Dough

To see dough in a dream signifies that affairs will become easy, relief and abundance that will be witnessed very soon, the imprisoned person attaining freedom, and the pregnant woman’s delivery drawing near.

To see dough fermenting and overflowing in a dream signifies abundant profit to be seen in trade; its souring and overflowing signifies suffering a loss; kneading dough signifies the arrival of a guest; kneading dough in a confined place signifies committing a forbidden act; and kneading dough in a comfortable and spacious setting signifies prosperity or marriage.

To knead barley dough in a dream signifies piety in religion, triumph over the enemy, or appointment to public office. To see one who kneads dough signifies gaining a place in people’s hearts and points to a just and compassionate ruler.

Whoever sees himself kneading dough in a dream will succeed through his own efforts. It indicates that he will attain the position he desires by undertaking an enterprise on his own. Fermenting dough signifies increasing the money and capital received from one’s family and becoming the possessor of a fortune. Frying dough signifies attaining one’s desire.

To see oneself kneading dough in a dream means that the dreamer will succeed through his own efforts. It indicates that he will attain the position he desires by undertaking an enterprise on his own. Fermenting dough signifies increasing the money and capital received from one’s family and becoming the possessor of a fortune. Frying dough signifies attaining one’s desire. Kneading dough signifies that the person will attain success through his own efforts.

Whoever sees himself kneading dough made from barley flour possesses complete religious faith. If the dough he kneads is made from wheat flour, it signifies that his property will increase and his earnings will grow. According to one narration, seeing dough signifies that he will set out on a journey to meet his relatives.

According to another narration, it signifies setting out on a journey for the purpose of trade. Seeing dough signifies the remedies a person conceives in order to attain his purpose. If the dough is leavened, he will soon attain this remedy; if it is unleavened, this remedy will be delayed. If he sees himself baking bread from this dough, he will attain his purpose.

According to another narration: To see dough in a dream signifies easy affairs, attaining comfort in the near future, and the release of a person in prison or of a pregnant woman. Dough is property that will be acquired. If a person sees dough in his house in a dream, he will gain property through the trade he conducts. Whoever sees the dough souring and overflowing from its vessel will suffer a loss in his trade. Whoever sees himself kneading dough will receive a guest.

Whoever sees himself kneading dough in a dream will advance toward success through his own efforts. He will attain the position he desires by making an advance on his own. The person who leavens the dough will multiply the money received from his family, increase his capital, and make a fortune. Whoever causes the dough to rise will attain his desire. Throwing away dough signifies a monetary loss. Whoever sees this dream should keep away from games of chance. Whoever sees himself kneading dough will advance toward success through his own efforts. He will attain the position he desires by making an advance on his own.

Ibn Sīrīn: To see dough in a dream signifies sustenance, benefit, and easy gain. To see oneself kneading dough signifies receiving guests or returning from a journey.

It can be read as a sign of easing, receiving support, gaining morale, or a fruitful development.

Underestimating opportunities, succumbing to comfort, or being late may reduce the positive effect.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.