One of the things I like about this book is the
inclusion of unusual images that you don't find in more contemporary dream
interpretation literature. This is very much a turn of the century type book
with accompanying language. While that makes it very quaint, be warned that it
can also make it annoying when you're looking for contemporary images.
For example, if one dreams of a Xerox machine or a copy shop, prepare to look
under Printer and/or Printing Office. The interpretations for both are pretty
grim, with slander, bad luck and financial troubles. Printers must not have done
so well in old Gustavus' day. Today's print shops and printers have a lot less
messy job to do and seem to rake in some pretty good cash.
(Interpretative note: I would consider dreaming of a print shop or machine to
me the potential to increase whatever the content of the dream was about, as
well as other factors. If the content were negative then I could see the
overabundance of negativity. If the print machine broken or the shop closed,
that avenue would be closed off for increase, and again, depending on the
content of the dream, that's good or bad)
You will find somnambulists and hyssop, flux (which is something that
according to him that you "have", and I haven't been able to find a
meaning of) and belladonna. The main reason why I keep it handy for
interpretations isn't so much that I agree with the meanings or have found them
true to this time period; it's more that I like the old-time feel to it, and if
someone comes to me presenting an image (and using language like "I was a
somnambulist"), I feel I have something that's accurate for that time
period.
Recommended for the reasons of curiosity and expanding your dream
interpretation book collection.
Simbilu@bellsouth.net
Simbilu is a writer, tarot card reader, dream interpreter and sacred dance
student.
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