Solomon's Dream Book is a collection of very short omens that tradition links to the name of the biblical King Solomon, famous for his wisdom. Solomon himself wrote no dream book. The interpretations are one or two words: a bank — loss, running — loss, a broom — a change for the better in business. The compiler is unknown; the collection is close to old folk dream books. More than three hundred images.
- 195interpretations
- 22letters
Words in this dream book195
All the symbols in “Solomon’s Dream Book”. Each word leads to the dream's page, where this dream book's interpretation is shown next to the others.
About this dream book
History of the dream book
King Solomon, son of David, became a symbol of wisdom in the biblical and later tradition, and many books were signed with his name — from magical treatises to collections of omens. “Solomon’s Dream Book” belongs to this tradition: the name lends the collection weight, but it has nothing to do with the biblical king.
The text is a list of folk omens, many of which coincide with the dream books of Hasse and Simon the Canaanite. Such lists circulated in cheap 19th-century editions and returned in reprints of the 1990s.
Solomon’s name was associated with the interpretation of signs in the Christian, Jewish and Islamic traditions alike: he was regarded as the keeper of secret knowledge. That is why collections of omens were readily signed with his name.
What the interpretations are like
The interpretations are the shortest: a few words on average. Variants are separated by semicolons, without explanations. Many meanings concern money, illness and a change of residence. There are no distinctions for women and men, and no explanations or advice either.
The dream book is handy for a quick answer; look for details in more thorough collections.
Frequently asked questions
How many interpretations are in “Solomon’s Dream Book”?
On the site, in the language of this page: 195. Each word in the list leads to the dream's page, where this interpretation is shown next to the others.
How should I read this dream book's interpretations?
Find the word in the list that best describes the main image of your dream and open it. Compare the interpretation from “Solomon’s Dream Book” with the others on the same page: different authors often see the same image differently.
Can I trust the interpretations?
Dream interpretations are for entertainment and general interest, not a forecast. If a dream worries you or keeps coming back, it is better to talk to people close to you or to a psychologist.
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