Brandi The message of snake is about shedding our old Self and
embracing change
William Perhaps you will be given a path to a Snake Totem. Or,
it's just local rumor. I'd go with the spirit side myself.
Brandi
Snake, Power Animal, Symbol of Death, Rebirth, Eternity,
Mysteries of Life, Psychic Energy
As Snake sheds its
skin so we can shed our illusions and limitations. Then we are able to use our
vitality and desires to achieve wholeness.
Snakes deserve
respect. Throughout history the snakes have had many legends surrounding them,
linking them to creation, fertility and transformation. Nowhere are the
differences between cultures and religions more sharply emphasized than in
their attitudes towards Snake, differences which will also uncover different
vistas on elementary aspects of being alive.
On one level, the
differences relate to sexuality. We see the snake enticing Eve in the Garden of
Eden, being symbolized as Vinata the Indian goddess, or shown as the legs of
Cernunnos the Celtic fertility god. In Hinduism, kundalini, or serpent fire, is
coiled at the base of the spine. As we mature emotionally and spiritually, the
energy rises, stimulating the chakras, which are emotional, mental, and
spiritual energy centres. This is also shown in the worldwide symbol of the
spiral. This flow of energy is indispensable for good health, and the Greeks,
in their own understanding of this, used the snake as a symbol of healing and
wisdom.
In Israel the
snake was regarded as the earth mother and played a role in fertility. In Egypt
the cobra was known for its ability to expand the upper neck into a disc shape
by spreading its ribs, symbolizing immortality. Snake was also considered to
represent inner vision. Christian lore sees the snake rising from the chalice
of St. John, wound around a cross sometimes portrayed with a woman's head to
depict lust and temptation.
For time
immemorial people have associated Snake with both male and female aspects of
sexuality. In religions where sexuality, in both its physical and spiritual
aspects is celebrated, Snake has been held with honour. More repressive belief
systems have linked snake to evil.
The Celts
sometimes called the Druids, leaders and teachers in poetry, music, the law,
spiritual wisdom, and healing, adders. Sadly, the more stiff practitioners of
the Judeo-Christianism seemed to fear wisdom. When St. Patrick bragged that he
had driven all of the snakes out of Ireland, he meant the Druids. The apple the
snake gave Eve was from the Tree of Knowledge.
This is just a
start to the contradictory attitudes towards Snake. The snake also represents
aliveness, as expressed in sensuality - in this case meaning feeling and
responding to stimuli, and more generally, to the flow of energy which creates
us and makes us alive.
When snakes shed
their skin, they metamorphose into a new being. This is very significant to
those with snake as power animal, symbolising our ability to shed beliefs and
habits which we have outgrown, moving into higher spiritual energy. The ability
to do this is wisdom.
The shedding of
the skin is also associated with astral travel and out of body experiences. The
eyes of a snake are always open and are protected by immobile transparent
scales. Before shedding their skin the snakes markings become obscure and the
eyes appear opaque or blue, giving them a trance like appearance as if they are
looking right through you. Learning how to see into the hearts of others is
part of what we are taught by snake.
On the deepest
level Snake's skin shedding symbolizes death and rebirth, an idea which is
depicted by the image of a snake swallowing its own tail, a symbol of eternity.
The Snakes medicine is not to be treated lightly. Its meaning touches on the
deepest mysteries in life. If you are ready to shed your own skin, Snake is
ready and waiting to guide you through the spiral path of transformation. On a
material level snake is vitality, on an emotional level ambition and dreams, on
a mental level intellect and power, and on the highest level, the spiritual
level wisdom, understanding and wholeness.
Snakes / serpent's
power includes - Being the messenger of the Rainbow Serpent, wisdom, healing,
initiation, elusiveness, manipulation of lightning, transmutation, exploration
of the mysteries of life, primitive or elemental energy, protection from
religious persecution, goddess energy, psychic energy, creative power,
immortality and the connection to, or forming, the magic cord by which the
shaman travels to the soul world. Snake medicine is the energy of wholeness,
cosmic consciousness, and the ability to experience anything willingly and
without resistance. It is the knowledge that all things are equal in creation,
that all is one.
Snake is a
powerful animal guide, a symbol of transformation and healing. The snake is
wisdom expressed through healing. This is a protector and guardian. If snake
has come into your life, your creative forces are awakening. Your intuition
will strengthen and be more accurate.
When on the move
snakes make no noise whatsoever. They are invisible when resting and are unable
to produce their own body heat, often to be seen lying in the sun. The suns
warmth together with their behavior regulates their body temperature. They
don’t rely on the energy of food to generate body heat and can survive on
scanty diets for long periods of time. Those with snake as power animal need
very little food for energy. They are usually cold, with body temperatures
below average, and prefer warmer climates.
Snakes do not have
eardrums nor external ear openings. Instead they have small bones in the head
that conduct sound. They can hear low frequency sounds and sense vibrations
that travel through the earth. This links them to the underworld where secrets
are kept.
The snake depicts
healing on a cellular level. With their lightweight and flexible bodies they
possess extremely fast and agile. If snake enters your life, expect swift
changes to sweep through your life. These changes denote death of the old and a
birth into untapped power, creativity and wisdom. Snake is very powerful to
have to have as a guide. It is the guardian of sacred places and the keeper of
concealed knowledge.
Greg ''HOME!!
HAS A ''GOOD FEELING'' IF ''YOU ARE AT PEACE & TRULY LOVE YOURSELF & THE
WORLD AROUND YOU!!
Lira You have the power to be like a snake... flexible,
adaptive, wise, ability to shed what is outdated... the list goes on. You will
be very happy in your new home and Snake will be happy in another home
Belinda Snake
is my power animal and the way I transform at the mo it's breakneck speed
thanks to snake. Very exciting for you.
Ravynwolfe Gift its spirit...make an offering and talk to
it about how this is your new home and how you appreciate it but would be happy
if it could make it's home elsewhere. Then wait.
Brandi I
do that ^^^ with spiders and it usually works
Lee Thank
you all ... I value the input and sharing. I believe this is a continuation of
my inner work with snake from Munay Ki ... excited for what lies ahead
Lira I
am so thrilled for you my sister
Lee Anne Snake
... a reptile, smooth as silk, often lethal - poison or constriction. Feared
and reviled with forked tongue, an evil omen of trickery, deceit. in ancient
times snake was honored, revered; a sure sign of the never ending cycle of life
and death. Her undulations a wave upon the Earth. SSSSSS ... a flowing line.
Intertwining lines of DNA ... sacred symbol Ouroboros. The snake hasn't changed
in two thousand years but our perception of this creature has. If you haven't
met or taken a walk on the wild side ... take a ride on the serpentine trail.
Brett Call
someone to remove it. Sometimes we must rely on the gifts and talents of others
and be vulnerable enough to ask for and accept help. (And I do mean physically
call someone to physically remove it.)
Ani ^^^ I agree ^^^
Ani Sometimes
a cake is just a cake...even if it is a snake.
JoAnn Yes, I
agree. A venomous snake can still kill a spiritual person. I would err on the
side of caution and have it physically removed. If you don't, how settled are
you going to feel in your new home, knowing you share it with something you
really can hardly share space with peacefully? I had a couple of snakes living
near me a few years ago, and I was completely fine with that. If I startled one
sunning itself on my front steps, I would apologize! But when I heard a rattler
outside my bedroom window, I spoke to my landlord and ascertained that they
don't live there normally. It may have been passing through as it migrated. If
it had stayed, I would have taken steps. There's "live and let live,"
and there's justifiable caution and precaution.
Lee Anne practical
advice is smart
Lee Yip
I certainly feel he needs to go ... I won't sleep to easy as he has fallen out
of the ceiling once before : / It's a boomslang (boom means tree in Afrikaans)
I'm asking him "what about boom do you not understand" !!!! So I will
certainly take to heart the symbolic spiritual messages but the practical will
prevail !
Boomslang
Belinda Bye
bye snake but huge gratitude to the much misunderstood creature. Love snakes
but venemous ones - love them from a very very safe distance as our own lives
are precious and sacred!
Simon Have you
tried asking snake to leave? If not, get somebody to move it for you
Kundalini If you are going to remove the snake, do it
humanely. Don't have it destroyed, find a reptile park that will care for it,
then you could visit it after. The snake moves softly upon the earth:)
My
kundalini/shamanic awakening really began in Bali. I was staying in an
eco-lodge in the jungle. I asked the barman were there any snakes. He told me
that no, there were no snakes in Bali! He'd obviously been told to tell this to
the tourists. I said that was a shame as a I loved snakes. He thought for a bit
then informed me that one of the largest pythons in captivity had actually been
caught in the grounds of the hotel! I went to see it and it was stunning. After
this conversation as I walked back to my room, a small multi-coloured snake
slithered across the path in front of me:)
Peng the
only answer lies with us, as part of the shamanic journey to find answer within
Terry Good to ask the snake
Lee Soooo...some
updates!! Elke who has been living here for 4 years told me that I shouldn't
worry too much as she only sees the snake maybe 2 or 3 times a year. He fell
from the pergola a few weeks back and she got the fright of her life and ran!!
He must have had an even bigger fright! And then 14 days ago (or so) she saw
him out of the roof, eating a bird - there are swallows nests. Snake is snake,
and he must eat!! I arrived on Friday 8th at about 2pm and Elke immediately
took me for a tour of the property. When we got to the guest cottage where
snake mostly appears, she showed me the grapevine and said this is where he
often is. Lo and behold - there he is in all his glory!!! Almost like a
"Hello Lee! Welcome!" Definitely a boomslang but smaller than what
she had previously seen, so I suspect there is more than 1. The ceilings are what
we call "latte" which is basically reed, but there is insulation
material above that, so he/they cannot really fall through into the house. They
have their holes in which they gain access to the roof.
Two nights later (Elke has by this time left for her overseas
trip) I am on my own, writing my blog, when I hear a strange sound!!??!! Go to
investigate and there Isis the one eyed cat is "playing" with a small
snake. The lighting is bad, so I cannot see if it is a harmless brown housie or
maybe a baby Cape cobra, I suspect the latter as it is raising its head and
make threatening gestures. The cat gives it few whacks...I get a broom and try
to manoeuvre it out of the way. I see that it tires and slithers off.
Mmmmmmmm...me thinks "Yes there are many snakes here - Cape cobras, puff
adders, boomslangs, but they don't really come to where the people and animals
are. But no!! For Lee it's 2 in 2 days. I had a very long talk to the roof
dweller on my way here - it is a 2 hour journey by car. With respect, I
recognised the message, but asked it to please not come into my space. The
snake man I contacted will try to come and remove it, but he said as long as I
don't mess with him, he is unlikely to mess with me (in the physical that
is!!)
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