Snail dream meaning is explained below using 18 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke

The image of a snail is related to several meanings: the upward spiral, female and male sexuality, the notion of slowness in the course of things, and also infidelity. However, a snail in dreams can be interpreted as an indication of introspection and shyness.

If in the dream the snail eats plants and flowers, it announces the loss of job due to negligence or laziness; if it shows its horns, infidelity; if it stays in the shell, sympathy for the characters that presented in the episode. If, however, it moves towards the dreamer it suggests delays in business.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 2 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a snail signify that you are taking your time and practicing patience. Your dream may be giving you the message to stop being in such a rush, and to trust that even if your progress appears to be slow, you are making deliberate and distinct strides forward, and are leaving a legacy trailed behind you. This dream may also be revealing your feelings of vulnerability, and you are attempting to protect yourself from being hurt.

See Shell.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Pamela Ball

1- The snail appearing in dreams may engender a feeling of repulsion in some people. It docs, however, also represent vulnerability and slowness.

2- From a psychological point of view, the snail suggests steadiness and self-containment.

To be moving at snail’s pace suggests direct planned, careful movement.

3- Spiritually; because of the spiral shape of its shell, the snail is a natural symbol of the labyrinth (see Labyrinth).

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 4 — Klaus Vollmar

Retreat, being overly sensitive, inhibition and lack of contact. This dream symbol appears often when one’s shyness collides with the desire for an energetic lifestyle. Are you facing risks with courage? Or retreating into your shell? This dream symbol is also a challenge to make life a little easier and to follow your own Rhythm. According to Freud, a sexual symbol.

Folklore: Lack of moderation.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 5 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

We often association snails with slowness, and a dream about snails could relate to our sense of something moving as a “snail’s pace” or a communication arriving via “snail mail.” Alternatively, as an animal with a hard shell, a snail can represent someone’s psychological shell.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: The snail appearing in dreams may engender, because of its sliminess, a feeling of repulsion in some people. It does, however, also represent vulnerability and slowness, along with the type of apparent rootlessness seen in the wanderer.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — myjellybean

To see a snail in your dream suggests that you are being overly sensitive. You may feel shy but wish to be more outgoing and energetic. Alternatively, it suggests that you are making steady progress toward a goal. You just need to go at your own pace.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 8 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: From a psychological point of view, the snail suggests steadiness and self-containment.

To be moving at snail’s pace suggests direct planned, careful movement.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — Versatile - Anonymous

The snail shell symbolizes the perfection of nature’s creativity, which is also echoed in mathematical fractals (repeated patterns).

The spiral shape of the snail shell is symbolic of the labyrinth.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Tony Crisp

Vulnerability, its shell depicting our defence against being hurt; feelings of repulsion for some people. Probably repulsion regarding ‘squirmy’ feelings regarding their body or sexuality.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 11 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

The general association that most people have with the snail has to do with its very slow pace.

A snail in a dream may be asking you to consider the value of moving slowly.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 12 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

Snails crawling in your dream, signifies that unhealthful conditions surround you.

To step on them, denotes that you will come in contact with disagreeable people.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 13 — Raymond Buckland

You seem to be making slow and steady progress, but if you stop to examine things, you will find you are going in the wrong direction.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 14 — Betty Bethards

Crawling at a snail’s pace; not moving along very well with growth and learning. Break out of your shell and get on with it.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 15 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. One is traveling slowly but surely.

2. Individualistic, not concerned with impressing others.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 16 — Tyler Wolfe

A symbol of a wicked person, Ps. 58:8. Snails can also symbolize slowness
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 17 — Ibn Seerin

Asnail in a dream means that one will move away from his place or town.
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 18 — Margaret Hamilton

See “slug”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton