The Big Dictionary of Dreams

by Martha Clarke
It is an element of double meaning: support or an instrument of punishment. In the first case, if the dream in which it appears is pleasant, the image represents a solid and competent friend. If, on the contrary, you have an unpleasant perception of the dream (you are weak or limp), it is a sign that you lack confidence to address certain situations. When the cane functions as a weapon it means that in real life you are behaving tyrannically and are using your power arbitrarily.

If you punish an animal with a cane you may be having problems with your own nature.

If it is a person, it usually represents some part of yourself you dislike. For the Freudian school, the cane is identified with physical virility. For the Jungian, it refers to psychic masculinity.

According to the old masters in the oneiric field this dream omen is negative.

Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
Because many people associate the cane with some form of punishment or sadism, it can represent self-punishment, or masochism.

It is more likely; however, that we arc trying to come to terms with some form of childhood trauma.

Because a cane also represents pliability, we may be trying to achieve a balance between our willingness and our unwillingness to acccpt a situation.

The cane signifies self- flagellation.

Dream Meanings of Versatile

by Versatile - Anonymous
Material aspects: Because many people associate the cane with some form of punishment or sadism, it can represent self-punishment or masochism.

It is more likely, however, that we are trying to come to terms with some form of childhood trauma. Also consult the entry for staff.