The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1989
Earth Snake
蛇 (shé) · Snake year 6 of 12
When the 1989 zodiac year began
In 1989, the Lunar New Year fell on Monday, February 6, 1989. The year of the Earth Snake ran from that day until January 26, 1990.
If you were born between January 1 and February 5, 1989, your animal is the Dragon (Earth Dragon, the 1988 year). People born from February 6, 1989 onward belong to the Snake.
The Earth Snake
In tradition, Earth is linked with steadiness, patience and reliability. 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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