A baton such as those used in relay races is representative of the passing on of information or responsibility. This, of course, returns it to its original meaning, more pertinent to dreams. [1]
If however the dream is of a drum baton or stick, the dream may represent the need for self- expression in a more forccful way than normal.
3- Spiritual authority can be symbolised by the baton helping us to find the way we need to progress. [2]
A musical conductor’s baton suggests this interpretation. [3]