Magic here should not be confounded with sorcery or spiritism. If the reader so interprets, he may expect the opposite to what is here forecast to follow. True magic is the study of the higher truths of Nature. _Magistrate_.[118] To dream of a magistrate, foretells that you will be harassed with threats of law suits and losses in your business. [118] See Judge and Jury. _Magnet_. To dream of a magnet, denotes that evil influences will draw you from the path of honor. A woman is probably luring you to ruin. To a woman, this dream foretells that protection and wealth will be showered upon her. _Magnifying-glass_. To look through a magnifying-glass in your dreams, means failure to accomplish your work in a satisfactory manner. For a woman to think she owns one, foretells she will encourage the attention of persons who will ignore her later. _Magpie_. To dream of a magpie, denotes much dissatisfaction and quarrels. The dreamer should guard well his conduct and speech after this dream. _Malice_. To dream of entertaining malice for any person, denotes that you will stand low in the opinion of friends because of a disagreeable temper. Seek to control your passion. If you dream of persons maliciously using you, an enemy in friendly garb is working you harm. _Mallet_. To dream of a mallet, denotes you will meet unkind treatment from friends on account of your ill health. Disorder in the home is indicated. _Malt_. To dream of malt, betokens a pleasant existence and riches that will advance your station. To dream of taking malted drinks, denotes that you will interest yourself in some dangerous affair, but will reap much benefit therefrom. _Man_. To dream of a man, if handsome, well formed and supple, denotes that you will enjoy life vastly and come into rich possessions. If he is misshapen and sour-visaged, you will meet disappointments and many perplexities will involve you. For a woman to dream of a handsome man, she is likely to have distinction offered her. If he is ugly, she will experience trouble through some one whom she considers a friend. _Manners_. To dream of seeing ugly-mannered persons, denotes failure to carry out undertakings through the disagreeableness of a person connected with the affair. If you meet people with affable manners, you will be pleasantly surprised by affairs of moment with you taking a favorable turn. _Man-of-war_. To dream of a man-of-war, denotes long journeys and separation from country and friends, dissension in political affairs is portended. If she is crippled, foreign elements will work damage to home interests. If she is sailing upon rough seas, trouble with foreign powers may endanger private affairs. Personal affairs may also go awry. _Mansion_. To dream that you are in a mansion where there is a haunted chamber, denotes sudden misfortune in the midst of contentment. To dream of being in a mansion, indicates for you wealthy possessions.