Reflection:
At its core there is a duality embodied in the Snake.
On the one hand it is seen by many as a personification of evil (thanks to the Garden of Eden* story), while on the other it has long been associated with health, regeneration and renewal.
In fact, even today the Snake is used as a medical symbol by many healthcare organizations, represented by the Caduceus (twin snakes wrapped around a winged staff) and more appropriately the Rod of Asclepius (a single serpent-entwined rod).
This same duality is evident with respect to the Snake itself, with some varieties being poisonous while others are not. This is also mirrored through its association with healthcare, where many medicines which aid the healing process can also prove fatal if taken improperly.
Throughout this dynamic tension of opposites, however, the Snake remains grounded.
Today the Snake comes to you with an important message — growth and inner transformation can only occur when you’re willing to look beneath the surface of things. Truth, like beauty, is more than “skin deep.” It takes courage to “dive deep” into the shadows, but what you’ll find at the end of your exploration will be beautiful to behold.
Remember, a healthy approach to life is found by attentively following the “mean between extremes” as it unfolds moment to moment in your life.
“Do not be bewildered by the surfaces; in the depths everything becomes law.”
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
Light aspect:
- Attention
- Creativity
- Health
- Renewal
- Transformation
Shadow aspect:
- Carelessness
- Duplicity
- Resentment
Some questions to guide your meditation:
- Is there some aspect of your life which requires a closer examination right now?
- If you are currently suffering through a health issue, have you considered getting a second (or third) opinion or exploring a different treatment option?
- If you are feeling “stuck” in a certain situation, what might need to be released or renewed?
Q♣
Sign: Virgo
* Interestingly enough even the Garden of Eden story highlights duality, since the Serpent urged Eve to “eat the fruit from the tree of good and evil.”
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