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Snake (zodiac)


 
 

The Snake () (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendarChinese calendar

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar....
. The Year of the Snake is associated with the earthly branchEarthly Branches

The Earthly Branches provide one Chinese system for reckoning time....
 symbol .

Years and the five elements

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Snake," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

  • 4 February, 1905 - 24 January, 1906: Wood SnakeWood (classical element)

    Wood is one of the five elements of Chinese alchemy....
  • 23 January, 1917 - 10 February, 1918: Fire SnakeFire (classical element)

    Fire has been important to all peoples of the earth, and it is rich in spiritual tradition. ...
  • 10 February, 1929 - 29 January, 1930: Earth SnakeEarth (classical element)

    Earth is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science....
  • 27 January, 1941 - 14 February, 1942: Metal SnakeMetal (classical element) Summary

    Metal is one of the five elements of Chinese alchemy....
  • 14 February, 1953 - 2 February, 1954: Water SnakeWater (classical element)

    Water is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science....
  • 2 February, 1965 - 20 January, 1966: Wood SnakeWood (classical element)

    Wood is one of the five elements of Chinese alchemy....
  • 18 February, 1977 - 6 February, 1978: Fire SnakeFire (classical element)

    Fire has been important to all peoples of the earth, and it is rich in spiritual tradition. ...
  • 6 February, 1989 - 26 January, 1990: Earth SnakeEarth (classical element)

    Earth is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science....
  • 24 January, 2001 - 11 February, 2002: Metal SnakeMetal (classical element)

    Metal is one of the five elements of Chinese alchemy....
  • 10 February, 2013 - 30 January, 2014: Water SnakeWater (classical element)

    Water is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science....
  • 2025 - 2026: Wood SnakeWood (classical element)

    Wood is one of the five elements of Chinese alchemy....
  • 2037 - 2038: Fire SnakeFire (classical element)

    Fire has been important to all peoples of the earth, and it is rich in spiritual tradition. ...


Attributes

The person born in the year of snake is frequently attractive, the wisestWisdom

Wisdom is the ability, developed through experience, insight and reflection, to discern truth and exercise good judgement....
 and most enchanting of all. He or she can become an AmbassadorAmbassador Summary

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, a MediatorMediator

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 or a talented musician. Such a person is a thinker who also likes to live well; affluence. The Snake person loves books, music, clothes, fine food and wine; but with all their fondness for the finer things in life, their innate grace and elegance gives them a dislike for frivolities, small minds and foolish talk.

Some Snakes may have a slow or lazy way of speaking but this does not reflect in any way their speed of deduction or action. It's just that they like to ponder things, to assess and formulate their views properly. Generally speaking, Snakes tend to be very careful about what they say.

Snake people like communicating, particularly interesting and challenging conversations; if the conversation becomes repetitive their attention may soon wander. It is almost impossible to fix their attention for long talking about mundane everyday habits as they prefer to focus on new, interesting and evolutionary ideas in general. The Snake needs mental exercise in a conversation or relationship.

In relationships with others, Snakes are possessive and very demanding. And yet at the same time, they view their associates with a certain distrust. They will never forgive anyone who breaks a promise. They are also prone to being neurotic, even paranoid, where pet fears and suspicions are concerned.

These people have a special talent that enables them to judge situations correctly. They are alert to new possibilities: when they have an idea of what to do and how to do it, they will pursue it persistently and energetically. The Snake is at home in any social situation, able to adapt and converse on all levels. In Chinese astrology it is believed that they are self-confident, driven, focused and willing to listen to someone else's opinion, but don't necessarily take it 'on board'. Refusing to listen to constructive advice; intelligent and headstrong. They treasure their privacy and will have many a dark secret locked up within.

Although it is difficult for such people to take advice, they are patient and compassionate with others when it comes to giving a helping hand, and their ability to look at a problem from a variety of angles is extremely useful. When faced with a dilemma, Snake people, as a rule, act with speed and conviction, since they believe intensely in what they are doing and rarely waste time or energy on projects lacking in good potential.

The best partners for the Snake will be the dependable OxOx (zodiac)

The Ox is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar....
, the dauntless RoosterRooster (zodiac)

The Rooster is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar....
 or the illustrious DragonDragon (zodiac)

The Dragon is the only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac....
. Snakes can also do well with the tenacious RatRat (zodiac)

The rat was welcomed in ancient times as a protector and bringer of material prosperity....
. Though the RabbitRabbit (zodiac)

The Rabbit is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar and Chi...
, PigPig (zodiac)

In China, the pig is associated with fertility and virility....
, SheepSheep (zodiac)

The Sheep is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the...
 and DogDog (zodiac)

The Dog is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar....
 may not be able to work with Snakes.

In life, they know precisely how to use people and situations to their best advantage. There will be no holding them back as Snakes are destined for fame and fortune.

In times of confusion and trouble, the Snake person is a pillar of strength because he maintains a presence of mind. The Snake can deal with bad news and misfortune with great aplomb. They have a profound sense of responsibility and an unsinkable constancy of purpose. It will be this constancy of purpose coupled with a natural hypnotic charisma that could carry a Snake to the highest realms of power.

Traditional Snake Attributes/Associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location 6th
Ruling hours 9am-11am
Direction South Southeast
Season and month Spring,
Lunar Month Dates May 5-June 5
Gemstone AgateAgate

Agate is a term applied not to a distinct mineral species, but to an aggregate of various forms of silica, chiefly chalcedon...
Color RedRed

Red is any of a number of similar colors at the lowest frequencies of light discernible by the human eye....
Roughly equivalent western sign TaurusTaurus (astrology)

Taurus is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation of the same name....
Polarity YinYin and yang

The concepts of Yin and Yang originate in ancient Chinese philosophy and metaphysics, which describes two primal opposing bu...
Positive Traits Wise, profound, clever, charming, logical, intelligent, creative, compassionate, discreet, honorable
Negative Traits critical, anxious, calculating, intense.
Countries MongoliaMongolia

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, PeruPeru

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, Saudi ArabiaFacts About Saudi Arabia

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, Sri LankaSri Lanka

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, Trinidad & Tobago, EstoniaEstonia

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See also

  • Serpent (constellations)Serpent (constellations) Summary

    Some of the constellations of the sky are symbolised by serpents:...
  • SnakeSnake Overview

    Snakes , also known as ophidians, are cold-blooded legless reptiles closely related to lizards, which share the order Squama...
  • Chinese Zodiac

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