Torch in a dream: meaning in al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shahin

8 passages from 3 sources, quoted as written, every one linked to its page.

Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat

As for the torch, it is interpreted in several ways. Whoever sees a torch giving light in a wilderness while the people follow its light, then it is a man through whom a benefit is obtained; and perhaps it is interpreted from the meaning of light.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 190

And the ruler's seeing it is praiseworthy, and its being extinguished is like what was mentioned before regarding the lantern.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 190

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

To hold torches and fire-brands by night, is good: especially to yong folks; to whom most often it signifieth love, with pleasure and effect.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

A certain man dreamt, that his servant whom he loved above all the rest, was changed into a torch or flame; and he lost his sight, and was led and guided by that servant.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Fifth Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

But to sée another hold a torch, is ill to those which would be secret.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Kinds and conditions of Torch

night-watch torch-bearers

Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat

As for the night-watch torch-bearers, they are interpreted in four aspects: a judgeship, Hajj, travel, and embarking upon an affair.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 44

And if he sees those who strike with vile whips, such as scourges and the like, someone will make him a promise and will lie to him.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 44

torch-bearer (lamp lighter)

Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam

In dreams, seeing him indicates a guide by whom people are guided, and he indicates good, righteousness, and knowledge, and one to whom people refer in his word and his deed, along with obscurity of his renown and deficiency of his fortune.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 341