Dreaming of Pickles

pickles, gherkins, relish, sauerkraut · mostly negative, with one happy outcome

Pickles point to worthless pursuits and love troubles, but final triumph.

What happens in the dream

  • Another reading: frustration in love, but triumph in the end
  • Another reading: an unexpected kiss, or love from someone older with a sour temper
  • You see pickles: worthless pursuits unless you summon energy and judgment
  • Spoiled pickles: disappointing engagements and lovers' quarrels
  • You eat or crave pickles: many rivals and little ambition; keep your private affairs to yourself

How you felt

  • Sourness: the dream may reflect frustration or resentment
  • An odd craving: a desire that surprises even you

Ask yourself

  • What has left a bitter taste?
  • Am I putting my energy in the right place?

See also Vinegar · Cucumber · Rival · Love · Kiss

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: gherkins, relish, sauerkraut.

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