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by jy
| The Snake
Personality
Ancient Chinese wisdom
holds that having a Snake in the household is always a good omen, since
it means the family will never starve. Whether this is because
Snake-born folk are shrewd in business, intuitive in their dealings or
tenacious over their assets, one way or another they manage to
attract money. It is unsurprising, therefore, that they are known as the
guardians of the treasure. However this need not refer simply to wealth;
metaphorically, it may allude to the Snake person's wisdom and depth of
understanding. |
Years of the Snake
Sixth in the cycle, Snake years follow
on from the Dragon and recur every twelfth year thereafter.
1905
1917
1929 1941 1953
1965 1977
1989 2001 2013 |
Facts on
Snake
People born in the Year of Snake share
specific characteristics that are common to all other Snakes. To say
that someone is a Snake is simple a shorthand way of describing that individual's
personality.
Subtlety
:: Shrewdness Discretion
:: Insight
Compassion ::
Wisdom ::
Pride Indolence
:: Manipulation Possessiveness
:: Malice Vanity |
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BASIC
CHARACTER
The Snake
is the philosopher, the mystic of the astrological signs - perceptive,
intuitive even psychic. Snake are indisputably attractive. It is not
simply the fact that they are so chic, so cultured so sophisticated and
refined, so cool and composed in a crisis but also that they are
enigmatic.
Calm,
reserved, quiet and contemplative, the Snake is a very private person
who like to play his or her cards very close to the chest. Often
appearing to others as secretive and inscrutable, the Snake is in
fact a subtle worker, adept at imperceptibly insinuating himself or
herself into the desired position and at handling other people with
Machiavellian precision and skill. The minds of Snake people are forever
at work - either pondering deeply on abstract and abstruse
subjects or simply plotting how to ensure that things turn out the way
they want.
Communication
is not the Snake' s strong point - certainly not at the superficial,
everyday level. But at the same time, Snakes are renowned for their
intuitive powers, on which they concentrate their energies. Their line
of business is communicating with deeper truths - or with the unknown.
Snake people are unpredictable, although they have their own logic. They
often appear to hold other people at arm's length, although when they
are in love they can be extremely possessive. |
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Metal Snake
Year:
1941 & 2001
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Snakes
influenced by the Metal element have extra-strong willpower and are
always to be found on their guard. With an inborn appreciation of the
luxurious things in life, they also have a gift for spotting openings
and opportunities that will enable them to gratify their heartfelt
desires. These Snakes know how to get their feet under the table so
swiftly and so silently that others never even notice until the deed is
done. Money is important to them but comes only second to the need for
the good things in life. Though they can be open with others and
generous, too at times - they tend to act alone according to their
instinctive qualities.
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Water Snake
Year:
1953 & 2013
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With highly
developed intuitive faculties and strong psychological insights, Water
Snakes can be powerfully physic. They are extremely practical and are
also intellectual and their forte lies in the management and
organization of people and institutions. Water Snakes have good business
minds, strong power of concentration and great determination and will go
hell-for leather in seeking to attain their most cherished ambitions.
Perhaps even more than the other elemental Snakes, the Water Snakes have
a tendency to keep things to themselves and yet with their family and
close friends they are always loving and their fidelity is renowned.
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Wood Snake
Year:
1905 & 1965
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Probably the kindest, most
amenable and altruistic if the elemental Snakes, Wood Snakes are not
quite as narcissistic as the rest. The Wood element brings stability and
gives these Snakes a love of their family and their home. They have a
good circle of friends, despite enjoying the quiet life and their
opinions are respected by friends and family alike. They should learn to
take and seek the advice of others too instead of always coping alone.
Wood Snakes have the Snake's deep intellect, coupled with good
understanding and are genuinely concerned for others. Many are prepared
to share their knowledge for the good of humankind and exhibit their
leadership qualities in this arena. They also have exquisite taste and
excellent powers of discrimination.
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Fire Snake
Year: 1917 & 1977
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Magnetic and charismatic,
Fire Snakes are also rather outspoken, ambitious and more extroverted
than other Snake people. Fire brings energy and confidence and Fire
Snakes have got what it takes to become influential leaders in many
walks of life. They have tenacity as well as leadership qualities and
with their powers of persuasion, they have people hanging on their every
word. Like many Snakes, they have a a good, if often wry or sly, sense
of humor which balances their tough qualities. The desire for money,
power and fame drives them ever onward and upward and they can also be
rather self-centered and find it difficult to trust or even to value
other people.
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Earth Snake
Year:
1929 & 1989
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With their logical,
down-to-earth approach, Earth Snakes are not troubled with the
characteristic paranoia that afflicts so many other Snakes.
Consequently, they have a relaxed and more outgoing manner and are more
trusting and friendly, perhaps even more considerate and honest, than
many other of thier breed. They may be less likely to take risks but
they have the Snake's affinity with money and will succeed in the world
of high finance by dint of their own sustained efforts and sensibly
calculated investment instead of by taking risks that just happen to
come off. These Snakes are sensible, hard-working and reliable. But
shrewdness is their greatest asset. |
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Snake Lover
Sleek, sultry and passionate, the
Snake is the original femme fatale or the dark, brooding hero about whom
romantic novels are written. All Snakes are physically beautiful and
devastatingly sexy. Always stylish and well-groomed, they have that
certain something that people find do alluring but can't quite put their
finger on. Snakes are truly seductive and bewitch and intoxicate those
around them. They exude a feeling of intense emotional energy and
pent-up sexual power.
Snakes are extremely discriminating
and selective when it comes to the people they date and their choice of
partner. In any relationship they are a decided asset not only because
of their good looks, their charm and their refined tastes but also
because of their clever incisive minds, physical responsiveness and
oddball sense of humor.
In love, Snakes can become intense,
jealous and possessive yet they are not averse to the occasional
extramarital affair. They adore intrigue and the thought of a secret
love tryst fills them with frisson of excitement. However, if a Snake is
crossed or betrayed, a ruthless and vituperative side to the Snake
nature will emerge and he or she will go to any lengths to get even. |
| The
Snake Lover Partner
Not everyone can take
Snake. Their mix of closeness, passion and jealousy with a slight
remoteness and the way they play their cards close to their chests can
put off people with more easygoing natures. But Snakes have much to
offer the right partner with their depth of wit and wisdom, their
appreciation of life's luxuries and their strong deep feelings. |
Rat |
If
you both work on the differences in your characters, you cold learn a
great deal from each other. |
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Ox |
Sympathetic,
understanding, loving on the same wavelength - you two have got it
all! |
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Tiger |
Different
outlook, different lifestyle and different objectives all suggest little
meeting of minds. |
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Rabbit |
Deep
passion make this one heck of a sexy combo. |
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Dragon |
Clever
and crafty, flirty and shirty - you fit together like two pieces of a
jig-saw puzzle |
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Snake |
Intellectually, you make a
great match. Emotional, jealously gets in the way. |
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Horse |
Different viewpoints and
agendas spell poor prospects. |
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Sheep |
Terrific
friends and sexy lovers. |
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Monkey |
You'll each be constanly
looking over your shoulder at the other. |
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Rooster |
What a great team! |
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Dog |
Mutual attraction on sight. |
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Pig |
Alas, little common ground. |
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Snake at Health
Snakes need plenty of time and space
if their own and are prone to stress complaints if they are often forces
to endure rush and bustle. It is best for Snakes to steer clear of
noisy, chaotic situations, since these always upset them and frazzle
their nerves. These people need calm at all times. Some people may enjoy
the adrenaline surge that goes with physical challenge and conflict but
not Snakes. If they want to stay healthy, Snake people should never burn
the candle at both ends. Plenty of rest and sleep is the Snake's formula
for a long life. |
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Snake at Home
In the Snake household,
refinement prevails; in decorations and choice of furnishing quality
comes before quantity every time. Though red is the color associated
with the Snake sign, if Snake choose to use it in their decorative schemes
it will be applied subtly - muted shades confirm the Snake's sense of stylish
elegance. Textures are choose for their sensual feel, furniture for its
deep comfort and artifacts for detail and effect which altogether spell
luxury. One house never seems to be enough for Snakes; they either move
seveal times or have more than one home. |
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The
Snake at Work
These people often
change career at least twice and are unlikely to be attracted by mundane
jobs. Whatever they do, they bring concentration, an eye for details and
laser-like precision to the job. Snakes take things quietly and may
appear lazy but in fact they are extremely conscientious and can act
super-fast when necessary. They have organizational skills and the
ability to put their finger on the problem or find a solution to a
difficult situation. They like to sort things out on their own and can
at times seem secretive or ruthless. |
Snake make Excellent
All those who are born
in the Year of Snake share not only similar talents and inherent skills
but also the same kind of aims and ambitions in life.
Scientist
:: Painter
:: Potters
:: Jeweler
:: Technologist ::
Researcher ::
Mystic
:: Analyst
:: Silversmith
:: Investigator
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Spiritual-leader
:: Politician
:: Sociologists
Magician ::
Surgeon :: Astrologer :: Dietician
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Compatible Business
Partners
Whether Snake benefit
from or constantly conflict with their business partners depends, as in
all relationships on whether their Animal signs are harmonious or
antagonistic to each other. |
| Snake ruled by ... |
Benefits from ... |
Is antagonistic to ... |
| Metal |
Earth Rats |
Fire Dogs |
| Water |
Metal Rabbits |
Earth Horses |
| Wood |
Water Oxen |
Metal Tigers |
| Fire |
Wood Roosters |
Water Sheep |
| Earth |
Fire Snakes |
Wood Monkeys |
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Compatible
Friends
Although
each individual person is unique, Chinese astrologers are very precise
about which Animals have a general shared understanding and which have
characters that are antagonistic to one another.
Best
Friends -
Oxen & Rooster
Secret
Friend - Monkey
Mortal
Enemy - Pigs |
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Likes
Color
Preference
Suitable
Gifts
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Solitaire
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Pack
of Tarot cards
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Binoculars
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Religious
icon
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Worry
beads
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Snakeskin
wallet
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Bath
oil
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Diamond
brooch
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Stamp
collection
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Marble
bust
Hobbies
& Past Time
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Fishing
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Numismatics
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Photography
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Visiting
churches/temple
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Diving
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Painting
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Astrology
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Orienteering
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Dislikes
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Noisy
crowd
- Making mistakes
- Being crossed,
whether in business or love
- Being disturbed
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