Year of the Snake

Before we check on the (Water) Snake, let us take a little glimpse at the history of the Chinese zodiac signs. It is written on Wikipedia:

"One day, Buddha invited all the animals to come to him on the occasion of the New Year festival. However, only 12 animals accepted his invitation. As a reward, he gave them each the supervision of a year in the order of their arrival. The rat appeared first, followed by the buffalo, the tiger, the hare, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the sheep (the goat), the monkey, the rooster, the dog, and the pig came last. The buffalo would actually have arrived first, but the cunning rat rode on its back and jumped down just before it arrived, thus arriving first."

The zodiac has existed for over 2000 years, and the 12 signs were founded in China by the Han dynasty. It is also very widespread in China's neighboring countries.

Snake

The snake is one of the twelve animal signs in the Chinese zodiac and occupies a special position. People born in the year of the snake - for example in 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 or 2025 - are considered wise, intuitive and profound. In Chinese culture, the snake symbolizes wisdom, elegance and seduction, but also caution and restraint.

People under the sign of the snake are often very thoughtful and analyze their surroundings carefully before acting or making decisions. They are not impulsive, but act thoughtfully, strategically and with a certain foresight. Their minds are sharp and they have a natural inclination towards philosophy, science and spiritual subjects. Snake-born people often appear calm, almost mysterious, and radiate a special aura that fascinates others.

Although they can appear aloof or reserved on the outside, they are passionate and sensitive on the inside. They do not trust easily, which sometimes makes them appear suspicious. However, once they have opened up to someone, they are loyal and faithful friends or partners.

It is said that people born in the year of the snake are difficult to grasp; they appear enigmatic and mysterious, don't like to show their feelings, and prefer to act in secret. Even when they are emotionally agitated, they appear calm, cool, and unapproachable to the observer. They also tend to be distant and suspicious of their fellow human beings at first.

Snakes are excellent observers; they grasp situations quickly and usually know exactly what to do. They also dislike confrontation and prefer to avoid it. They want to be left alone and Snakes are also considered to be very sensitive and thoughtful, and they have a good sense of humor.

Snakes are often also professionally successful. They strive for power and wealth. but they avoid intrigue. No false games, but honest commitment, determination, a razor-sharp mind, and a good feel for situations, including people, help their careers to take off.

Snakes are good seducers and are often very attractive to the opposite sex, but they initially remain aloof and keep their counterpart at a distance. Only in a committed relationship do the mysterious snakes open up. Not everyone will get really close to the snake, as they are extremely choosy when it comes to choosing a partner.

In love, the snake shows itself to be a charming and attractive partner. They love intensely and with great devotion, but demand just as much attention and closeness. Snake-born people want depth in relationships and have a good sense for the feelings of others. At the same time, they tend to be jealous and possessive, especially when they feel insecure. Trust is a central theme for them, which they have to learn in the course of their lives.

Professionally, people with the zodiac sign Snake are ambitious and determined. They often work in the background, but are excellent strategists who achieve success with patience and foresight. Their analytical skills, organizational talent and powers of persuasion make them valued colleagues and leaders. Professions that require intellectual depth, creativity or strategic thinking suit them particularly well - e.g. researchers, writers, psychologists, artists or politicians.

Each Chinese zodiac sign is also associated with one of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) and with yin or yang. The snake is traditionally a yin sign and is usually associated with the element of fire. Yin stands for the feminine, intuitive and mysterious - qualities that perfectly suit the snake. The element of fire also gives it energy, passion and inner warmth.

Water Snake

These are very flexible and adaptable people. They can easily adapt to changing situations. They are eager to absorb new experiences and continue to develop on a spiritual level.

People born in the Year of Water have excellent empathy, love communicating with others, and are very intuitive. Sometimes they tend to be somewhat passive.

Due to the element of water, this snake is more sensitive than its fellow snakes. It is intellectual and always ready for something new. It knows when it's the right time to do business. You should only be careful with criticism: the water snake can be offended very quickly.

The snake is a profound, fascinating sign full of contrasts - calm and passionate, reserved and persuasive, suspicious and loyal. People with this zodiac sign carry a special wisdom that does not always show itself immediately, but shines through at crucial moments. Anyone who gains the trust of a snake has a loyal, inspiring and extremely clever companion at their side.

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