Year of the snake Chinese Zodiac personality traits?
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What I will say is first, you need to know your element because every single zodiac sign in the Chinese calendar has an element. So you're either wood, metal, water, earth, or fire, and your element will change your sign quite a lot. So if people are reading this because they’re a snake, be sure to also figure out, are you a wood snake? Are you a fire snake? Because that's important.
Snakes tend to be very wise and philosophical , they're charming (think a snake charmer). They're very Kundalini energy, so they're very sensual, creative, resilient, and private . They're also strategic, so they’re going to observe and be calculated, rather than act impulsively.
Then, their shadow traits are that they can be really secretive and distrustful. If you betray them, they never forget, and they usually don't get over it. They can be very possessive or jealous, and they're overly cautious. I would say it is similar to the Scorpio.
There's so much you could say about the snake and the Chinese zodiac in general because it has existed for so long. I would say if you are a snake, there is a side to you that's very mystical and very sexual, and you're also definitely a mastermind of some sort – you are meant to be masterful . And again, it's so important to know if you, for example, are a fire snake, you're going to be passionate and dramatic, whereas if you're a water snake, you're going to be deeply emotionally sensitive, very intuitive, very artistic. So knowing that, it matters.
Another thing I’ll say: there are four pillars in your Chinese astrology chart, and you can find yours by using a BaZi calculator. I did the BaZi chart, and there are things in there that I did not get from any other system, including human design, astrology, numerology, the 52-card deck, and the Maya. The BaZi is next level. Also, Chinese astrologers I've spoken to believe that when you're in your own year, so if you're a snake and you're in the year of the snake, it's actually not good luck.
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Snakes tend to be very wise and philosophical , they're charming (think a snake charmer). They're very Kundalini energy, so they're very sensual, creative, resilient, and private . They're also strategic, so they’re going to observe and be calculated, rather than act impulsively.
Then, their shadow traits are that they can be really secretive and distrustful. If you betray them, they never forget, and they usually don't get over it. They can be very possessive or jealous, and they're overly cautious. I would say it is similar to the Scorpio.
There's so much you could say about the snake and the Chinese zodiac in general because it has existed for so long. I would say if you are a snake, there is a side to you that's very mystical and very sexual, and you're also definitely a mastermind of some sort – you are meant to be masterful . And again, it's so important to know if you, for example, are a fire snake, you're going to be passionate and dramatic, whereas if you're a water snake, you're going to be deeply emotionally sensitive, very intuitive, very artistic. So knowing that, it matters.
Another thing I’ll say: there are four pillars in your Chinese astrology chart, and you can find yours by using a BaZi calculator. I did the BaZi chart, and there are things in there that I did not get from any other system, including human design, astrology, numerology, the 52-card deck, and the Maya. The BaZi is next level. Also, Chinese astrologers I've spoken to believe that when you're in your own year, so if you're a snake and you're in the year of the snake, it's actually not good luck.
The Snake is the 6th animal in the Chinese Zodiac
, and it's known as one of the most intelligent signs. Those born in the year of the Snake are typically sensitive, adaptable, friendly, and easy-going. They're usually artistic and confident in themselves, so they can socialize really well with others and work out solutions quickly when they're stressed out.
Sometimes, they can come across as being cold or selfish because they're more emotionally detached than other Chinese zodiac animals. They may have a tough time opening up or being vulnerable, but with open communication and patience, they'll start to trust others with their true feelings.
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Sometimes, they can come across as being cold or selfish because they're more emotionally detached than other Chinese zodiac animals. They may have a tough time opening up or being vulnerable, but with open communication and patience, they'll start to trust others with their true feelings.
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