Dreaming of Sickness
sickness, ailment · mostly negative, with a few happy exceptions
Sickness warns of trouble and discord at home, though believing you're dying may, by contrast, bring luck.
What happens in the dream
- A family member looks pale and ill: something will disturb the peace of your home
- You think you're dying: by contrast, good fortune awaits
- You comfort the sick and give them medicine: profit and happiness
- You're sick in bed and your sweetheart visits: a smooth courtship and happy marriage
- You are sick: take extra care of yourself, or a spell of idleness and no work
- You're recovering from a long illness: bad luck and difficulties
- You dream of sickness: trouble, real illness in the family, and discord
How you felt
- Worry: the dream often reflects concern for your health or a loved one's
- A need for care: it may echo a wish to be looked after
Ask yourself
- Am I taking care of myself?
- Whose attention would I like?
See also Illness · Doctor · Medicine · Invalid
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: ailment.