![]() Snakes have special forked tongue to sensing the smell.They have to digest it for longer time and they are more vulnerable at this time. Snakes, unlike us, eat the prey whole without chewing.This is symbolic for sexuality, masculinity and fertility. Snakes have phallic (penis resembling) shape.It is also one from the reasons why you can find this animal depicted on Caduceus and Rod of Asclepius. It refers to regeneration, rebirth and growth (Jung individuation). Typical is the ability of skin shedding.They are considered to be venomous and therefore dangerous, despite the fact that only less than 20% of these species are really venomous. Snakes arouse respect and suspicion rather than love.You can perceive this animal also as the complete opposite to the high sky – it is often mentioned the fight between the snake and the eagle or dragon in mythology. The snake is always low, because it lives directly on the ground (we are noble in a certain sense). They may look handicapped or crippled in comparison with us. They have to regulate the body temperature by sunning or hiding in cool and shaded areas. It is opposite to our human warm and hearty nature. The snake is cold-blooded (poikilothermic).If you want to understand the true meaning of a snake in a dream, you have to concentrate on its basic characteristics. ![]() Creativity – you can get an original and visionary idea as a “positive bite” from the snake.Eternity, rebirth and continual renewal of life – biting its own tale as Ouroboros.Temptation and evil – the snake is seducer of Eve in the Bible.Sexuality, fertility and creativity – snakes resemble an umbilical cord or penis.Healing and regeneration – snakes can shed their skin.
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