Dreaming of a snake: what does it mean?
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- snake
- dream meaning
- hidden enemy
- renewal
A snake is one of the strongest dream symbols. Folk tradition reads it as a hidden rival or gossip, while psychologists see a fear or a change that is ripening inside you. A snake sheds its skin, so it is also a sign of renewal.
Folk meaning: enemy or wisdom?
In folk tradition a snake points to someone acting behind your back, or to gossip that may spread. If you killed or chased the snake away, it is believed you will handle the problem. In some traditions the snake is also a symbol of wisdom and hidden knowledge.
Psychological meaning
Psychologists say a snake often stands for a feeling you do not admit during the day: fear, jealousy or tension. It can also mean change: just as a snake sheds its old skin, you are letting go of something old.
If the snake bit you or was white
The details change the meaning, so remember what the snake looked like and what it did.
- The snake bit you: notice who hurts you with words or actions.
- A white snake: traditionally a sign of calm and a good change.
- Many snakes: lots of small worries at once.
- A snake in water: emotions rising to the surface.
What to ask yourself
Who or what can you not trust right now? Which change are you resisting? Remember how you felt when you woke up: fear or curiosity. That is half the answer.