Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 81 person sees his mother giving birth to him in a dream, it means the approach of his death, for a deceased person is wrapped in a shroud, while a newborn is wrapped with a receiving cloth. If the person in question is poor, it means that his financial conditions will change for the better, but if he is rich, it means restriction of his earnings, for a child is dependent on others while his move­ ments are restricted. If a traveler sees his wife giving birth to a new child in a dream, it means obstruction of his travels and changes in his plans. If a woman gives birth to a child from her mouth in a dream, it means her death. If a man givesbirth to a son in adream itmeans illness, escape fromdanger or separation from a bad wife. If a man gives birth to a daughter in a dream, it means relief from distress, happiness or the birth of a child from his posterity whowill grow to become a renowned leader. I fa woman gives birth to a cat in a dream, it means that her child will grow to be a thief. Childbirth in a dream means relief from hardships, recovering from illness or departure from one's home or neighbor­ hood. Childbirth in a dream also means comfort, relaxation, payment of one's debts and repentance from sin. If a woman gives birth to a son in a dream, it denotes the conclusion of her sufferings, glad tidings, payment of her debts or repentance from sin. Ifshe gives birth to a daughter in the dream, then it means honor, prosperity and ease. If a poor man gives birth to a child in a dream, it means prosperity. If he is rich, then it means distress. If he is unmarried, it means a forthcomingmarriage, so that his future wife will give the birth he saw in his dream. In general, ifa man sees himselfgivingbirth in a dream, it means his death or the death of a relative, or it could mean experiencing poverty. As for a needy person, it means reliefor an escape. As for a merchant, giving birth in a dream means loss of his investment. (Also see Dragon) Children: (See Dependents) Chill: (See Feverish chill) Chin: A chin in a dream represents one's beauty, wealth, a supporting father, a helping son, a servant, an honorable position or a respected status designated uniquely for such a person. Seeing one's chin in a dream also means properly satisfying one's ritual ablution or perhaps it could represent the foundation of one's house. (Also see Jaws) Chirp of a swallow: (See Sound ofanimals) Chisel: (Cheat; Defraud; Swindle) In a dream, a chisel means using a tool to attain one's goal, or using a helper, or it couldrepresent someone who is forced to travel by unwarranted circumstances or without his consent. A chisel in a dream also represents someone whose wounds do not heal easily because of his greed, in­ equity and craving for more. A chisel in a dream also represents one's assistant, or one's penis, or his mouth. Chomp: (See Bite) Chopping off: (See Cutting off) Christian temple: (See Church; Temple) Chronic illness: A chronic i llness in a dream means hindrances or suspension of one's travel plans, or difficulties in earning one's livelihood in a work that involves using one's hands and feet, or it could represent impediments to achieving one's goal. Chrysolite: (Beryl; Gem; Peridot; Stone) In a dream, when these precious stones are placed on one's ring, theymean a ranking authority that combines courage and reverence. Receiving a ring with such a stone from one's son in a dream means that his son possesses an amiable character and good qualities. (Also see Ring; Topaz) Church : For a Christian person, seeing a church in a dream signifies a house of worship, religion, knowledge, devotion, work, ascetic detachment, fear of