May all of my relatives, friends, and other readers have a very happy, healthy, exciting, and prosperous Year of the Snake.
Although I’m not a believer in astrology, Oriental, Occidental, or otherwise, I do find the lore amusing and intriguing, and consider it perhaps worthwhile to consider the legendary characteristics of the year's representative animal, with a view toward emulating the strengths and avoiding the weaknesses with which it’s associated.
The Chinese zodiac animals are associated in different years with different elements, and this time around the snake is the “wood snake”.
The snake in Chinese mythology and astrology is said to bestow on those born in its year sensitivity, curiosity, wisdom, and competence. They are supposed to be endowed with charm and a cool, mysterious demeanor, but with natural wariness concealing considerable passion.
On the other hand, they may also have to struggle against their ingrained skepticism and a tendency to laziness.
The wood snake is said to focus especially on resilience, growth, and long-term planning ability.
In the coming year, let’s embrace our sensitivity, use curiosity to increase our wisdom, and balance our charm and passion in our relationships with others.
I fervently hope that the coming year brings light where there has been darkness, peace where there has been strife, understanding where there has been ignorance, and justice where there has been iniquity.
May the coming year be better by far than any that have preceded it, for each of you and for those you hold dear, and indeed for all of us.
Happy New Year and joyous holidays!
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