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Consumption

Consumption

Consumption — a slow wasting from within — often touches the fear of being quietly depleted, of strength draining where you can't easily see it. The dream may ask where you feel yourself worn thin, what exposure you've been ignoring, and whether you'd do better to stay close to those who'd shore you up.

Miller 1901
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What the old dream-books say

These are the entries the historical dream-books record for consumption, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.

Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901

Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted

To dream that you have consumption, denotes that you are exposing yourself to danger. Remain with your friends.