Dreaming of Scalding

scalding, burn, hot water, scald · negative

Being scalded warns that distressing events will spoil pleasures you were looking forward to.

What happens in the dream

  • You are scalded: distressing incidents will wipe out pleasures you were anticipating

How you felt

  • Disappointment: the dream may reflect fear that a good moment will be spoiled
  • Sensitivity: it may echo a hurt that's still raw

Ask yourself

  • What joy am I afraid will be spoiled?
  • What still hurts?

See also Scalded · Burns · Burned · Delay

Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: burn, hot water, scald.

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