Have you ever had one of those dreams that makes you laugh out loud when you wake up? Like last Tuesday, I dreamed I was riding a giant, fluffy squirrel, racing through a library made entirely of cheese—shelves of cheddar, floors of cream cheese, even staircases of melted mozzarella. I woke up completely baffled: What on earth was that dream trying to say?
So I decided to get to the bottom of it. I headed to that dusty old bookstore tucked beside the laundromat downtown, where the grime is thicker than the books themselves. From the bottom shelf, I pulled out the legendary 12,000 Dream Interpretations.
First Impression: This Isn’t a Book, It’s a Dumbbell!
Pulling it off the shelf nearly threw out my back—this thing was heavy as a brick, its cover yellowed and edges curled. Opening it revealed dense, tiny text, like ants holding a meeting, straining my eyes.Seeing my hesitation, the clerk grinned and said, “This edition’s been in print since 1910. Bargain price—five bucks.”
Five bucks? Fine, curiosity got the better of me.
Home and Ready to Use: Squirrel + Cheese = Have I Been Wasting Money Lately?
The first thing I did when I got home was look up “squirrel.” The book said: “Dreaming of a squirrel means you’re worried about wasting time or money.” — I froze on the spot. Wait, yesterday I impulsively bought a Bluetooth speaker I’ll never use, justifying it with “buy early, enjoy sooner”… This book has something!
Next, I looked up “cheese.” The book stated: “Dreaming of dairy products often foretells unexpected wealth.” — I nearly jumped out of my chair! The very next day after this dream, my freelance client who’d been dragging their feet for two months actually sent me the final payment early! Not a penny short!
Could this be a coincidence?
Second Night’s Dream: Missing the Train = Fear of Missing Out?
The next night, I dreamt again—I was sprinting to the train station, only to watch helplessly as the train doors closed and departed, leaving me stranded on the platform. Upon waking, I immediately looked up “train” in the book.
It clearly listed three interpretations:
- Missing the train → You’re anxious about missing an opportunity;
- Boarding smoothly → Good things are coming soon, don’t worry;
- Riding an old-fashioned train → You keep dwelling on the past and can’t let go.
After reading this, my palms were sweaty. Lately, I’ve been job hunting, sending out dozens of resumes with no replies, checking my email daily until I felt anxious. This “missing the train” dream felt like it had installed surveillance in my mind.
Why do I prefer this “old relic” over modern apps?
There are tons of dream interpretation apps online now—just a few taps and you get results. But I’ve tried several, and they all spouted gibberish like “You’re experiencing spiritual awakening” or “Your subconscious is channeling cosmic energy.” This old book is different:
1. Straight Talk, No Fluff
Forget “soul journeys” or “higher consciousness”—it tells it like it is: Dreaming of losing teeth? You’re stressed about money. Dreaming of exams? You fear judgment. Dreaming of getting lost? You’re directionless in life. Real, relatable stuff.
2. No Charging, No Noise
Wake up from a nightmare in the middle of the night? No need to fumble for your phone, turn on the screen, or worry about the light disturbing your partner. Just flip on the lamp, rustle through the pages—quiet and reassuring.
3. Time-tested, proven reliable
A book that’s been in print for over a century without fading away? That means it’s genuinely helped countless people.It’s not some flash-in-the-pan internet sensation. It’s like that trusty old kitchen knife in your home—no frills, but sharp as a tack for any task.
My Honest Thoughts After Two Weeks
Now, the first thing I do each morning is grab my coffee, slam this “brick of a book” down on the table, and flip to the keywords from last night’s dreams, checking them off one by one.
Sometimes it’s eerily accurate—like dreaming of losing my wallet, only for the book to say “financial pressure ahead,” and then my landlord demands rent that very day.
Other times it’s vague—like dreaming of rain, with the book listing over a dozen interpretations ranging from “low mood” to “financial luck coming,” leaving me unsure which to believe.
But you know what? Even when it’s off, the act of flipping through the pages is deeply therapeutic. It forces me to pause and reflect: “Have I been too anxious lately?” “Am I overlooking something important?” “Why do I keep dreaming about this person?”
It’s not fortune-telling; it’s more like a mirror, reflecting emotions and thoughts I usually overlook.
One last honest truth
Five bucks—you won’t lose out, you won’t get scammed, but you’ll gain an old friend who helps you understand your own heart.
It won’t tell you “you’re destined to change the world,” nor will it scare you with “this dream is an omen of doom.” It will simply tell you calmly: “You dreamt of this because you’ve been worrying about that lately.”——That’s how simple it is, and that’s how useful it is.
Now, every time I dream about losing teeth and the book says “it represents insecurity about money,” I smile and tell it, “You’re right, buddy.” Then I go to work feeling at ease—at least I know it’s not that I’m going crazy, it’s just that my bills have been piling up lately.
If you’re also plagued by strange dreams, or simply curious about “what the heck that dream last night meant,” I genuinely recommend finding an old book like this. No need for new, expensive, or high-tech—sometimes the simplest approach works best.
After all, we create our own dreams, and the key to understanding them may have been hidden all along in these yellowed pages.
