Whether you are terrified of snakes or think they are beautiful animals, those serpent creatures are full of powerful symbolism. The spiritual meaning of a snake is symbolic of renewal, spiritual or physical.
Common symbolic meanings of snakes are fear, growth and renewal, unconscious anxieties, transcendence, and repressed desires.
Snakes are a fairly common motif in people’s dreams, and they can have both good and negative meanings.
Snakes as spirit guides
Snakes are also considered spirit guides, appearing in dreams and visions. This typically happens at times of major decisions or changes or at times of a struggle.
It’s a sign that you require guidance; if your spiritual guide is indeed a snake, you are fortunate. This reveals that you are a deeply spiritual individual, profoundly tuned in with your spiritual, instinctive, and creative parts of your being.
The snake is a powerful symbol of your spiritual nature, as the root of the Kundalini. This dream typically happens when one is living a life on the surface.
If you are becoming more and more distracted by day-to-day living and the stress it carries, you probably neglect your spiritual needs and desires.
The snake is here to make you aware of that fact.
A clear sign of the spiritual
This incredible creature, if you follow it spiritually, can teach you a great deal about yourself. Especially about the aspects of yourself you still have to see and confront.
The snake often represents the inner you, the deepest part of your humanity.
So if you think about your snake dream carefully, remember the details and emotions you felt, you could gain insight into your deepest desires. You might find the motivation that will inspire your creativity, and action will follow.
Remember where the direction that the serpent took; it’s usually the direction in which your subconscious wants you to go.
In Kundalini yoga, the snake represents the energy center coiled at the base of your spine, where your emotions and creativity “live.” Hence, snake dreams are often related to the instinctual part of your being.
Snakes are typically associated with the energy of our root chakra, depicted in red color. It’s the energy that provides us with a feeling of safety and security and is deeply tied to our primal energy.
It’s often that snakes are associated with negative emotions like fear, but dream meanings should not be interpreted with our first impulse.
Snake dreams can be very positive and provide the insight you lack to truly live to reach an abundant and meaningful life.
Snakes are close to Mother Earth, and because of that, they are strongly associated with nature.
Wisdom, instincts, and fertility are all associated with nature. In ancient times, snakes were used in rituals to bless crops for a good harvest and for people to be abundant and have healthy children.
Dreaming of snakes
Dreams about snakes can be tough to decipher because of the simple fact that many people are terrified of them. Some have downright phobias, so finding the true meaning behind the snake dream can be a little bit more challenging.
People’s fear of snakes can have a significant impact on the dream state. It’s crucial to consider the details of the dream and its overall sense to successfully interpret the message it carries.
Try to remember how did the snake make you feel? Were you scared or anxious? Emotions you had in a snake’s company signify your own feelings about your current situation in life.
The colors of a snake also carry different meanings, and the red one has significantly powerful symbolism.
Snakes have since ancient times been a powerful omen. They are event the first animal ever to be considered a symbol.
The serpent represents rebirth, transformation, regeneration, healing, fertility, and eternity. They represent a creative life force. But, they also symbolize a hidden danger and sexual desire, or passion.
In a sexual sense, a red snake represents sexual urges and erotic attraction. Sigmund Freud wrote that the red snake is seen as a bloody phallic symbol.
Because of that, it signifies progressing sexual temptation, development of repressed erotic thoughts.
It also indicates the evolution of energy in sexuality or a taboo in the demonstration of sexual orientation.
To dream of a red snake on a bed indicates a fear of being overpowered or threatened, possibly because you’re inexperienced.
A warning of hidden danger
Red snakes in dreams symbolize hidden danger or concealed risk in your real life. It means that you should expect some trouble and risks ahead, but from that will come wealth and prosperity.
Sign of joy and happiness
Red snakes are since ancient times been associated with joy and happiness. Because of their color, they were also often associated with passion or danger.
In a spiritual sense, red snakes are related to the internal self-belief that you can turn every negative situation in your life into a positive outcome. A red snake signifies that there could be a hidden danger or circumstance that could cause a minor threat to you on the path to your goals.
For example, this could mean losing a job but getting much better and profitable opportunities later. A minor danger will cause a renewed state of mind, passion, and desire to live a more meaningful life.
Being chased by a red snake
This dream scenario reflects your fear and worries about a particular situation in your waking life that is a little frightening. But, you should not be worried because it will turn out positive for you in the end.
The color red symbolizes passion, high energy, and a new phase of life, as well as life itself. It is frequently associated with a fresh start and a passionate new beginning.
A red snake hiding in the grass indicates that somebody is hiding something from you, a truth you yet have to discover. That doesn’t necessarily have to be bad if your actions and behavior changes after learning that truth. It could lead you to be a better person or affect the way you positively approach problems.
A dream about killing a red snake
Killing a red snake indicates a passionate affair in the future.
A dream about a red snake attacking you
This dream scenario indicates that many people will ask for your advice or turn to you for advice or help. The snake’s color suggests that people surrounding you will show passion and interest in a project or work endeavor you are managing.
Since a snake regularly sheds its skin, it is a symbol of rebirth. In this case, a red snake is associated with a new way of life or lifestyle change.
A red color snake could signify love and romance in your real life. If the red serpent crawled on your body or tried to come on your bed, that symbolizes your sexual desires.
Dream about turning into a red snake
Seeing yourself or others transform into a red snake is an indication that people around you will be truthful. As we’ve already learned, the red snake represents hidden danger and passion.
If you saw a red snake swimming in a lake, that dream signifies a person in your life pretty jealous of you.
If there was more than one red snake in your dream, it’s a suggestion that you’ll face an enemy; it will be a person that you will easily beat. They will not be able to challenge you. Stay strong.
A dream about a two-headed snake
A two-headed snake in a dream suggests new love or passion. Sometimes it represents new marriage or a renewal of vows.
A dream about a snake trying to kill you
If you aren’t the type of person that likes to take chances in life, this dream could suggest just that. Because of that, you find yourself stuck in your life, holding yourself back in life.
A dream about killing a red snake
This dream is also an important suggestion. If you have a passion inside, a thing that makes you happy, you need to act on it.
A dream about a red and black snake
If a red-black snake appeared in your dream, it symbolizes negative emotions like fear. But it actually is a good sign; whatever difficulty awaits you ahead, you will turn it into a positive result.
Many dream interpreters describe the red snake as a symbol of wisdom and more profound knowledge. If by any chance, you dreamed about a red-silver snake on your shoulder, that is an excellent sign. According to the Nostradamus dream book, that dream is a message; listen to what people surrounding you are saying. There is a big chance that you will receive valuable advice. If you take it, it could help you achieve your goals and desires.
According to Miss Hassess’s dream book, a red snake with a silver head symbolizes a vision that will help a dreamer reveal the hidden truth, which will help him make the right decision.
A red cobra in a dream signifies some difficulties in communication with high-ranking people. It also indicates issues with authority.
Red snake as a symbol for healing and wholeness
In the great Mayan civilization, a red snake was known as ‘kundalini.’ It is energy building up from the base of the spine and out through its own chakra. This Mayan symbol had two aspects representing its male and female polarities.
Since ancient times a red snake served as a symbol for higher states of consciousness. This can be reached by balancing these two polarities, as they become one whole.
A saying of “Those absorbed by the snake of the sacred knowledge,” also coming from Maya’s culture, speaks about that balance. For one to fully activate their seven chakras, one should be in an enlightened state.
A red snake symbolizes your instincts, motivations, desires, and your movement towards wholeness. In this sense, the skin’s shedding represents getting rid of the past, thus making the red snake a symbol of rebirth.
A dream about a red snake as a body intelligence
In a spiritual sense, it is believed that the red snake’s energy can help you use your innate body intelligence. That means that your body will receive messages from your subconscious about the aspects you’re neglecting.
This can even be reflected through physical symptoms that are a clear warning sign that you should not ignore them anymore.
Building a more conscious relationship with your body requires work, but it’s crucial to heal on every level. We all know that the body is a temple, but it is also a mirror of your mind, spirit, and emotions. Your temple remembers your every experience, pain, stress, and trauma. That’s why you need to treat it with love and respect; mind your breathing, change your lifestyle and diet if required.
These messages of the potential damage that could be inflicted on you because of your neglect should not be stored in your memory; this dream is here only to make you aware of them.
The positive side of any symptom you experience is that you will be aware of the things your body is asking you to see. Use your intuition during the process; your body will intuitively find solutions for healing and change.
In this sense, dreams about red snakes represent awakening through the body and senses. A red serpent is a symbol of unity between mind, body, and spirit. Hence, everyone can reach the higher states of consciousness by integrating spirituality and sexuality.
Listen to your body and use your passion to find the right means to align with the higher state of consciousness. Following your instincts is a big part of that; trust your instincts.
A read snake symbolizes the cyclic circle of the infinity wheel, meaning that your life experiences, in reality, are repeating over and over again.
It represents the Yin and Yang balance of powers. The meaning of this is simple; everything, either good or bad, is going to go away and come again. You should experience it, learn from it.
The snake’s red color represents the power of burning fire, raw energy, and vitality power in searching for infinite light. This is a powerful symbol because it means a never-ending cycle of life.