Snake Spirit Symbols:
Introspection, Insight, Mysteries, Wisdom, Truth, Change, Transformation, Creative Power, Creation, Rebirth, Resurrection, Elusiveness, Healing, Transmutation, Fertility, Desire, Decisiveness, Patience, Meditation, Regeneration, Venom, Vigor
Snake Message/Meaning/Medicine:
The Snake Spirit has a deep and rich past and carries with it many meanings and symbols. If this totem has slithered into your life you can be sure that change is coming.
Meditation, Introspection: Do you feel disconnected, spaced out, or unmotivated? Is your mind constantly racing and you can’t seem to shut it off or get rest without worrying? Snake power animals are often seen basking in the sun, lying motionless on the ground or upon rocks. If the Snake spirit totem has slithered into your life, slow down and pay attention to its important meaning. Spend time reflecting on who you are, and where you are headed. Sit in silence for a few minutes a day, or even more if you can, and just quiet your mind. Snakes do not generate their own heat, and like them, we can find strength and motivation in environmental energy. Like the snake spirit, connect with the warmth of the earth and the sun; find balance in both the energies above and below. Once you are grounded, you can better channel the energies that surround you into positive growth and action. Snake guides are intensely earthbound and can detect tiny tremors in the ground, open yourself to the subtle vibrations around you and tune out the racing chatter of your mind. Once you accomplish this, you’ll feel in tune with your surroundings, and your inner being/desires.
Change, Transformation: Have you become sluggish, or lazy? Do you have a picture in your mind of who you want to be, but are constantly missing the mark? When snakes are close to molting, or shedding their skins, their eyes take on a pale translucence and the animal becomes sluggish and lazy. People, like snake totems, often go through several cycles in their lifetimes. If you’re feeling stagnant and the snake spirit animal has appeared, it is time to cast of the old and start anew. Don’t waste any time being hard on yourself, or thinking that you’re stuck in a rut. You’re not stuck, you’re just in a phase. Snakes shed their skin for a few different reasons, to ride their bodies of mites and parasites, and because they have outgrown their previous skin. Be like a snake spirit and shed old habits, and undesirable behaviors. This is not a particularly quick process, and a snake must often rub itself against rocks and other rough surfaces to escape the confines of its old and smaller self. Consider the smaller self, you cannot grow unless you cast off the old, you will need to leave a part of yourself behind if you really want to change. You may find some rocks or obstacles on your path to growth… but instead, consider them to be tools or resources that will help shed that extra weight you’ve been carrying on your shoulders. Once you succeed, you’ll feel refreshed and invigorated, the cloudiness that obscured your vision will clear and you’ll be able to see yourself, and the world through new eyes.
Decisive, Patience: Are you striking out at those around you, or missing the mark at work or school? Are you grasping at too many opportunities at once, or watching one slip through your hands? You may not immediately think of snakes as patient, but they position themselves in trees, on paths, and other areas trafficked by their prey and sit still, motionless, patiently waiting for prey to stray too close. They easily identify the key moment to strike and seize upon that moment with a surety and quickness that is both stunning and surprising. Snakes often retreat long before biting defensively. Don’t snap at those around you, you may be delivering a venom without evening knowing it… this can cause unforeseen consequences and damage to those that you lash out at and deplete you of vital healing energy. Instead, be patient, plan accordingly, wait for the right moment, and then move quickly. Seize the opportunity tightly in your grasp and give it your full attention, don’t divide yourself, as your time is best spent on one thing at a time. This applies both to social interactions, your work, and opportunities. Position yourself carefully, but trust your gut when making those snap decisions.
Posted By: How May I Help You NC
Wednesday, May 18th 2016 at 9:46AM
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