The symbolism of the whip is directly linked to that of the CLUB and the LASSO, linked to the concepts of domination and superiority. It expresses the idea of punishment, like the club and the mace, as well the power to dominate. Logically, whips are also related to the rituals of flagellation. In general, using a whip means that you should review your attitude toward others, because all signs point to you being somewhat tyrannical. So, if your romantic relationships are not in going well, you should reconsider your position. On the contrary, if you are the one who receives the punishment, it means that you feel humiliated.
Dream oracles say that he who dreams of using a whip on someone will soon have problems. However, if the dreamer is the recipient of the lashes, he will lend his services to someone.
[1]Vision: Seeing a whip or being whipped: your masochistic tendencies have no oudet.
A woman dreaming about a whip: she would like to subjugate herself sexually and intellectually to her partner. Wielding a whip: you have secret, aggressive tendencies that other people hate or find repulsive. Listening to the sound of a whip: you wiH go far in life.
Depth Psychology: Whippings may point to an aberrant personality that needs professional attention, particularly if the dream appears frequently.
A whip by itself is a sign of aggression, hate, contempt, as well as arrogance. Examine honestly if you are the perpetrator or the victim right now.
[2](See Also: Weapons)
If being used to tame an animal, this dream speaks of bringing your less evolved, more instinctual, characteristics under control.
Quick adjustments that gain approval or help move something ahead (e.g., “whipping it into shape”).
Possibly reflective of a dominatrix fantasy, depending on the other dream components.
Subordination, punishment, or abuse. Is this directed toward you from others, or vice versa? Are you directing such negativity toward yourself?
Generative force. In some ancient cultures, people whipped trees to ensure abundant harvests.
[3]To see a whip in your dream symbolizes punishment, abuse and unhappiness.
If you dream of being whipped, you may have experienced an an abusive situation, or it’s possible that you are doing damage to yourself through reckless and self-destructive behaviors.
If you dream of whipping someone else, you have the courage to attain great success, despite any opposition you may face.
[4]Dreams of a whip signify that you are exposing, venting and releasing the punishment, judgment and criticism of your inner critic that is disapproving of your actions and choices. This dream is revealing how your inner critic uses pain in a vane attempt to positively motivate your behavior.
[5]A whip is a symbol of authority and punishment. How it is experienced in the dream determines whether the dreamer is imposing the punishment or receiving it. In either scenario, whips have acquired connotations of abuse, so the punishment represented is often abusive and an occasion for guilt and shame.
[6]Material aspects: The whip is an instrument of torture.
For it to appear indicates we have either the need to control others, or to be controlled by them. We may be trying to control by using pain – either physical or emotional.
[7]Psychological / emotional perspective: Because the whip or lash is an instrument of punishment we need to be aware that in trying to force things to happen in waking life, we may also be creating problems for ourselves.
[8]Subjugation; the power of aggression. Masochistic tendencies that are lived out. Or, you are doing damage to yourself, and the dream is pointing that out. You need to find your Self.
[9]Hurtful remarks; angry feelings, sexuality which has as its base a desire to hurt; desire to control through threats or pain. Idioms: whip hand; whipping boy.
[10]A dream featuring the whipping of an animal suggests you have some injustice on your conscience; either make amends or try to forget it See also Chastise,
[11]A whip suggests corrective punishment and self-flagellation. We need to consider whether such behaviour is appropriate as we progress spiritually.
[12]To use a whip or see a whip being used indicates that you have a short temper and sharp tongue that can hurt others more than you realize.
[13]To dream of whipping an animal denotes sorrow to you; to dream of being whipped augurs scandal (Gypsy). A symbol of martyrdom.
[14]1. One needs to have more control over one’s life.
2. One needs to exercise better control over someone else’s life.
[15]To dream of a whip, signifies unhappy dissensions and unfortunate and formidable friendships.
[16]Verbal whipping of self or others; self-punishment. Aggression, hostility.
[17]A display of superiority; revealed to prevent persecution
[18]An affectionate message. Good tidings will come shortly.
[19]A curse, stubbornness, Prov. 26:3
[20](See Also: Scourge)
[21]For one to dream of using a whip pretty freely on some animal under his or her direction, is an indication that sorrow and trouble are about to befall the dreamer.
[22]lucky numbers: 14-15-17-28-32-42
being whipped: wil travel abroad to find a gul ible victim.
enemies: wil recover from an il ness caused by self-punishment.
several people: are doomed for disappointment if you expect problems to end.
having a: wil receive an affectionate message of forthcoming mischief.
lashing a: others recognize the aggression behind your sweet facade.
horse with a: your abusiveness is an occasion for guilt and shame.
someone else: one you admire doesn’t need force to convince you, but is using it.
using a: domination, superiority, authority whether you deserve them or not.
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