Undoubtedly, gifts, or, as they are sometimes called, presents, are an adornment of our life. It’s nice to hand them, and even to receive even more so. 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 was seen.
We listen to the opinion of Aesop
It is not known whether it was customary to give gifts in the Stone Age, but in ancient Greece this tradition already existed. Proof of this can serve as records made in the VI century BC. e. the great ancient poet and fabulist poet Aesop, who presented in his dream book the interpretation of dreams about gifts.
After reading his works, you can get answers to many questions of interest. It is curious that even in those ancient times it was considered extremely indecent to go on a visit empty-handed, and it was supposed to give at least something to the owners of the house. Having accepted the return gift, one should warmly thank, regardless of whether the thing actually received was pleasant. It is not surprising that this element of real life was also reflected in night visions, which then received a wide variety of interpretations.
In particular, a dream in which a person presents a gift to one of his acquaintances, according to Aesop, suggests that in reality he feels friendly disposition and sincere sympathy. 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 way, bearing a sign of love and respect.
According to the dream book compiled by Aesop, a gift can also foreshadow a secret date. This will happen if, having received it, the dreamer will forgetfully open the package and see the contents. In other words, the love shown to him will be more important than the possession of the received thing. On waiver, his disinterestedness will be rewarded with a romantic encounter with those to whom he has tender feelings.
Excerpts from Miller's Dream Book
The famous American psychologist Gustav Miller also did not pass by the topic of interest to us. According to his dream book, to receive a gift in night visions is a good omen, promising good luck in the financial sector and soon enrichment. Particularly promising, in his opinion, is a dream in which a present was made on his birthday. In this case, the dreamer expects rare luck in all his endeavors. However, if the received item was in exorbitantly lush packaging, this suggests that in reality he does not feel due respect to the giver.
The author of the dream book is curiously interpreted as a gift from a man received by a young unmarried woman. He is also a good omen and promises the dreamer a quick and successful marriage with a very worthy and wealthy person who is able to create her paradise life in no way in a hut.
The only unfavorable plot of sleep may be sending a gift to some stranger. According to Miller, it is better to refrain from this generosity, because in reality it may portend the donor the loss of the opportunity to solve any of his current problems.
What does the gift ring mean?
In Miller’s dream book a lot of attention is paid to this issue, since gold rings often become elements of dreams, especially when it comes to young girls who languish in anticipation of the prince. For them to receive 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 becomes a witness of how the golden ring will be given to another woman, this means that in reality she will be offered an offer, but by someone who is not worthy of her hand at all. At the same time, the golden ring proposed by a completely stranger can be safely accepted (in a dream, of course), since such a gift means in reality the solution to those problems that once seemed deadlocked. We also note that, according to most dream books, gold is a gift that carries a positive omen. And even in those cases when his image does not bode well for good luck, he contains information to avoid troubles.
Dream Interpretation of Wizards and Mages
Somewhat pessimistic interpretations of gifts in a dream book compiled by experts in secret mystical sciences. It is difficult to say where they got their knowledge from, but at present they are trying with all their might to apply them to the realities of the modern world. The fruit of their literary works is called the "Esoteric Dream Book" and, in the wake of a general interest in the occult, is very popular.
In it, oddly enough, dreams about gifts acquire a somewhat gloomy meaning. In almost all cases, they promise all sorts of trouble. For example, if the 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 a certain abstract person who does not have a prototype in real life, this suggests that in reality the recipient of night gifts is surrounded by secret ill-wishers who choose a convenient moment to realize their vile ideas. In general, if you believe this occult dream book, then it is better to immediately refuse gifts in a dream.
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, on the 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 material well-being.
The authors of the dream book make the only relief for those who make gifts in the night visions with their own hands. This occupation, which is very laudable, by the way, in real life, in a dream, will testify to their ability to provide themselves and their family with material wealth.
Forecasts of the British interpreters of dreams
Quite differently, night gifts are regarded in a dream book, the homeland of which is Foggy Albion. Obviously, very cordial and optimistic people live there, sincerely loving to give and especially to receive various presents. In their compiled "English Dream Book" it is said, 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 vivid and memorable if one of the friends or close relatives was the night donor.
For the young man, according to the compilers of the dream book, to receive a gift means a quick meeting with his future bride - a girl who has all conceivable and unimaginable virtues, among which the heart breadth successfully combines 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 virtues of the future bridegroom. According to them, he will be handsome, rich, noble, faithful to the grave and so on according to the list of famous virtues.
The only fly in the ointment that spoiled this barrel of honey is dreams in which the protagonist tries, but cannot give someone a present, for reasons beyond his control. I would not 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 fateful combination of circumstances.
Family Dream Book
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 the harbingers of future happiness. People who have limited their interests to a home, they can promise a quiet family life, and businessmen - successful financial transactions. For young girls, these are the harbingers of an early marriage, and for married women, abundant childbearing (of course, if age and health allow them).
Positive are also considered night visions in which a person sends someone a gift. In reality, they often turn into an opportunity to solve the most pressing problems. But this same plot may portend a certain annoyance caused by someone's inappropriate remark.
The authors of Family Dream Book are cordially happy for those who see themselves in a dream receiving birthday presents - in their opinion, this is a good sign that promises them wealth and prosperity. But at the same time, they heartily sympathize with the dreamers, who themselves bring various presents to the anniversaries. In this case, the interpreters are inclined to believe that the giver will inevitably suffer some misadventures, the culprit of which will be exactly the person whom they congratulated in a dream.
What does the gold chain symbolize?
Any dream interpretation of the gift of dreams complements the mention of gold items. In this section of the article I would like to dwell on some private issues that are directly related to this topic. First of all, let's talk about what the chain received as a gift means. Dream Interpretations, published in our time, interpret this in accordance with a number of collateral circumstances.
In particular, the compilers of the "Modern Dream Book" connect the image of the gold chain with the dreamer's exorbitant passion for enrichment. The chain in this case symbolizes its complete enslavement of 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. In the pages of his dream book, he argues that a dreaming gold chain indicates the unhealthy interest of the dreamer in the intimate life of those around him. It is from such people that countless armies of voyeurs are formed, who have a weakness for all kinds of “keyholes”.
Chain with additional jewelry
Here are some more meanings of this gift. In dream books, the image of the chain is often complemented by a gold pendant or some other similar decoration. For example, some authors see in this combination a sign that in reality the dreamer will have a long journey, which, in addition to pleasure, will bring him the opportunity to improve his financial situation.
If, instead of a pendant, a cross appears on the chain, then his image indicates that in real life this person has reliable protection. At the same time, a medallion suspended from a chain with a portrait of a loved one can portend separation from him.
Earrings seen in a dream and their secret meaning
Having dealt with rings and chains, we’ll talk about what earrings received as a gift mean. In dream books, this topic also gets its coverage. Most authors believe that for a girl this portends the beginning of a romantic relationship, 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 had such a dream (it doesn’t matter whether he is a man or a woman) may soon become a victim of a robbery, so all reasonable precautions must be taken from him.
The meaning of the dream may vary depending on which particular earrings were seen. If it’s gold or platinum, it means that it is better for the dreamer (most likely that such a dream will visit a woman) to abandon the previously planned enterprise, since, except for disappointment, it will bring nothing to her. At the same time, earrings from the category of cheap jewelry can mean that all obstacles can be easily overcome.
There is another interesting detail noted in most dream books - a gift (whatever it may be) should not 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 point out that the dreamer's upcoming life will be filled with fear and despair.
Give flowers in a dream and in reality!
To complete the article on a more major note, we mention how the authors of dream books comment on flowers - a gift that has been considered for centuries to be the expression of the kindest feelings. To begin with, the bouquet, presented in a dream, according to the generally accepted opinion, promises in reality a new romantic acquaintance. It can occur 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 stench instead of aroma, then in this case the trouble is not too big - such embarrassment portends only minor family troubles that can be easily overcome.