Spiritual Meaning of Slugs Symbolism

What is the spiritual meaning of slugs? What does it symbolize when a slug crosses your path, you dream of slugs, or you find a slug in your house?

Sources of symbolism: animal symbolism, shamanism, druidism, dream interpretation and new age philosophy.

Contents

Are Slugs Good or Bad Luck?
4 Spiritual Meanings of Slugs
What is The Spiritual Meaning of Slugs in Your House?
Slug as a Spirit Guide or Animal Totem
What Does it Mean When You Dream of Slugs?

Are Slugs Good or Bad Luck?

Some people worry when they find a slug that it an unlucky sign or bad omen. This is especially true of black slugs, as ‘black’ is synonymous with evil, death and bad karma.

We also note that the symbolism of slugs in Christianity, is non-favorable to the lowly mollusk. The Bible makes references to ‘sluggard’ or lazy behavior. Jesus even describes a lazy person, in the New Testament, as a wicked person (Matthew 25:26). Thus the slug, became synonymous with lazy and bad.

Now we can see why some people might consider slugs a sign of bad luck.

However, this unfortunate reputation has more to do with human prejudice, than the true spiritual nature of slugs. Slugs are misunderstood wonders of nature and when observed closely are quite beautiful.

In reality, slugs are neither lucky nor unlucky, they are simply another one of Mother Nature’s spiritual messengers. When a slug crosses your path, pay attention to their guidance.

4 Spiritual Meanings of Slugs

Here are the four main spiritual messages of the slug:

1. Meditate More Often

The slug is a hermaphrodite, which means it has both male and female reproductive organs. Thus, it becomes the ultimate expression of yin and yang energy, considered polar opposites of ancient Chinese cosmology.

When a slug appears, it is a message from the Universe to say – make time to meditate more regularly. If you have neglected your meditation practice, the slug is a reminder to return to a weekly routine.

Meditation will help harmonize your body’s energy, helping to heal any physical aches and pain, as well as reducing anxiety and the effects of hormonal changes.

The slug is also a reminder to ‘sit in the power’ more frequently, if you are training in mediumship and want to increase your connection with the spiritual realm.

2. Commit to Something

The slimy trail left behind by a slug was used as a tool of divination in ancient times. Shamans would read the pattern of the trail to predict the future.

What trail will you leave behind you in this life? The slug guides you to do something meaningful with your time on earth. To do so, requires you to invest time in a situation, talent, project, business or job in order to allow it to grow into something worthy. If you want to leave your mark, then you need to commit and stop looking for quick gratification. The slugs shows us how to be patient.

The slug is a confirmation that efforts invested now, will pay dividends in the future – but think in terms of years rather than weeks or months.

3. Your Best Ideas Come at Nighttime

Slugs are nocturnal creatures, preferring the safety of night time to come out and eat.

The slug can symbolize night-time creative process, and the ideas that come to us when we lie in bed at night. If this is you, then keep a notebook by your bedside, so that you remember your thoughts in the morning.

The slug signifies that Higher Powers feed and inspire your imagination at night-time, so be sure to listen and more importantly, act on what you discover.

Slugs are also associated with mastering the skill of astral travel and out-of-body experiences.

4. Yoga Will Help You Heal

Consider the body of a slug, it is limp and flexible.

In such a way, the slug encourages you to be more ‘flexible’ in body and mind.You will achieve this by a daily practice of yoga.

According to the American Osteopathic Association, relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can “lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome.”

What is The Spiritual Meaning of Slugs in Your House?

What does it mean when you find a slug in your house?

In addition to the above four spiritual meanings, there is one additional message when you find a slug in your home:

A slug in the house signifies you need to relax and be more flexible. The slug often arrives in a home where there is tension or stress, and his energy is sent to help trigger calmer days.

The slug guides you to acknowledge the underlying problem of tension and to make a plan to deal with it, rather than reacting to every small trigger.

Slug as a Spirit Guide or Animal Totem

Call on the slug as a spirit guide or animal totem if you need healing for:

Muscle atrophy, torn or pulled ligaments, back pain, breathing issues, anxiety and panic attacks.

What Does it Mean When You Dream of Slugs?

When you dream of slugs it is a sign of guilt.

You feel guilty that you are not working hard enough on a job, studies, or personal project or goals. The slug urges you to recommit. There is a sense of urgency when you dream of slugs, the slug signifies that your moment to shine will pass, if you don’t commit now.

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