Undoubtedly, gifts, or, as they are sometimes called, presents, are an adornment of our lives. They are nice to give, and even more so to receive. Sometimes a desired thing, long before the solemn day, enters our dreams, filling them not only with joy, but also with a very definite meaning. Let's try to find out how, according to various dream books, gifts received under a wide variety of circumstances are interpreted, because it is known that the meaning of sleep largely depends on the details of what is seen.
Let's listen to Aesop's opinion
It is not known if it was customary to give gifts in the Stone Age, but in Ancient Greece this tradition already existed. Evidence of this can serve as records made in the VI century BC. e. by the great ancient poet-fabulist Aesop, who presented in his dream book the interpretation of dreams about gifts.
After reading his works, you can get answers to many interesting questions. It is curious that already in those ancient times it was considered extremely indecent to visit empty-handed, and it was supposed to present at least something to the owners of the house. Having accepted the gift in return, one should have warmly thanked, regardless of whetherDid you really like the item you received? It is not surprising that this element of real life was also reflected in night visions, which then received a variety of interpretations.
In particular, a dream in which a person gives a gift to some of his acquaintances, according to Aesop, indicates that in reality he feels a friendly disposition and sincere sympathy for him. In addition, such a plot may indicate a desire to gain the trust of this person. In general, a gift in night dreams was considered a positive image, carrying a sign of love and respect.
According to the dream book compiled by Aesop, a gift can also portend a secret date. This will happen if, having received it, the dreamer, with happiness, forgets to open the package and look at the contents. In other words, the love shown to him will be more important than the possession of the received thing. In reality, his selflessness will be rewarded with a romantic meeting with those to whom he has tender feelings.
Excerpts from Miller's dream book
The well-known American psychologist Gustav Miller also did not pass by the topic of interest to us. According to the dream book he compiled, receiving a gift in night visions is a good omen, promising good luck in the financial sector and quick enrichment. Especially promising, in his opinion, is a dream in which a present was made for a birthday. In this case, the dreamer will have rare luck in all his endeavors. However, if the item received was in an exorbitantly lush package, this indicates that in reality he does not feelgiver of due respect.
The author of the dream book curiously interprets a gift from a man received by a young unmarried woman. It is also a good omen and promises the dreamer a quick and successful marriage with a very worthy and we althy person who can create a heavenly life for her, not at all in a hut.
The only unfavorable plot of a dream can be sending a gift to some stranger. According to Miller, it is better to refrain from this generosity, since in reality it may portend the donor the loss of the opportunity to solve some of their current problems.
What does the ring received as a gift mean?
In Miller's dream book, quite a lot of attention is paid to this issue, since golden rings often become elements of dreams, especially when it comes to young girls who are tired of waiting for the prince. For them, receiving a cherished gift in a dream is the best sign that promises a quick meeting with that one.
However, if in a dream a lady witnesses how a golden ring will be given to another woman, this means that in reality she herself will be made an offer, but by someone who is not at all worthy of her hand. At the same time, a golden ring offered by a complete stranger can be safely accepted (in a dream, of course), since such a gift means in reality the solution of those problems that previously seemed dead ends. We also note that, according to most dream books, gold is a gift that carries a positive omen. And even in cases where his image does not bode well,it contains information to avoid trouble.
Dream book of wizards and mages
The interpretation of gifts in the dream book, compiled by experts in the secret mystical sciences, is somewhat pessimistic. It is difficult to say where they got their knowledge from, but at present they are trying with all their might to apply it to the realities of the modern world. The fruit of their literary labors is called the "Esoteric Dream Book" and, in the wake of the general interest in the occult, is very popular.
In it, oddly enough, dreams about gifts take on a somewhat gloomy meaning. In almost all cases, they promise all sorts of trouble. For example, if a dreamer receives a gift from a person he knows, then this means that in reality it is from him that one should expect some kind of dirty trick. In the case when the donor is some abstract person who does not have his prototype in real life, this indicates that in reality the recipient of nightly gifts is surrounded by secret ill-wishers who choose a convenient moment to realize their vile plans. In general, if you believe this occult dream book, then it is better to refuse gifts in a dream right away.
The creators of the Esoteric Dream Book do not recommend giving gifts. Moreover, the danger in this case lies not in the fact that the dreamer handed someone this or that thing, but in the fact that he previously chose it in a store, market or somewhere else. It is the choice of a gift that promises him significant financial losses in the near future that can radically undermine his materialwell-being.
The authors of the dream book make the only indulgence for those who make gifts with their own hands in night visions. This occupation, very commendable, by the way, in real life, in a dream will testify to their ability to provide material prosperity for themselves and their families on their own.
Forecasts of British dream interpreters
Night gifts in the dream book, whose homeland is Foggy Albion, are regarded quite differently. Obviously, very cordial and optimistic people live there, who sincerely love to give and even more so to receive various presents. The English Dream Book they compiled says, in particular, that any gift received in a dream is a harbinger of an unexpected and very pleasant surprise in real life. It will be especially bright and memorable if one of the friends or close relatives was the night donor.
For a young man, according to the compilers of the dream book, to receive a gift means a quick meeting with his future bride - a girl with all conceivable and inconceivable virtues, among which heart breadth is successfully combined with a rich dowry. If a girl receives a gift in a dream, then she will not be offended. The authors of the English Dream Book promise her a quick marriage and, like true matchmakers, sparing no colors, paint the merits of the future groom. According to them, he will be handsome, rich, noble, faithful to the grave, and so on through the list of known virtues.
The only fly in the ointment that spoiled thisa barrel of honey, are dreams in which the main character tries, but cannot, give someone a gift, for reasons beyond his control. I don't want to upset him, but, according to the British, he will soon find himself in the grip of poverty, which has become the result of a fatal combination of circumstances.
Dream book for family reading
According to the compilers of the "Family Dream Book", it is good to receive gifts not only in reality, but also in a dream, since they are harbingers of future happiness. For people who have limited their range of interests to the hearth, they can promise a quiet family life, and for businessmen - successful financial transactions. For young girls, these are harbingers of an imminent marriage, and for married women, abundant childbearing (of course, if their age and he alth allow).
Night visions are also considered positive, in which a person sends a gift to someone. In reality, they often turn into an opportunity to solve the most pressing problems. But the same plot may portend some irritation caused by someone's inappropriate remark.
The authors of the "Family Dream Book" are heartily happy for those who see themselves in a dream receiving birthday gifts - in their opinion, this is a good sign that promises them we alth and prosperity. But at the same time, they sincerely sympathize with the dreamers, who themselves bring various presents to the anniversaries. In this case, interpreters tend to believe that some misadventures will inevitably befall the donor, the culprit of which will be exactly the person whom they congratulated in a dream.
What does the goldenchain?
Any dream book supplements the interpretation of dreams about a gift with the mention of gold items. In this section of the article, I would like to dwell on some particular issues that are directly related to this topic. First of all, let's talk about what the chain received as a gift means. Dream books published in our time interpret this in accordance with a number of side circumstances.
In particular, the compilers of the "Modern Dream Book" associate the image of a golden chain with the dreamer's exorbitant passion for enrichment. The chain in this case symbolizes his complete enslavement by money. If it was made from some other, less expensive material, this can be regarded as a harbinger of imminent disappointment. Note that this is a rather traditional interpretation of this image.
The famous Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, who saw the reason for all human thoughts and actions in the sphere of intimate life, did not surprise his admirers. On the pages of his dream book, he claims that the dreamed up gold chain testifies to the dreamer's unhe althy interest in the intimate life of the people around him. It is from such people that countless armies of voyeurs are formed, who have a weakness for various kinds of "keyholes".
Chain with additional decoration
Let's give a few more meanings of this gift. In dream books, the image of a chain is often complemented by a gold pendant or some similar decoration. For example, some authors see in this combination a sign that in reality the dreamerthere is a long journey ahead, which, in addition to pleasure, will bring him the opportunity to improve his financial situation.
If instead of a pendant on a chain there is a cross, then its image indicates that in real life this person has reliable protection. At the same time, a medallion hanging on a chain with a portrait of a loved one may portend separation from him.
Earrings seen in a dream and their secret meaning
Having de alt with rings and chains, let's talk about what the earrings received as a gift mean. In dream books, this topic also receives its coverage. Most authors believe that for a girl this portends the beginning of a romantic relationship, which is quite capable of developing into true love and ending in marriage. However, not everything is so smooth. According to a number of interpreters, a person who has such a dream (whether he is a man or a woman) may soon become a victim of a robbery, therefore, all reasonable precautions must be taken on his part.
The meaning of a dream may vary depending on which earrings were seen. If gold or platinum, then this means that the dreamer (most likely that such a dream will visit a woman) is better to abandon the previously planned enterprise, since, apart from grief, it will not bring her anything. At the same time, earrings from the category of cheap jewelry can mean that all obstacles can be easily overcome.
There is another curious detail noted in most dream books - a gift (whatever it is)cannot be lost. If in real life such a failure can cause serious grief, then seen in a dream, it can be a harbinger of an extremely unfavorable turn of fate. Some authors directly indicate that the dreamer's future life will be filled with fear and despair.
Give flowers in a dream and in reality
To end the article on a more positive note, let's mention how the authors of dream books comment on flowers - a gift that has been considered from time immemorial an expression of the kindest feelings. Let's start with the fact that a bouquet presented in a dream, according to generally accepted opinion, promises a new romantic acquaintance in reality. It can happen regardless of whether the dreamer presented flowers to someone or received them himself. In any case, fate will send him a new meeting.
In particular, one can envy those who in a dream not only held flowers in their hands, but also enjoyed their smell: they will hear a declaration of love. By the way, even if the bouquet suddenly begins to emit a stench instead of aroma, then in this case the trouble is small - such an embarrassment portends only minor family troubles that will be easily overcome.
