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.
[1]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.
[2]If you carry a cane in your dream it predicts increased wealth.
If you break it, bad luck.
If you drop it be extremely careful in all your understandings. Pointing a cane at some object or person is considered, by some authorities, a symbol of sexual desires.
[3]Psychological / emotional perspective: Because a cane also represents pliability, we may be trying to achieve a balance between our willingness and our unwillingness to accept a situation.
[4]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 signify self-flagellation.
[5]To see cane growing in your dream, foretells favorable advancement will be made toward fortune.
To see it cut, denotes absolute failure in all undertakings.
[6]To see or use a cane in your dream suggests that you are in need of some support and advice.
The cane may also represent someone you trust and can rely on.
[7]Male sexuality. Could also indicate weakness or, alternatively, something that supports us. “Caning” is also a form of punishment.
[8]1. Phallic symbol.
2. Chastisement.
3. Need for support.
4. Need to carry something to protect oneself against some threat.
[9]Dreams of a cane symbolize support during a vulnerable time and/or the need for someone or something to lean on.
See Also: Railing.
[10]To dream that you have been whipped is a very bad omen—beware of all business transactions for at least a couple of days.
[11]To dream of a cane is symbolic of punishment.
To dream of being caned can be associated with childhood trauma.
[12]Support, helpful influence. You may need assistance in some project or plan. Helpmate.
[13]Dreaming of a cane or crutch indicates a need for internal or external support.
[14]Aggression; sadistic or masochistic sexuality, canyon See valley.
[15]lucky numbers: 30-35-38-44-51-52
bamboo: wil raise several children.
breaking a: dissension within the family.
carrying a, on your arm: good health.
cutting: absolute failure on al fronts.
hitting someone with a: wil have domination over enemies.
another, you: are being treated the way you have treated others.
killing: wil make good profits.
hit with a, being: forget revenge, learn your lesson and go on.
leaning on a: a source of strength has pul ed out from under you.
owning a: you wil be unhappy.
punish people with a, having to: financial troubles.
resting on a: il ness in the near future.
small blowing, a: several dogs wil be kil ed.
sugar, field of: advancement in business.
walking with a: your common sense needs a steadying helpful influence.
wicker: are prone always to doubt others.
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