Snails symbolize many deep and powerful things that most of us might not realize. These little crawlers are more in-depth than ever imagined. Keep in mind that not only are there land snails, but there are also sea snails so in this regard this species bridges the gap between elements. any animal that bridges the gap between 2elements bridges the gap between the mundane and the spiritual worlds.
snail symbology:
bridging the gap between the element of Earth and Water
the spiral or cycle of life, death, and rebirth
the earth's rotation around the sun
carrying one's home with them
taking one's time and enjoying life at a slower pace
Amun - ancient Egyptian ram-god
Tecciztecatl - ancient Aztec god
Fertility, abundance, things coming to fruition
Snails have a unique reproductive systems. Snails are both male and female' essentially they're hermaphrodites. Depending upon need and environment they can utilize whichever sex organ needed for the job of reproduction. How cool is that? What do we do with something like that on a symbolic level? To me, it speaks of gender roles. It's about balancing yin (female) and yang (male) energies in elegant, smart ways. All women have a little masculine energy in them, and all men have a little feminine in them too. Snail meaning reminds us we are all the best of both worlds (or gender's, in this case). Guys...it's okay to be soft, vulnerable, tender and sensitive sometimes. Nurture that within you when the occasion calls.
Another very cool aspect of snail meaning is found in its shell. Do you have a little free-roaming gypsy in you? The snail is a great guide for you. It carries its home upon its back. It can wander anywhere, and still be home. Not only that - the snail excretes a substance (calcium carbonate) that actually creates its own shell (unlike hermit crabs, who find shells already made to move into). This is hugely symbolic. It implies anywhere we go - that's home. Are you the kind of person who feels at home where ever u are? The snail salutes you 4that! What's key 2feeling at home is being okay with ourselves. Home is in the heart ❤
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Info compiled from
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbolic-snail-meaning.html
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http://kittythedreamer.hubpages.com/hub/Snail-and-Slug-Symbolism-and-Spirit-Guides
