Sulfur Sulfur in a dream symbolizes prosperity and a change of state . If you dream that you light a match in the dark, this foretells that you will hear unexpected news and wealth will land on you . If you dreamed of matches, this foretells that dishonorable dealings will lose you many friends if you fail to correct the mistakes you made . If you see a sulfur fire, this means that you will be threatened with losses caused by the impact of an infectious disease in the neighborhood .