The Big Dictionary of Dreams
by Martha ClarkeDream 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.
Dreamers Dictionary
by GarudaA 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.
The Language of Dreams
by Patrica TelescoIf 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.