I was inspired to write about this because I found a LARGE piece of snake shed in my flower beds. I collected it and now it sits in a jar on my altar. 
The snake is one of the oldest symbols in spiritual practices. Far from being “good” or “evil” (in many traditions), the snake symbolizes transformation, wisdom, life force energy, healing, hidden knowledge, etc. When you think of a snake, remember that it doesn’t stay in one skin forever. As it grows, it sheds its skin so it can continue to expand.
Snake 
Metaphysical Properties & Magick Uses:
- Transformation & Rebirth
- Most importantly, the snake reminds us we can always renew ourselves.
- Shedding old identities
- Limiting beliefs
- Negative relationships
- Dead energy
- Magical Associations:
- Personal transformation
- Shadow work
- Beginning anew
- Self-reinvention
- Spiritual rebirth
Healing
Snakes have been symbolically linked to medicine and healing for centuries. Look up the ancient symbol of the serpent wrapped around a staff and you’ll see what we mean.
Try using snake energy for:
- Physical healing intentions
- Emotional healing
- Trauma healing
- Energy healing
- Regaining strength
Ancient Wisdom
Snakes spend most of their time near the earth, thrumming along to vibrations we cannot feel. They teach us about intuition, secret knowledge, and listening to our instincts.
Magickal Uses:
- Divination
- Developing psychic abilities
- Dream work
- Connecting to spirit
- Working on intuition
Shadow Work
Snakes live in burrows underground, under rocks, etc. They encourage us to look within and confront the parts of ourselves we sometimes hide from. Ask yourself: “What part of me has already outgrown the life I’m still trying to live?”
Consider:
- What am I hiding from?
- What truth is trying to emerge?
- What feelings/resources am I afraid to access?
- What parts of me need love instead of judgment?
Life Force & Sacred Energy
The serpent is also associated with awakened kundalini energy rising up through the chakras.
- Creative energy
- Passion
- Empowerment
- Spiritual growth
Earth Magick
The snake is an earth element creature through and through!
- Earth grounding
- Working with land/wild spirits
- Nature magic
- Seasonal changes
- Deep, grounding meditation
Magickal Correspondences
Element: Earth (Fire is also closely-related)
Planetary Energy: Pluto — transformation, Mercury — wisdom, Saturn — age-old knowledge
Colors: Green, black, gold, bronze, deep brown
Crystals: Serpentine, Malachite, Labradorite, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Moss Agate
Herbs: Mugwort, Sage, Rosemary, Nettle, Yarrow, Wormwood (exercise caution with this one)
Working with Snake Energy
Snake energy works great during the waning moon. Write down a few things you want to shed, then burn the paper or bury it in the ground.
Example: Write down habits you are releasing, fears you are shedding and stories you’re ready to outgrow.
Have you worked with snake energy?