a dream means apostasy, committing adultery, theft, murder, making a false oath, polytheism, or being an unjust person. Turning away from worshipping fire to embrace Judaism or Christianity in a dream means experiencingmajor changes in one's life. Worshipping fire in a dream means desiring worldly pleasures. Worship­ ping the fire in a dream also means desiring to work for the ruler or a king, o r i t could mean going astray. Ifthe fire one is worshipping i s not lit in the dream, it means that he is seeking unlawful earnings. Wound: (Bleeding; Cut; Injury) A wound in a dream means compensation money that will come out ofan injury one may suffer, and it will show. A cut in the right hand in a dream means money which is earned from a family business. If the left hand receives the cut, such profits will come through a female relative. I f one sees his left foot bleeding from a cut, it means that he will earn money from a farming business. I fhis inj ury is in his back, then such profits will come from