Did anyone find it a bit odd that as we ushered in the New Year, out pops that giant anaconda from Caroni? I think it's prophetic, considering the Chinese calendar lists 2013 as the year of the snake. Normally associated with sinister traits in Western culture, the snake is highly revered in Eastern culture.
According to the website Astrogod.com, the year of the Snake reasserts its rights on the 10th of February, 2013 (the official day of the Chinese New Year), and will last till the 31st of January, 2014. The snake is the sixth sign of Chinese Zodiac and its Western zodiac equivalent is considered to be Virgo. No wonder then, that the Chinese name of the Snake is 'She'.
PEOPLE BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE (1921, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013)
People born in year of Snake are philosophical, wise and charming, as well as pleasant and romantic. They also think deeply about any matter. Their businesses are always going well, but they can tend to be stingy, sometimes egoistical and conceited. However, they want graceful partners and can be deeply jealous and possessive when involved in a relationship. Still, they rely only on themselves and are determined, passionate and ambitious characters. This means that Snake year people often take their failures hard.
WHAT THE YEAR PORTENDS
So, the talisman of 2013 is a Black Water Snake. The Black Snake will bring people unexpected changes, instability, and changeability. That is why it is important in the year of the snake to plan everything beforehand, and evaluate adequately before taking any actions. You need to be more careful and cautious than ever.
Its cosmic element is water, which is characterized with mobility, dynamism, and changeability, while this year's colours correspond to black, blue (light-blue), and green.
TO CELEBRATE THE NEW SNAKE YEAR
During this bright and good holiday you should relax and forget all worries and dark thoughts. Celebrate quietly with family and friends this year. This is also the year to explore wearing black and dark blue colours. Green will also be good. Women will look perfect in smooth and form-fitting clothes reminiscent of the snake's patterned skin. Men might get some variety in their attire using ties with snakeskin prints.
In the home, consider putting a pine twig on the centre of the table, as it symbolizes longevity. Lastly, do not forget to make the most cherished wish during the last minutes of the previous year of the Dragon on February 9th.
