Snake

[Lady Anastasia]

[Lady Anastasia]

The Snake

Snakes are fascinating creatures that deserve respect. Throughout history the snake has had many legends associated with it linking them to creation, fertility and transformation.

In Israel the snake was regarded as the earth mother and played a beneficial 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 which symbolized immortality. In Christian lore the snake is seen rising from the chalice of St. John wound around a cross sometimes portrayed with a woman's head to symbolize lust and temptation. In Eastern cultures a snake rising up through the spine represents the kundalini, or life force being awakened.

One of snakes most noticeable characteristics is the regular shedding of its outer skin as it grows. Once the skin is shed, the old inner layer becomes the new outer layer and a new inner layer of skin begins to develop. Crawling out of its old skin is very significant for those with this medicine. It is a metaphor for how we shed old ways and habits as we grow into higher spiritual energy symbolizing the death and rebirth process. It is also associated with astral travel and out of body experiences.

The eyes of a snake are always open protected by immobile transparent scales. Prior to shedding its skin the snakes markings become obscure and the eyes appear opaque or blue. This gives it a trance like appearance as if it is looking right through you. Learning how to see into the hearts of others is part of what it teaches us. .

Snake has been a symbol of life and sexuality for thousands of years in many cultures. It is a totem of power, renewal and transmutation. Soundless in motion and invisible at rest snakes are unable to produce their own body heat. They are often seen lying in the hot mid day sun. The suns warmth coupled with the snakes behavior regulates their body temperature. Not relying on the energy of food to generate body heat, they can survive on meager diets for extended periods of time. Those with this totem need very little food to energize themselves. They are usually cold and prefer warmer climates. Their body temperatures are often lower than normal.

Snakes lack eardrums and external ear openings but have small bones in the head that conduct sound. They are able to hear low frequency sounds and sense vibrations that travel through the earth. This links them to the underworld where secrets are stored.

The snake symbolizes healing on a cellular level. Because their bodies are lightweight and flexible they have speed and agility. When they enter into your world expect swift changes to sweep through your life. These changes signify a death of the old and a birth into untapped power, creativity and wisdom. Snake is a powerful totem to have. Only those with a high degree of spiritual training, be it past or present, will be awarded this totem. It is the guardian of sacred places and the keeper of hidden knowledge.

[Lady Anastasia]

Snakes smell with their tongues, and that's why it flickers out of their mouth so much. An amazing aspect of snakes is their ability to shed their skin and create a new layer. Before they shed their skin, their eyes cloud over giving them a trance like appearance. Once they have fully shed their old skin, their eyes clear up and they leave the place, never looking back.

Snake comes when we are moving toward change and need to let go of a part of our old self. Snake awakens our spiritual intuition allowing us to explore the mysterious depths of our mind and soul. Its unblinking stare looks into our souls and teaches us how to birth untapped power and creative wisdom.

[Lady Anastasia]

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[Lady Anastasia]

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I love snakes, my friends are all terrified of them but I think thier very misunderstood creatures.

[Wolf]

i recently found my snake license and am thinking of getting another..

Lady Anastasia, do you know what that snake in the picture is called? It's at the back of my head i know it's there i just can't remember though.

[Lady Anastasia]

wolf said:

i recently found my snake license and am thinking of getting another..

Lady Anastasia, do you know what that snake in the picture is called? It's at the back of my head i know it's there i just can't remember though.

heh... sure, go and ask a hard question... lol

I think it's either a Boa Constrictor or a type of Python... but, I could be wrong.

[Senbecc]

lala23wonderland said:

wolf said:

i recently found my snake license and am thinking of getting another..

Lady Anastasia, do you know what that snake in the picture is called? It's at the back of my head i know it's there i just can't remember though.

heh... sure, go and ask a hard question... lol

I think it's either a Boa Constrictor or a type of Python... but, I could be wrong.

I *think* it's a python, it's not an anaconda I don't think, and looks a lil short n stumpy to be a boa.

[Lady Anastasia]

admin said:

lala23wonderland said:

heh... sure, go and ask a hard question... lol

I think it's either a Boa Constrictor or a type of Python... but, I could be wrong.

I *think* it's a python, it's not an anaconda I don't think, and looks a lil short n stumpy to be a boa.

lol... Its a big ass snake... that's all I really know.... And, it was the only picture of one that didnt' completely freak me out

[Senbecc]

lala23wonderland said:

admin said:

I *think* it's a python, it's not an anaconda I don't think, and looks a lil short n stumpy to be a boa.

lol... Its a big ass snake... that's all I really know.... And, it was the only picture of one that didnt' completely freak me out

LoL.

[Lady Anastasia]

admin said:

lala23wonderland said:

lol... Its a big ass snake... that's all I really know.... And, it was the only picture of one that didnt' completely freak me out

LoL.

meanie