Cosmic Serpent
Meaning & Symbolism
Creation
The Cosmic Serpent symbolizes creation and sexual expression. The primal energy that drives the cycle of life. When two serpents intertwine, they resemble the double helix of DNA, the fundamental blueprint of all living beings, representing the creative force inherent in sexual expression. This connection reminds us that our sexual energy is not just about physical expression or pleasure but is also a potent source of creativity, vitality, and renewal.
The Ouroboros, the Serpent consuming its own tail, symbolizes infinity and the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, reflecting the transformative power of embracing our sexuality as a natural and sacred part of life. By acknowledging and expressing our sexual energy in a healthy and balanced way, we can tap into a deeper sense of empowerment and connection to the creative forces within us, whether that be with ourselves or with a partner.
- Are you expressing your sexual energy in ways that honor your creativity and vitality?
- Are you engaging in open and honest conversations about your desires and boundaries with a partner?
The Cosmic Serpent is also a strong symbol of paradox with its ability to equally hold opposites as truth. Everything has a light and shadow side to it or Yin & Yang or Serpent Twins. You can’t separate one from the other. They both offer medicine and teachings that bring clarity to the whole.
Look into Snakes & Dragons as well.
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I want to hear about your Cosmic Serpent experiences. What stories or dreams have YOU had? Please share and join in the conversation below!
If you look at the two lines most storms cross the turtles back you will find these two brothers of the rainbow and feathers still travel with the star brothers as they slay enemies and give water. Sorry just looking to see what you have of the gaun. Love your art.
I seen a snake with the wings of a butterfly, fly upward. The words cosmic serpent came to me. That is why I’m here. I want to see if anybody can interpret this vision. I have heard of the cosmic butterfly before but I need to know what these the snake with butterfly wings means.
The snake is an ancient symbol of transformation, shedding, primal wisdom, and life force. The butterfly carries meanings of rebirth, soul, delicacy, and spiritual awakening. To see them merged could point to a union of opposites: grounded instinct rising into higher consciousness. A transformation that begins in the body and expands into the soul.
The upward motion speaks to ascension, evolution, or even a kundalini-like awakening. And the fact that the words Cosmic Serpent came to you directly ties this to a much older, deeper mystery—often associated with creation, DNA, and the spiraling dance of existence.
This vision doesn’t need to be fully understood to be meaningful. Sometimes, we are given images like this not to decode, but to follow, like a myth or a dream that unfolds over time.
I was meditating and sun gazing when I had the urge to cover my face with my hands. While my hands covered my face and my eyes closed, I saw something like a snake with a. Dragon’s face with fangs and small horns. Or something like that like a cosmic serpent. It staredm at me and iI became scared . It transformed I to an eagle. Please let me know where can I find information about this experience.
The Cosmic Serpent, often seen as a bridge between earth and the heavens, is a deeply ancient symbol. In some traditions, it represents DNA, life force, or the spiral of consciousness. Its transformation into an Eagle, a being of sky and spirit, suggests a shift from grounded primal energy into clarity, vision, and higher perspective.
That fear you felt is natural. These encounters often touch something deep and beyond words. But your vision evolving into the Eagle may be a sign that you are being guided through the unknown into a place of strength and insight.
To explore further, I recommend: “The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge” by Jeremy Narby. It’s a powerful book about serpent symbolism in shamanic visions. You can also look into serpent and eagle symbolism in Andean, Hindu, and Native traditions, as they each offer unique insights.