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Sabotage: If you dream of being involved in a sabotage, you will have a nasty quarrel with the boss at work -which will cost you a lot...

 

Saddle: A number of saddles in your dream signify a number of unwanted visitors you will soon receive. If you are riding a horse and the saddle isn't comfortable, it means that there will be complications at work.

 

Salad: If you eat a nice salad in your dream, your social life will improve.

 

Sand: In general, it is a sign of insecurity. If you sink in sand, there is an unknown danger lurking for you.

 

Sausages: Not a good sign; if you see them, you will quarrel with a friend; if you eat them, you will be unfairly criticized.

 

Scaffold: You had better avoid any risks, especially in business.

 

Scales: It denotes that you are an honest and reasonable person, which will help you earn money and a good reputation.

 

Scarecrow: If you see a scarecrow made of straw, beware of bad company who will influence you negatively, so as to lose your personality.

 

School: If you see one, it denotes that you are becoming wiser. If you go to one as a pupil, it shows modesty.

 

Scissors: A clear sign of disagreement between lovers, husband and wife, colleagues, or friends. Only if you lose them, the dream is good: it means that you will overcome a difficult situation.

 

Scorpion: If you see it, it is a warning that you are too self-confident. If it stings you, you will be disgraced by people you consider your friends. If you kill it, you will cancel your enemies' plans; if it escapes, their plots will eventually harm you.

 

Screw: If you hold it in your hands, you will have to take certain decisions about your business; think over it carefully, or you could fail.

 

Sea: It represents your life; if it is calm, clean and blue, then you will fulfill your ambitions and you will be happy; if it is rough and full of waves, get ready for a lot of trouble in business and personal life.

 

Separation: If you dream of being separated from friends or your lover, soon you will be disappointed by them.

 

Sex: If you dream of making love with someone you know, it means that you really have feelings for this person; however, if your lover is a stranger, it denotes that you are not satisfied in love; you must try harder so as to find someone you really like.

 

Shark: Not a good dream; it denotes that you are surrounded by evil persons who envy you and wish to harm you. If it is after you, those persons will cause you financial disaster.

 

Shaving: If a man dreams of shaving, he will get rid of problems and distress; if a woman, she is bound to fail in love because of her wayward character. If someone else is shaving you, be careful: certain persons seek to deceive you.

 

Sheep: In general, it is a symbol of calmness and relief. If you are surrounded by many sheep, you will be very fortunate in business and social life; however, if they are thin, sick or dead, your plans will fall through. If you can hear them bleat, you will suffer failure and loss of income.

 

Shells: Full shells indicate success, provided that you work hard for it; empty shells bode vain hopes and loss of money.

 

Shepherd: If you see a shepherd in your dream, it bodes that you will soon face a serious problem but you will be able to tackle it with patience and prudence. 

 

Ship: If you dream of travelling by ship and the sea is calm, you will succeed easily in business; if the sea is rough, you will face many difficulties. If the ship is in danger of being wrecked, you will lose lots of money due to bad collaborators and unpaid debts.

 

Shirt: A nice, clean shirt portends pleasures and joy; a dirty or tattered one, disappointment and sorrow.

 

Shoes: Nice, new shoes denote good luck; dirty shoes signify secret enemies; if you lose your shoes, you will have sorrows and losses.

 

Siblings: It is a favourable sign to dream of your brother or sister: it means harmony in the family. Yet, if you quarrel with them, there will be some dispute in the family regarding financial or inheritance matters.

 

Sigh: If you hear a sigh in your dream, something is wrong with your love life; if you sigh, you will have misfortune.

 

Silk: It is a clear symbol of wealth and abundance.

 

Silver: This metal symbolizes inspirations which will give you good earnings and social recognition.

 

Silverware: If you buy it, you will prevail in a dispute or a lawsuit; if you sell it, you will suffer losses; if you steal it, there will be a scandal. A table full of silverware augurs a speedy marriage.

 

Singing: If a man dreams that he is singing, it means good news and happiness; to a woman, the same dream means tears.

 

Sky: A clear blue sky portends happiness, or even a good marriage; if you ascend up to the sky, you will be distinguished in your business or science; a cloudy sky augurs difficulties.

 

Slaughter-house: If you are in an empty slaughter-house, some danger is threatening you but you will be able to avoid it if you are careful. If you see animals being slaughtered and blood flowing, something good will happen to you soon -but certain people won't be happy about it. If you dream of working in a slaughter-house, you will be reprimanded by your boss at work.

 

Sleep: If you dream of sleeping, it denotes that you are gloomy because of too many burdens in life. If you see other people sleeping, you will prevail over your rivals and succeed in love.

 

Smoke: It signifies sorrows, delusions and vanity.

 

Snails: They bode unhealthy living conditions, confusion and fights.

 

Snake: A clear omen of treacherous persons who are plotting against you. If you kill it, you will manage to beat your enemies. If it is twining around you, it foreshadows a dangerous disease. Small snakes indicate the insincerity and ingratitude of persons you are supposed to be your friends.

 

Sneeze: If you sneeze in your dream, it foretells longevity. Yet, if you hear someone else sneeze, it bodes a contagious disease.

 

Snow: A negative omen, signifying disappointments, difficulties and delays. Only if you see it melting, it means that your problems will be solved.

 

Soap: It is a favourable sign, which denotes happy hours with your friends and family. Especially if you make soap, you will achieve all your goals.

 

Soldier: If you see a soldier or if you are a soldier, it means that something is wrong with you and you should start wondering.

 

Somnambulism: If you dream that you are walking in your sleep, prepare for disappointment in love and health problems.

 

Sorrow: It means that you will experience great happiness in real life.

 

Spider: Beware of devious people who are plotting against you. If you are caught in its cobweb, you will fall into their trap and it will be very difficult for you to get out.

 

Sponge: It shows that you are exploited by cunning persons; it also indicates avarice and hard feelings.

 

Spring: A spring of clear water indicates riches, joy and success; if the water is dirty, it bodes problems and delays; a spring with no water means illness and failure.

 

Spy: If you dream of being a spy, you will soon undertake a new task which will prove to be tiresome and thankless; if you see other persons spying on you, it means that you should do something to improve your personality and behaviour.

 

Stable: It signifies good friendships and pleasant outings.

 

Stage-coach: If you are travelling in a stage-coach, you will soon have a new love affair. If you are running after it, you will lose your job. If you see it passing, you will dispose of disagreeable friends.

 

Stairs: If you are going up, it means success and joy; if you are going down, be very careful or you will be involved in a bad conspiracy. If you sweep or mop the stairs, your living conditions will improve; if you are tumbling down the stairs, beware of those who envy and despise you.

 

Stars: If they are shining, you will succeed in business; if they are dim, you will have problems. If you see a bright star falling from the sky, your career will be stunning but it won't last; it could also signify the death of a relative.

 

Steel: If you dream of touching anything made of steel, you will lead a quiet and secure life.

 

Stick: Holding a stick bodes mourning; if you are using it as a walking-stick, your property is likely to decrease; if you are beating someone with it, prepare for dispute and quarrel; if someone else is beating you, you might face problems with the law.

 

Stilts: If you are walking on stilts, it means that you are conceited and arrogant.

 

Stockings: Nice, new stockings are a sign of joy and success. If they have holes, your financial condition will get worse. If you are taking them off, you might lose a good opportunity because of negligence or laziness.

 

Stork: Not a good sign; it bodes losses, failures, disillusionment, or even a change of address.

 

Storm: An omen of imminent danger; it also means that you have great power inside you, which you have to harness and use correctly so as to succeed in life.

 

Stove: If there is fire in it, you will have good earnings; if not, it bodes austerity.

 

Strangle: If you dream that you are strangling someone, you will prevail over your enemies; it means the opposite if someone is strangling you.

 

Straw: It symbolizes success and wealth, followed by the jealousy of people around you; a straw hat shows modesty.

 

Strawberry: A very good omen; it denotes success in business and prevalence over your rivals in love.

 

Strike: If you dream of being on strike, you had better avoid any risks, especially in business.

 

Suicide: If you kill yourself in your dream, you will soon have failures and psychological problems; if another person commits suicide, he or she will have misfortune.

 

Sugar: In general, it is a sign of sorrow. If you sell sugar, beware of certain people who wish you no good; if it is scattered all around, you will lose money.

 

Sun: If you see the sun rising, you will receive good tidings; if it is setting, you will face some difficulties but you won't lose hope; if the solar disc is brilliant, you will be famous and honoured; if it is dim, you will face a serious danger. A red sun bodes misfortune. If you see the sun and the moon together, your country will go to war.

 

Sunbathing: If you dream of sunbathing on the beach, it signifies honour and riches. 

 

Sunburn: If you see that you are sunburned, your friends will be envious of your success and they will eventually betray you.

 

Surgeon: If you see a surgeon in your dream, something strange will happen to you soon. If you are the surgeon, you are likely to change residence or work.

 

Suspenders: If you dream of wearing them, you will manage to realize an ambition, but certain people will hate you for this. If you are taking them off, you will suffer misfortune.

 

Swamp: If you fall in it, you will face all kinds of problems and trouble; even if you manage to get out of it, you won't be able to avoid sorrows -but you won't suffer very much.

 

Swan: A white swan foretells wealth and recognition; a black one, family problems and grief. If you hear it sing, it foreshadows the death of a relative. 

 

Sweat: If you dream of sweating, it denotes that you have lots of potential inside you, which you need to discover and utilize in order to succeed in life.

 

Sword: If you are wearing it, you will get a promotion. If you are using it in a fight, you will quarrel with a friend and you will be sorry about it. If you are beaten, prepare for failure and humiliation.