Laborer

A dream denoting happiness, increase of fortune, etc. (Gypsy). Symbolic of frugality, prudence, etc.

Laces

To wear them in a dream forecasts disappointment in some new garments (Gypsy).

Lackey

A dream denoting a secret enemy; on the back of a carriage, undue pride and ostentation (Gypsy). Symbolism apparent.

Ladder

A dream of advancement; to ascend denotes elevation; to descend augurs a downfall (Artemidorus).

Ladies

To see one, a dream of weakness, frailty; many ladies, calumny and slander (Raphael).

Lady's Maid

A dream of evil reports that will injure the dreamer (Gypsy).

Lake

See Brook.

Lambs

Always a favorable dream except to slay one, this denotes moral torment; to own one, comfort, peace and happiness (Gypsy). Christian symbol

Lamp

To carry a bright one, success, an especially favorable dream for lovers; a dim lamp, sickness; a light that goes out or is extinguished, death; or at least danger (Raphael). In ancient symbolism the lamp or flame represented the vital spark of life. Truth, righteousness, illumination, etc., are symbolized by the lamp in scriptural art.

Lance

A dream of trouble and tragedy (Raphael); an erotic dream (Jung); Christian symbol of martyrdom; Greek symbol of the god Mars.

Lantern

To dream of carrying one on a dark night foretells riches; to stumble denotes trouble; for the light to be darkened or extinguished, poverty (Artemidorus). Modern symbol of lanterns, leadership; Christian symbol, piety and truth; the tarot gives it as a symbol of wisdom.

Lark

A lucky dream forecasting health and prosperity (Raphael); the symbol of joy and of praise (Bayley).

Laurel

A dream betokening victory and pleasure (Raphael); symbol of victory.

Law, Lawyers

A dream forecasting heavy business losses; after this dream be careful about entering into bargains or contracts (Raphael).

Leaves

Trees covered with fresh leaves signify success in business; blossoms and fruits among leaves, a dream of marriage; withered leaves signify losses and bad crops (Raphael).

Leeches

To dream of leeches being applied denotes sickness (Raphael); as an ancient and popular remedy, the application of leeches would connote a subconsciousness of illness.

Leeks

See Onions.

Leopard

To dream of a leopard signifies dangers and difficulties and as many changes as there are spots on his coat (Gypsy). The leopard is the symbol of watchfulness and alertness, also treachery.

Leper

A dream of shame and infamy, it also prognosticates illness (Gypsy).

Letters

To write or receive them, good news (Gypsy).

Lettuce

See Grass.

Liar

To dream of being called one denotes wealth by questionable means (Gypsy).

Library

To dream of being in a library shows success through wisdom and learning (Gypsy).

Life-Boat

A dream prognosticating success at the last moment (Raphael).

Light

To dream of being aboard ship and of seeing a light afar off assures one of his desires; to hold a burning light in the hands is good, especially to the young, signifying accomplishment of designs, honors and good will to all persons. A light in the hands of another foretells the discovery of mischief and the punishment of the offender (Old Dream Book). The symbolism is easily followed.

Lightning

A portentous dream of war and trouble (Gypsy).

Lighthouse

A dream of warning of danger ahead and the possibility of a mistake in judgment (Raphael).

Lilies

A dream promising happiness through virtue (Raphael). A symbol of innocence, of chastity and of purity.

Lily of the Valley

A dream of humility; water lily, regeneration and purification; Lotus, symbol of new birth, of inexhaustible life, immortality. Tiger-lilies, a dream of the temptation of wealth (Gypsy).

Limping

A dream prognosticating misfortune and shame (Artemidorus).

Linen

To dream of being dressed in clean linen denotes glad tidings; soiled linen, poverty, imprisonment, disappointment, etc. (Artemidorus).

Lion

A dream denoting discourse with a great king or commander; combat with one forecasts a quarrel with some great adversary, and the lioness signifies the same as the lion, only less good and less hurt, and that not by men but by women. "I have known by a dream of a lioness tearing or biting that rich personages have fallen into crimes and accusations." Artemidorus. Strength, majesty and courage are symbolized by the lion. In Egypt the overflow of the Nile occurred when the sun was in Leo, the constellation of the lion. Hence the Lion's months became symbols of water-spouts, etc.

Lizard

Misfortune through secret enemies is denoted by this dream (Artemidorus). The lizard is the mediaeval symbol of misfortune and ill-luck.

Load

A dream of care and toil, to succeed in carrying it, the triumph over difficulties (Gypsy).

Loaves

To dream of seeing loaves foretells want (Gypsy). Evidently a desire or need is assumed as the foundation of this dream.

Lobsters

A dream foretelling sorrows and troubles (Gypsy).

Lock

A dream auguring difficulty in the attainment of your desire (Gypsy).

Locomotive

A dream auguring travel (Raphael).

Locusts

A dream forecasting extravagance, misfortune and short-lived happiness (Gypsy).

Logs

To dream of cleaving logs portends a visit from strangers (Artemidorus).

Looking-Glass

To dream of looking from high places, out of windows, or in a well denotes ambition, imagination, confused desires. Looking in a mirror, to married folk betokens children; to the young, sweethearts; vanity to a maid. To see oneself in water forecasts the dreamer's death or that of a friend (Artemidorus). This dream can be directly traced through ancestral memory back to the legends of mythology.

Loss

For a woman to dream of losing her wedding-ring augurs little love for her husband; if she finds it again, the love is not wholly dead; for a man to lose his shoes, signifies reproaches (Gypsy).

Love

To dream of unsuccessful love is a dream of contrary, you will marry and be happy; to dream that friends love you foretells prosperity in all things; to dream of being with your lover foretells a speedy marriage (Raphael).

Lucky

To dream that you are lucky is a dream of coiv trary, of misfortune (Raphael).

Lute

A dream of delightful company, happiness, success (Gypsy).

Lying

To dream of lying is bad except for players and those who practice it professionally (Gypsy).

Lynx

A dream warning you that you are watched by a keen-eyed enemy (Artemidorus).