Dreaming of a Tongue

tongue, lick, taste · mostly negative

A tongue warns against careless words and slander.

What happens in the dream

  • You see your own tongue: people around you will view you unfavourably
  • You see someone else's tongue: slander aimed at you
  • Your tongue is sore or affected: careless talk will get you into trouble

How you felt

  • Regret: worry that you've said too much
  • Restraint: a wish to choose your words better

Ask yourself

  • Have I said something I regret?
  • Are there rumours getting to me?

See also Mouth · Lips · Gossip · Slander · Talking

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: lick, taste.

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