Nails.
To see nails in your dreams, indicates much toil and small recompense.
To deal in nails, shows that you will engage in honorable work,
even if it be lowly.
To see rusty or broken nails, indicates sickness and failure in business.
Naked.
To dream that you are naked, foretells scandal and unwise engagements. Nudity dreams can mean that you “fear… being found out and exposed over your activities,” or feel that someone is misjudging you.
To see others naked, foretells that you will be tempted by designing persons to leave the path of duty. Sickness will be no small factor against your success.
To dream that you suddenly discover your nudity, and are trying to conceal it, denotes that you have sought illicit pleasure contrary to your noblest instincts and are desirous of abandoning those desires.
For a young woman to dream that she admires her nudity, foretells that she will win, but not hold honest men’s regard.
She will win fortune by her charms. If she thinks herself ill-formed, her reputation will be sullied by scandal.
If she dreams of swimming in clear water naked, she will enjoy illicit loves, but nature will revenge herself by sickness, or loss of charms. If she sees naked men swimming in clear water, she will have many admirers. If the water is muddy, a jealous admirer will cause ill-natured gossip about her.
Napkin.
To dream of a napkin, foretells convivial entertainments in which you
will figure prominently. For a woman to dream of soiled napkins,
foretells that humiliating affairs will thrust themselves upon her.
Navy.
To dream of the navy, denotes victorious struggles with unsightly
obstacles, and the promise of voyages and tours of recreation.
If in your dream you seem frightened or disconcerted, you will
have strange obstacles to overcome before you reach fortune.
A dilapidated navy is an indication of unfortunate friendships
in business or love.
See Gunboat.
Nearsighted.
To dream that you are nearsighted, signifies embarrassing
failure and unexpected visits from unwelcome persons.
For a young woman, this dream foretells unexpected rivalry.
To dream that your sweetheart is nearsighted, denotes that she
will disappoint you.
Neck.
To dream that you see your own neck, foretells that vexatious
family relations will interfere with your business.
To admire the neck of another, signifies your worldly mindedness will cause
broken domestic ties.
For a woman to dream that her neck is thick, foretells that she will become
querulous and something of a shrew if she fails to control her temper.
Necklace.
For a woman to dream of receiving a necklace, omens for her a loving
husband and a beautiful home.
To lose a necklace, she will early feel the heavy hand of bereavement.
Necromancer.
To dream of a necromancer and his arts, denotes that you are threatened
with strange acquaintances who will influence you for evil.
See Hypnotist.
Need.
To dream that you are in need, denotes that you will speculate unwisely
and distressing news of absent friends will oppress you.
To see others in need, foretells that unfortunate affairs will affect
yourself with others.
Needle.
To use a needle in your dream, is a warning of approaching affliction,
in which you will suffer keenly the loss of sympathy,
which is rightfully yours.
To dream of threading a needle, denotes that you will be burdened
with the care of others than your own household.
To look for a needle, foretells useless worries.
To find a needle, foretells that you will have friends who
will appreciate you.
To break one, signifies loneliness and poverty.
Neighbor.
To see your neighbors in your dreams, denotes many profitable hours
will be lost in useless strife and gossip. If they appear sad,
or angry, it foretells dissensions and quarrels.
Nephew.
To dream of your nephew, denotes you are soon to come into
a pleasing competency, if he is handsome and well looking;
otherwise, there will be disappointment and discomfort for you.
Nest.
To dream of seeing birds’ nests, denotes that you will be
interested in an enterprise which will be prosperous.
For a young woman, this dream foretells change of abode.
To see an empty nest, indicates sorrow through the absence of a friend.
Hens’ nests, foretells that you will be interested in domesticities,
and children will be cheerful and obedient.
To dream of a nest filled with broken or bad eggs,
portends disappointments and failure.
See Birds’ Nest.
Nets.
To dream of ensnaring anything with a net, denotes that you will be
unscrupulous in your dealings and deportment with others.
To dream of an old or torn net, denotes that your property has mortgages,
or attachments, which will cause you trouble.
Nettles.
If in your dreams you walk among nettles without being stung,
you will be prosperous.
To be stung by them, you will be discontented with yourself
and make others unhappy.
For a young woman to dream of passing through nettles,
foretells that she will be offered marriage by different men,
and her decision will fill her with anxious foreboding.
To dream of nettles, is portentous of stringent circumstances
and disobedience from children or servants.
News.
To hear good news in a dream, denotes that you will be fortunate
in affairs, and have harmonious companions; but if the news be bad,
contrary conditions will exist.
Newspaper.
To dream of newspapers, denotes that frauds will be detected in your dealings,
and your reputation will likewise be affected.
To print a newspaper, you will have opportunities of making foreign
journeys and friends.
Trying, but failing to read a newspaper, denotes that you will fail
in some uncertain enterprise.
Newspaper Reporter.
If in your dreams you unwillingly see them, you will be annoyed
with small talk, and perhaps quarrels of a low character.
If you are a newspaper reporter in your dreams, there will be a varied course
of travel offered you, though you may experience unpleasant situations,
yet there will be some honor and gain attached.
New Year.
To dream of the new year, signifies prosperity and connubial anticipations.
If you contemplate the new year in weariness, engagement will be
entered into inauspiciously.
Niece.
For a woman to dream of her niece, foretells she will have unexpected
trials and much useless worry in the near future.
Night.
If you are surrounded by night in your dreams, you may expect unusual
oppression and hardships in business. If the night seems to be vanishing,
conditions which hitherto seemed unfavorable will now grow bright,
and affairs will assume prosperous phases.
See Darkness.
Nightmare.
To dream of being attacked with this hideous sensation,
denotes wrangling and failure in business. For a young woman,
this is a dream prophetic of disappointment and unmerited slights.
It may also warn the dreamer to be careful of her health, and food.
Nightingale.
To dream that you are listening to the harmonious notes of the nightingale,
foretells a pleasing existence, and prosperous and healthy surroundings.
This is a most favorable dream to lovers, and parents.
To see nightingales silent, foretells slight misunderstandings among friends.
Ninepins.
To dream that you play ninepins, denotes that you
are foolishly wasting your energy and opportunities.
You should be careful in the selection of companions.
All phases of this dream are bad.
Nobility.
To dream of associating with the nobility, denotes that your aspirations
are not of the right nature, as you prefer show and pleasures to the higher
development of the mind.
For a young woman to dream of the nobility, foretells that she
will choose a lover for his outward appearance, instead of wisely
accepting the man of merit for her protector.
Noise.
If you hear a strange noise in your dream, unfavorable news is presaged.
If the noise awakes you, there will be a sudden change in your affairs.
Noodles.
To dream of noodles, denotes an abnormal appetite and desires.
There is little good in this dream.
North
In some spiritual traditions, north is the direction of spirit and rebirth.
Nose.
To see your own nose, indicates force of character, and consciousness of your
ability to accomplish whatever enterprise you may choose to undertake.
If your nose looks smaller than natural, there will be failure
in your affairs. Hair growing on your nose, indicates extraordinary
undertakings, and that they will be carried through by sheer force
of character, or will.
A bleeding nose, is prophetic of disaster, whatever the calling
of the dreamer may be.
Notary.
To dream of a notary, is a prediction of unsatisfied desires,
and probable lawsuits. For a woman to associate with a notary,
foretells she will rashly risk her reputation, in gratification
of foolish pleasure.
November.
To dream of November, augers a season of indifferent success
in all affairs.
Nuclear War.
Bombs in dreams can symbolize something explosive, such as a temper, and a nuclear bomb takes the symbolism to the next level to describe something really explosive—blow-your-top explosive.
Nuclear war ties in with “end of the world” and “apocalypse.” When used figuratively it means a situation changes drastically for the worse, or threatens to. The symbolism applies to situations such as bad health problems, divorce, and death. Again, it’s an exaggerated way of expressing the dynamics of a situation, especially the feelings and emotions involved. Facing a major decline in your health, wealth, or status can seem like the end of the world because it means the end of your world as you know it.
Numbness.
To dream that you feel a numbness creeping over you, in your dreams,
is a sign of illness, and disquieting conditions
Numbers.
To dream of numbers, denotes that unsettled conditions in business
will cause you uneasiness and dissatisfaction.
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See Figures.
Nuns.
For a religiously inclined man to dream of nuns, foretells that
material joys will interfere with his spirituality.
He should be wise in the control of self.
For a woman to dream of nuns, foretells her widowhood, or her
separation from her lover. If she dreams that she is a nun,
it portends her discontentment with present environments.
To see a dead nun, signifies despair over the unfaithfulness of loved ones,
and impoverished fortune.
For one to dream that she discards the robes of her order,
foretells that longing for worldly pleasures will unfit her
for her chosen duties.
Nuptial.
For a woman to dream of her nuptials, she will soon enter upon
new engagements, which will afford her distinction, pleasure, and harmony.
See Marriage.
Nurse.
To dream that a nurse is retained in your home, foretells distressing illness,
or unlucky visiting among friends.
To see a nurse leaving your house, omens good health in the family.
For a young woman to dream that she is a nurse, denotes that she will gain
the esteem of people, through her self-sacrifice. If she parts from a patient,
she will yield to the persuasion of deceit.
Nursing.
For a woman to dream of nursing her baby, denotes pleasant employment.
For a young woman to dream of nursing a baby, foretells that she
will occupy positions of honor and trust.
For a man to dream of seeing his wife nurse their baby,
denotes harmony in his pursuits.
Nuts.
To dream of gathering nuts, augurs successful enterprises,
and much favor in love.
To eat them, prosperity will aid you in grasping any desired pleasure.
For a woman to dream of nuts, foretells that her fortune will
be on blissful heights.
Nutmegs.
To dream of nutmegs, is a sign of prosperity, and pleasant journeyings.
Nymph.
To see nymphs bathing in clear water, denotes that passionate desires will
find an ecstatic realization. Convivial entertainments will enchant you.
To see them out of their sphere, denotes disappointment with the world.
For a young woman to see them bathing, denotes that she will have great
favor and pleasure, but they will not rest strictly within the moral code.
To dream that she impersonates a nymph, is a sign that she is using her
attractions for selfish purposes, and thus the undoing of men.