The Personality of People Born in the Year of the Snake
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Each year in the Chinese Calendar is represented by one of 12 different animals. One of these is the Year of the Snake and it is believed that people born in that year have certain characteristics.
The Chinese years do not run exactly alongside the Western calendar dates. The starting date of the Chinese New Year changes every year and usually begins in late January or early to Mid February.
The Year of the Snake occurred approximately in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965,1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
To check exactly what Chinese year you were born in, try our Chinese Year Finder, especially if you were born in late January or February.
The Snake Personality
People born in the year of the Snake are considered mysterious, attractive, wise and enchanting. He or she can become a mediator or a talented musician. Such a person is a thinker who also likes to live well.
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.
Snake Strengths
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'.
Snakes have a tendancy to refusing to listen to constructive advice. They are both intelligent and headstrong.
They treasure their privacy and will have many a dark secret locked up within. Females born under this powerful sign are beautiful and elegant to members of the opposite sex.
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.
Relationships
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.
They are most compatible with people born in the year of the Ox or the year of the Rooster.
Famous People Born In The Year Of The Snake
Famous people who were born in the year of the Snake include:
- Taylor Swift - Singer, Songwriter, Businesswoman
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - American Politician, Activist
- Billie Eilish - Singer, Songwriter
- Jean Simmons - actress
- Daniel Ratcliffe - Actor
- Val Doonican - singer
- Sir Roger Banister - athlete
- Emmanuel Macron - French President
- Burt Bacharach - composer
- Neil Diamond - Singer
- Dame Vivienne Westwood - Fashion Designer
- Bob Dylan - Singer songwriter
Why not try our Chinese Horoscope Finder to find out the Chinese year that your friends and family was born in!
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