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Snake in Dream Meaning: Dreams that come while sleeping often force people to think. Among these also, seeing a snake in dreams is the most discussed topic. Many people consider it auspicious, while some consider it a sign of some untoward incident. But does the meaning of seeing a snake in a dream be the same every time? The answer to this is not easy. Religion, dream science and science look at this subject in different ways.

Snake is considered an important symbol in dream science. It is believed that the meaning of the dream depends on the form in which the snake appeared. If a calm snake is seen in the dream, it is considered a sign of change in life, new beginning. If a snake is seen biting, it is considered a sign of some upcoming challenge or a sign of caution. If many snakes are seen in the dream, it is associated with mental stress, fear or confusion. At the same time, many people consider seeing the snake god as auspicious.

According to psychologists, dreams are part of our mind's activities. The events of the day, fears, stress, memories and emotions can appear in different forms in dreams. For example, if someone has watched a movie related to snake during the day, watched a video on social media or has a fear of snakes, then it is considered normal to dream of a snake at night. Example- Suppose a person has to give a job interview the next day and he is very stressed. That very night he sees a snake in his dream. Dream science may consider it differently, while psychology may consider it a dream related to stress and anxiety.

Avoid taking major decisions in life based on any one dream. If a dream comes again and again and makes you feel uneasy or scared, then first try to understand whether its reason is related to mental stress, anxiety or any recent event. If the dream seems religiously important to you, then you can perform the puja as per tradition. At the same time, if you are experiencing constant fear, sleep problems or mental problems due to dreams, then consult a doctor.

1. Snakes smell with their tongue. Snakes collect odor particles present in the air with their forked tongue. Then they send them to the Jacobson's Organ present inside the mouth, through which they come to know about the prey, the enemy and the surrounding environment.
2. Not every snake is poisonous. There are more than 4000 species of snakes in the world, but only 600 of these species are poisonous.
3. Snakes shed their entire skin. Snakes shed their old skin from time to time. This is for the growing body, getting rid of parasites and new healthy skin.
4. Some snakes can survive for months without eating. The metabolism of snakes is very slow. Therefore, larger species can go without food for several weeks to several months once hunted.
5. Snakes don't have visible ears, but they sense vibrations. Snakes do not have external ears, yet they can sense vibrations and low sounds in the ground through their jaws and body. Because of this they become aware of the movements around them.

Content Source: Swapna Shastra, Brihat Samhita, Sigmund Freud's book The Interpretation of Dreams, Carl Gustav Jung's theory based on dreams.