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Seeing the Skies, Sun, Moon, Stars, Planets, Day of Reckoning, heaven, hell and Fire in One’s Dream

 Ascending the Sky or Heavens:  If a person sees himself as ascending and entering the sky, he will attain martyrdom, become eminent in the sight of Allah, cross the custom swiftly on the Day of Judgment, attain respectability in this world and be remembered in favorable terms by the people.

Entering the Heavens Without Ascending:  If a person sees himself as entering the heavens without ascending, he will first gain honor and respect in this world then die as a martyr.

 The sun:  Holding or grasping the sun and having full control over it means that the observer of the dream will acquire dominion (or land) in proportion to the amount he grasps provided the sun is clearly visible and its rays are crystal clear.

If the light and rays of the sun are seen shining on someone the interpretation is the same as above.

Solar Eclipse:  A solar eclipse or any change or defect in the sun means similar changes will occur in the observer's domain or the region wherein he lives provided that there is some hint of this in the dream.  If there is no such hint, it represents one of both parents.

Quarrelling or Disputing with the Sun:  Quarrelling and fighting with the sun suggests that the observer will enter into disputes regarding his domain (or properties) he will enter into a dispute with one of his parents.

Sunrise in the House:  If a person sees the sun rising in his house it is a tiding that he will soon marry if he is a bachelor.  Otherwise the kings and rulers will confer great honor upon him.

Clouds Enshrouding the Sun:  If the sun is seen covered or shrouded by clouds or anything else, this is an omen that the observer of such dream will either fall ill or he will become perturbed due to some calamity befalling his estates or one of his parents.

The Moon:  Generally the moon symbolizes the king’s minister or advisor. Sometimes it also symbolizes a woman or a handsome lad.

Processing the Moon:  Acquiring, possessing or reaching the moon means that the observer of this dream will become advisor to the king or his minister or he will be appointed head of state. 

Lunar Eclipse:  A lunar eclipse assuming a reddish or dark color owing to clouds or dust suggests that the person towards whom the moon is linked will soon encounter problems and find himself in some predicament.

Moon in the Lap:  If someone dreams of the moon being in his or her lap while he or she is holding it, it is a glad tiding that he or she will be blessed with a boy who will be of much benefit to him or her.

 The Moon in the House or Bed:  Seeing the moon in one’s house or bed is a glad tiding that he will be married to a beautiful woman.  The magnitude of her beauty will depend on the magnitude of the moon’s beauty.  If a lady happens to see such a dream, she will marry a handsome man.  Again, his beauty will depend on the beauty of the moon.

The Moon of the First Night of the Lunar Month:  If a person sees the crescent of the first night of the lunar month, but in reality it is not the first day of the lunar month, one of the following interpretations could be given a) he will be entrusted with some duty pertaining to governing of the land or country, (b)a child will be born in his home, (c) a missing person will return, (d) some new event will occur.

The Stars and Planets:  As a rule, stars and planets symbolize the nobility or dignitaries of a country.  Any goodness in them denote similar goodness in them.  Note the interpretations of the following planets:

Mars:  It represents the police force, security force and the military force of the king or state.

Saturn:  It represents the tortures and interrogators of the king or state.

Jupiter:  It either represents the state treasurer or the administrative representative of the state.  Sometimes it also represents a man of high learning.

Venus:  It represents the queen or wife of the head of state.

Mercury:  It represents the secretary of the king or head of state, in charge of all correspondence.

Possessing the Stars:  If a person sees himself as possessing some or many stars it is an indication that he will gain leadership over the notables as will as laity, their number depending on the number of stars had possessed.

Eating Stars:  Eating the stars means he will usurp the wealth of noble persons.

Collecting Stars:  Seeing the stars gathered or collected in a certain place means that the observer of the dream will gain leadership of noble personalities thus tendering to their needs and fulfilling them.

Stars on the Earth:  Stars falling from the sky onto the earth means that part of the earth will be visited with some calamity.

Stars in the Hand:  Stars in the hand heralds the birth of a pious boy.

Falling Stars:  Stars falling from the sky signifies that if the observer of the dream is wealthy, he will lose all his wealth and become a destitute.  And if he is a destitute, he will die as a martyr.

Rotation of the Skies:  If the heavens are seen rotating around any person, it suggests that he will be undertaking a journey very soon.

Some true stories relating to this subject are mentioned hereunder:

Day of Judgment or Day of resurrection:  To dream of Day of resurrection having approached means that justice will prevail in that place.  The oppressors will be visited with severe punishment from God, for, Day of resurrection is referred to as Day of judgment and Fast meaning Day of Retribution and Day of deciding who is liable for punishment and who is worthy of reward.  And if the people of that locality are oppressed they will be delivered from their plight.

Standing Before God:  To see oneself standing before God entails a true and genuine dream.  Matters will turn out to be very severe for the person.  The same applies if a person sees scenes of the hour of Day of resurrection.

Paradise:  If a person sees himself entering Paradise it is a glad tiding that he will surely enter Paradise and that his good actions are assuredly accepted by God.

Eating the Fruits of Paradise:  Seeing oneself eating the fruits of Paradise or giving it to someone else is an excellent dream for the fruits of Paradise symbolize utterance of virtue, excellence and benevolence.

Acquiring But Not Eating the Fruits of Paradise:  Acquiring the fruits of Paradise but not eating them or not having the ability to eat them means he will acquire Den but he will not profit from it.  Sometimes a dream of this nature could also mean that he will acquire the knowledge of Den which will not benefit him in any way.

Streams of Paradise:  Drinking from the streams and springs of Paradise means that the observer will have all his legitimate desires fulfilled with dignity in both the worlds.

Garments of Paradise:  Dreaming of oneself as having donned the garments of paradise means that the observer will prosper in both the worlds.  All his legitimate desires fulfilled in both the worlds.

Garden, Rivers and Damsels of Paradise:  All these suggest that the observer will prosper in both worlds, the extent of his prosperity depending on how much of the above he sees.

Hell or Hell:  To see Hell in one’s dream is a warning that the observer will plunge into commission of serious crimes.  Such a person should immediately resort to coffin and refrain from his bad habits and mend his ways.

Admission into Hell:  Seeing oneself being admitted into hell is a warning that the observer will plunge into commission of serious crimes.  If he sees himself as being unharmed by Hell, it is an omen that he will suffer much grief and sorrow, the extent depending on how much he sees.

Fire of the World:  A fire in a particular town, suburb or house which is situated on arid land, and such a fire gives off violent, blazing flames destroying anything in its path, and it also gives off thunderous, frightening sounds then such a dream is a bad omen that repression and oppression will become the order of the day in that place where the fire had been seen.  If the place is not arid, it means an epidemic, pleurisy or smallpox will break out here or many deaths will occur.  If the fire has no sound and flames in it and it destroys some things and leaves other things unharmed, it symbolizes accidents and deaths occurring in that place.

Fire Descending from the Skies:  Fire descending from the skies in an ominous dream.  If such a fire does not destroy anything it means the people of that place will verbally quarrel among themselves without causing physical harm.  Smoke in such a fire reduces the severity of such a quarrel.

Fire Ascending the Skies:  Fire ascending from a particular place towards the skies is also an ominous dream.  This means the people of that place have openly declared war with God by shamelessly indulging in sin.  Moreover, they have leveled allegations and criticism against God .  Such people should immediately resort to coffin and sincere repentance.

Basking Before a Fire:  If someone sees himself or another basking before a fire it means he will pursue and thus magnify a certain matter to such an extent that he will profit form it.  Consequently, his poverty will come to an end.  For, cold symbolizes poverty while heat symbolizes wealth.

Roasting Meat:  If a  person sees himself roasting meat on fire, it implies that he will safeguard himself against backbiting.

Eating Roasted Meat:  Eating Roasted meat means that the observer of the dream will be given meager livelihood and will face much hardships and anxiety for, roasting is called in  a wound.  And a wound causes harm and grief.

Cooking Food in a Pot:  Cooking food in a pot on a fire suggests that he will benefit from a  house or a matter relating to a house because a pot symbolizes the guardian of the house.

An Empty Pot on the Fire:  If the pot in which he is cooking is empty it means he will infuriate the guardian of the house.

An Empty Pot on Fire:  If the pot in which he is cooking is empty it means he will infuriate the guardian or breadwinner of the household or entice him to do something detestable.

Garments Burning:  If a person sees his clothes or part of his body on fire it implies that he will encounter some crises relating to his clothes or body.  (This will be discussed in greater detail in this book).  If such a fire constitutes tongues of flame rising upwards it means harm will come to him from the king or ruler.  And if no flames are seen it symbolizes pleurisy.

Eating Fire:  Eating fire which has no flame means he will usurp what is due to orphans.  But if such a fire does have flame s he will be questioned regarding what is due to orphans.  Moreover, people will speak ill of him causing him much agony an mental disturbance.

Scorching with Fire:  Branding with fire means he will hear people cursing and ridiculing him.  The greater the branding the greater will be the curse and ridicule.

Sparks:  Sparks symbolize labeling defamatory remarks about him.  If the sparks are abundant he will soon be afflicted with hardships.

A Burst if Flame in the Hand:  A burst of flame in the hand is interpreted as injuries caused to him by the king or ruler.

Fire in the Market Place:  Fire seen in the market place or shop is an indication that much loss will be sustained in business.

A Burning Lamp:  A powerful bright lamp in the house is a glad tiding that the condition of the inmates of such a house will improve.  But any weakness in the light given off by such a lamp denotes similar weakness in their condition.  If the lamp extinguishes and no cause for its extinction is known nor is there any hint of any person’s death, the observer of the dream will soon encounter difficulties and unpleasant conditions.  Also his condition will change.

Light Given Off by Fire:  To burn a fire in the dream and see people being by the light of such a fire implies that the person who had enkindled the fire will, through knowledge and wisdom, become a guiding light for the people.

Collecting or Carrying Ashes:  Collecting or carrying ashes in the dream means that the person doing so is presently engaged in acquiring futile worthless knowledge.

Collecting Fire that Does not Burn:  Collecting fire which neither burns nor gives off light symbolizes knowledge that is futile and worthless.

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This article reflects the author's personal understanding and does not necessarily represent the official position of the Baha'i Faith.