As you know, sleep plays a very significant role in a person’s life. It brings with it rest from daily activities and helps restore wasted strength. But it also has one more important function: correctly interpreted night visions help to correctly comprehend current events and foresee future ones. You can understand the meaning behind them with the help of dream books compiled by the most authoritative and recognized experts. They contain an answer to any question that interests us, for example, why do we dream of a red snake?
Symbol of lust and financial ruin
We will begin our review from afar, namely from the 16th century - the era when the famous astrologer, philosopher, and at the same time dream interpreter Michel Nostradamus lived in France. His judgments about what a red snake means in a dream can be completely trusted, since the centuries that have passed since the death of the scientist have proven the truthfulness and validity of all his statements.
He had a very biased opinion about the red-headed reptiles he saw in his dream. Thus, in his writings it is said that they are usually dreamed of by those people who in reality are overwhelmed by lust and other base desires. In addition, their image threatens a person with loss of fortune and deprivation of other benefits. True, the sage immediately makes a reservation that this prediction applies exclusively to those people who, according to the eastern calendar, were born under the sign of the snake. He further claims that a black snake seen in a dream symbolizes a secret ill-wisher plotting evil, and killing it means getting rid of possible troubles.
The image of a snake as a symbol of sexuality
From France of the Renaissance, let us mentally transport ourselves to Austria at the beginning of the 20th century, where the founder of scientific psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, wrote his works, who saw the basis of all thoughts and actions of a person as his sexuality or the consequences of its suppression. In the dream book he compiled, you can also find the answer to the question of why a red snake is dreamed of, and he gives it based on the characteristics of the sexual instinct.
Thus, in his interpretation, the snake is a kind of symbol of masculinity, and its appearance indicates the peculiarities of the dreamer’s sexual life. Thus, its increased sexual activity may be indicated by the unusually large size of the reptile, clearly expressed aggressive behavior and bright, especially red, color of the head. Further, the author writes that a snake bite indicates that in reality the dreamer will soon have a rival, and if he sees a reptile peacefully basking in the sun, then he can be confident in his masculine abilities.
What does it mean if you see snakes in a dream?
It is necessary to take into account some parameters; they will become decisive in the interpretation of the dream.
Color difference
Green is a good sign that speaks of pleasant changes. Perhaps you will soon be able to get rid of bad habits. It is believed that only self-confident people are able to see a green reptile in a dream. Other sources claim that this is a sign of misbehavior, as well as a quick fix for problems.
White – brings good luck. Seeing many creatures means getting a win or luck in gambling. If you shed your skin in a dream, it is recommended to reconsider how to solve the problems.
Black is a reflection of the inner world. Perhaps this is a hint of internal fears and experiences that haunt real life. You will have to work on yourself to avoid unnecessary worries and troubles.
Red – symbolizes negative impulsiveness and problems. Most likely, the dreamer does not notice the impending trouble, but will soon encounter it. Don't worry if a snake crawls past. But to see it in a jar or cage is a warning that a close friend will soon deceive or betray. I dreamed about it in the house - a theft will soon take place.
Yellow - for change. Reconciliation with an old acquaintance or relative is possible. This could also be a sign that a new acquaintance will appear who is pursuing his own goals.
Black-red - among friends there is an enemy who wants to cause serious harm.
Silver-red - the need to take advice that will change things for the better.
Size difference
Big is a harbinger of imminent trouble.
A snake of unrealistic size - to unexpected wealth, which will bring misfortune with it.
A large large reptile is a harbinger of strife in interpersonal relationships. It is advisable to remember the sensations - if the creature is frightened, it means that illness is ahead. Improved mood or caused a neutral reaction - long-awaited stability in the financial sector.
Small snakes mean minor troubles.
Two-headed - you need to decide on your choice of partner; the larger her head, the less time to choose.
Creatures of different sizes – confusion on the path of life and loss of directions. However, in order to resolve the situation, advice will be received in the near future, which must be taken into account.
Age difference
Old - to peace with an old acquaintance. Perhaps a reminder that the dreamer forgot about something important in the past, which will soon make itself felt.
A young snake is an obstacle that will require a sacrifice to overcome.
Cubs - to minor worries or troubles.
Other differences from dream books about red snakes
Poisonous – losing to an opponent or making concessions to an enemy.
A non-poisonous reptile means minor difficulties lie ahead, which the dreamer will deal with quickly and to his advantage.
Dead - to financial loss or dismissal
Toy - a waste of time.
Opinion of an Austrian psychiatrist
Around the same years when Mr. Freud told the public about the meaning of the sexual instinct, his American colleague Gustav Miller published his scientific works overseas. In his dream book, which gained worldwide popularity, there was also room for comments about what a red snake means in dreams. In this image, the venerable psychiatrist almost always saw an omen of some evil principle. As for the plot details of what he saw, they, in his opinion, only indicated what kind of attack would soon befall the dreamer.
Thus, a snake entwined around his body promises illness, and one hiding in the bushes promises the insidious machinations of secret ill-wishers. If you dream of a reptile with a red head or covered with bright spots, then this indicates that in reality he suffers from real or imaginary neglect from others. Only if the dreamer finds the courage to grab and kill the reptile in his dream, in reality he will be able to defeat his enemies and safely avoid other blows of fate.
Briefly different interpretations of sleep
Information about the red snake in dreams varies, so below are interpretations from the most authoritative sources.
Miller's Dream Book
Seeing a red snake in a dream means getting into trouble. Perhaps such a dream represents fears associated with unnecessary financial waste or loss of social status.
Catching a snake indicates that you will be able to identify your enemy or prevent impending troubles. If a reptile had red stripes on its back, a friend will soon appear, from whom you should not expect anything grandiose. Murder in a dream warns of the need to become more firm or decide to take a serious step. Seeing a ball of snakes means internal worries about health.
Vanga's Dream Book
A poisonous reptile indicates no chance of defeating your enemies. A non-venomous snake warns of an impending test that will not bring serious losses. If it stings, it means betrayal. Married people are warned about their spouse's infidelity. The dream book - a big red reptile - warns of the imminent death of a loved one. If a reptile curls up in a dream, the dreamer is greatly envied. Killing a large reptile means a spiritual connection or the establishment of existence.
Freud's Dream Book
The red snake symbolizes intimate life. A meeting with a reptile warns of pleasant changes in the personal and intimate sphere. A small snake with red stripes is a harbinger of falling in love. Seeing several creatures means a regular change of partners.
Dream Interpretation of Nostradamus
According to the seer, the red reptile symbolizes carnal pleasures and weak willpower. If silvery shades or stripes were present on the skin, this is a warning about the need to take advantage of the advice or hint received. Killing a snake means resisting harmful temptations.
Tsvetkov's Dream Interpretation
Meeting a red snake means deceit and betrayal among people pretending to be friends. Crawling behind the dreamer - an imminent illness or adultery. Killing a creature means finding a way out of a difficult situation, reconciling with an old acquaintance.
Aesop's Dream Book
The snake is a symbol of evil, evil plans, wisdom and healing. Basking in the sun - helping a person who spreads gossip and plots against the dreamer. Watching a reptile eat is being influenced. Crawling towards a pond - friends are planning a deceit that will lead to problems in the family. Fighting reptiles - preventing evil plans from enemies. Small snakes are small problems.
Dream Interpretation of Kopalinsky
Seeing a red snake in a dream means being cunning and resourceful in personal affairs. If you strangle or trample, for a girl this indicates the discovery of a rival, for a man it means getting away with it in love affairs.
Star dream book
The red snake warns of an impending illness. The larger the reptile, the more severe the disease will be. Destroy – recover or successfully resolve problems.
Dream Interpretation of the Subconscious
It can indicate wise decisions or the experience of vain fears. To attack a reptile is to defeat a disease or take enemies by surprise. A creature curled up in a ball or rings - to feel restrictions or experience a sense of danger.
Additional Information! In Judeo-Christian treatises, the red reptile speaks of temptation. And in Greco-Roman it is a sign of healing.
Russian and the Wanderer's Dream Book
Poisonous - trouble or major deception will happen. If it bites, it means illness according to the wanderer’s dream book and a date according to Russian. Not feeling danger in a dream means learning a secret. A ball of reptiles - struggling with oneself, overcome by conflicting feelings. Murder speaks of successfully solving problems and uncovering bad plans. An attack by a large snake is an important conversation with a cold-blooded and calculating opponent.
Velesov's dream book
To be stung is to receive harm from a female, to quarrel with friends or relatives. If it crawls on its own, illness will set in. To hunt - your wish will soon come true. To hide is to fear betrayal or deception. Fight and win - get help and see through the enemy. A snake with several heads means good profit.
Symbol of a beautiful but treacherous woman
During one of the most difficult periods of history for Russia, when the atheistic Bolshevik government came to power in the country, various kinds of fortune tellers and clairvoyants began to enjoy particular popularity. On this wave, the Polish interpreter of night visions, who went by the pseudonym Miss Hasse, also became widely known. Currently, like a hundred years ago, she is one of the most authoritative and sought-after experts on dreams.
In the dream book she compiled, the red snake personifies a cunning, resourceful, but at the same time extraordinarily beautiful woman, who is somehow capable of influencing the fate of the person to whom she appears in night dreams. For girls and married ladies, it can foretell the appearance of an insidious rival, and for a man it promises an unexpected romance that will end in big trouble for him. In both cases, one must try to kill a red snake in a dream, then the machinations of the beautiful attacker will be frustrated: the rivals will remain out of work, and the men will get away with their involuntary hobbies.
Who had the dream
For a woman, this symbol indicates the need to lose something important for good purposes.
Most likely, you will have to quit your job because a relative is ill, admit defeat to an enemy to keep your family happy, or give up your savings to be able to become a mother. The sacrifice you agree to soon will bring you more than you will lose. For a man to see a red snake in a dream - to failures in the business and financial sphere. The threat of dismissal, bankruptcy, a split in relations with business partners, or a scandal with management hangs over you. Despite efforts, they cannot be prevented.
What did the Bulgarian dream interpreter tell the world?
The famous blind soothsayer Vanga, as well as her predecessor Nostradamus, who gained fame for many fulfilled predictions, spoke more than once about the meaning of a snake with a red head seen in a dream. It is characteristic that the ability to think on a global scale did not prevent her from addressing the personal problems of individual people and commenting on the night visions that visited them.
Just like most interpreters, she considered the image of a snake to be a symbol of impending dangers, but she attached great importance to whether the dreamed reptile was poisonous or not. In the first case, the dreamer had no hopes for a favorable outcome of events, and only a snake or snake that appeared in a dream could promise him a happy ending. Note that a black snake seen in a dream, regardless of the presence of poison in it, was considered a bad sign.
Sign of illness of close relatives
Vanga regarded the reptile’s bite as a symbol of imminent betrayal on the part of a loved one. She did not ignore the question of why there are many snakes curled up in a ball in dreams. Such a vision, according to her, foreshadows the envy of others caused by a person’s material or family well-being. In her mind, a snake with a red head was a particularly bad omen, promising a serious illness or even the death of one of the blood relatives. The situation could be corrected only by killing her and trying to pull out the sting.
Don't be afraid of snakes in your dreams!
American Baptist Church pastor David Loff has no sympathy for snakes either. Being both a clergyman and a practicing psychotherapist, he gained fame in our country thanks to the dream book he published, which, among other things, reveals the question of why a red snake is dreamed of. As befits a true specialist, Mr. Loff does not give a definite answer, but recommends paying attention to a number of circumstances, the main one of which, in his opinion, is the dreamer’s reaction to the image of a reptile that appeared to him.
If a snake in a dream causes fear in a person, then in reality troubles can really await him, and how serious they will turn out to be depends on the degree of fear. However, for those in whom the sight of the reptile did not evoke such emotions, nothing is in danger. Moreover, for him the snake, which has been a symbol of wisdom from time immemorial, can serve as a harbinger of certain events, thanks to which he will significantly expand his horizons. This could be entering an educational institution, traveling to some unfamiliar country, or at least getting acquainted with a new and informative book.
Interpretation of the meaning of sleep depending on the details
If you see a red snake crawling in a dream, this indicates the threat of a big scandal or disagreement with another person looming over you. Be careful not to say hurtful words, and also try not to hurt others. Such a dream warns that wrong decisions can lead to disastrous results.
Who saw the dream: a woman or a man
Representatives of the opposite sexes view snakes with equal disgust or fear. However, in the interpretations described in classic dream books intended for men and women, there are some differences that affect their meaning.
Interpretation for women.
I dreamed about a red snake: what does it mean for men and women.
A woman who saw a red snake should be wary of meeting other girls. In the future, they may become her rivals and want to destroy her family happiness. What else can we say about such a dream:
- you have to decide whether to resist or succumb to temptation - try to curb your desires;
- a hissing snake in a dream means receiving dangerous news - beware of panic;
- if you see a small snake, gossip is being spread about you, which should be stopped;
- an unmarried girl - in this case, the dream warns that a certain young man wants to deceive the dreamer.
Interpretation for men.
A man sees a red reptile as a warning against rash actions. Pay attention to the details of your dream:
- the snake was moving towards you - expect the successful completion of important work;
- a reptile crawled past - you will feel the urge to cheat on your partner, but resist;
- If you find a snake curled up at your feet, you will make a new friend.
Opinion. A dream in which you saw a big red snake indicates the emergence of a strong enemy. You need to constantly update your knowledge and increase your skills in order to withstand the competition.
Why do you dream about one red snake?
The dream indicates that you are ready to enter into conflict to protect your own interests.
You may have to confront someone close to you. Additional information about the meaning of the dream:
- a fat red snake symbolizes the appearance of a strong competitor with extraordinary skills;
- big red python - to meet a wise person who can support with useful advice;
- a snake is creeping towards you - you should be prepared for intrigue and attacks from envious people.
A dream where there was only one small and fast red snake indicates that you will have to deal with your own feelings and dubious desires.
What does a lot of red snakes mean?
If you saw several reptiles in a dream, such a dream says that the enemies are joining forces, wanting to strike you. However, you will be strong enough to give a worthy rebuff to ill-wishers.
Other dream meanings:
- snakes are coiled in a ball - you can find out about the plans of your enemies before they get down to business;
- writhing reptiles - to the emergence of greater opportunities for earning money;
- several red snakes in the water - to receive an expensive gift, the value of which will be determined later.
Advice. If you dream of reptiles that are preparing to attack you, try to carefully guard your secrets, someone wants to use your secrets against you.
A red snake bit you in a dream
Seeing a bite is a dream that says that you will be able to overcome your own fears and at the same time be able to be completely convinced that your fears are wrong. What else does this dream say:
- you have to meet face to face with a strong opponent, but your meeting will lead to reconciliation;
- a person has appeared among your friends who wants to harm you, understand who it is and try to change your opinion about yourself;
- a major event is planned in your family, which you will learn about after a while - perhaps one of your relatives will get married;
- a snake bit your leg - you doubt your abilities, try to be more confident in yourself.
Quotes from a Russian dream expert
Now let’s turn to the dream book compiled by our respected compatriot, the talented writer and artist Evgeny Tsvetkov. Explaining to readers the meaning of the widest range of night visions, the author dwells, in particular, on why there are many snakes in dreams, crawling towards a sleeping person and surrounding him in a dense ring. In his opinion, this frightening image can serve as the personification of human malice and deceit, which have become part of his real life. In this case, general advice cannot help, and everyone must look for their own way out of this situation.
Mr. Tsvetkov also interprets a number of other plots in which snakes appear to the dreamer. For example, an attack by one or more reptiles means the onset of a disease, the symptoms of which will not slow down to appear. A snake bite foreshadows a major quarrel with someone close to you, and if a person at the same time feels as if he should die, struck by poison, then in reality he will experience the collapse of his brightest hopes. In addition, the author recommends that those into whose night dreams a black snake crawls be on the alert, since its image serves as a symbol of a secret, and therefore especially dangerous, enemy making his own insidious plans.
The image of a snake at the moment of hunting and drinking water
In particular, the author writes that a person who sees a snake engaged in hunting in his night dreams, in reality risks falling under the influence of some stronger personality who intends to establish his priority over him. At the same time, he notes that it is unknown how this will affect the future fate of the dreamer himself, since everything will depend on the moral qualities of the one whose will will guide his actions. Such a dictate can have both a beneficial and detrimental effect on him.
Further, Aesop (or someone who speaks on his behalf) writes that it is highly undesirable to see a snake drinking water in a dream - this indicates that in reality he will become a victim of betrayal by a loved one. If the snake is red, then one of the blood relatives may play the role of Judas, and therefore this blow will be especially painful.
Size matters
The interpretation will directly depend on the size of the snake you dreamed of.
- Big - symbolizes huge troubles, actually disasters.
- A large specimen entwined around your body suggests that you will not be able to change anything in the current situation.
- Run away from it - you will be able to cope with the situation, only minor consequences of the disaster will remain.
- Seeing small snakes means quarrels and gossip that will pester you. The initiators of minor troubles will be people whom you trusted and treated favorably. What you see in a dream should make you not trust anyone and everyone recklessly; not all people are good-natured towards you.
- I dreamed of a small viper that during sleep changes its size towards increasing size - you underestimate the scale of the troubles. If you let everything take its course, the consequences can be dire.
