Kundalini & Snake Symbol Meaning The snake is close to earth energies and represents life force. Since it’s a reptile, the snake spirit animal is reminiscent of unconscious drives and primal instincts. When the snake spirit animal shows up, pay attention to how you use your energy, and where you draw it from. If you see the snake as your spirit or power animal, be sensitive to your healing abilities towards yourself or others. Cultivate sources of energy and support, especially as they relate to the earth and nature. • Snake spirit animals represent healing • The spirit of the snake is connected to life force, primal energy • The snake as a spirit animal can be to provide guidance about life changes and transitions, whether they are happening at the physical, emotional or spiritual level Kundalini is a Sanskrit word meaning either "coiled up" or "coiling like a snake." The concept of Kundalini comes from yogic philosophy of ancient India and refers to the mothering intelligence behind yogic awakening and spiritual maturation. According to the yogic tradition Kundalini is curled up in the back part of the root chakra in three and one-half turns around the sacrum.