The Serpent or Snake as a healing symbol across cultures

The Kundalini energy is being pictured as a snake or serpent lying dormant on the bottom of the spine. It is said and experienced that when the Kundalini awakens, it will clear out all impurities in order to help us rejuvenate and heal on a physical, emotional, mental and energetic level.

Snakes have held symbolic significance in various cultures around the world, often associated with healing and transformation. Here's a look at how snakes are viewed symbolically in different cultures in relation to healing:

1. Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology:

   • Asclepius: In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing, is often depicted holding a rod with a snake wrapped around it. This rod, known as the Rod of Asclepius, has become a symbol of medicine and healthcare. We can see it on pharmacies and hospitals nowadays. It signifies healing and rejuvenation.

2. Ancient Egyptian Culture:

   • Uraeus: The Uraeus, a symbol of the Egyptian goddess Wadjet, is a stylized upright cobra used as a protective symbol in ancient Egypt. It represented power, protection, and the divine authority of the pharaoh. The Egyptians also associated the shedding of a snake's skin with renewal and transformation, akin to the concept of healing and rebirth. The egyptian concept of ka corresponds to the the Kundalini.

3. Chinese Culture:

   • Snake Symbolism: In Chinese mythology, the snake is associated with renewal, vitality, and fertility. It is also linked to medicine and healing. The shedding of a snake's skin symbolizes regeneration and transformation, representing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Until today they use snake poison for various treatments of healing and rejuvenation.

4. Native American Cultures:

   • Snake Medicine: In various Native American traditions, snakes are associated with healing powers and are considered symbols of transformation and change. For example, the Hopi people have Snake Clans, where snakes symbolize fertility and healing. In the Cherokee tradition, the snake represents spiritual guidance and healing.

5. Mesoamerican Cultures (Aztec and Mayan):

   • Quetzalcoatl: In Aztec and Mayan mythology, Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, was associated with healing, fertility, and resurrection. The feathered serpent symbolized the duality of life and death, reflecting the cycle of regeneration and transformation.

6. African Cultures:

   • Damballah: In Haitian Vodou and other African diaspora religions, Damballah is a serpent deity associated with healing, wisdom, and creation. Snakes are often seen as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms, capable of healing and spiritual transformation.

Across these diverse cultures, the snake's symbolism in healing generally revolves around themes of transformation, regeneration, renewal, and the cycle of life. Whether through shedding its skin or its association with deities of healing, snakes have consistently represented the potential for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing in various cultural contexts.