New life, rejuvenation, healing. The snake sheds its skin and grows new skin; shedding the old, new growth.

(1) In Western societies the snake is seen as evil. In Eastern mythologies the snake (or serpent) is a symbol for healing, new life.

(2) A snake may symbolize sexuality; psychic energy, or the power of Nature; intuitive wisdom; the unconscious.

(3) Is the snake guarding something? If so, it may symbolize either your true and total self or something you need for the next stage of personal development.

Reference: Eric Ackroyd

New life, rejuvenation, healing. The snake/serpent sheds its skin and grows new skin; shedding the old, new growth. In Western societies the snake is seen as evil. In Eastern mythologies the snake (or serpent) is a symbol for healing, new life.

A snake/serpent may symbolize sexuality; psychic energy, or the power of Nature; intuitive wisdom; the unconscious.

Is the snake/serpent guarding something? If so, it may symbolize either your true and total self or something you need for the next stage of personal development.

(1) Water may symbolize emotions or psychic energy. It is therefore important to notice whether the water is free flowing or stagnant {or frozen}, clean or foul. If it represents your emotions then apply accordingly.

(2} water is a common symbol for fertility, growth, creative potential {especially is it takes the form of a reservoir or still lake}, new life, or healing.

(3) It is also a symbol for the unconscious. Deep water, oceans, seas, large lakes often symbolize the collective unconscious. Smaller bodies of water may symbolize the personal unconscious.

(4) It is a feminine symbol, representing either your own femininity {whether you are a male or female}, or your mother. It is therefore important to note your reaction to the water in your dream. Are you afraid of water in real life? This may mean you are afraid of women {if you are a man}, of your mother, or of your unconscious {hidden aspects that can be emotionally disturbing when brought to consciousness}.

Reference: Eric Ackroyd

Your unconscious (emotions, attitudes that are hidden that want to be made conscious); emotional energy. Water is a common symbol for fertility, growth, creative potential. Also a symbol for psychic energy {is the water free flowing or stagnant?}

a burst of emotional or psychic energy

anything of energy can signify psychic energy, or creative energy; get in touch with this energy, it is your true self.

Restriction of some aspect of the psyche self; repression. A snake may symbolize sexuality; psychic energy, or the power of Nature; intuitive wisdom; the unconscious.