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Some people are very strict with themselves, so they tend to dream of flagellation. This represents their reproaches against themselves. Through flogging you pu…
Probably used first as a weapon, the cane took on the symbolism of strength and power and eventually authority and social prestige. Spiritually, it also came to…
1- At its basic meaning, and depending upon the circumstances in the dreamer’s life, leather can be associated with self image. Often it is connected with prote…
A whip suggests corrective punishment and self-flagellation. We need to consider whether such behaviour is appropriate as we progress spiritually.
1- When a child recognises that he or she is not conforming to what is expected, the threat of punishment is often present. In later life, when there is fear of…
Spiritual masochism suggests an act of self-inflicted pain, such as self-flagellation.The pain perversely brings pleasure. It can be an aspect of martyrdom.
Material aspects: To dream of ‘hard labour’ will alert us to a tendency towards self-flagellation or self-punishment in our personality.
1- The whip is an instrument of torture.For this to appear indicates the dreamer has either the need to control others or to be controlled by them. We may be tr…
The concept of divine retribution – that is, being punished by a force greater than ourselves – suggests a judgemental god. Spiritual punishment is much more, h…
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