Dreaming of Oil
oil, anointing, lubricant, olive oil · mixed
Oil means being the driving force, but also excess and indiscreet advances.
What happens in the dream
- You see large quantities of oil: excess in pleasure-seeking
- You spill it on yourself: profit
- You anoint someone with oil: you will be the moving power in coming events
- You deal in oil: setbacks in love from expecting too much
- You are anointed with oil: by different traditions, shame, unwanted advances, or a good sign
- Oil spills on the floor: damage
How you felt
- A need for things to run smoothly: the dream often reflects a wish for less friction
- Ritual: it may show a desire to be recognised or consecrated
Ask yourself
- What is creaking in my life right now?
- Where do I need to oil the wheels?
See also Ointment · Lamp · Sweet Oil · Linseed Oil · Grease
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: anointing, lubricant, olive oil.