If you see a rattlesnake, the snake is acting as a warning sign. Someone in your life is bringing in unnecessary negativity and stress. If you’re bitten by a snake from behind, that’s a red flag that someone in your life is a backstabber or is spreading rumors about you. If you have recurring dreams about the same snake, someone you see often (like a coworker or partner) is likely bringing toxic energy into your life.

Talking snakes often represent part of your subconscious trying to communicate with you. Two-headed snakes reflect that you’re being pulled in two directions, but you’ll ultimately move towards positive transformation and wisdom. [3] X Research source

Pay attention to how you felt about the snake in your dream. If you felt afraid, you might want to take a step back before making a big life decision. If you felt calm, it’s time to dive right in and make a change in your life. Black snakes symbolize the unknown in dreams. If you see a black snake, it could symbolize the uncertainty you feel about a choice you’ll make.

Green snakes are most closely associated with temptation and jealousy.

Red snakes symbolize malicious energy and potential danger.

If you’re attacked by a snake in your dream, the attack can symbolize that you feel defenseless and powerless. What steps can you take to set boundaries in your life? How can you get more control over your situation? If you see a garter snake in your dream, that means you felt uncertain about someone, but you’re slowly realizing they’re harmless.

Ultimately, you have the power to take action in your life. While snakes can symbolize insecurity, they also symbolize growth and new beginnings.

Remember that snakes symbolize warnings signs. Is it actually a good idea to act on your impulses? Or is the snake warning you about a problematic sexual relationship?

Brown snakes are most closely associated with healing.

Blue snakes symbolize creativity and rebirth. In ancient Mesoamerican culture, snakes were associated with creation as the serpent-bird god Quetzalcoatl helped create the world. [12] X Research source In Buddhism and Hinduism, nagas are a species of half-human, half-god creatures with the ability to shapeshift. Consequently, they represent change and rebirth. [13] X Research source

White snakes symbolize luck, good karma, and trust in yourself. In East Asian cultures, snakes often symbolize wealth and prosperity. [15] X Research source