The snake is one of the oldest symbols found in some of the most ancient scriptures. Throughout history, snakes have been used as phallic symbols, and have long been linked to pagan fertility gods. The snake is an emblem of the nurturing earth and also the unknown perils of the underworld.

I, myself, have dreamt of snakes and snake bites and I took this to mean an enemy would be up to no good. Although I think I'm loveable, evidently there are those who wish to put the whammy on me. And wouldn't you know it—bingo! Someone was giving me a difficult time in business and after that I no longer considered that person so friendly.

Depending on who, or whom, and what other host of characters are in your dream of snakes, the meanings of these dreams will vary. But know this, I believe, it isn't a good sign no matter what the scenario. Bad health, loss of money, betrayal, sickness, surrounded by enemies, anything and everything that means trouble can be attributed to a snake dream.

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Let’s look to Christian imagery, which emphasizes the dark side of this symbol, where it’s considered evil as a "snake in the grass." A snake can represent hidden fears, worries and poisonous words. Anything bad can and will be attributed to that creepy, crawly reptile.

Now, if you want to get mystical about the positive interpretations of the snake, let's do. God created the serpent to teach man and woman right from wrong. Then, there were the Ancient Greeks, who believed the snake had extraordinary healing powers, remember those entwined snakes that appear as the medical profession symbol.

Indian Kundalini yoga finds value in the snake too. It represents the life force that rises up your spinal cord. In the Talmud, snakes represent riches and wealth. To kill one meant loss of all your worldly possessions. In a dream, if a snake sheds its’ skin, metaphorically so do we. Rebirth, regeneration, and symbolism renewal are represented here. The good and the bad seem to go hand and hand with the snake dream.

Personally, I don't look at it from the mystical standpoint. But I'm sure some dreams aren't all doom and gloom when the serpent slithers into your subconscious. Like all symbolism, they appear for a reason and that is to put us in touch with our emotions, subconscious stresses, fears, and to foretell future events.

So the next time you dream of a snake, consider that it might be a bad omen, such as sickness, enemies and foreboding messages from slumber land. My suggestion:  Don't become over-the-top stressed out. Take it in stride, smile and tell yourself, "At least I won't end up as someone's shoes or pocketbook. That snake will get it in the end. And I'll forget about that bad dream by lunchtime.”