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Dreaming of a Snake, What Does It Mean?
Esteemed Rabbi Benjamin Shmueli Responds
Question
With God's help,
Hi Rabbi,
Occasionally, I dream (about every two months or so) of snakes. I will describe two dreams that I remember: the snakes are different from regular snakes. They are large both in length and thickness. At one time (perhaps I am mistaken due to forgetting the dream), there was a snake that had short legs like a crocodile, but I am aware that it is a snake and not a crocodile. Once the snake was black and once gray, and they have very large faces—at one time resembling the face of a dark crocodile and at other times like the face of a gray monster. Sometimes the snake wants to bite (the gray one) and sometimes it starts to chase (the black one). I would appreciate an interpretation/opinion.
Thank you.
Answer
Greetings and blessings to you,
The dream, even though it is frightening, is definitely a good omen. Our sages said in the Talmud (Berakhot 57a): "A person who sees a snake in a dream—provision is prepared for him; if it bites him—his livelihood is doubled." May Hashem help you see the realization of your dream interpretation soon.
Blessings, Benjamin Shmueli.
Additional content on the topic of dreams that may interest you:
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Good advice for those who see bad dreams.
What is the significance of a snake in a dream?
Rabbi Zamir Cohen - an intriguing lecture on the interpretation of dreams.
Rabbi Eliyahu Shiri - How dreams affect reality? Watch.
