The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
2001
Metal Snake
蛇 (shé) · Snake year 6 of 12
When the 2001 zodiac year began
In 2001, the Lunar New Year fell on Wednesday, January 24, 2001. The year of the Metal Snake ran from that day until February 11, 2002.
If you were born between January 1 and January 23, 2001, your animal is the Dragon (Metal Dragon, the 2000 year). People born from January 24, 2001 onward belong to the Snake.
The Metal Snake
In tradition, Metal is linked with clarity, determination and strong principles. 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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