The barb is traditionally the fork that the devil carried with him, with which to goad us into action. Sometimes seen as the trident, it can represent the trinity of body, mind and spirit. Barbed wire might be seen as an entanglement which is not appropriate.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
Psychological / emotional perspective: Intellectually, there are two potential meanings. Firstly, we are trying to be too smart. Equally we may be trying to force other people to do something they do not want to do.
A barbed comment is one which is specifically designed to hurt the recipient and can take on this physical representation of a barb or barbed wire in dreams.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
Material aspects: To be surrounded by barbed wire in a dream indicates that we are being prevented from moving forward by either our own, or others’, hurtful remarks.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
Gives gender - specific: In both men’s and women’s dreams a barb can suggest aggressive male sexuality, whereas barbed wire is more likely to represent the legendary ‘vagina indentata’ or all-devouring female.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
Being caught in barbed wire can indicate a painful entrapment or feelings of having been hurt by someone else’s boundaries. Barbed wire in a dream may indicate.difficulty in getting through to someone.... Ariadne's Book of Dream
Depth Psychology: Barbed wire is a warning to beware of what you think are “little” love affairs—they could endanger your committed relationship.... Dreamers Dictionary
(Adversities; Fight; Pollution) In a dream, seeing a cloud of heavy smoke over a town represents a calamity from God Almighty or a harsh punishment of a ruler. However, if one sees smoke coming out of his house in a dream, it means that he will be defamed, or that he will be struck by a severe illness, an injury or a fever that will result from his work or place of business. He will then recuperate from his illness, regain the upper hand and turn things around.
If the smoke is caused by a fire or rises to spread from under a cooking pot in a dream, it means joy after distress and prosperity after poverty.
If the smoke has no burning odor in the dream, it means an atrocity or an ugly experience which will be followed by exposure and defamation.
If one sees himself shaded under a cloud of smoke in a dream, it means that he will suffer from a high fever.
If one suffers from the heat of smoke in a dream, it means difficulties and distress. Ifone sees clouds of smoke gathering over the hills in a dream, it means that a great scare will befall the people of that locality.
If the smoke is not caused by a fire in the dream, it represents the stationing of an army though no war will take place. However, the impact of such fear will have its effects on everyone.
If the smoke causes harm to the people and affect their sights or limits their vision in the dream, it means injustice, depression, adversities, pain and suffering from a divine punishment for people’s sins. Smoke in a dream also means news from the direction it comes from.
(Also see Smoke; Sparks)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
(Fumes) In a dream, smoke means a partnership, an investment, or it could represent outside money which someone has placed with one’s own capital for business. Smoke in a dream also may mean meekness, or loss of property or capital. However, seeing smoke in a dream may mean profits only for one whose livelihood stems from dealing with fire. In a dream, smoke also represents an appalling or a horrifying calamity wherever it may appear.
(Also see Clouds of smoke; Sparks)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
Symbolic of an irritating, lazy servant, Prov. 10:26. Smoke is also symbolic of how quickly the wicked vanish from their prosperous position, Ps. 37. 16-20 ... Christian Dream Symbols
Intuition of danger or anxiety about danger, smouldering passions or emotions. Idioms: go up in smoke; put up a smoke screen, no smoke without fire. See fire. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences
Something dark; but also something light rising out of your unconscious. Where there is smoke there is Fire, transformative power that comes through your energy. Dissipating smoke indicates relaxation. See Steam.... Little Giant Encyclopedia
If you see smoke from a chimney or fire, you will enjoy a brief moment of joy but it will not last.
To smoke a cigarette or pipe indicates that you have great confidence in yourself, which may or may not be justified. See also Chimney.... Gypsy Dream Dictionary
Not being completely truthful with yourself or others (e.g., “putting up a smoke screen”) in order to avoid an issue.
If you see yourself or someone else smoking a cigarette, this may be an oral fixation, or a symbolic substitution for other desires.
What feelings are you allowing to fester inside? Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and something is definitely burning!
A type of message or oracle.
The Native Americans sent smoke signals to communicate with one another, and many ancient civilizations used the smoke from sacrificial fires for divination. In this case, see if images appear in the smoke, and watch its direction of movement for more interpretive material.
Smoking a pipe is indicative of peace, and the sealing of a bond, especially if the pipe is offered to someone else, or shared around a group.... The Language of Dreams
Vision: Watching smoke rise: you will either enjoy domestic bliss or find refuge at someone else’s place. Seeing thick, biting smoke: resistance from others and a light you can’t avoid. Seeing white smoke: you are lucky now, but know that it will last only a short time.
Depth Psychology: Dark smoke is a sign of trouble to come; light smoke means temporary happiness. Sometimes smoke indicates nervousness and anxiety, or that tendencies lurking under the surface have become habitual.... Dreamers Dictionary
Dreams of smoke are indicators of fire, passion or danger. Smoke is also a symbol of a veil, mystery, or mist to hide a secret, as in “smoke and mirrors”. Rings of smoke represent a signal for help. Also, Native Americans consider smoke to be a visual demonstration of prayer and communion with Great Spirit. Consider the feeling tone.... Strangest Dream Explanations
If your dream fea- tured smoke from a known source (i.e., a fire or chim- ney), it signifies improving financial conditions; however, if you saw or smelled the smoke but couldn’t identify its source, you are likely to be in for a period of annoying worries or petty disappointments.
Keep your chin up; you’ll soon find comfort in new experiences.
See also Cigar (or Cigarette), Pipe(s), Coal, etc.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
Ask yourself what (buried, neglected, feared) part of yourself is about to explode or go up in flames (= an outburst of passion).... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols
In some cultures, beneficial power is attributed to smoke, since it supposedly possesses a magical quality to scare misfortune away from humans.
If in the dram you imagine this smoke as a white column, light and subtle, that rises up to the sky, it is a sign that you will be spiritually elevated. On the contrary, if the sensations it causes are unpleasant, this could point to a state of mental confusion. Not in vain, this impedes us from seeing clearly and consequently makes it difficult to solve problems that arise.
If the smoke bothers you, the omens are unfavorable.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams
Something is changing but is currently obscured or unclear. As the saying goes, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Since fire represents drastic change, smoke is an indication of the occurrence of transformation without necessarily having the ability to see the actual source of the shift. Smoke can cause asphyxiation by blocking the lungs from receiving oxygen, so dream smoke may indicate a suffocating life situation about which your unconscious is sending you an alarm.
A smoke screen is a mechanism for keeping something hidden.
It is a battle technique that was developed in World War One, associating it with danger and violence. It has entered our language as something that indicates a deliberate desire to obscure a person’s true intentions or create a diversion in order to perpetrate some act of betrayal.
If your dream smoke obstructs your sight in any way, you may want to consider what current difficulty in your life may be blocking your view of things as they really are. Ask yourself if you are focusing on what’s really important and not being distracted in some way.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams
To be surrounded by smoke in a dream indicates that the dreamer is suffering from confusion and anxiety. Often a dreamer will be choked and disoriented suggesting the need to “clear things up.”... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
Smoke, embers and ashes are associated with fire in dreams but they also have their own associations.
If clouds of black, choking smoke appear and there is no fire, what are you missing in waking life as there is no smoke without fire?
Smoke and smoking in dreams typically suggest a feeling of danger and if you are smoking, you are trying to control your anxiety. Smoke can also represent passion that has not yet flared into being. Contradictory interpretations are that smoke signifies cleansing and purification, as with incense, or contamination.
If you watched the glowing embers of a dying fire in your dream, this may suggest either that a passion is dying out, or a fondness for someone or something just won’t die out. It could also suggest that underneath your calm exterior you are smoldering with anger and resentment.
If you were raking over the ashes in your dream, upon which aspect of your past are you reflecting? Ashes in a dream often indicate penitence and sorrow, and the feeling that there is nothing more than can be, as the ashes or memories are all we have left. The important thing now is to learn from the experience. And bear in mind that your unconscious may also use the dream images of smoke, ember and ashes to warn you that you are at risk of physical or emotional burnout.... The Element Encyclopedia
1- Smoke in dreams suggests that there is a feeling of danger around, especially if we cannot locate the lire.
If we are smoking. we are trying to control anxiety.
If we smoke in real life, but recognise in dreams that we no longer do so, we have overcome a difficulty.
If smokers give it up in everyday life, they will often have many dreams focused around the issue of smoking.
2- Smoke in dreams can represent passion, although it may not have ‘flared’ properly into being. Smoke can also represent either cleansing as with incense or contamination.
3- Spiritually smoke signifies prayer rising to heaven, or the raising of the soul to escapc from space and lime.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
Spiritually, smoke signifies prayer rising to heaven and is used with that significance in those belief systems that use incense. It also represents the raising of the soul to escape from space and time and the restrictions of the physical dimension. Consult the entries for fire, incense, rebel / revolution and tobacco for additional information.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
Psychological / emotional perspective: Smoke in dreams can represent passion, although it may not have ‘flared’ properly into being. Smoke can also represent either cleansing – as with incense – or contamination of some sort.
If we are smoking tobacco or any other substance, we are trying to control our anxiety.
If we smoke in real life, but recognize in dreams that we no longer do so, we have overcome a difficulty. Smokers who are attempting to give up in everyday life will often have many dreams focused around the issue of smoking.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
Material aspects: Smoke in dreams suggests that there is a feeling of danger around, especially if we cannot locate the fire. As smoking in public become less acceptable, in dreams it may be seen as an act of rebellion or deliberately choosing to go against the norms of society. ... Dream Meanings of Versatile
To dream of wire, denotes that you will make frequent but short journeys which will be to your disparagement. Old or rusty wire, signifies that you will be possessed of a bad temper, which will give troubles to your kindred.
To see a wire fence in your dreams, foretells that you will be cheated in some trade you have in view. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
Vision: Stumbling or falling over a wire: be careful, somebody has set a trap. Seeing barbed wire: a clear warning to be patient until a predicament resolves itself without any effort on your part. Getting caught on a barbed wire fence: a legal argument, or a fight with someone will be very frustrating. See Rope, String.
Depth Psychology: The wire is a symbol of the difficulties and obstacles you may encounter in the next few weeks.... Dreamers Dictionary
Dreams of a wire may signify that you are feeling electrically connected to someone, feeling the sparks and heat of your chemistry. Also, dreams of wires signify your feelings, thoughts and motivations that take place behind the scenes. Perhaps you are feeling a desire to connect with someone or to rewire your thoughts and feelings in a way that aligns you with higher being.... Strangest Dream Explanations
Support. Pliable, dependable strength. Ability to repair, mend a situation. Humorously, may mean you’re “wired” or under too much stress. See Cable.... The Dream Books Symbols
Wire cutters may appear in a dream when you need to break a difficult tie with someone or to cut off a difficult communication.... Ariadne's Book of Dream
What we listen to or hear going on around us or inside us; company; other people’s ‘noise’. Inside wireless: our mind; inside oneself. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences
If you dream of a wireless phone or a wireless connection, then this signifies that you feel connected with someone yet completely free and autonomous. See Cell Phone, Laptop, Microphone and Blackberry.... Strangest Dream Explanations
If you see live wires sparking on the ground (such as after a storm), this predicts sudden opposition which you will have to deal with by the use of careful diplomacy. Tread softly and don’t try to force issues for a few weeks.
If you dreamed of cross-circuiting wires, or wires on an appliance or vehicle sending out sparks, you could lose something important due to your carelessness.
To dream of being shocked by a live wire foretells sudden surprising news.... My Dream Interpretation
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