The image of a snail is related to several meanings: the upward spiral, female and male sexuality, the notion of slowness in the course of things, and also infidelity. However, a snail in dreams can be interpreted as an indication of introspection and shyness.If in the dream the snail eats plants and flowers, it announces the loss of job due to negligence or laziness; if it shows its horns, infidelity; if it stays in the shell, sympathy for the characters that presented in the episode. If, however, it moves towards the dreamer it suggests delays in business.
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1- The snail appearing in dreams may engender a feeling of repulsion in some people. It docs, however, also represent vulnerability and slowness.2- From a psychological point of view, the snail suggests steadiness and self-containment.
To be moving at snail’s pace suggests direct planned, careful movement.
3- Spiritually; because of the spiral shape of its shell, the snail is a natural symbol of the labyrinth (See also: Labyrinth).
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Retreat, being overly sensitive, inhibition and lack of contact. This dream symbol appears often when one’s shyness collides with the desire for an energetic lifestyle. Are you facing risks with courage? Or retreating into your shell? This dream symbol is also a challenge to make life a little easier and to follow your own Rhythm. According to Freud, a sexual symbol.Folklore: Lack of moderation.
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Psychological / emotional perspective: From a psychological point of view, the snail suggests steadiness and self-containment.To be moving at snail’s pace suggests direct planned, careful movement.
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The snail shell symbolizes the perfection of nature’s creativity, which is also echoed in mathematical fractals (repeated patterns).The spiral shape of the snail shell is symbolic of the labyrinth.
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The general association that most people have with the snail has to do with its very slow pace.A snail in a dream may be asking you to consider the value of moving slowly.
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Snails crawling in your dream, signifies that unhealthful conditions surround you.To step on them, denotes that you will come in contact with disagreeable people.
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1. One is traveling slowly but surely.2. Individualistic, not concerned with impressing others.
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