The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1965
Wood Snake
蛇 (shé) · Snake year 6 of 12
When the 1965 zodiac year began
In 1965, the Lunar New Year fell on Tuesday, February 2, 1965. The year of the Wood Snake ran from that day until January 20, 1966.
If you were born between January 1 and February 1, 1965, your animal is the Dragon (Wood Dragon, the 1964 year). People born from February 2, 1965 onward belong to the Snake.
The Wood Snake
In tradition, Wood is linked with growth, kindness and generosity. Each animal comes around every 12 years, and with the five elements the same combination returns every 60 years. The Snake is traditionally linked with being wise and perceptive. Read more about the Snake in Chinese tradition.
A practice for the Snake
Deepen your calm: five minutes of breath meditation. Try meditation for beginners.
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