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BIRDS. To dream you hear them singing is a sign of joy; to see them fly, denotes you will soon go on a long journey, which will be pleasant and prosperous. To dream you catch birds signifies good fortune; if they are handsome birds, the success will be the greater. To dream you find a bird's nest empty foretells disappointment, losses, &c.; if birds of prey, such as eagles, vultures, hawks, &c., seem tame, and fond of you, you will meet with some unexpected good fortune; but wounds or hurts from such birds, forewarns you of powerful enemies.

BIRDS' NESTS. To find one is a good sign; if no eggs, the reverse.

BLEEDING. Denotes loss of goods.

BLOWING A FIRE. The rich, servitude; poor, profit.

BOAR. To the lover, an angry wife.

BOAT. On clear water, means joy.

BOOTS. Sweetheart the single, and friends to the married.

BREAD. To dream of loaves denotes success in life. To dream of eating good bread denotes friends.

BRIARS OR THORNS. Grief and care.

BRIDGE. Generally prosperous.

CAGE. Be on your guard against temptation.

CANDLE. Extinguished-sickness, poverty, &c.; lighted-recovery, health.

CAKES. Joy and profit.

CARDS. Playing at-good fortune to lovers.

CATS. To dream of cats denotes trouble and vexation; to a lover, that your sweetheart is treacherous; a cat usually means an enemy.

CARROTS. Profit and strength in lawsuits.

CHAINS. Misfortune in marriage.

CHEESE. To eat-profit and gain.

CHILDREN. To dream of children, and have none, denotes care.

CHURCH. To dream that you are at church, and praying to God devoutly, signifies joy and comfort. To dream that you talk or sing idly at church, signifies envy and sin, and the dreamer should alter his way of life.

CLOCK. Is lucky; also speedy marriage.