What Do Snakes in Your Dreams Mean?
Those snake dreams you’ve been having? They have a message and a meaning.
As a professional dream interpreter and the author of “The Alchemy of Your Dreams,” I help people come to insights about recurrent patterns and symbols that pop up in their dreams, like snakes.
All Dreams are Gifts
All dreams are gifts, even the ones that scare you (see: snakes). Every night when we sleep, we are gifted with the opportunity to receive guidance, creative ideas, and positive solutions through our dreams.
Snakes in Dreams are a Call to Focus on Healing, Transformation, and Change
Snakes are both universal and personal symbols. From the ouroboros (a snake eating its own tail in a circle like shape) to the cosmic rainbow serpent, snake dreams can alert you to your state of consciousness and well-being, as well as the greater mysteries of life.
Snakes in Dreams are a Call to Focus on Healing, Transformation, and Change
Snakes are symbols of transformation and change. The Asclepius rod, a rod that has two snakes intertwining it, is a common sign for medical institutes because snakes have long been associated with healing.
Snakes in Dreams also Indicate it may be Time to Make a Swift Move
Snakes shed their skin in one go. If you dream of a snake in this manner, it may symbolize that you need to shed a pattern, belief, or identity that is no longer serving you, in order to move through life more easily.
Understanding Different Snake Dream Scenarios
What does it mean if a snake chases, attacks or bites you in a dream?
If the snake in your dream was threatening or biting you, then this type of dream may indicate that you need to pay attention to your relationships and partnerships. As well as your own relationship to your instincts. Do you trust your gut? Are your instincts on sharp form? Have you let something poisonous into your life (unhealthy habits/beliefs/behaviors or people)? If so, the solution to something venomous is to remove the poisonous ‘thing’ from your life. No one needs toxicity in their life, and we all have to address our own negative behaviors too.
What does it mean to dream of a Specific Snake Species, like a constrictor or Rattle snake?
If a very specific type of snake shows up in your dream, you can take that as a sign to research that kind of particular snake. For example: a rattle snake asks you to see what is ‘rattling’ in your life? It is a dream message that is rattling you awake — it is saying that you need to pay attention and remain alert!
What does it mean if the snake is hiding or inanimate in your dream?
If the snake is hiding or inanimate in your dream, it may symbolize that you have feelings or thoughts that you are not expressing or acknowledging. You may be suppressing or repressing those emotions, and this dream is urging you to acknowledge and release them.
Conclusion
In conclusion, snakes in your dreams can have a range of meanings depending on the context and your personal experiences. By exploring and understanding the symbolism of snakes, you can gain valuable insights into your subconscious mind and tap into the wisdom of your dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do snakes represent in dreams?
A: Snakes can represent transformation, change, healing, and renewal, as well as the need to face and overcome fears.
Q: What does it mean if a snake appears in my dream with a specific tail or head?
A: The specific trait of the snake, such as its tail or head, can represent a particular aspect of yourself or your life that needs attention or transformation.
Q: How can I use my snake dreams to gain wisdom?
A: By reflecting on your dreams and exploring the symbolism of snakes, you can gain a deeper understanding of your subconscious mind and tap into your inner wisdom.
