Journey
The journey is one of the most frequent symbolic situations in dreams. The
journey, whether it be by car, ship or train, always symbolizes the dreamer's
journey through life.
Jug (container)
Jugs, pots or containers in general are feminine symbols. The proverb of the
pitcher which goes to the well until it is broken contains a concealed allusion
to sexual defloration.
Jackal
The jackal, or
wild dog, in your dream is a warning symbol and shows that you may be being used
by a friend, or friends, to further their own careers and leave yours in the
dust; such people are known as jackals because they 'feed' off of you. The
warning is doubled if the jackal in your dream is your dream pet, or excessively
friendly.
Jail
A lover in
jail shows this person is a deceiver and not to be trusted. To see strangers in
jail may mean you will be asked to help someone you do not feel is deserving. To
be in jail may mean you are suffering from a feeling of confinement and too much
togetherness with your spouse. To see someone on death row denotes the death of
an unhappy relationship.
Jailer
To see a lover
being locked up by a jailer is a warning that this person is of low moral
character. To see a jailer means you will meet with much treachery at the hands
of a woman. It is a dream of loss and evil times to dream of a mob trying to
break in and bind a jailer.
Jam
If you dream
of eating jam you will suffer embarrassment at the hands of a woman through no
fault of your own. If you see a child eating it you will receive a pleasant
surprise. You will have a happy home if you dream of making jam. If you dream
your hands are all sticky from handling jam you will soon be in a 'jam'.
Janitor
If you look
for and find a lazy janitor in your dreams you will suffer from many problems in
your business that gives you setbacks. If you see a janitor doing a good job you
will find many pleasant things happen to you in the course of the coming weeks.
Jar
Jars, when
full is on omen of success and victory but an empty jar shows lack and
impoverishment. Broken jars denotes illness or heartbreak for you. To dream of
canning foods in jars tells you to be frugal and careful with all your gains and
you will experience only plenty in your life.
Jasper (gemstone)
To dream of
receiving a jasper stone is the greatest omen of good luck. If you then dream
that you lose it, or it is stolen from you, then you will see your luck fade
away and turn to ill. To place a jasper stone in your mouth means you will soon
hear the truth about a matter.
Jaundice
To dream that
you have the Jaundice denotes you will have great good fortune after many days
of adverse fortune and embarrassment. If you dream of others having this disease
you will be bothered by annoying people and nagging companions.
Javelin
If you dream
you are fighting someone off with a javelin then you will be facing a probe in
your business and personal affairs that will leave no stone unturned. If you are
stabbed by the javelin then will your enemies discover things about you that
could threaten your safety or even your freedom.
Jaws
A dream in
which your own jaws are featured usually means you will lose prestige through
malicious gossip from those whom you value highly, it is a warning that you must
aggressively refute the lies. To dream of the jaws of others denotes financial
gain through the actions of a friend. If you dream that you are held in the jaws
of a monster you must guard against misunderstandings and hasty judgments.
Jay-bird
If you dream
you catch a jay-bird you will have a pleasant, though unproductive job. If you
see a jay-bird in a tree you will hear some interesting news in the form of
gossip and if you see a dead one you may have a domestic quarrel and many small
problems.
Jealousy
If you dream
you are jealous of anothers good fortune you will find that you have many
misfortunes in the securing of your own position in life. If you dream that you
are jealous of a spouse you will find that you have many enemies and some are
actually influencing your life.
Jelly
If you are
making Jelly and enjoying the task you will shortly enjoy a visit with certain
friends or relatives. if you do not enjoy the task of making jelly then you will
find yourself quarreling with these people. To dream of eating jelly shows that
you will have many pleasant surprises.
Job
If you dream
that you are job hunting, and, in your dream, feel discouraged about the whole
job situation, then your luck will be excellent for finding a job, or for
advancement in the one you have. If you dream that you found just the right job,
good boss, good pay, and great hours, this is a warning that you had best be on
the ball at work, so as not to lose your position.
Jungle
If your dream
contained a jungle you had best watch your finances for the next few weeks and
not become involved with someone else's financial problems. If you are walking
in the jungle it is a warning to cut your present romantic entanglement,
especially if you are married to another, to avoid much trouble later on.