What does a dream about a whipping or flogging mean?
A dream about a whipping or flogging symbolises punishment, misfortune, shame and guilt. Perhaps you need to get a grip on your attitude and start working on improving your life. This dream may also have to do with your self-esteem. See also the dream meaning of torture
What does a dream about being beaten or flogged mean?
A dream in which you are being scourged means that you are in for a fight and misfortune. This dream also suggests that you have lost control or that someone is taking advantage of you. Or this dream symbolises that you are being disciplined in some way.
What does a dream about whipping or flogging someone mean?
A dream in which you whip or flog someone symbolises that you are in control. You are aware of the power you have and perhaps even abuse it. This dream can also have sexual connotations: perhaps your sex life needs a little excitement. Or this dream symbolises that you feel pressured and that you are having trouble keeping calm.
Dreams about beatings of or by specific people
What does a dream about being beaten by your partner mean?
A dream in which you are flogged by your partner symbolises that you feel you are unable to stop your partner from hurting you. This dream can also mean that your partner controls your behaviour and that you do not take responsibility for your own feelings.
What does a dream about whipping or flogging a child mean?
A dream about flogging a child symbolises that you are abusing the goodness of yourself or someone else. This dream can also mean that you are punishing your inner child for something. Try to embrace yourself instead of punishing.
What does a dream about flogging yourself mean?
A dream about flogging yourself or self-flagellation symbolises a challenge that you must meet in order to succeed, or a problem that has been building up for some time and that you must solve. This dream can also mean that you have to face an ordeal. See also the dream meaning of hurting yourself
Dreaming about specific places of a flogging
What does a dream about being flogged in a public place mean?
A dream in which you are flogged in a public place symbolises that you will be humiliated. Someone is trying to take away your dignity.
What does a dream about being flogged in prison mean?
A dream about being flogged in prison symbolises that you will be punished for a crime. Or this dream symbolises that you will be under great pressure. It may be about a relationship or a problem at work.
Other dreams of a flogging
What does a dream in which you are flogged with a whip mean?
A dream in which you are struck with a whip means that you are overly critical of yourself. This dream also suggests that you are having trouble keeping calm. Or perhaps you have been careless with your actions and need to take responsibility for your mistakes. See also the dream meaning of whip
See also the dream meaning of beat up
Read more: The meaning of common dreams: what do your dreams say about your subconscious?
What others say about this dream
Every dream is a direct, personal, and meaningful message to the dreamer.
– u/RadOwl on this conversation on Reddit