Psychological / emotional perspective: Native americans are reputed to use tobacco to drive away bad spirits, and it is true that initially tobacco will give the person a mood lift. In dreams it is this symbolism of impending change that is meaningful. Trying to give up smoking in dreams suggests that we are attempting to live without false stimulation. Tobacco appearing in dreams will have different meanings depending on whether we smoke in waking life or not.
If we do, then tobacco, in the dream, is probably a comfort tool, though nowadays something of a guilty pleasure.
If not, then the symbolism is probably more to do with the idea of using tobacco to achieve a particular state of mind.
If the dreamer is smoking a pipe, there may be issues of masculinity to deal with.
[1]1- Tobacco appearing in dreams will have different meanings depending on whether the dreamer is a smoker or not.
If he or she is a smoker, then tobacco, in the dream, is probably a comfort tool.
If not, then the symbolism is probably more to do with the idea of using tobacco to achieve a particular state of mind.
If the dreamer is smoking a pipe, there may be issues of masculinity to deal with.
2- It is said that Red Indians use tobacco to drive away bad spirits, and it is true that initially tobacco will give the person a mood lift. In dreams it is this symbolism of change which is the meaningful one.
3- Tobacco as a giver of visions mav be the symbolism here. ‘The dreamer may be interested in the idea of spirituality, but as yet has not found the right stimulation.
[2]Vision: If you are smoking: you are afraid and apprehensive about reality and would rather live in a fantasy world. Inhaling tobacco smoke: you are literally “inhaling” negative thoughts. Smoking a pipe: you are greatly surprised by the realization that home can be very pleasing.
Depth Psychology: A pipe and a cigar are phallic symbols. Other than that, tobacco is a sign that all your efforts are for naught—they are “going up in smoke.” See Cigar, Pipe.
[3]According to certain Native American traditions, dreams of tobacco are considered to be a sacred offering and a blessing.
If you dream of smoking tobacco, then this could symbolize a prayer or petition to God or to Great Spirit. Alternatively, tobacco can symbolize that you have a dirty habit that is an attempt at masking your hurt and pain, but it keeps you blind to what’s really going on.
See Also: Smoking, Cigarette, Pipe.
[4]To dream of tobacco, denotes success in business affairs, but poor returns in love.
To use it, warns you against enemies and extravagance.
To see it growing, foretells successful enterprises.
To see it dry in the leaf, ensures good crops to farmers, and consequent gain to tradesmen.
To smoke tobacco, denotes amiable friendships.
[5]We may be interested in the idea of spirituality, but as yet have not found the right stimulation.
The symbolism of tobacco as a giver of visions may be relevant to our situation. Also consult the entries for indigenous peoples and smoke / smoking.
[6]To dream of seeing men smoking predicts the solution of a problem pertaining to someone you love.
Women smoking cigarettes are an augury of contentment in the home.
Women smoking pipes foretell quarrels and disappointments.
[7]Smoking tobacco forecasts success in business and in studies, although little luck with love. Seeing it dry alerts you of gossiping from close persons; as a plant, it signals that it is not a good time to make new friendships.
[8]1. Professional and financial matters, often a good omen.
2. Warm feelings regarding friendship.
3. An event or agreement of great importance.
[9]To watch someone smoking denotes a successful conclusion to a series of tribulations.
To be smoking indicates a will to live in peace and harmony.
[10]Pleasures (sometimes with regrets), restful- ness but also addiction.
[11]If you smoke tobacco in a dream, it betokens a release from cares and worries.
[12]A dream denoting sensual pleasure (Gypsy).
[13]Your fancied troubles will soon vanish like smoke.
[14]See “cigar” and “cigarette”
[15]Symbolic of bad habits
[16](See Also: Snuff)
[17]lucky numbers: 16-18-23-24-29-43
bundle of leaves: wil receive false news.
buying: plan and save for your old age.
leaves: failure in love, but success in business.
pouch, a: are squandering the money left you by one you distrusted.
putting, in the nose: wil be very irritable when meeting a selfish woman.
selling: wil meet someone very interesting.
shop, a: extensive gossiping behind your back wil open up a friend to your face.
smoking: what you have to say could get you into trouble.
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