Snake Sheds

• Real Snake Product
• SIZE:  around 5 ″ (depending on type of snake skin available. Some are thinner snakes and others fatter. Your piece will be what stock we have in at the time of ordering.)

Snake sheds are powerful and versatile tools in witchcraft and occult practices, symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the shedding of old energy. Their connection to the serpent archetype and the natural world makes them valuable in various magical workings. Here’s an in-depth exploration of their uses:

Symbolism of Snake Sheds

1. Transformation: Represents growth, personal evolution, and the release of what no longer serves.
2. Rebirth and Renewal: Snakes shed their skin as part of a natural cycle, embodying the concept of starting anew.
3. Protection and Defense: Snakes are often seen as protective creatures; their sheds carry this energy.
4. Wisdom and Hidden Knowledge: Snakes are associated with deep spiritual truths and esoteric knowledge across cultures.
5. Connection to Deities: Linked to serpent-related deities like Lilith, Hecate, Quetzalcoatl, and others.

Uses of Snake Sheds in Magic

1. Transformation Spells:
   • Incorporate snake sheds in rituals to help you release old habits, relationships, or patterns and embrace new growth.
   • Example: Burn a piece of the shed in a fire spell for symbolic release.
2. Healing and Renewal:
   • Use snake sheds in healing spells to promote physical, emotional, or spiritual renewal.
   • Example: Place snake sheds in a charm bag with herbs like rosemary and lavender for personal rejuvenation.
3. Protection Magic:
   • Snake sheds can be added to protection jars, amulets, or spell pouches.
   • Example: Place a small piece of snake shed in the corners of your home or in a protection talisman.
4. Divination and Wisdom:
   • Use snake sheds on an altar dedicated to wisdom or in rituals seeking clarity or hidden truths.
   • Example: Meditate while holding snake sheds to connect with their symbolism of insight.
5. Binding and Banishing:
   • Their connection to transformation can also be used in banishing rituals to shed unwanted energies or entities.
   • Example: Wrap a snake shed around a candle in a spell to banish negativity.
6. Deity Offerings:
   • Offer snake sheds to deities associated with serpents, transformation, or wisdom.
   • Example: Place them on an altar dedicated to Lilith, Hecate, or another serpent-related deity.
7. Luck and Prosperity:
   • Snake sheds are sometimes used in spells for attracting wealth or good fortune, as snakes are often seen as symbols of abundance.
   • Example: Combine snake sheds with coins and green candles in a prosperity ritual.

How to Use Snake Sheds

1. Cleansing and Consecration:
   • Clean the snake sheds with smoke, moonlight, or salt to remove residual energy before use.
2. Infusion of Intent:
   • Hold the shed while meditating on your intention, visualizing its energy aligning with your goal.
3. Placement:
   • Use them in spell jars, mojo bags, or altar setups.
   • Add them to ritual tools, such as wands or staves, for enhanced energy.
4. Burning in Rituals:
   • A small piece of snake shed can be safely burned in rituals to release its energy into the ether.