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Today’s topic is the Snake.

For the people who were born in the year of the 蛇 (snake), they are fortunate individuals.  Their 才智 (knowledge and talent) coupled with their fondness for 交际 (social intercourse) makes for a very good foundation.  Indeed, their 高尚 (lofty) personal character sets up to do big things.  However, Snake people may lose out on some of these things because of their tendency to jump right into 争论 (debate/argument).  That said, with their friends they can be rather 亲切 (amiable) and 热情 (passionate), even though their 外表 (outward appearance) comes across as being both 淡漠 (aloof) and 冷静 (cool/cold).  Famous Snake people include Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan, Jacqueline Onassis, Pablo Picasso, and Oprah Winfrey.

Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, or 2025

Words

蛇 she2 snake
才智  cai2zhi4 talented and intelligent
交际 jiao1ji4 social intercourse
高尚 gao1shang4 noble, lofty
争论 zheng1lun4 debate, contend, argue
亲切 qin1qie4 amiable, friendly
热情 re4qing2 passionate
外表 wai4biao3 outward appearance
淡漠 dan4mo4 aloof
冷静 leng3jing4 cold, cool