Snake - Personality and Characteristics
Wise, Humorous, Brilliant
Snake is usually regarded as a dark, insidious, sly and ruthless being. Both in western countries and China, there are many legend stories about the animal. And most of the time, it is labeled with a dark image. Actually, the animal is also the symbol of wisdom. People born in the Year of the Snake according to Chinese zodiac are usually well-educated, decent, smart and humorous. They can be brilliant artists, political leaders, as well as great thinkers, such as Gandhi, Goethe, Kennedy, and Picasso.
Strengths
Decent, Sophisticated, Eloquent
Most of time, Snake personality is nonchalant, but they are actually enthusiastic. They are romantic, decent and sophisticated, and also eloquent, which makes them humorous. People will feel comfortable and relaxed when talking with them. They seldom get angry, for they get used to thinking twice before leaping. They are gifted in thinking and creating, especially good at spiritual work. They always have clear goals and plans about their career, and they will schedule and finish them step by step. When coming across problems, they can remain calm and rational. Their innate sense and insight make them grasp every possible chance. They are good at making decisions and determined to fulfill plans.
Weaknesses
Suspicious, Stingy, Lazy
People born in the Year of the Snake will not show their weak side to others, and people cannot see their inner side, so they don’t have many real friends. They are a bit stingy and suspicious, which makes people keep a distance from them. Sometimes, they are over curious about others' personal affairs and like to gossip behind, and even create rumors. Sloth is another of their weaknesses. Although they have a lot of ambitions, they cannot be persistent to realize them. They go to jealousy easily. They will go against people who are more excellent than them but not learn from others.
Career
Responsible, Leadership, Creative
Those with Chinese zodiac sign of Snake are fond of thinking, and they can perform outstandingly in work related to history, art and creating. They are bold to face challenges, and will not give in easily. Having strong sense of responsibility, they are capable of dealing with kinds of difficulties. With talented memory, they can always remember their clients’ names and tastes, so there are nice people supporting their career now and then. Snake Chinese zodiac personality is acute and smart, so they can always seize the chance to get a promotion. Leadership and executive ability push them to the top of their career. However, they should be very prudent when making investments.
Best Jobs for Snakes
They are born with creation and imagination, so office work is not suitable for them. They need find a job in which they can utilize their talents and intelligence. The jobs related in thinking and creation are suitable for them, such as fashion designer, gardener, educator, conductor, writer, composer, and journalist.
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Wealth
Affluent, Easy Money, Spending Problem
In general, their luck in money is nice, for their career or business develop smoothly under friends’ help. They are seldom bothered by money shortage, but lead a better-off life. They also get luck in easy money, such as in lottery or stocks. People with Chinese zodiac Snake sign have a habit of spending. They would rather spend money in luxuries than in daily necessities. Their extravagant lifestyle will change better after they get married. To keep a stable financial status, they need to reduce unnecessary expenditure and make some long-term investments. Besides, they are a bit stingy; if they can change that, they can make more friends.
Love and Relationships
Romantic, Enthusiastic, Loyal
Male Snakes seeks passionate and vigorous love, and there are a lot of girls gathering around them. They are romantic and trendy, and also good at read girls’ mind. Therefore, they can find lovers easily. At first people may think they are indifferent. When getting familiar, their zeal in relationship will show up. The problem is that they are usually strict to their partner. In love, female snake personality is frank and straightforward. They keep a loyal and faithful heart to their men. However, they are quite possessive, which makes others feel depressed. If they can leave more personal space for the other, their relationship will be better.
Best Matches: Dragon, Rooster
Bad Matches: Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Sheep, Pig
See Love Compatibility of Snake, to know more about their compatible Chinese zodiac signs, what they are like in love, and how to get along with them.
Health
Heart Disease, Palpitation, Regular Rest
Their Wu Xing (The Five Elements) sign is Fire, which indicates the heart of the physical body. They may get heart problems, such as palpitation, chest congestion, insomnia, amnesia, agitation and arrhythmia. They form a bad habit of sleeping late, which does much harm to the heart’s normal function. They should keep scientific bedtimes. In addition, a light diet is also good for prevent the heart diseases.
Further Reading on Chinese Zodiac Snake:
Personality by Western Astrology Signs
Character and Fortune by Five Elements
- Last updated on Jun. 18, 2024 by Brenda Lian -