Chinese New Year

This is the Year of the Snake

2013 is the year of the black Snake begins on February 10th shortly after the New moon in Aquarius, the humanitarian of the zodiac. This 2013 year of Snake is meant for steady progress and attention to detail. Focus and discipline will be necessary for you to achieve what you set out to create. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs.

If you were born in this year....

Born in the years 1905*1917*1929*1941 *1953*1965*1977*1989*2001

The Common Character of People Born in the Year of Snake

o The Snake is the intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animal Signs. They are attractive people who take cries with ease and do not become flustered easily. They are graceful people, exciting and dark at the same time.

Contemplative and private, the Snake is not utwardly emotional. He can appear cunning and reticent and works very modestly in the business environment. The Snake will plot and scheme to make certain things turn out exactly as they want

them to. They are not great communicators and can become quite possessive when they set their minds on achieving the interest of a partner.

Year of the DragonBorn in the years:1904 * 1916 * 1928 * 1940 * 1952 * 1964 * 1976 * 1988 * 2000

People born under this sign:The key to the Dragon personality is that Dragons are the free spirits of the Zodiac. Conformation is a Dragon's curse. Rules and regulations are made for other people. Restrictions blow out the creative spark that is ready to flame into life. Dragons must be free and uninhibited. The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant. An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and utterly irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas, ornate gestures, extreme ambitions. However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show. Because they are confident,

fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful. Dragons usually make it to the top. However, Dragon people be aware of their natures. Too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. Even though they are willing to aid when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others. Dragons' generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart. A Dragon's self-sufficiency can mean that he or she has no need for close bonds with other people.

Your Job today

Pick your year

Pick at least 2-4 character traits that fit you.

Draw a picture of your sign (dragon/snake)

You can copy an existing picture or draw your own

Sources

http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Dragon.htm

http://www.hanban.com/chinese-culture/chinese-zodiac/the-2013-year-snake.html

http://education2.uvic.ca/Faculty/mroth/438/china/chinese_new_year.html

http://www.chinesenewyears.info/chinese-new-year-history.php