Burning Burn symbolizes good news . If you burn your hand in a burning and clear fire, this means purity of purpose and the support of your friends . If you burned your foot while walking over coal or fireplaces, this means your ability to accomplish any work, no matter how impossible it is in the eyes of others . Your usual good health will remain with you, but if you are overcome by fire this symbolizes that your interests will suffer from the betrayal of so-called friends . If you were burned in a dream, this means that sad events will nullify all expected joys and delights .