The Spiral Serpent

The ancient Minoan Snake Goddess is a powerful image of feminine empowerment. The serpent is associated with the feminine, resulting from their earthbound, rhythmically undulating movements, as well as their ability to shed their skin periodically which connects them with the cyclic changes of the moon and female moon cycles.

In its shedding skin, the serpent manifests the potential for transformation through the birth, death, rebirth cycle. The cycle of death and rebirth is often symbolized by the ourborous, the ancient image of a snake swallowing its own tail. It is the symbol of eternity.

The serpent is the power behind the development of consciousness. The Kundalini serpent is in potentia as she sleeps, awaiting the call from the divine. The Kundalini serpent is embodied spirituality. The sanskrit word Kundalini means "of a spiral nature", coiling, winding, the female serpent, the Goddess Kundalini. The Spiral Serpent is also a symbol of alchemy and healing. The caduceus is a symbol of wisdom expressed through healing.