The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1977
Fire Snake
蛇 (shé) · Snake year 6 of 12
When the 1977 zodiac year began
In 1977, the Lunar New Year fell on Friday, February 18, 1977. The year of the Fire Snake ran from that day until February 6, 1978.
If you were born between January 1 and February 17, 1977, your animal is the Dragon (Fire Dragon, the 1976 year). People born from February 18, 1977 onward belong to the Snake.
The Fire Snake
In tradition, Fire is linked with warmth, passion and enthusiasm. 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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