General Meanings:

Power to control Each percussion instrument, which plays a role in dreams, is an indication that something has power over the dreamer and wants to control him, instead of giving him the power to himself to take action. Flail as a dream symbol warns against thoughtless actions that may lead to problems and concerns.

Psychological Meanings:

A flail as a dream symbol can illustrate the ideas about authority.

Spiritual Meanings:

Power A flail can also symbolize spiritual superiority and the higher power which would be accessible for the dreamer.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Hard work if see flail – In a dream to see a flail announces an unusual heavy work, but it also points that you will meet rude and vulgar people which will bring you grief.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Think twice if see flail – The dream of flail is a signal that you have to think about all pros and cons before you come to a decision.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Luck if see flail – When a flail appears in the dream then this announces success in all things;
• Sad weddings if work without flail – When you are working without flail then this announces that you will get married with an unlovable person.