Lenormand Card Meanings

11. The Whip

The Whip is the eleventh card of the Lenormand. It is a card of conflict, tension and control. It can represent power struggles, arguments, abuse and punishment. When The Whip appears in a reading, it is necessary to consider who is holding the whip and who is on the receiving end.

The Whip can describe personal struggles, harmful patterns of behaviour, and addictions. Whilst it skews negative, The Whip isn’t always a bad card. A personal trainer may be whipping you into shape. Perhaps you need to crack the whip and apply some self-discipline. Maybe The Whip has appeared in a reading to warn you that you are flogging a dead horse in a certain area of your life. Whatever the case may be, the card that The Whip points to signifies where tension is mounting or where you need to focus your efforts.

The Whip is also a card of effort, repetition and physical activity, so it can represent housework, sex, or exercise.

Interpreting The Whip

The Whip as a Person

Associated with the Jack of Clubs playing card, The Whip can signify a difficult young person who likes things their own way. It can describe someone who is controlling, argumentative, abusive or violent. Alternatively, it can describe someone who is active, competitive and disciplined. The Whip may also represent someone who has obsessive tendencies or suffers from addiction.

Physically, The Whip describes someone who is fit and muscular.

The Whip can signify a lawyer, an advocate, a gym owner or a personal trainer.

The Whip as a Place

The Whip can describe any location that promotes physical activity, such as a gym or sports ground. It can also describe a lawyer’s office or a courthouse.

The Whip as an Object

The Whip can symbolise a broom, whip, belt, stick, or anything you swing repeatedly, such as a tennis racket or golf club.

The Whip as Advice

As a card of advice, The Whip can indicate a time to make an effort and be persistent. It may also indicate that discipline is needed. The Whip can advise that it is time to stop beating yourself up or that something is starting to escalate and you need to get it back under control.