Eagle

An eagle rushing through the air denotes success-ful undertakings; flying overhead, dignity and honors; to a pregnant woman this dream augurs the birth of a prodigy.

Earthquake

Losses, broken ties, bereavements (Gypsy); nature's own symbolism.

Earth-Worm

A dream of secret enemies (Gypsy),

Earth

A universally portentous dream (Gypsy). The earth as the symbol of the universal mother is curiously at variance with this interpretation of the oneirocritics. It is only to be accounted for by the hypothesis that in their anxiety to escape all implication of idolatry and paganism, the gypsies reversed the symbols of the ancient creeds.

Echo

False news and absurdity are here indicated (Art).

Eclipse

Of the sun, great loss predicted; of the moon, small damage, but whatever your wish you will not attain it (Artemidorus). The symbolism here is apparent.

Eels

A warning to beware of uncertain speculations (Gypsy). "As slippery as an eel," is the old simile for a rogue.

Eggs

A dream meaning happiness; broken eggs, however, prognosticate quarrels and law-suits; fresh eggs, good news (Artemidorus). An ancient symbol of creation the egg has been held as an emblem of good fortune by all races.

Elderberries

A dream of good luck, speedy marriage and success financially (Raphael). The fruit of the sacred elder, these berries were highly esteemed by the ancient Prussians as symbols of good fortune.

Elephant

A fortunate dream forecasting riches (Gypsy). A symbol of power and wisdom. In India the god of wisdom is elephant-headed.

Elk

A dream of good luck (Gypsy). The great god El-ek; its horns were a protection from ill-luck (Bayley).

Emerald

The dream indicates wealth, a rise in the world

(Gypsy). Persians use it as a charm against the devil, it also bestows knowledge of the future.

Entrails

A bad dream auguring sickness (Gypsy). Here the dream analysts agree with the gypsies on the ground of physical stimuli as causing this dream.

Epaulet

A dream of dignity (Gypsy).

Equator

Good weather and fine crops are promised the farmer by this dream; to others, abundance (Gypsy). The tropical heat here symbolizes fruitfulness.

Ermine

Rise to honor and dignity; gorgeous state awaits this dream (Gypsy). The ermine symbolizes royalty.

Ewe-Lamb

A dream of a faithful and precious friendship (Gypsy). "A possession greatly prized" in Scriptural symbolism.

Eyes

A dream auguring success through foresight (Arte-midorus). The symbol of the eye is eternal vigilance.