The meaning of a dream about oil.
To dream of an oil field or striking oil forecasts the pleasant jingle of approaching money, which is also the case if you dreamed of having it on your person or clothing.
Oiling machinery is a sign of recognition in your field of endeavour or in community affairs.
Buying oil predicts a happy improvement in love (or domestic) affairs but selling it suggests an inclination to cooperate in a questionable proposition – resist it!
Cooking (or cooking with) oil suggests that a person of whom you are doubtful is in fact trustworthy; to drink oil is a sign of improving health for yourself or someone close to you.
Spilling oil indicates that you will soon have to ‘pour oil on troubled waters.’
Anointing yourself with cosmetic oil or the use of medicated oil predicts that you will solve your current problems without assistance.
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If you were impressed by the painting in your dream, it is a reminder that social snobbery (or pretensions) frequently result in lost opportunities.