What does it mean when a snake appears in my dream?
I've had recurring dreams about snakes for years. It's not the same dream, just dreams about/featuring snakes, and they never bite me, they're usually just...there. These dreams don't really bother me and they're not scary, but I do wonder why I keep having them. I'll have periods where I don't have the dreams for months and then suddenly I have them again for weeks at a time, every night. Does anyone know anything about dream interpretation? Any thoughts as to why I'm having these dreams/what they mean?
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Snakes get a bad rap, so some people will say a snake in a dream represents danger or a threat, but to me, it's telling that you aren't scared of the dream snakes. If you're not scared of them and they're not attacking, they don't sound like bad omens.
Snakes can represent transformation and rebirth (symbolized by the shedding of their skin), so if you're having these dreams periodically, maybe they happen when you're undergoing change or transformation of some sort. Consider what else is going on in your life when you have these dreams: could the snakes represent an event, situation, or person you're dealing with?
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Snakes can represent transformation and rebirth (symbolized by the shedding of their skin), so if you're having these dreams periodically, maybe they happen when you're undergoing change or transformation of some sort. Consider what else is going on in your life when you have these dreams: could the snakes represent an event, situation, or person you're dealing with?
I think snakes in dreams are a bad omen, but I'm just speaking from my personal experience. To me, snakes in your dream represent a hidden enemy. Shortly after I started having dreams about snakes, I learned that the person I considered my best friend was actually not as good as a friend as I thought. She was actually really manipulative and awful to me. While the snake in my dream was a bad omen, it actually ended up being a good thing because I am much happier without her as my friend.
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Snakes can be a symbol of transformation. Like how a snake sheds its skin, you too may be facing some shedding of things that were previously holding you back. If there are any areas of your life with potential for change, like a career pivot or taking your relationship to the next level, this could mean that that change is on the horizon. Be open to change and embrace it with open arms. You will come out the other side stronger.
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