Little Giant Encyclopedia
by Klaus Vollmar
Well-known phallic and power symbol (a rod of the chieftain, the magician, the king, or emperor). It points to a search for personal freedom.
The shepherd’s rod refers to the responsibility for drives and physical urges.
The animals that the shepherd is guarding are the symbol for the animal side.
See Wood, Fishing Rod.
The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
A dream featuring rods suggests that you will eventually achieve your ambition by virtue of strong-willed determina- tion. However, the inter- pretation of this dream will be modified by the material of the rod.
See Iron, Steel, Silver, etc.
New American Dream Dictionary
by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. A phallic symbol.
2. Determination and will.
3. To draw attention to (as in “lightning rod”).
4. Happiness, usually in relationships (note the material from which the rod is made).
