MAKING MY PEACE … with snake symbolism in 20252025, the year of the snake – shedding the skin you’re in …
I have much to learn in 2025, the Year of the Snake. In medicine, the snake appears prominently in the caduceus and Rod of Asclepius, representing healing and wisdom. The snake has several symbolic meanings, such as medicine, wisdom, transformation, balance, mesmerism, mystery, creativity, sensuality, and duality. The snake’s ability to shed its skin is a sign of growth and rejuvenation, while its locomotion reflects supple and sinuous movements. This means that 2025 will be a good year for physical renewal (detoxification, fitness, and adopting healthier habits); emotional healing (introspection, resilience, and inner peace); creativity and passion projects (self-expression); and spiritual growth (meditation and mindfulness). This year may see breakthroughs in regenerative medicine in tissue repair and stem cell therapy; integrative health in which traditional and modern medicine combine for holistic health; and mental health awareness for inner healing and self-awareness. For me, the snake has long been a symbol of creativity and sensuality, due to its graceful and mesmerizing movements, its connection to the earth, and its role in myths and legends. The snake’s sinuous motion evokes a sense of fluidity and rhythm, while being grounded in nature. In myths, such as the notion of the Garden of Eden, the snake often represents self-awakening, and a reminder of the interplay between temptation, curiosity, attraction, and the ability to forge meaningful relationships. The lessons of the Year of the Snake may resonate differently across demographics. For children and youth, the snake encourages curiosity and adaptability. Young people can learn from the snake’s transformative energy to experiment with new experiences. Adults can focus on strategic thinking and personal growth, as this is a year to refine goals to align withmeaningful experiences. For elders, it is a time to reflect on life’s cycles and share wisdom with younger generations. By embracing the snake’s wisdom this year, it is possible to navigate challenges with resilience and emerge stronger. Whether focusing on health or personal development, the snake’s energy is about shedding the skin you’re in – to release what no longer benefits you – andmove toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Making my peace with snake symbolism in 2025; I will do the following: Embrace change by releasing old habits that hinder growth Trust my intuition by aligning my decisions with my deeper values Explore creativity and sensuality by connecting with my creative passions and deeper emotions Seek balance by adopting fluid and flexible movements Cultivate patience by reminding myself that goals require time and persistence
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MAKING MY PEACE … with snake symbolism in 2025
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Travel photographer’s home is a Reims Museum
Travel photographer’s home is a Reims MuseumTime-tripping travels in the Hugues Krafft house museum …
Globe-trotting Hugues Krafft, born in 1853, was a wealthy industrialist and hoarder of artefacts. After his adventures, he settled in Reims and made the Hôtel Le Vergeur, a historic Gothic-Renaissance building, his home and passion project. He filled Le Vergeur Museum, known as the Hugues Krafft House, with a treasure trove of quirks and curiosities. The house itself is a medieval marvel with an avant-garde mishmash of Gothic arches, Renaissance flourishes, and Krafft’s own eccentric touches from his travels around the world. Walking through Le Vergeur Museum is like flipping through Krafft’s scrapbook. Each room tells a story of discovery. But it’s also a harbour, a place of rest between travels. Krafft was one of the earliest Westerners to visit Japan after its borders reopened to the world in the mid-19th century. His visit in the 1880s came during the Meiji Restoration, a period of rapid modernization and cultural transformation. He fell in love with the country and photographed samurai, geisha, and traditional artisans, and collected Japanese artifacts like lacquerware, kimonos, and ceramics. Krafft journeyed to the Middle East and its deserts, where he explored Egypt, Syria, and Persia (modern-day Iran). His sketches and photographs of mosques, bazaars, and palaces of Islamic architecture captured the intricate details of their design. His time in Persia included visits to royal cities like Isfahan and Tehran, where he admired the opulent tiles and intricate calligraphy of Persian art. In Russia, he documented the czarist empire. His adventures included a journey along the Trans-Siberian Railway, one of the world’s great engineering feats at the time. He visited St. Petersburg and Moscow, photographing the domed cathedrals and grand palaces. His writings about Siberia captured insights into a remote and little-explored region. Krafft’s travels to India, during the British colonial era, included Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. He was awestruck by the Taj Mahal, and collected Indian textiles, jewelry, and miniature paintings. His wanderlust took him to Southeast Asia – to Vietnam and Cambodia – where he visited the temples of Angkor Wat. In North Africa – Morocco and Tunisia – he documented the Berber and Arab cultures, with their vivid markets and stunning landscapes. His adventures were more than personal escapades. He was an early practitioner of travel photography and ethnographic documentation. He used a Zeiss camera with gelatine-silver bromide plates, which enabled him to capture the open environment, rather than the cameras of the time that only enabled studio photos. So, he was one of the first to use ‘instantaneous’ photography. But that’s not all! The museum also boasts a series of 15th century woodblock prints by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) from the Apocalypse series. The woodblocks show what the end of the world looked like according to a Renaissance artist! Le Vergeur Museum – the Hugues Krafft House – in central Reims, France, is free to visit and includes his garden. Photographer: Martina Nicolls
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MAKING MY PEACE … with snake symbolism in 2025
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