Serpent Mother

Corbin, my oldest son, and I went hiking in a place called Red Rocks, on the west side of Las Vegas, NV. We climbed up and over boulders for over an hour in order to reach the top of a spectacular waterfall cavern.

On our return to the desert floor, a group of people were huddled at a small waterfall.  Beneath this huge rock, under a flowing stream sat this beauty. The rattlesnake had it's head up and alert but not making the known 'rattle' sound. I never knew rattlesnakes liked this type of environment.

As the serpent is symbolic of life and death, renewal and transformation, I suppose it should come as no surprise that it likes water! Ancient cultures recognize the serpent as an important symbol of higher knowledge.  Gods and Goddesses of the past have been depicted as a serpent.  Original creation stories and myths are full of magical, mystical powerful serpents. It was a special moment to 'safely' view this beautiful creature in her own environment.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Hello, Serpent Earth Mother. Thank you for the renewing gift of life." tc