Snake Dreams. Explanation, examples and myths about them

Here we explain the Snake Dreams with examples and definitions. Learn all the facts about this topic and be surprised.

Discover: Snake Dreams

Did you know that the oldest recorded dream symbol is the snake? You may have seen the coiled serpent engraved in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, or perhaps even noticed Buddha meditating behind a cobra. However, in the Bible the serpent is considered a symbol of temptation or evil according to the story of Adam and Eve.

So what do snakes in our dreams really mean?

Mermaid dreams

Anyone giving you a short answer about the meaning of dreaming of snakes would be lying to you. This iconic but enigmatic dream symbol contains elements of KUNDALINI healing or a potential threat or hidden danger if you are unaware of something. The snake in our dream is a complicated symbol that often goes unnoticed by the dreamer and is often connected to their primal instincts, behaviors or impulses.

Find out what meaning the snake represents in your dreams before it’s too late.

Dreaming of snakes

These cold-blooded reptiles have a bad reputation because the human brain is programmed to be afraid of snakes. Our fear of snakes is a “genetic phobia ” due to our long evolutionary history in which pythons hunted people.

However, in the realm of dreams, snakes can be considered a unification between the conscious and unconscious state; our vital energy or fertility. Because of its two extremes, how do we know if the snake is considered a good or bad symbol?

Many times, the interaction with the snake determines the outcome of your dream. The good news is that your dream will provide you with the right amount of clues that can be metaphorically interpreted. This is not an easy task, although minor details are, such as your location, the type of snake, the symbols, whether you are attacked, bitten or chased.

Basement dreams

Snake bite in dreams

Snakebites are common dream symbols that make you aware of the presence of deceitful people in your life. It is considered a bad omen when a venomous snake bites you. It is a warning to protect yourself from people, situations or things that pose imminent danger.

Symbols, location and people around you are clues that indicate the threat. Alternatively, snakebite could be an unconscious impulse or behavior you possess.

• Warning of persons, behaviors or instincts that have destructible force.
• The poison can determine how paralyzing the perceived attack may be.
• A hidden but lethal force of which you are unaware.
• Temptation has its sting.
• People who have bad intentions, ill will or hatred against you.

Types of snakes in dreams

The type of snake will give the dreamer a clue that will help delineate the reason for the dream. With over 3000 types of snakes in the world, it would be impossible to decipher the meaning of each one, however, each has its own individual characteristics that will alter the meaning.

We understand that the venomous snakes that fall into the category of ” pit vipers ” are a symbol that metaphorically arises as a threat because their deadly attack shuts down our central nervous system.

1. Rattlesnake : appears as a minor threat, metaphorically to ‘shake you up’ or shake you down.
2. Cobra – Symbol of personal transformation, unconscious fear or an enemy you have provoked.
3. Black Snake – Connecting with the unknown (shadow) the most lethal.
4. Boa Constrictor – Metaphorical for constricting the lifeblood of you, draining energy; life force.
5. Python : fast and with the ability to wrap itself around you so that you cannot escape.
6. Anaconda – Point out your unconscious emotional fears that need to be explored.
7. White Snake : This is a special color that is commonly associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity and virginity.
8. Rainbow or multicolor : a threat that blends or relates to your unconscious emotions, feelings or energies.
9. Snakes everywhere : Connected to your fears or hidden unconscious energies that are rising.
10. Killer snake : is considered a positive omen, however, due to their complex nature, not all snakes are considered a bad symbol; in fact, they are known to possess healing and fertility properties.
11. Two-headed serpent : The two-headed serpent contains elements of rebirth or conflict in one’s life.

Dreams about snake bite location

From behind

Superhero dreams

Some parts of the body, such as the back, suggest an attack from behind. It will be an attack that will catch you off guard or you may not know who is up to something behind your back. It is a metaphor that suggests something that has been left behind or forgotten; turning your back represents a threat.

Snake biting the hand

Many times, a snake biting your hand is synonymous with deceitful friends, people you may encounter, or people close to you. The proverbial “biting hand” suggests that good deeds you may do for others will not be appreciated; in turn, they will turn against you. This could indicate ill-intentioned people who wear a mask, pretending to be someone they are not. A right hand is someone close to you; the left suggests something impure.

Snake in the hair

If you noticed a snake in your hair, it could indicate problems with your thoughts; things growing out of your head. Medusa is known to have snakes growing out of her head, which could be related to the feminine; mother devourer.

Dreaming of snake biting the neck or throat

An attack near the neck or throat draws your attention to your ability to express your opinion or lack thereof. This is an attack on your communication or your ability to express your emotions. If the snake is blue, it can connect you to stagnant energies that are near the throat chakra.

Dreaming of snake biting the face

A snake biting your face could be a personal attack or be related to your shadow. Like the mask we wear in public, who we are (ego) is under threat. The location of your head or face makes you aware of your mind or image that is threatened. If it is near your mouth or throat, it could be an attack on your communication.

Dreaming of snake biting the foot

The location of the foot is a metaphor for your movement or path being hindered. The bite is an attack on progress or advancement as you move forward in your life. This could be something you are jeopardizing; your support system is under attack.

Snake locations

Snake at home

Snakes appearing in your house connect the dreamer to the mind/psyche; a negative and positive connotation depending on the context of the dream. Different levels of the house translate differently.

Snake in bed

The bed is usually related to the dreamer’s sexual side. Alternatively, the snake may imply a phallic symbol or be seen as a threat. This is a place of peace and rest that is disturbed: unconsciousness. To explore personal romance, sexual issues or repression of impulses. The snake symbol under the bed relates to things that are hidden; dangers or lack of awareness.

Biting family

Snakes biting your family members may be related to an unconsciously perceived threat. Examine possible threats around them, changes in behavior or emotional disturbances. The type of snake, color and location will help provide clues to decipher the dream. If the venom penetrated the skin, it will determine if the attack will affect them emotionally.

Analysis of dreams with snakes

Pursuit of snakes

To dream of being chased is synonymous with running or avoiding something in your life. Being chased by a snake could reflect people who pose a threat to you; or negative aspects of yourself that you are not aware of. In essence, you want to confront the snake and kill it; a need to reflect on becoming less agreeable, or noticing these traits within yourself.

Biting animals

Snakes attacking animals can be a reflection or an obstacle to your unconscious instincts. Common dreams of a snake biting your dog or cat connect to your feminine or instinctual side of the dreamer. Common dream themes when your own dog is attacked by a snake; a connection to a friend or something that provides unconditional love. See alligators and spiders .

Water snakes

When a snake is seen in the water, it draws attention to the emotional side of the dreamer. These dreams could suggest a metaphorical threat or danger related to their unconscious emotional state.

Cars

Snakes appearing in your car call your attention to the road ahead. Something could cross your path and pose a threat to your future.

Killing snake

If you kill the snake it is a positive sign that means you will stop the attack of this threat. These may be related to people, situations or aspects of your shadow that no longer pose a threat.

Dead Snake Dreams

A dead snake in your dream may appear when the end of a possible threat in your life is near. It may also connect to your energetic life force, feminine energy or healing that is dormant within you.

I dream of snakes everywhere

Observing snakes everywhere in your dream suggests that you observe the dangers or threats that surround you in your daily life. Investigate whether the snakes relate to negative thoughts or behaviors, toxic friends or places you associate with. However, it may be a symbol of unconscious energies that are now being tapped.

Dreaming of baby snakes

A symbol that manifests potential healing energy, not threatening; fears that seem small but are still dangerous.

Three-headed snake

A symbolic dream involving three separate beings may represent a triad that always appears as a group, collective minds as one, female archetype, triple goddess: mythology hydra and Cerberus.

Dreams with snakes: behaviors

Skin detachment

Observing a snake shedding its skin is a possible omen of death and rebirth. The process called ecdysis can be translated as new growth, change and transformation occurring in your mind. Shedding the negative aspects so that the new can develop.

Snake eggs

Often, snake eggs appear in dreams when change is about to occur. The cycle of death and rebirth; transformation, new beginnings. A connection to the feminine.

Becoming human

A snake transforming into a human being may suggest a transformation or a possible underlying threat. Depending on the context and what the person means to you, it may change.

Wrapped around the body

A symbol of healing or rebirth. If the snake represents a threat, it may suggest people taking your lifeblood.

Eating/swallowing:

The iconic symbol of the uroboros, the snake that bites its own tail. These dreams can be a symbol of personal transformation, fulfillment or infinity.

Road of crosses

When a snake crosses your path or you are aware of its presence, it indicates dangers lurking in your path. They may be dangerous people who do not necessarily pose a threat to you, but are part of your daily life.

Snake dream colors

Rainbow colored or multi-colored snakes are known to appear for many different reasons. The colors may be associated with our CHAKRAS related to blocking or opening these energy vortices.

• Red – anger, lust, emotions, passion, rage, blood and lust.
• Green – envy, greed, finances, harmony, renewal and growth.
• Yellow – Intellect, caution and jealousy.
• Black – The shadow or dark side of the dreamer, unknown; awareness of the shadow archetype .
• White – Pure, innocence, transformation, light and security.
• Brown – Connects you to the earth, mother nature, feminine energy.
• Orange – Bright, witty, spontaneous, generous, optimistic, enthusiastic and bold.
• Golden: connected with the soul or self, symbol of wisdom and knowledge.
• Purple – Power, creativity, wisdom, dignity, greatness, arrogance and royalty.
• Pink – Signals friendship, affection, harmony, childhood, feminine or inner peace.

Snake Dreams: healers

Many Eastern cultures consider the snake to be a symbol of awakening or life force. The energy of the serpent remains coiled at the base of the spine, in the sacrum, waiting until it is ready to move. The kundalini is represented as a goddess lying “coiled” at the base of the spine waiting to emerge in the body.

This type of movement is the complete union of the masculine and feminine through the heart. When this is completed, healing energies can be active throughout the body.

This could indicate that you need spiritual guidance. You may be at a stage in your life when you need to pay more attention to your spirituality, as a transformation may be about to take place.

Maybe he’ll suggest you open up more on a spiritual level so you can become a healer or something.

Snake Dreams, a primitive fear

Researchers have concluded that humans have developed an innate tendency to feel snakes; this fear has marked our evolution. This primordial fear gave us an advantage to survive and reproduce during a time ruled by reptiles.

Unconsciously, the snake may appear as an unconscious fear that represents a personal threat to you. You might be surprised to learn that even the ruthless dictator Saddam Hussein had a dream in which he attempted to kill a snake while in captivity.

• Rejection
• Change
• Loss of control
• Anxiety
• Failure
• Uncertainty

Snakes in mythology

The snakes al popular in the mythology in all the cultures. The fear and legedns about them are universal.

Snakes in the Bible

We all know the story of Adam and Eve, the temptation of the serpent that forced them to go against God and his teachings. In chapter 2, the serpent seems to convince Eve that God did not really mean what he told Adam about not eating from one tree, and after taking a good look at the tree, Eve tastes the fruit.

He loves its taste, that it is “a delight to the eyes” and that it is “desirable to attain wisdom”. The snake is used as a temptation or as a desire that we may not be able to control in our daily lives.

Ancient Egypt

The symbol of the serpent dates back to 3000 BC in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hindus, Christians and ancient Greeks recognized the importance of this mysterious snake: it has appeared in your dreams for a specific reason.

Greek culture

The symbol referred to in medicine was that of two snakes on a staff that came from ancient Greece. The caduceus is a winged staff with two snakes coiled around it associated with the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods, conductor of the dead and protector of merchants and thieves. This symbol can also be used for healing, depending on the context of the dream.

The Ouroboros (snake that eats its own tail)

This ancient symbol of the snake biting its tail suggests a possible complete integration of the psyche. The unification between the conscious and the unconscious mind. This symbolizes that it could represent a cyclical nature of the Universe: creation from destruction, life from death.

The uroboros eats its own tail to maintain its life, like an eternal cycle of renewal. In alchemy, this symbolizes the soul of Mercury, the power to permeate all matter into existence. This is transformation and rebirth.

Native American

Native Americans consider this unique symbol to have a masculine meaning. It would be associated with the lightning phallus, which is considered a medicinal staff of enormous assertive power.

Celtic

For the ancient Celts, this symbol was considered something related to knowledge and cunning, but it could transform the dreamer. If you remember the story of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, he is credited with driving all snakes out of Ireland and, today, not a single snake can be found there.

Hinduism

Snakes, nagas, have a high status in Hindu mythology. The symbol of the snake indicates rebirth, death and mortality, because it sheds its skin and is symbolically “reborn”.

Snake Dreams by Carl Jung

Carl Jung was also intrigued by this symbol and had a very strange experience that led him to investigate further. A young 28-year-old client of his had told Jung that she had a snake in her womb. She went on to say that the snake at one time was dormant, just lying there.

One day it was activated and began to move slowly upward to finally come out of his mouth where he saw the head as golden. He related the snake to the collective unconscious which was connected to the Kundalini.

The image of the snake in the abdomen, Jung says, “is very well known in India.” Although the woman “had nothing to do with India” and although the image “is totally unfamiliar to us,” he says that “we have it too, for we are all equally human.”

The serpent is the symbol of the great wisdom of Nature, for the too direct path is not the best path; the crooked path, the detour, is the shortest path.

– Carl Jung