Reading

To see in a dream that one is reading any page or book signifies attaining an inheritance; reading the page or written text from the reverse side signifies that debts will accumulate upon him; and for one who reads well, reading a book signifies being appointed to public office.

To read a letter in a dream signifies joyful news; to read a newspaper signifies daily joys and anxieties; and to read a magazine signifies learning knowledge and understanding. If one whose reading is not sound sees in a dream that he is reading his own book of deeds with complete ease, then—if what he reads is good—it signifies becoming safe from what he fears, the complete removal of his needs, and becoming wealthy thereafter.

To read the book of deeds in a dream signifies repenting of sins; to read something in a foreign language signifies going to a foreign country and accomplishing there deeds that will make an impression; and to see oneself reading an inscription, an ancient text, or something unknown signifies secret sciences and gifts and gracious favors that will come from an unexpected place.

To see in a dream that one is reading a book in foreign languages incorrectly signifies attaining one’s homeland, and, if one is ill, recovering from it; to see someone reading over a grave signifies admonishing one who does not heed words, commanding what is right and restraining from falsehood; to see oneself reading something at an important gathering or on a blessed occasion signifies a good reputation and receiving respect; and to see a funeral reciter signifies a hypocritical person, and a person who is given to hospitality and kindness.

To see someone reading a book in a dream signifies—according to the contents of the book—illness or obsessive thoughts, joy and cheerfulness, or inclining toward the matters expressed by what is being read.

One who reads a book in his dream signifies that you will influence the people around you. It is also interpreted as your greatly magnifying minor problems. Reading a newspaper in a dream signifies that you cannot keep your secrets.

If you saw in your dream that you were reading, it means that you will undertake a difficult task and will possess friends who will hasten to your aid when you are in need.

Reading something in a dream signifies that the person will perform a good deed and hear good news.

To see oneself reading a book, newspaper, or magazine in a dream signifies that one will receive news that will bring joy. To see oneself reading a large-format book or an encyclopedia signifies intelligence and knowledge; while reading a handwritten book is interpreted as a small inheritance that will remain from a distant relative.

According to another account: To read anything in a dream signifies joyful news. If a person who does not know how to read well while awake sees himself reading in a dream, it signifies that he will thereafter become wealthy, attain all his needs, and become safe from what he fears. If what he reads is good, it signifies that he will have a beautiful week. If what he reads is evil, it signifies sorrow, grief, and becoming known through them, and falling into such things as debt and blood-money.

Whoever sees in a dream that he is reading a page or any book will attain an inheritance. Whoever sees that he is reading the page from its reverse side will have debts accumulate upon him.

Whoever sees in a dream that he is reading a book will attain an inheritance. Whoever sees that he is reading the book of deeds will repent of his sins. If a person sees that he is reading a foreign book beautifully and correctly, that person will travel to a country he does not know and will succeed in carrying out a celebrated undertaking there. Whoever sees that he is reading a foreign book incorrectly, it signifies escaping from a foreign country, or falling ill, or recovering from his illness.

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 success and reputation, work and responsibility, health and body, spiritual signs, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.