Snake (zodiac)
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The Snake is one of the twelve animals of Chinese astrology. It is believed that a person born in the year of a particular animal acquires the characteristics attributed to it. People born under the year of the snake are said to be thinkers and may turn out to be great philosophers. They have a good sense of humor and are very responsible people. Frivolity is not in their nature. Those of the snake sign are misers at heart and detest spending money.
Snakes possess natural physical beauty and an innate charm. They are lovers of culture and appreciate the finer things in life. They are very romantic by nature.
The snake occupies the sixth position in the zodiac chart. Its ruling hours are 9 am to 11 pm. Its lucky gemstone is Mossagate. The ruling element of horse is fire and it corresponds to Taurus, the western zodiac. Their best companions are the ox and rooster and they do not get along with pigs, as a general rule.
The years of the Snake
Given below is the list of years associated with the Snake alongwith its corresponding elements :
- 4th February 1905 to 24th January 1906 – Wood
- 23rd January 1917 to 10th February, 1918 – Fire
- 10th February 1929 to 29th January 1930 – Earth
- 27th January 1941 to 14th February 1942 – Metal
- 14th February 1953 to 2nd February 1954 – Water
- 2nd February 1965 to 20th January 1966 – Wood
- 18th February 1977 to 6th February 1978 – Fire
- 6th February 1989 to 26th January 1990 – Earth
- 24th January 2001 to 11th February 2002 – Metal
- 10th February 2013 to 30th January 2014 – Water
Celebrities
Many famous people have been born in the year of the Snake.
- Oprah Winfrey, talk show host
- Indira Gandira, Former Prime Minister of India
- Bob Dylan, singer
- Charlie Sheen
- Art Garfunkel
- Brooke Shields, actress
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, Former President of USA
- Mao Tse Dong
- Barbara Walters
- Brad Pitt, actor
- Henry Fonda
- Yaasir Arafat
- Jaqueline Kennedy