Rebirth
It’s clear why snakes are a symbol of regeneration: their capacity to shed their skin. In humans, our old or damaged cells are constantly being replaced by new ones. In snakes, all of their cells are replaced on the same timeline, as one unit rather than independent parts. When this occurs, the snake’s outermost cuticle—its old skin—becomes a... See more
The Overview: Year of the Wood Snake
The serpent is a tremendously important figure in all the planting cultures of the world. It is associated with the power of life to throw off death because the serpent can shed its skin and be born again; it sloughs its skin, just as the moon sloughs its shadow.
Joseph Campbell • Goddesses
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