Dreaming of Ironing
ironing, pressing · mixed, leaning favourable
Ironing points to home comforts and orderly affairs, unless something goes wrong with the job.
What happens in the dream
- Ironing: home comforts and well-run affairs
- Burning your hands while ironing: illness or jealousy will disturb your peace
- The iron stays cold: a lack of affection at home
- Scorching the clothes: a rival will stir up suspicion and displeasure
How you felt
- A need for order: the dream often reflects a wish to smooth out a situation
- Household load: the weight of everyday chores
Ask yourself
- What would I like to smooth out?
- Do I get as much warmth at home as I give?
See also Laundry · Washing · Clothes · Linen · Laundress
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: pressing.