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Years of the Snake
January 27, 1941 - February 14, 1942
February 14, 1953 - February 2, 1954
February 2, 1965 - January 20, 1966
February 18, 1977 - February 6, 1978
February 6, 1989 - January 26, 1990
January 24, 2001 - February 11, 2002
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Snake Years
Although outwardly quieter than the previous Dragon year, Snake years are full of secret plots, back biting, conspiracies, and general meddling. Politicians should watch their backs and beware of coup d'etats. (1989 saw the crumbling of the Berlin Wall.)

Snakes in Rat Years
Snakes may find the Year of the Rat calm and not very eventful. Therefore, they should take advantage of a year of steady progress and resolve any lingering issues or problems in preparation for the next year.

Snake Personality
Snakes share many qualities of Dragons, yet in more subtle ways. Snakes can be powerful, but control the power from behind the scenes, gathering information. Research and academics are favored areas.

Snake Symbolism
Because of their power but lack of extroversion, snakes can symbolize secrecy, treachery, and corruption (remember Adam and Eve?). However, they also represent guardians of treasure.

Snake People
John F. Kennedy, Brooke Shields

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Chinese Astrology- Snake

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