Dreams of snakes are common and can carry various meanings. Popular belief suggests that they symbolize wealth, but psychological analysis offers a more nuanced interpretation. Instead of just wealth, snakes can represent sexuality, wisdom, and intuition.

Women

Sometimes, the presence of snakes in a man’s dream can symbolize the feminine aspect within him. When fear arises at the sight of a snake, it may point to a rejection of one’s own feminine qualities. This internal conflict might surface as an unconscious apprehension during interactions with women.

Men

For men, snakes can represent femininity. A young man might dream of being entwined by a python, with its head pressing down on him. Here, the “python” symbolizes his mother, and “entwined” indicates a sense of being bound, reflecting the strict control she exerts over his life.

In some cases, snakes in men’s dreams can also represent their feminine side. If the dreamer feels fear in the presence of a snake, it might indicate an aversion to their own feminine traits. This could manifest as a subconscious fear in interactions with women.

Dreams of snakes can also symbolize wisdom. An executive might dream of receiving a staff adorned with a snake, where the “staff” represents his career and authority, and the “snake” signifies wisdom. In many myths and legends, snakes are portrayed as wise beings or deities, so when a dream has a mythological quality, the snake often stands for wisdom.

Intuition

Intuition is another aspect that snakes can represent in dreams. Intuition is one of the four psychological functions, guiding us on “how to act.” Snakes, known for their keen responsiveness, are similar to human intuition. For instance, a student might dream of a snake disappearing under his mattress, which he had been searching for his meal card during the day. The next day, he finds the card under the mattress, a discovery aided by his intuition, with the snake in the dream symbolizing this intuitive activity.

The “mystique” of snakes is another key attribute. Carl Jung, the Swiss psychologist, often dreamt of snakes, and his analytical psychology is associated with the term “mystical.” His intuition and sense of the mysterious are linked to the “snake” within him.

Lastly, snakes can symbolize “seductive power.” The “beauty snake” represents the allure that a snake can hold, as seen in its hunting behavior where it immobilizes its prey with a stare before striking.

It’s beneficial to treat snakes kindly in dreams. Common reactions to snakes in dreams might include hitting, killing, or burning them, but these are not the best approaches. Imagery psychology suggests that snakes, as common dream imagery, carry significant psychological energy. Suppressing this energy can disrupt psychological balance. Instead, one should observe and train to interact positively with snakes in dreams.

It’s challenging to “treat” snakes well in the moment of a dream, but there’s room for “remedies” afterward. We can tell ourselves to observe carefully and not rush to action if we dream of snakes again. We can also mentally revisit the snake scenario in our dreams, examining our emotions until we understand them fully. These practices prevent the suppression of the psychological energy represented by the snake, allowing it to contribute to our psychological growth, enhancing intuition, uncovering wisdom, and leading to a more complete and refined personality.

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