The 12 Animal Signs
Chinese Astrology Snake
1905 2.4 - 1906 1.24: Wood
1917 1.23 - 1918 2.10: Fire
1929 2.10 - 1930 1.29: Earth1941 1.27 - 1942 2.14: Metal
1953 2.14 - 1954 2.2: Water
1965 2.2 1966 1.20: Wood1977 2.18 1978 2.6: Fire
1989 2.6 - 1990 1.26: Earth
2001 1.24 – 2002
The Year of the Snake
Unpredictable, mysterious and wise, the year of the Snake is one where intrigue shines, and caution must be observed. Scandalous love-affairs buzz in the air, science and the arts will flourish, and business matters will be dealt with shrewdness and precision. Decisions should be made with the utmost care and reflection, for mistrust bubbles underneath the surface. No dilly-dallying though, for the Snake is merciless with those without conviction, and will strike when you least expect it.
The Snake Personality
Snake Charmer
Wise and Intelligent
Determined
Generous
Stylish and Graceful
Alluring and Passionate
Calm-natured
Freedom-loving
Deep Thinker
Sophisticated
Philosophical
Good Sense of Humor
Snake in the Grass
Suspicious and Skeptical
Fears turn him neurotic and paranoid
Vengeful
Antagonistic
High-strung
Secretive and Evasive
Ruthless
Bad Loser
Jealous
Scheming
Envious
THE FIVE TYPES OF SNAKES
The Metal Snake: 1941,2001
“The Loner Snake”
This is a solitary Snake, who keeps to himself to safeguard his secrets
and plotting. Calculating, shrewd, intelligent and ambitious, he craves
luxury and power, devoting his his life to the pursuit of this with
willful determnation – and anyone who gets in his way will be
dealt with quickly and without mercy. Suspicious and mistrusting to
the point of paranoia, this lone Snake has a close-knit circle of friends
whom can also be most generous and endearing to if he chooses.
The Water Snake: 1953
“The Artistic Snake”
Soft-spoken and bright, the water Snake has an excellent memory (which
unfortunately also enables her to hold grudges for a very, very long
time), a love for the arts and a thirst for knowledge. She has a keen
eye for detail, and her inquisitive mind has the patience and ability
to achieve her objectives. Materialistic and charismatic, this snake
is very loyal to her loved ones.
The Wood Snake: 1905, 1965
“The Eloquent Snake”
This wise Snake has an almost prophetic understanding of human nature,
and expresses it masterfully, easily attaining that he desires most
- approval and admiration from those around him. He appreciates the
finer things in life and will shine with a career in the fine art, music
or theatre, where he can stretch his intellectual freedom to the maximum.
The Fire Snake: 1917,1977
“The Fervent Snake”
This intense Snake is the sort most seen in campaign posters, or on
a stage. Fire adds to this fellow’s charisma, and he has a gift
for being a public figure with his confidence and natural leadership
abilities. Beneath the politician’s toothy grin though is a suspicious
and uncompromising personality, coupled with an almost megalomaniac-like
need for power, fame and success. His ruthless perseverance does get
him to the top, and once he reaches it, he will never let go.
The Earth Snake: 1929,1989
“The Principled Snake”
This more scrupulous Snake is amiable, cool, and an incredibly charming
character. She has hoards of supporters and is sensible and reliable,
adept at working with groups, unlike many of her sister Snakes. She
refuses to be intimidated by the crowd however, and adheres to her own
principles, taking her sweet time in making decisions. She knows her
limits and refuses to overextend herself, and her systematic and effective
work ethic will find harmony in careers such as banking and real-estate.
Prospects for the Snake in different years
Lucky years for Snakes are the years of the Monkey, the Horse, Rooster, and the Dog. Happy events, prosperity and achievements are in the spotlight, and he will be rewarded for his perseverance. Troubles at this time are mere trifles, and always temporary.
The years of the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Sheep and Pig are a mixed bag of events, both good and bad, with some promise of drama and activity. A time to be sensible in money matters.
Trying times come in the years of the Tiger and the Dragon, as misfortunes and obstacles are likely, and the Snake will be plagued with a million irritations. He must resist the temptation for extravagance in these years, and hold on to his money.
Compatibilities with other signs
Snake Friends
The Snake’s lust for danger is well tempered when he gets together
with the solid Ox, the dauntless Rooster, the remarkable Dragon and
the prudent Rabbit. Frequently entertained in the Snake Pit will be
the popular Rat, the materialistic Goat and loyal Dog. The cunning ways
of the Monkey intrigue him, and he enjoys the challenge from this similarly
wily fellow.
Snake Foes
Two Snakes in the pit, and you could very well end up with deadly battle,
and honest, open animals such as the grass-rootsy Pig and the in-your-face
Tigers and Horses, puzzle and annoy his secretive mind.
Celebrity Snakes
Snakes in the Arts & Science
James Joyce, Pablo Picasso, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Henri Matisse,
Alfred Nobel, Jean Paul Satre, Franz Shubert, Delia Smith, Paul Theroux,
Madame Tussaud, Virginia Woolf, Stephen Hawking
Showbiz Snakes
Ann Margaret, Audrey Hepburn, Kim Basinger, Liz Hurley, Tom Conti, Pierce
Brosnan, Brad Pitt, Charlie Sheen, John Malkovich, Robert Mitchum, Tim
Allen, Mickey Rourke, Ryan O'Neal, Oprah Winfrey, Greta Garbo, Tom Hulce,
Brooke Shields, Ruby Wax.
Musical Snakes
Fiona Apple, Bob Dylan, Bjork, Ronan Keating, Courtney Love, Johannes
Brahms, Franz Schubert, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Garfunkel, Cyndi Lauper.
Political and Royal Snakes
King Hassan, Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, Rev. Jesse Jackson, John
F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy-Onassis, Mao Tse-tung, Princess Grace of
Monaco, Franklin D. Roosevelt, W.E. Gladstone, Yasser Arafat, Dick Cheney,
Tony Blair, Michael Portillo.
Famous for other things Snakes (or I’ve heard
about that Snake somewhere)
Aristotle Onassis, J. Paul Getty, Sir Alex Ferguson.