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Saber

Like all cutting or pointed weapons, the saber can have erotic significance.  This is particularly the case in the dreams of younger people.  The saber does not simply mean the phallus, however, but rather the young man's aggressive invasion of the sphere of female sexuality, a sphere still unfamiliar to him.

 

Sacrifice

Sacrifice is one of humanity's oldest symbolic activities.  Its significance in a dream is similar to that in almost all religious myths and fairytales.  It contains the idea that supreme values can only be acquired by a sacrifice.  This image can also indicate that incorrect behavior in life or detrimental relationships should be given up.

 

Salt

Salt and bread are an expression of happy social life.  If bread is a symbol for spiritual nourishment, then salt is to some extent the intellectual spice.  If the dreamer has to drink up an over salted soup, this is an indication that he is intellectualizing problems too much.

 

School

The images of school, school work and fear of examinations are dream references to comparable processes in the school of life.  The school of life forces man to participate in these learning process for as long as s he lives; they are inescapable.  Many people, however, a re unaware of this state of affairs; the dream image of school serves to remind them of it.

 

Sea

If the scenery in the dream is by the sea, or if the action in the dram takes place on the seashore or ever at sea, then the dreamer is being shown an assurance which belongs to the most elemental area of the unconscious.

 

Seed

Seed, either as grains of seed or as human sperm, signifies vitality.  Fertilization processes in a dream, even when couched in terms of sexual union, should in no case be interpreted sexually.  The seed symbolizes the origination and development of life.  If the dream presents the image of oral fertilization, this has no connection with unfulfilled or repressed desires.  Rarely does it indicate sexual perversion on the dreamer's part, as is often assumed. It is precisely this dream image which symbolizes the necessity of a particularly intimate mental union.

 

Sexuality

The significance of sexuality was given by different races at different times, and the nature of sexual activity both have symbolic meaning. The individual sexual symbols bear witness to this.  These inform the unconscious of the fact that sex possesses not only a physical function but also a psychic function, that of creativity.  Sexual activity in a dream needs on no account to be interpreted sexually.  With these images, the dream is indicating the need for a more intimate,  intensive or more complete relationship with someone who has been neglected in conscious life.  This holds particularly true for incest dreams, i.e., dreams of sexual union with children or patents.

 

Ship

The ship is the symbol of the ship of life.  It has had this significance for all races since time immemorial.  In a dream, the ship symbolizes the unconscious process of life's journey.

 

Silver

Silver is the color of the moon, which has the female symbolic significance as the sister of the sun, or of gold.  Silver or silver coins in a dream should be seen as indications of positive female values.

 

Sister

If a woman's sister appears in her dream, she represents the dreamer's unconscious shadow.  In a man's dream, his sister is a symbol of the Anima; she embodies his female aspects.

 

Snail

The snail, which retreats into its shell, was a symbol of virginity and of resurrection in the Middle Ages.  On the other hand, its slowness of movement has become proverbial.
Experience has shown that the snail's most important dream significance is that of slowness, as well as vacillation and over sensitivity.  Problems in making contact with the world around are indicated.  In extremely rare cases the snail has sexual significance.

 

Shoe

In a dream, the shoe should be seen as symbolizing a person's attitude or point of view regarding the world about him.  Growing out of children's shoes indicates giving up a childish attitude to life.  Further indications are given by the condition of the dream shoes.  The dreamer's clothing, for example, may be elegant and faultless, but to his consternation, his shoes are nevertheless not cleaned or even worn out.  The dreamer gives himself away by his shoes.
In the German language, slippers are a proverbial symbol of female domination. The Pantoffelheld (slipper hero) or henpecked husband is dominated by his wife.  The slipper has here also a secondary, sexual significance; sexual dependency is of course often the case.  An estreme case is that of the shoe-fetishist.  For him, shoes have the significance of substitute objects for the female genitals.  The sexually aggressive woman by whom the masochist longs to be dominated is symbolized by women's boots or shoes with pointed heels.

 

Snake

The snake is an ancient and ambiguous symbol.  In the biblical story of the Fall, the serpent represents Lucifer.  The forbidden fruit which Eve receives form the serpent and passes on to Adam signifies mankind's gaining of awareness.  It is the consciousness which forms the basic difference between man and all other living beings.  With this, man was elevated to the level of likeness to God; on the other hand he became aware of his mortality.
In dreams, the significance of the snake is extremely varied.  It also symbolizes man's instinctive drives.  With young people, it may well be appropriate to interpret the snake sexually.  Freud saw the snake as a typical phallic symbol, but this by no means exhausts the list of possibilities.  In the dreams of older people and those in middle age, the snake mostly appears as a symbol of change and renewal.  It can also appear as a danger signal, if the dreamer is hopping to regain youthful energy by sexual over-indulgence.  The danger that a middle-aged man might be laid low by the seductive talents of a 'viperous' woman (i.e one who is cold and calculating) is of course obvious.

 

Spider

Spiders in a dream are a serious danger signal  This significance arises from the image of spiders catching victims in their webs.  Webs are popularly linked with 'webs of intrigue'.  This can mean female intrigues aimed at ensnaring men, and refers to the cold, calculating nature evident in some women.

 

Spiral

The image of a spiral is a very positive symbol; it is the image of a concentration of the mind which results in progress.  Experience has shown that it often indicates that a spiritual deadlock is being overcome.

 

Suitcase

Suitcases indicates burdens the dreamer must bear or accept.

 

Sun

The sun appears as an image of men's creative, procreative power.  In the pre-Christian era, the sun was the supreme deity in the heavens.  It guarantees the possibility of life on earth. Its dream significance can vary, but it always indicates productive, creative energy which sets in motion intellectual or artistic processes, as well as processes of the consciousness

 

Staircase, stairs

In a dream, the staircase connects various areas of the personality.  it is a place where 'ascending' or 'descending' tendencies in the dreamer's attitudes toward particular situations in life are expressed.

 

Superman

People frequently appear in dreams who perform the impossible and seem to have superhuman powers at their disposal.  Usually, the dream is indicating extremely dangerous delusions of grandeur. It can also indicate that intelligence and rationality are being valued too highly.

 

Swamp, bog

Extremely abundant vegetation develops in a swamp, but it is very dangerous for the inexperienced traveler attempting to get through it. The dream frequently uses the image of a swamp to describe an oll-too abundantly flourishing imagination.  in the case of younger people, this must also be seen as an indication of sexual fantasies.  Not everyone possesses the strength of that famous liar Baron Munchhausen, who pulled himself out of a swamp by his pigtail.  It is therefore advisable to interpret the image of a swamp as a warning signal.

Saddle

To dream of saddles tell you that you will receive good news and welcome visitors. It also indicates that you may take a pleasant journey that will in some manner benefit your finances. To saddle a horse means you will receive money. To be in the saddle show3s you will rise to a position of authority.

Safe (locker)

A safe when used to protect valuables is a good omen which signifies security in your life while an empty safe in your dreams may mean loss or lack: loss if it has been broken into, or lack if it is simply empty.

Safe (baseball)

To dream you are safe on base means you will have good luck with a project. To see a famous ball player safe on base means you will have success coupled with fame and honor.

Saffron

Saffron as used in cooking is a good omen meaning several different things such as; a tense situation being cleared up. A lessening of quarrels or combativeness in your life, making up after a spat, etc.. To see Saffron growing means you may have a false lover. Safforn in your dreams can also show that a calming influence is entering your life now and to drink a tea of it shows you should beware of false friends that could wreck your peace of mind. To dream on a pillow of saffron indicates a calm happy time is coming.

Sage

A dream of sage is an omen that foretells that your new family will practice thrifty ways and economize where possible. If a woman dreams she has over seasoned her food with it denotes extravagance that will lead to poverty. To drink sage tea shows that you will meet a difficult situation with calmness.

Sailing

To have a dream where you are sailing on calm waters show that you will have an easy time of it as you strive to make your fortune. A beautiful sail full of wind shows that you will be free from poverty and much misery. If you are on a small vessel this shows that your desires will remain modest and not beyond your means of earning them.

Sailor

If you dream of a sailor you will be bound for a long and exiting ocean voyage. For women to dream of flirting with sailors shows she could be harmed by a jealous lover. A sailor who is whistling while he works denotes very good luck to the dreamer.

Salad

Dreaming of eating a salad could be your subconscious minds way of telling you to do just that! Perhaps by eating more salads you will forestall the sickness and ill health this dream denotes. If you dream of making it yourself this could mean a quarrel with a loved one.

Salt

Salt in a dream is an unhappy symbol that brings chaos and discord with it. Dreaming of salt will denote that things around you will get a little fouled up and slightly askew, to put it mildly. You will find quarrels in the family and with friends break out at the drop of a hat with little or no provocation. Should you be salting meat in your dream then will you find that debts you owe begin to fall behind and you get continually harassed over them.

Saltpeter

A dream of saltpeter will bring with it an inconsolable grief over which you will have a hard time recovering as it may include the loss of a life. To use saltpeter in making pickles in your dream shows a big change in your life.

Salve

If you dream you are rubbing salve on someones wound this will show that you can be depended on to help a friend in a crisis. If the salve is being rubbed on you, you will win in the face of adversity, overcoming all obstacles.

Samples

A dream whereby you are being given merchandise samples denotes that you will see a good increase in your business. If you dream that you are given the choice between one sample or the other will show that you have a decision to make and it will be a complex one. A dream of assorted samples being picked over will show that you will have more opportunities in your life.

Sand dunes

While sand itself can be an adverse dream, sand dunes are a different matter altogether. A sand dune represents protection as these are protected from distraction by law and this dream shows that you are longing for, or actively seeking, protection in your life. To understand what the protection you are seeking actually is you will have to look to the other symbols in the dream and correlate it with the sand dune symbol.

Shacks

To see shacky old buildings ready to be destroyed, or torn down, is a sign of the dreamer allowing his habits to tear down his personal house, (the body), and it bodes bad news and ill health for the dreamer unless the dreamer drastically changes his/her ways in a hurry; with a dream like this you can expect impending disaster to your health due only to bad habits or dissipation.

Shoes

If you are shining your shoes you will soon hear of an exciting new business venture in which you will get involved. If you dream the shoes you are wearing is shabby and worn out you can expect success in your business through hard work. New shoes mean overconfidence, but if you lose a shoe you will experience setbacks or losses.

Snake

A snake, being the ages old symbol of evil or satan, makes it a bad omen to have one show up in a dream. To see a lone snake and feel threatened by it shows that you have a bad enemy that is even then working against you, it also a warning against bodily harm from an enemy. To dream of many snakes in a pit is the foreboding of much bad luck in love or business. Should you overcome and kill a threatening snake in your dream shows that you will overcome your adversary and win out.

Snow

To dream of snow in all its forms, on trees, storms, etc., is a dream of very good omen which shows you will have success in business or investments, but if you should eat the snow this will presage a long period of sadness for the dreamer.

Spiders

All spiders except tarantulas are omens of good luck. If you see a spider climbing the wall you will have your dearest wish come true and if you see a spider spinning a web you will have an increase in your income due to hard work. A large spider sitting on a telephone shows you will have a phone call that will benefit you greatly. The larger the spider, the bigger the rewards.

Spirits

if you dream of speaking with an unknown spirit you should watch out for someone who is trying to deceive you. Generally if the spirit is known and welcomed it is a sign of great good luck and/or good fortune in business affairs.

Stage

All the world is a stage and we are all actors playing a part. The trick to figuring out this dream is to try to find the symbology that will point to your 'performance in life' and then you will be able to correlate the stage with any items you see on it and the actions of the actors as they role play in order to receive the intended message.

Stairs

If you are walking up the steps it is a sign of good luck in your present endeavors, but if you are walking downstairs expect to meet with bad luck and setbacks. If you should stumble and fall upward on the stairs you will have a happy marriage or relationship, but if you fall down them you must be more conventional in your attitude and lifestyle so you do not fall into disrespect.

Stomach

If you dream of your stomach be cautious of trading confidences and doubly so if you dream you are sick to your stomach. A distended stomach is an indication of unhealthy eating habits and impending illness if there is not a quick change in dietary practices. If you dream your stomach is nice and flat, it is an indication that you should get more exercise.

Suffocating

A dream of suffocation should first of all be taken as a warning and go to see the doctor for a thorough checkup, second of all the dream could indicate that you are a victim of a particular kind of love that is so protective of you that you feel suffocated. Either way the dream warns you to check your health or get out of a bad relationship.

Swimming

The dream of swimming must be interpreted by using all the aspects of your dream to judge the extent of the good or bad signified by swimming. If you dream you are swimming in the ocean coming toward shore you will have good fortune in business and financial affairs through your hard work. To be swimming in a pool shows that you will be unlucky in love and if you see females swimming in the pool you will have luck with love, to see males you will have luck in business, and if you see both you will experience both types of luck. If you are teaching someone to swim you will soon have an increase due to good fortune.