Dreaming of Pepper

pepper, chili, peppercorn · mostly negative

Pepper mostly points to barbs, quarrels and deceit, but also a fighting spirit.

What happens in the dream

  • You pick pepper pods: bright children, or a smart partner who isn't very affectionate
  • Pepper burns your tongue: your love of gossip will cause trouble with acquaintances
  • Red pepper growing: a thrifty, independent partner
  • Piles of red pepper pods: you'll stand up for your rights forcefully
  • You grind black pepper: clever people will take advantage of you
  • Pepper shakers on the table: sharp reproaches or quarrels
  • You pepper your food: friends will deceive you

How you felt

  • Irritation: the dream may reflect exchanges around you that are a bit too spicy
  • Fighting spirit: a wish to assert yourself

Ask yourself

  • Do my words sting more than I mean them to?
  • Which rights do I need to stand up for?

See also Spice · Mustard · Gossip · Quarrel · Salt

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). Also searched as: chili, peppercorn.

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