Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 9 Altar: (See Temple) Alterations: (Couturier; Garment alteration; Hemming; Tailoring) Seeing a tailor doing alterations to a garment in a dream signifies dispelling one's worries, overcoming one's difficulties, eradicating dishonesty, dispelling conceit or per­ haps he could denote music, elation, sexual intercourse or someone who ex­ hausts himself and strives in everyway tohelp others. A tailor doing alterations to a garment in a dream also could represent a preacher or a teacher at whose hands many people will repent of their sins and walk on God's path. A tailor doing alterations and handling trims and the ends of things represents a charitable person whomakes someone happyby taking somethingfromhim and giving it to others. (Also see Tailor) Alum: (Crystalline compound containing aluminum; Fake jewelry) I n a dream, owning or having a piece of alum in any form means money. If one melts it in a dream, it means that he argues for the sake of a cheap matter. If one sees a piece of alum or a yellow piece of metal in a dream, it means that he will be addressed with harsh words or become subject to slander and defamation. Amazaki: (Japanese fermented rice drink; slightly sweetened and a non-alcoholic drink also found in Egypt) Drinking amazaki in a dream means comfort and prosperity. Ifan unmarried man sees himselfdrinking this fermented rice drink in a dream, it may mean that he considers it lawful to live unmarried with divorced women. Amber: (Musk; Spermaceti) To perfume or anoint oneself with amber in a dream means increase in one's earnings through a rich acquaintance or earning money through a notable person or through a man of knowledge. Seeing a person mixing amber in a dream denotes a praiseworthy person, an architect or a builder. Anointing oneself with amber in a dream signifies hearing praises. Amber in a dream also denotes valuable properties, farms, fruit gardens, or a fellowship of knowledge and wisdom. The fragrance of amber in a dream means a storm, wind, a breeze, or it could represent benefits coming from the direction one recognizes in the dream. If one sees himself burning amber in a dream, it means that he is indulging in religious innovations, corruption, losing face, placing something in the wrong place, dealing with tainted money, bribing a government official, lobbying for a selfish cause and supporting a political campaign. (Also see Incense; Galia moschata; Perfumery) Ambergris: (See Galia moschata) Ambiguity: (See Fog) Ambulate: (See Circumambulation) Ambush : An ambush for an assiduous student in a dream, means acquiring knowledge and it could be interpreted as spoiling the performance of one's religion. Amenities: (See Dwellings; House,' Luxuries shop) Amity: (Affection; Benevolence; Love) In a dream, amity between people means a wise judgement, understanding the consequences of things, realizing one's benefits, unity and balance. Ammonia: Mixing a solution of ammonia in water in a dream means hoarding tainted money and spending it in evil and unlawful ways. Amnesty: (Absolution; Acquittal; Pardon) To be granted amnesty in a dream means a safe passage in real life. (Also see Pardon) Amulet: (Incantation; Prayer; Talisman; A prayer worn around the neck or cherished to word ofT evil and attract good fortune.) When a prayer is read in a dream following the prophetic traditions to help a s ick person in the dream, it means protection from sufferings, dispelling distress and dissipation of sadness. If the amulet or the talisman carries a personal spell or wish, then it