Faggots

A slander to the reputation (Gypsies). A phallic symbol (Jung, Freud).

Fair

This dream augurs coming into company of many people through whom you will profit (Gypsy). Here the gypsy interprets according to his own custom and tradition.

Fairy

A dream of riches and independence to the poor, to the rich temptation (Gypsy). The Providence of nursery legend and mythology, their dream symbolism is apparent.

Falcon

To have one on the wrist, honor (Gypsy). "Now it fell that Kremhild, the pure maid, dreamed that she fondled a wild falcon and eagle wrested it from her. . . . Uta, her mother, interpreted it thus: 'the falcon that thou sawest is a noble man, yet if God keep him not, he is a lost man to thee." - Fall of the Nibelungs.

Fan

A dream of pride (Gypsy). A Japanese emblem of authority, power, royalty. . Farewell. - To dream of bidding friends farewell denotes a change in business (Gypsy). Evidently a dream from the subconsciousness.

Farm

To dream of taking a farm denotes advancement; to visit a farm and partake of its products, good health (Gypsy). Obviously an interpretation derived from the rural districts.

Farthing

To dream that some one gives you a farthing, or that you are not possessed of one foretells a fall in the world (Gypsy). The unfortunate interpretation that invariably attends the dream of money.

Fat

To dream of growing too fat is a sign of affliction, physical or otherwise (Gypsy). Obviously resultant of physical stimuli, probably the plethora attendant upon certain ailments.

Fawn

A dream denoting inconstancy (Gypsy). Popular symbol of fleetness, timidity.

Feathers

White feathers foretell success; dark feathers, the reverse (Artemidorus). A symbol of power, and in Egypt the emblem of truth, goodness and knowledge.

Ferret

A dream of enemies deep and sly (Gypsy). Symbol founded on knowledge of natural history.

Fever

An evil dream of ambitious desires, extravagance, etc. (Gypsy); the restlessness and delirium accompanying fever would justify this interpretation of a dream undoubtedly attributable to the physical condition.

Fields

Fertile fields, a dream of prosperity; barren fields, disappointment (Gypsy); a symbolical dream.

Figs

A dream of joy and pleasure; out of season, grief; to eat, loss of fortune; dry figs signify the slipping away of wealth, but success in married life (Gypsy). In sacred symbolism they denote prosperity (Smith). They were held as sacred by the Romans, a symbol of fruitfulness and life, also an erotic symbol.

Finger

To dream of losing one, trouble (Gypsy). A dream due to physical stimuli, probably gout, etc.

Fire

A dream of health and happiness; to be burned, however, signifies calamity (Gypsy). Sacred to primitive man it symbolizes fructifying strength and heat, the life-giving element.

Fire-Brand or Torch

Good for young folk to whom it signifies love and pleasure; to see another hold a fire-brand is an ill dream for one who would be secret (Artemidorus). Symbolism obvious.

Fire from Heaven. -

"When thou dreamest Fire from Heaven is sent Some extraordinary thing is meant; A king or prince that often dreameth so Will in his country find both war and woe."

- Artemidorus.

Fish

Much pleasure, and comparative independence (Raphael). A dream of fish denotes gastric disturbances (Manaceine). Originally an emblem of sex and of fecundity it was adopted by the Christians as a symbol of Christ and the church.

Flames

To dream of flames denotes happiness (Gypsy). Flames, a Christian symbol of zeal, fervor.

Fleas

A dream of annoyance and discomfort (Gypsy). Probably the result of physical stimuli.

Fleet

To dream of a fleet of vessels promises fulfillment of hopes (Gypsy). Ships symbolize hopes both in ancient and modern symbolism.

Flies

Troublesome persons who will scandalize you (Gypsy).

Floods

See Deluge.

Flowers

Joy is indicated by dreaming of flowers in season, the dream augurs disappointment, white flowers are but slightly unfortunate; yellow flowers forecast painful difficulties; red flowers indicate death (Gypsy). Freud regards this as a purely erotic dream. In Christian symbolism flowers symbolize immortality; cut flowers, however, are emblematic of death. Flying. - Invariably a happy dream, auguring beautiful things to come. Modern dream interpreters, however, classify it as a typical dream induced by vertigo, etc.

Fog

A dream of uncertainty (Gypsy).

Foolscap

To dream of one signifies foolishness (Gypsy). An occult symbol of determination to suffer wrongs gayly.

Forest

A dream of dire trouble and sorrow (Artemido-rus). The legends that people the forests with witches, ogres and giants account for this interpretation.

Forge

A dream of brilliant success through hard work (Gypsy).

Fountain

To dream of a clear fountain indicates abundance to well persons and health to invalids (Artemidorus). A symbol of the gospel and of miraculous healing waters.

Fox

A dream of a lurking enemy determined to undermine you (Artemidorus); the symbol of cunning (Hartmann).

Fratricide

Success will never attend the dreamer of this dream (Raphael): The interpretation of what is evidently regarded as a wish dream.

Frogs

A lucky dream, forecasting good to all conditions (Artemidorus). The symbol of transformation and of myriads (Churchward); of regeneration, new life, resurrection (Budge).

Frost

An unfortunate dream (Raphael). To a man in business, difficulties in trade, love nipped in the bud, etc The symbolism is apparent.

Funeral

The funeral of a relative or a great lord is a good dream; betokening either a wealthy marriage or a fortune through relatives (Artemidorus). A wish dream (Freud).