Ice

Always a bad dream (Raphael). Probably a dream caused by unnatural chilling of the sleeper's body, and therefore not good.

Icicles

To a young woman marriage to an old and wealthy man (Gypsy).

Idiot

To dream of being turned idiot and going mad augurs favor with princes, also gain and pleasure through things of the world (Artemidorus). An instance of the philosophical basis of certain interpretations.

Illness

A dangerous dream (Raphael).

Illumination

Some great joy at hand is augured by this dream (Gypsy).

Imps

An ill dream for those advanced in years, to others disappointment (Gypsy). The imp is a symbol of malice.

Incense

A dream of flatterers, parasites, etc. (Gypsy).

Indigence

A dream of becoming indigent indicates sudden gain (Gypsy), probably based upon the caution of the provident and therefore successful person.

Infernal Things

To dream of an infernal spirit is a bad sign, indicating death to the sick, melancholy to the healthful, also anger, tumults, illness (Artemidorus). This dream is conceded by physiologists to result from outward stimuli.

Infirm

To dream of seeing a person becoming infirm, indicates you, yourself, will become so (Gypsy). A dream inspired by physical weakness.

Insects

A dream of illness and loss (Artemidorus). This dream usually due to overindulgence in alcoholic liquors.

Iron

To dream of being hurt with iron signifies damage; to trade in iron with strangers, losses and misfortune (Arte-midorus). See Kipling, "Rewards and Fairies."

Island

A dream auguring isolation, loneliness (Gypsy). Obviously symbolical.

Ivory

Augurs abundance and success (Gypsy). Held as a precious substance by orientals.

Ivy

A dream of strong trust and friendship (Gypsy), A symbol of the Trinity and of the triple creative power, also of loyalty and friendship.