11. The Whip – Lenormand Meanings and Combinations

Meaning of the Whip (and the Broom)

– Arguments/Conflict     – Intense physical activity     – Repetitive actions     – Pain     – Clearing and cleansing

The Whip can show the more intense negative side of life. In my first Lenormand deck, the Whip was depicted as a ‘slave whip’, with an image of an actual slave on there! The image showed both sides of the power dynamic, the abused and the abuser. But it also showed the physicality of the Whip card, raw as it is. Confronting for sure! But that’s to be expected from a card whose main message is … pain and conflict.

Repetitive actions, like the sweeping of a broom, back and forth, or the flicking of the whip, also belong to the Whip and the Broom. You’d think the Scythe would embody this also, with its rhythmic back and forth swing as well! Maybe it can for you, you decide.

The Whip brings with it the darker sides of human behaviour and personality; abuse, torment, addiction, stalking, co-dependence – whatever can bring danger to others. This is why addiction can be included here, the ill health caused by addiction can be dangerous to the addict and those around them.

Personally, I have the addiction meaning as the Clover, the dopamine high responsible for the initial descent into the brain damage issue of addiction, the brain structure forever changed. For me, the Whip comes later, as a potential outcome of an addiction.

For some, the Whip card is the card of sexuality – I don’t have this as my meaning unless it is obvious in the reading of a client. The association of violence with this card makes it the furthest from sex to me! But to others untroubled by violence in their history – or who have certain kinks – the intertwining of this meaning may be inert and not obviously upsetting. The “repetitive action” meaning, combined with the “intense physical labour” meaning, makes it understandable that this card would be associated with sexual intercourse.

The Whip can also refer to athletes, competitive personalities, and competion itself.

The Body Part the Whip represents is: the muscles and tendons. For some, it is also the phallus (not for me…I just don’t talk about penises enough I guess *shrug*).

For Timing, we use the number 11; November, 11 days, weeks, months or years.

The Playing Card associated with the Whip card is: Jack of Clubs

The Whip Combinations

Primary	Secondary	Combined Meanings
11 Whip	1 Rider	Highly athletic activity. An imminent argument. An athletic competition.
11 Whip	2 Clover	A light dispute. Repeated fun. Cleaning with herbs (e.g., smoke cleanse)
11 Whip	3 Ship	A competitive foreigner. A journey back and forth. Danger on your trip.
11 Whip	4 House	Domestic violence. Arguments about domestic chores.
11 Whip	5 Tree	Stress from conflict impacting upon your health. Repeated activity for purposes of your health. Abuse within the family.
11 Whip	6 Clouds (light)	An argument clears things up. Physical exercise clears your head.
11 Whip	6 Clouds (dark)	An argument creates confusion. Gas-lighting. Mental torment.
11 Whip	7 Snake	Exercise in the form of yoga! An argument requires you to adapt.
11 Whip	7 Snake (Negative)	Maliciousness – physical, mental and emotional. An argument with someone trying to manipulate you against your own interests.
11 Whip	8 Coffin	Violence or an argument causes illness. The end or outcome of an argument.
11 Whip	9 Bouquet	A beautiful athlete. A backhanded compliment. Exercise skills.
11 Whip	10 Scythe	Violence. An argument forces a decision. A competition is cancelled.
11 Whip	11 Whip (and the Broom)	Heavy labour/highly physical activity by an athlete. Painful argument. Repeated workout.
11 Whip	12 Birds	An argument face-to-face. A shouting match. A chatty athlete.
11 Whip	13 Child	A small argument. Aggressive teasing. A young athlete.
11 Whip	14 Fox	An argument at work. Professional athlete.
11 Whip	15 Bear	Conflict over long-term finances. A violent parent. Over-bearing.
11 Whip	16 Stars	Celebrity competition. A quarrel over your hopes and dreams.
11 Whip	17 Stork	Hard work moving house. Argument about a trip overseas.
11 Whip	18 Dog	Argument about or with a friend. A friend that keeps coming back. A fight over loyalty.
11 Whip	19 Tower	Pain from being isolated. Conflict with a business or organisation. Heavy exercise involving climbing or running up lots of stairs!
11 Whip	20 Garden	Argument about someone’s reputation. Heavy exercise in nature.
11 Whip	21 Mountain	A conflict is delayed. A very big argument. Repetitive difficulties.
11 Whip	22 Crossroads	Multiple arguments. A conflict opens up more options. Not sure which direction to go each and every time.
11 Whip	23 Mice	Too timid to have an argument. An argument caused by nerves. A small argument. An argument brings anxiety.
11 Whip	24 Heart	Sexy times! An argument about a passion or hobby. Conflict with a lover. Conflict over something you are passionate about.
11 Whip	25 Ring	Contract with an argumentative person. Repeat contract. Conflicting agreement.
11 Whip	26 Book	Secret abuse. Conflict leads to research. An argument about an educational course or school.
11 Whip	27 Letter	Conflict mentioned in an official document. An argument via written correspondence/email. A list / brochure showing physical exercises.
11 Whip	28 Man	An angry man. A competitive male. Male gym trainer.
11 Whip	29 Woman	An angry female. A competitive woman. Female athlete.
11 Whip	30 Lilies	An argument restores harmony. Conflict with an older male. A fight about retirement. An athlete retires.
11 Whip	31 Sun	A light argument that brings happiness. A happy athletic person. Daytime exercise. A competition has a sunny outcome.
11 Whip	32 Moon	Conflict in the evening. Bad sleep routine. Psychic pain. Emotional argument.
11 Whip	33 Key	Successful outcome regarding a conflict. Argument about opening something. An argument which solves a puzzle. Repeated success.
11 Whip	34 Fish	Repeated money coming in. An argument about money. An expensive rod-shaped item. Spending money on your physical health regimen. Winning money in a competition.
11 Whip	35 Anchor	Regular/daily heavy workout. A  conflict about stability. You can count on someone being argumentative.
11 Whip	36 The Cross	An argument about a heavy burden. A tiring argument. Heavy row. The rules/regulations around a debate.