Chinese astrology uses twelve zodiacal signs with which to try to define basic human characteristics. Unlike Western astrology, the signs are all animals. And while each Western zodiacal sign governs a month (and thus the month of birth), each Chinese animal sign rules a year ( and consequently the year of birth).
This cycle of animals governs a twelve-year period, starting with Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and ending with Pig. I was born in the year 1953 and that makes me a Snake.
So, what did the book have to say about Snakes??? Hehe... I quote, " The Snake is associated with beauty and wisdom. In China, the Snake is believed to be the guardian of buried treasure, and is therefore a symbol of good luck." :) :) :) I am still grinning...
Do you know, there are different kinds of Snakes???
- Wood Snake - born in the year 1905 or 1965
- Fire Snake - 1917 or 1977
- Earth Snake - 1929 or 1989
- Metal Snake - 1941 or 2001
- Water Snake - 1953
According to this book, I am supposed to be astute, intelligent and practical, but with a creative view of the world. I am also supposed to be gifted with great powers of concentration and can block out all distractions. Having studied until university, I guess I must have a reasonable amount of intelligence and concentration power.
Like other Water Snakes, I am supposed to be ambitious, elegant, charming and very lucky. The book goes on to say that "Snakes are unmatched in physical beauty: they are the original femmes (and hommes) fatales!" Omigosh, was I a femme fatale during my younger years? And that Snakes want everything to be perfect. Yup, that's absolutely correct - I am a perfectionist!
Not everything about the Snake is good. There are also negative things - like Snake is not very sociable, but makes sure she is at the right place at the right time, and with the right people. Snakes are masters of timing! That's me; I don't like to socialize unless it is necessary.
The book also says, beware of the Snake whose anger is aroused, for she can be venomous. Furthermore, Snake will wait patiently until the time is right for her to strike at her enemies. Me? Waiting patiently to strike back?? Those of you who have worked with me will know - when I get angry, I voice it out immediately (very direct, no pretence) and then I put everything behind me.
I read about Monkey (my son), Pig (my daughter), Rabbit (my late husband), Horse (my brother), Ox (a very good friend), Rat (another good friend), etc.... and my conclusion is that the book is interesting, but whatever is written inside - hmmmm, take it with a pinch of salt!
Cheers! (^_^)
