The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
This is a dream of contrary in a peculiar way, for if you dreamed of beating, or being beaten by, friends or loved ones, it is a fortunate omen for personal or family affairs; however, if strangers were involved, it is a warning not to procrastinate in dealing with current domestic problems.

If the dream concerned the beating of animals or carpets, it indicates difficulties arising from lack of organization which are within your power to overcome if you concentrate.

Christian Dream Symbols

by Tyler Wolfe
If you are being beaten in dream it can be emblematic of a demonic attack.

If you are being beaten on the back with a rod it can symbolize correction for foolish behavior, Prov. 10:13