Rival
A rival often appears when hesitation clouds your willingness to step forward—whether in love, work, or claiming what matters to you. Sometimes the rival is external, but just as often they're a mirror of the part of you that doubts your own worth.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for rival, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.
Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901
To dream you have a rival, is a sign that you will be slow in asserting your rights, and will lose favor with people of prominence.
For a young woman, this dream is a warning to cherish the love she already holds, as she might unfortunately make a mistake in seeking other bonds.
If you find that a rival has outwitted you, it signifies that you will be negligent in your business, and that you love personal ease to your detriment.
If you imagine that you are the successful rival, it is good for your advancement, and you will find congeniality in your choice of a companion.
Fontaine, 1862
For a lover to dream that he has a rival who annoys him, is a sign that he is in high favor with his sweetheart; such a dream to a young lady has a similar omen, and she has only to name the happy day to settle the matter to her mind.