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Baby: If it is on your lap or near you, it foreshadows sorrows and bad health.

 

Back: A naked back signifies bad health. If your back is broken or wounded, your enemies will manage to ridicule you and make your life miserable. If somebody turns their back on you, it means that you are envied.

 

Backgammon: Playing this game in your dreams means that you will visit someone who will show you that you are not welcome.

 

Bacon: Dreaming of bacon is a bad omen; it foretells either the death of a friend or that your enemies will seek to harm you.

 

Bag: If it is full, it foretells success and money; if it is empty, you will fail in business.

 

Baggage: A clear sign of travel, probably abroad. If you see a porter carrying your baggage, the trip will be successful and pleasant. If you lose your baggage, something will go wrong during the trip.

 

Bald: A bald man portends that a cunning person will try to get you into trouble. A bald woman is an omen of imminent poverty.

 

Ball: If you dream that you or others play with a ball, you will receive money soon; if the ball rolls around, there will be some delay in receiving this money.

 

Ballet: It is a symbol of joy and happiness; however, if the ballerinas are dressed in white, you will face many problems in love, work, or health.

 

Balloon: It indicates that you are making unrealistic plans.

 

Bandits: If you see them, you will prosper in your business. If you attack them, you must rely on your own abilities. If they attack you, you will have an accident. If you are the bandit, you will be criticized for a bad deed.

 

Banishment: A certain sign of family disaster.

 

Bank: It is a symbol of empty promises, which may mislead you into losing money.

 

Bankruptcy: A bad omen, which denotes that your job is in danger; you must be very careful, or you will lose it.

 

Banquet: If you take part in a banquet, it means that you should avoid certain indulgences which might harm you in the long run.

 

Barn: In general, it foretells happy days. If it is filled with grain, it signifies either a rich marriage or victory in a lawsuit.

 

Barrel: If it is full, you will be rich soon; the opposite if it is empty; if it contains petroleum or petrol, it foreshadows disaster. If it is broken, you will lose money because of bad management.

 

Basement: It denotes that you have a serious problem, which is very difficult to solve.

 

Basil: If a single girl dreams of gathering basil, she will be married soon. If you smell it, you will hear about an engagement. If you are offered some, it portends a new love affair.

 

Bat: A very bad omen which signifies misery and sorrow because of other people's malice. It could also mean the death of a friend or relative, especially if the bat is white.

 

Bath: If you see a bath, it means frivolity. Young people who dream of having a bath, should be careful who they socialize with. If the water is too hot or too cold, you will have trouble at home. If the water is dirty, it augurs misfortune or mourning.

 

Bath-tub: If it is full of water, beware of devious people around you; an empty tub foretells problems and disappointments.

 

Battle: If you take part in it, prepare for battles in real life. If you win, you will prevail over your enemies; if you lose, the opposite will happen.

 

Bayonet: It's a negative omen; if you hurt someone with a bayonet, you will be slandered; if you are hurt by one, your job is at stake.

 

Beans: No matter how you see them, they mean nothing but fights and quarrels. Only if you dream of planting them, you will have financial stability.

 

Bear: If it is attacking you, your enemies will do their best to harm you. If you see a bear running free, it means hard competition at work; if you trap it, you will manage to prevail.

 

Beard: In general, it is a symbol of grief and problems. A black beard means lots of trouble; a red beard foretells disgrace; if it's gray, you will face unforeseen difficulties or even lawsuits. A bearded woman portends that an enemy is plotting against you.

 

Beast: If you dream of wild beasts, it means that you will have the protection of powerful but unscrupulous persons. If they look threatening, watch your behaviour towards your colleagues.

 

Beating: If you dream that someone is beating you, it indicates brain disease; if you are defending yourself, you will manage to overcome certain difficulties. If you dream of beating your lover, your relationship is at stake. If you beat a dog, it denotes fidelity; if a cat, treachery.

 

Bed: A well-made bed denotes that you will get rid of your sorrows. If you are lying in bed, it foreshadows danger or sickness. If there is a stranger in your bed, prepare for quarrels with your husband or wife.

 

Beer: If you drink it, you will have happiness at home. Yet, if it doesn't taste good, you will have personal problems. If you see other people drinking beer, you will face hard competition at work.

 

Bees: If you see bees flying in the air, it is a good omen which foretells riches and success at work. If they make honey, you will have distinction and wealth. However, if they sting you, a friend will let you down. If you kill bees, you will suffer great losses. If you see them fly into their hive, your enemies will manage to harm you.

 

Beggar: If you see one, it signifies that you have neglected your personal needs. If you give them money, you will have good luck; if not, get ready for serious problems. Many beggars bode financial disaster.

 

Bell: If you see it, you will have bad news; if you hear it ring, you will have bad luck and your plans will fall through.

 

Belly: If you dream that your belly is bigger than ordinary, your property will increase. If your belly looks nice and lean, you will be relieved of a nasty problem. If it is swelled yet empty, prepare for poverty.

 

Bet: If you lay a bet with someone, you will be in trouble because of your own imprudence. You had better avoid any involvement in new business.

 

Bill: If it is shown to you and you are expected to pay, beware of dangerous situations. If you can pay it, everything will be alright; if you can't, you will be unfairly slandered.

 

Bird: It is a very good omen of friendship and success. Their singing denotes happiness. If you catch it, you will marry soon. If you shoot at birds, be careful or you will suffer losses because of your own mistakes. If you kill them, you will suffer misfortunes and poverty. As about birds of prey, they are a symbol of adversity.

 

Bite: If anything bites you, it means misfortune, secret enemies and sorrow.

 

Bleeding: If you bleed, you are likely to suffer from mental or physical strain; profuse bleeding augurs that someone you consider a friend will suddenly wreak their hatred on you.

 

Blind: If you dream that you are blind, you are in danger of losing your property or health; if someone else is blind, a friend of yours has problems and you must offer your help.

 

Blonde: A blond woman in your dream bodes nothing good, as she is an omen of misfortune, financial difficulties or bad health.

 

Blood: If you see blood, something extraordinary will happen to you soon; if you have blood on your clothes, beware of envious people who will seek to befriend you with a view to harming you in the long run.

 

Boar: If you see one, it means agony and danger. If it chases is you and you get away, you will manage to tackle a serious problem. If you kill it, you will succeed in business and earn lots of money.

 

Boat: If it floats in clear waters, it portends happiness; in troubled waters, trouble. If it is about to capsize, think twice before starting a new enterprise. Many boats foretell unpleasant events.

 

Bomb: It is a very bad sign, no matter if it explodes or not, for it bodes all kinds of problems and accidents; if it explodes, your anger will put you into bad trouble.

 

Book: If you dream of reading a book, you will reach high status in life as long as you take the advice of people in power. A closed book means that you must investigate deeper into an event that has recently impressed you. If you tear a book apart, be careful: you are likely to lose a good opportunity or waste lots of money.

 

Boots: If they are new, they signify satisfaction in love and business. If they are old and shabby, prepare for strife and disappointment.

 

Bottle: If it is full, it foretells success in business and studies. Empty or broken bottles signify problems which are too difficult to overcome.  

 

Bottom: If you are at the bottom of a sea, a lake, a well etc, beware of imminent danger.

 

Bread: Wheaten bread signifies wealth and success. Rye bread means the opposite. If you dream that you are baking bread, your fortune will increase. Burnt bread foreshadows failure, disappointment or -to a pregnant woman- miscarriage.

 

Breakfast: Having breakfast in your dream denotes that you are about to do something silly.

 

Breast: A strong breast betokens good health and success; a wounded breast foreshadows a tragic event. If a woman sees that she has big breasts, she will soon earn some money; if men admire her breasts, she will be a victim of fraud.

 

Briar rose: If you get pricked by briar roses, you will get angry and fight with someone.

 

Bridge: Walking along a bridge signifies success in business. If you fall from it, be very careful or you are likely to lose your job or your love. If you see a bridge fall apart, you will be disappointed by your friends or your plans will fall through.

 

Bronze: If you dream of bronze objects, you will succeed in business. Yet, a bronze statue indicates disappointment in love.

 

Broom: A fine, new broom foretells good fortune; an old one means financial problems. If you see that you are sweeping your house with a broom, your business will flourish. A dirty broom indicates gossip and slander.

 

Brush: If its hair is strong, it denotes success; if it is in a bad condition, it augurs failure in business and studies. If someone is brushing you, your friends will help you tackle a problem.

 

Building: A big, luxurious building foretells that you will live your life in wealth and prosperity. If the building is small but clean and comfortable, you will have a happy family life. Demolished or dirty buildings portend misery and grief.

 

Bull: If it is chasing you, you will have problems with people who envy your success.  A white bull signifies riches and distinction at work, love, or social life. If you see a bull kill a man, be very careful who you socialize with and don't borrow money for any reason.

 

Burial: If you watch a burial in good weather, it means good health for you and your family; if the weather is bad, you will hear sad news. If you are being buried, it signifies the end of a phase in your life; if you are being buried alive, it means misery and sorrow.

 

Butter: A very good omen of riches, prosperity and happiness. If you see that you are making butter, you will inherit a fortune.