You may also feel that you are finally standing “firmly on the ground”. If you saw a white snake on the floor or another solid surface, it means that you have a clear mind, you finally know what it is that you want to achieve and what steps you need to take. If you dream about a white snake, it could speak to some aspect of yourself that is vulnerable. Almost always, this is symbolic of someone close, like a parent, child or sibling. Sometimes, a snake will appear with an orangish color. Almost always, they represent love and passion. Rarely, some people dream about purple colored snakes. Whenever you see a blue snake it dreams, think of this as representative of something you are internally confused about.īrown is a sign of health: Should you see a brown snake in your dream, its presence may speak to health concerns.

Because of such fear, you may lose a good job offer or something else that would be very beneficial for your life.īlue is a sign of conflict. There’s something you really want, but you’re not going after it because you’re afraid of the unknown or something new you’re not used to. This could be your unconscious trying to tell you to proceed carefully. Should you see a red snake, it could be your mind’s way of urging you to abandon what you are doing and rethink your approach. If you dream of a black snake, it is better to avoid any arguments, disputes and not to sign suspicious contracts. In this case, the snake symbolizes the obstacle you are facing or will face. If you see a black snake in your dream, it could speak to something dangerous or bad.Īlso any dreams of black snakes do not predict anything good. Consider this a kind of “green light” for decision-making purposes.īlack is a sign of evil. It means move ahead without fear or worry.

On the other hand, a yellow or orange snake can indicate happiness and joy, while a bright red one is a sign of intense passion and energy. snake / serpent dream meaningĪ black or dark colored snake may indicate that there is something ominous going on-or about to happen-in your life, as well as hint at potential problems with past relationships. According to Jung, the image of the snake means that something important is taking place in our unconscious it may be dangerous or healing. According to Early Christian imagination, when a snake was attacked, it would only protect its head.Īccording to Freud, a phallic symbol. Their poison is sin, their wisdom transformation and deliverance. It is impossible to have a meaningful communication with them they are secretive and fear-inducing, as is the unconscious. Snakes appear suddenly, out of the unknown, creating fear. In ancient Greece, serpents were even honored publicly, because they were believed to be ghosts of the dead. The serpent is also a symbol of Kundalini (the yogic life force). In Greece, Gaia, the goddess of the earth, produces two half-serpents called Titans, who do battle with Zeus.įor the Gnostics of late antiquity, the serpent symbolized the dark, deep, and unfathomable side of God. Snakes are quick, attracted by fire and the birth of energy.Ī snake steals from Gilgamesh (hero of the Sumerian epic) the herb of immortality, while he is taking a bath in a pond. The serpent is also the symbol for secret wisdom and the revelation of the hidden. The “Midgard-serpent” and the “Ferris wolf’ in Norse mythology threaten the gods as the world comes to an end. It is also a symbol of immortality (shedding of the skin-rebirth). They were said to induce healing dreams.Īccording to 2nd century dream interpreter Arte- midorus, dreaming about serpents indicates healing and the return to vitality. In the sacred temple of Aesculapius, serpents crawled on the floor of the sleeping halls. The Caduceus, the staff of Aesculapius, a symbol of the healing arts, shows two serpents winding around it. The image of the serpent may also refer to the “water of life,” since it comes from inside the earth where the healing springs originate. If something is not right in that area, snake dreams appear. Almost every woman dreams about serpents at least once in her life, which could mean fear of a rival or of the male gender. It is also often a sexual symbol, and a symbol of wholeness, transformation, and rebirth, as in Ouroboros.Ī symbol of the dark feminine and deception, it also represents wisdom and cunning. More than anything else, this is a symbol of fear.

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