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The Year of The Horse situations. They don’t often include themselves with the problems of other people because they prefer handling their own problems all the time. Despite this kind of trait, there are certain benefits that the people around them experience.

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One of the most energetic and active Chinese zodiac signs is the Horse. They are known to impress other people by knowing how to carry themselves and dressing well, which sometimes adds to the sex appeal that they already have.

People who are born under this astrological sign love being in a crowd, which is the reason why they are often spotted at events such as meetings, theaters, concerts, parties and other occasions.

On the other hand, a Horse lacks confidence sometimes, which makes them cunning at times.

They are also known to be a quick thinker that’s why when they are in a conversation; they already know what the other person is currently thinking or what the other person is going to say.

Just like the animal they are born under, people who are born under the Horse sign are known to travel and race all the time. They are often the ones who separate’s themselves from their families, because they believe in being independent at a young age.

They also don’t like to be pressured by people around them because when they fail in doing things, they will definitely feel guilty. Another trait that people should know about Horses is the rebellious trait that they have. This trait gives them the power to be ambitious and energetic at times.

This astrological sign is known to be very impatient and short tempered. They are often very egoistic, which makes them very selfish with some people and during certain

The Chinese zodiac sign of wood Horse is known to have great strength and stability in everything that they do. Unlike the other type of Horses, they can make decisions easily. The good thing about them is that they stick to whatever decision they make, which is why a lot of people are amazed at them.

People under the wood Horse are always well equipped for them to be able to discipline themselves around other people, even if they are alone. The best thing about the wood Horse is their ability to work with every type of people around them. They also make sure that every task is done before the deadline to avoid cramming. Typically wood Horses are successful in everything that they do because of the discipline that they have. On the other hand, if you’re someone who manages a wood Horse avoid bossing them around because they don’t like to be bossed around even if you are more superior than them.

Horse lucky gemstone: Beryl Horse lucky color: Green Horse lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9 Horse lucky flowers: Giant taro, jasmine Most compatible signs for the Horse: Tiger, Sheep or Dog Most incompatible signs for the Horse: Rat, Ox, Rabbit or Horse Most compatible careers for the Horse: Publicist, sales representative, journalist, language instructor, translator, bartender, performer, tour operator, librarian or pilot.

People born in the Year of the Horse: Liam Hemsworth, Sir Isaac Newton, Barbara Streisand, Cindy Crawford, Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Leonard Bernstein, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Rembrandt and Genghis Khan.

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Lunar New Year Calendar of Activities in Metro Atlanta

TRADITIONS FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR Clean your house from top to bottom and pay off all debts before New Year.

Decorate your home to welcome in the New Year. Red is a popular color as it scares away evil spirits and bad fortune.

Place mandarins in bowls throughout the house. Mandarins with their leaves still intact are the fruits of happiness for the New Year. Keep their numbers even though, as uneven numbers bring unhappiness.

Wear new clothes and ensure you are polite to others on the first day of the New Year – it sets the tone for the year to come.

Celebrate New Year with a family dinner. Traditional dishes include uncut noodles – a symbol of longevity – and fish and chicken, symbols of prosperity.

Apricot and peach blossom are popular decorations during Vietnamese Tet and symbolize new beginnings.

The main difference between the Chinese and Vietnamese lunar calendars is that the Vietnamese replace the Ox, Rabbit and Sheep in the Chinese calendar with the Buffalo, Cat and Goat respectively.

Kite flying is a popular New Year tradition in Korea.

Enjoy a soup of thinly-sliced rice cakes (duk gook) – a traditional New Year meal in Korea. Because everyone turns a year older with the start of each New Year (and not on their birthday), many people tell their children that they can’t get older unless they’ve eaten some duk gook.

Refrain from uttering words relating to misfortune, such as ‘death’, ‘broken’, ‘killing’, ‘ghost’ and ‘illness’ during New Year as this may bring bad luck for the year to come.

Make sure the barrel of rice is full at New Year to ensure prosperity in the year to come.

Give younger members of the family red lai-see (‘lucky money’) envelopes to pass on prosperity.

Tet New Year of The Horse Celebration Organized by Vietnamese Community of Georgia Date: Saturday, Jan 25, 2014 Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Venue: Grand Ballroom, 6100 Live Oak Parkway, Norcross GA 30093 For more info: Baoky Vu, 770-6565595 NACA Chinese Lunar New Year Banquet Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Time: 6:00 pm Venue: Canton House Admission: $40 member; Non-member $80; Corporate Table $1,800.

For more info: 770.394.6542 Chinese New Year Celebration Year of The Horse Emory Chamber of Music Society of Atlanta Presents The Vega String Quartet Date: Friday, Jan 31, 2014 Time: 12:00 noon Admission: Free Venue: Emory University, Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta GA 30322 Chinese New Year of Horse Celebration Organized by Chinese Community Center Date: Tuesday January 31, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Grand Ballroom, Westin Atlanta Perimeter North For more info: Jimmy Ho, email: hho5033@aol.com Tet Lunar New Year Celebration Organized by Vietnamese American Community of Georgia (VAC GA) Date: Sunday, February 2, 2014 Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Venue: The Wild Bills Concert Hall 2075 Market Street, Duluth GA 30096 For more info: 678.907.6941

2014 Atlanta Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Date: Sat. & Sun., Feb 1 & 2, 2014 Time: 10 am-4 pm Venue: Culture Center of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta, 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 770.451.4456.

Admission: $5 per person (children under 3 ft free).

For more info: www.facebook.com/AtlantaChineseLunarNewYearFestival For questions: yutodd@bellsouth.net Chinese Business Association of Atlanta (CBAA) - Chinese New Year Annual Banquet & Meeting Date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Golden House Restaurant For more info: www.cbaaweb.org 21st Annual CBAA Chinese New Year Gala Concert Date: Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 Time: 3:30 pm Venue: Woodruff Arts Center For more info: charley@frontech.com 2014 Spring in Atlanta Organized by Association of Chinese Professionals Date: Thursday, February 13, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Venue: Rialto Center, Georgia State University For more info: 678.462.8611, 678.557.0260 or 678.910.3298 / www.acp-atlanta.org Hong Kong Spring Reception for the Year of Horse Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Time: 6:00 pm Venue: Carter Center Private Event - By Invitation Only For more info: 404.788.8818

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Food Tradition Lunar New Year culinary tradition has long assigned abstract properties and benefits to food, and each New Year staple possesses some purpose related to ensuring the best possible year ahead.

It leads to meals and snacks that are not only tasty, but also rich in symbolism. If you find yourself enjoying some of these festive annual delicacies, it can be quite satisfying and very interesting to learn how they are supposedly setting you up for a prosperous coming year.

and it is typically steamed with ginger and a light soy sauce. It’s also important to leave leftovers for the next day because this signifies that the prosperity will overflow.

Dumplings, jiao zhi 餃子 Fish, yu 魚 The saying that goes with the Chinese New Year fish dish is “nian nian you yu” 年年有餘, which means “may the year bring prosperity.” The character for prosperity, yu 餘 is a homophone for the word for fish, yu 魚. Families buy a whole fish, which symbolizes unity,

Families traditionally spend New Year’s Eve preparing the dumplings and will eat them at midnight. It’s a custom that dates back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The dumpling is shaped like an ingot, which personifies wealth.

The saying associated with dumpings, or jiao zhi 餃子, is “gen shui

jiao zhi” 更歲交子, or “ring out the old year and ring in the new.” Legend has it that the more dumplings you eat during New Year celebration, the more money you can make in the upcoming cycle.

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the rice harvest in the spring. These cakes come in both savory and sweet variations.

Turnip cake (luo buo gao) 蘿蔔 糕

Long noodles (Mian Tiao) 麵條 Long noodles embody the concept of longevity. They are usually served uncut. In Taiwan, especially, miswa 麵線, thin salted wheat noodles, are widely used and can be served in stewed broth. Miswa signifies long life and the noodle is also a traditional birthday dish.

Sticky Rice Cake (Nian Gao) 年糕 The Chinese tradition of eating rice cake is over 3000 years. The Chinese word for rice cake, or nian gao 年糕, correlates to the phrase “nian nian gao sheng 年年高升,” which means “increasing prosperity year after year.” Eating rice cakes also celebrates the beginning of

THE YEAR OF THE HORSE Wishing you abundance, joy and prosperity.

Turnip cakes, which originate in the Guangdong province, are a must-have for Cantonese people celebrating the New Year. It’s also embraced in Taiwan because the Taiwanese pronunciation for turnip cake, 菜頭粿 cai tao gui is a homonym for fortune. It is associated with the phrase, “hao cai tao” 好彩

頭, which literally means good luck.

The cakes can be served in two ways: steamed or fried.

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Fruit (Shui Guo) 水果 Mandarin oranges are a common fruit during the New Year. The word in Chinese for oranges, ju 橘 in the Teochew dialect, is a homophone for ji 吉, the word for auspicious or lucky. Pomelos are another favorite. The Chinese word for pomelo, you zhi 柚子 sounds like the word for “to have” in Chinese, which is you 有. Citrus fruits are in abundance in Asian grocery stores during this time of the year.

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Chicken (ji) 雞 The chicken should be served whole with the head and the feet still attached. This connotes unity and a good marriage between families.

A common cooking method: Marinate the chicken and then air-dry it for about three hours until the skin is like paper.

Flash-fry it and then coat it with spices.

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Sweet rice balls (Tang yuan) 湯 圓 These sweet rice balls are typically consumed during the 15th day of the celebration, known as the Yuanxiao Festival. The 15th day is also the first night a full moon is apparent during the lunar year. The dish is made differently depending on the geographic location. In the southern part of China, they’re called tang yuan 湯圓 and the stuffing is put in last after the dough is made. In northern China, the rice dumplings are called yuanxiao 元宵. The filling is made first and rolled onto flour in a bamboo basket. The roundness of the rice balls signifies a complete circle of harmony and unity within the family. They are served in a soup and traditional fillings include sesame paste, red bean or peanuts.

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Sol Nal ~ The Korean Lunar New Year Sol Nal (Sol meaning a New Lunar Year, and Nal meaning day) is the biggest festival in Korean along with Chuseok. Just like Christams or Thanks Giving, Sol Nal is the day when families and relatives gather and spend time together in a long time. On this three day holiday of Sol Nal, there are highlights that have been a tradition to this holiday; soup eating, visiting graves of ancestors, and bowing to adults.

In Korea, many people count their age not based on their birthday, but respect to the first day of the Lunar Year. In addition, on the new day of the Lunar Year, Korean people eat a bowl ddokguk (soup made of rice cake) as a meaning of getting one year older.

Tet ~ The Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Most people associate the word Tet with the military offensive of the communist North Vietnamese against US and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

Tet, in fact, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, and is short for Tet Nguyen Dan, and is held between late January and early February. Also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important of the Vietnamese holidays, which the Vietnamese celebrate like it was Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and New Year all rolled in one event. Indeed, as the time between harvest and sowing, it is one of the few rest periods that many families can enjoy, and so they take every advantage to rejoice with relatives and friends.

The Vietnamese prepare weeks before the actual holiday by cleaning up the house, paying off debts, and polishing the silverware. One traditional practice during Tet is the distribution of red envelopes filled with “lucky” money, with the red envelopes symbolizing wealth and fortune. Old members of families would commonly give out

these envelopes to younger relatives, along with sage advice and words of encouragements in their studies.

In the last day of the old year, households usually plant a bamboo stalk in the courtyard, which is then decorated with bells, red streamers, and flowers.

These are not as much for decorative purposes as it is used to ward off evil spirits. Another practice is making offers to ancestors, held on the first day of Tet before noon time. The head of the household will offer food, wine, cakes, fruits, and incense in front of the family shrine and invite the spirits of their ancestors to join in the celebration with the existing family. All throughout the first day, families will visit those friends and relatives closest to them. The second and third days are for visiting in-laws and friends who are not so close. On the fourth day of the new year, the spirits return to heaven and things return to the way they were.

A popular Vietnamese delicacy served during time is Banh Chung or sticky rice cake. Made from gluti-

nous rice, pork meat, and green bean, each wrapped in a special leaf called dong, Banh Chung is among the necessary food presented before the ancestors of every family. The preparation of this rice cake is a time-consuming process, with the rice and beans needed to be soaked in water for a day, and the pork meat covered in pepper for several hours. While rural villages still make homemade Banh Chung, city folks usually prefer to buy the readymade variety as it is more convenient.

A fashionable fruit in season during Tet is the watermelon, especially considered lucky due its red color. Specialty stalls will pop out across Vietnamese cities selling delicacies and gifts meant for the holiday. One such treat is mut, or sugar-coated fruits, which people will buy as presents for friends. Other common gifts for sale are miniature orange trees and hoa doa, or miniature peach trees.

Tet may not be the best time to visit Vietnam as many shops are closed

Visiting graves has been a sign of respect and courtesy towards the ancestor passed away. Typically families would visit the grave of their grandparents (or their great grandparents for young ones). Families would bring flowers, trim off grown grass, and bow or pray (depending on the religion).

Again, as a sign of respect and courtesy, people would bow to adults a generation or more older. When we bow, we would say “Sae hae bok ma nee ba deu se yo” meaning, I hope you have a fortunate year. Once a person bows, the adult would reply by saying something similar and by giving the person who bowed pocket money.

since their owners are busy visiting friends and families during the three days of the holiday. If you do decide to push through with your visit, try getting invited to a home of a Vietnamese during Tet. It may be easy, as it is a common belief that the first visitor that passes through the door of a house during Tet will set the tone for the rest of the year. So put on your best smile and try to look prosperous, because your gracious hosts may see it as a welcome omen for the new year. Be prepared to dine on traditional dishes such as beef, hard-boiled eggs, pickled onions, Banh Chung, and watermelon.

To enhance your fortune-bringing status, greet the family with Chuc mung nam moi (Happy New Year).

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Saddle up for a bumpy Year of the Horse, warn Hong Kong astrologers HONG KONG, January 29, 2014 - Conflicts, disasters, record high temperatures, an economic chill in Asia and more trouble for Justin Bieber -- the upcoming Year of the Horse is set to be a dramatic one, say Hong Kong feng shui masters.

With the Year of the Snake slithering into history, they say that the incoming Lunar New Year beginning on Friday is going to be the kind of horse that you shouldn’t stand behind -- because it incorporates the volatile element of fire.

“With this being the Year of the Wood Horse, and with wood being very combustible, there will be a lot of scandals, conflicts, explosions and arguments,” said celebrity feng-shui master Alion Yeo. Feng shui --- literally meaning “wind-water” -- is influential in many parts of Asia, where people adjust their lives and even renovate offices and homes based on its edicts to maximize their luck and wealth.

Yeo says that conflict in the new year could be defined by anything from diplomatic tension to armed engagement, particularly in the first, fourth and seventh lunar months -- February, May and August.

“The most likely thing that could lead to a physical war would be the Diaoyu Islands,” Yeo said, referring to acute tensions between Japan and China over the Japanese-controlled islets that Tokyo calls the Senkaku islands.

The previous Year of the Wood Horse in 1954 was marked by nuclear bomb tests by the US and the former Soviet Union and the battle

of Dien Bien Phu, which led to the defeat of French forces in Vietnam.

West gallops ahead Chinese fortune-telling such as feng shui is based on ancient philosophy and the belief that events are dictated by the varying balances in the five elements that make up the universe: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.

The lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon and through Chinese folklore ascribes 12 animals, one for each year in the rotating cycle. The horse is in the seventh position.

Feng shui master Chow Honming believes that while the United States and Europe will enjoy economic recovery, nations such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India and Pakistan will feel a negative impact.

“The Western economy will see obvious improvement but Eastern nations will face difficulties and their economies may even take backward steps.”

Chow believes it will be a tricky year for US President Barack Obama, who was born in the Year of the Ox in 1961.

“He may make gaffes, he may face obstacles when it comes to cutting through political red tape,” Chow said.

Record-high temperatures and natural disasters will be prominent due to the influence of the fire element, according to soothsayers.

“There will be a higher chance of volcanic eruption and earthquakes

because the earth element will be irritated by the abundance of fire,” said fortune-teller Cheng Chi-hang, adding that Japan, Indonesia and China will be particularly prone.

Bad year for Bieber?

A person’s fortune is calculated by using the exact time and date of his birth, with the relationship of each of the elements.

Troubled Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will be on a streak of negativity this year, Yeo said.

“There will be times where he will not be able to control himself.”

Bieber, 19, was charged with driving under the influence after police caught him drag-racing in Miami Beach last week -- allegedly after drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana.

“His fire element, if he goes all the way, could lead to health risks,” Yeo said.

Celebrities born in the Year of the Horse include boxer Manny Pacquiao, actress Halle Berry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the late former South African president

Nelson Mandela -- whose 1990 release from prison also occurred in a “horse” year.

Tens of thousands of worshippers will be offering sticks of incense on the eve of the first day of the Lunar New Year to pray for good luck and fortune at Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin Temple.

The former British colony is also a popular horse-racing destination, hosting the Chinese New Year Race day on February 2, with total payouts of up to HK$68 million ($8.76 million).

The city will celebrate the new year with a 23-minute long fireworks display on Saturday, which organizers say will display the word “win” in capital letters twice.

In mainland China tourism operators are also seeking to capitalize, particularly in Dan Xia Shan, a mountainous tourist attraction in the southern province of Guangdong which includes five hills known as “five horses return to the manger”. - AFP

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Predictions for the Year of Horse Horse (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014) People born in the Year of the Horse are highly intelligent, independent, confident, and energetic. They’re high spirited, very loyal and difficult working.They are also very devoted to their work and family. They think comfortable taking calculated risks running a business and can usually achieve positive results.They need a partner who can take good care of them, yet allow them to pursue their adventures freely. Horses are very good at recognizing patterns of things. They’re very wise and frequently onto the idea of the other peoples mind before another has the opportunity to express it.

Sheep (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003) People born in the Year of the Sheep are pure nature, kind-hearted, tender, polite, clever, and easily taken by sympathy. Female Sheep prefer to appear sharp. Sheep work very hard to accomplish their goals, but could be pessimistic sometimes and easy to complain about things.They’re good team employees and frequently prefer to remain without anyone’s knowledge of the endeavor. Sheep are generous with their time as well as their money. The quiet outer appearance of the Sheep belies his inner determination. When threatened, Sheep can respond passionately and firmly. Sheep have a special fondness for quiet living. They long for love, attention and approval in existence.

Monkey (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) People born around from the Monkey are extremely intelligent and learn things rapidly. They have a magnetic personality and often gain support from families and friends. They seem full of fast moving energy and should guard against being an opportunist and distrustful of other people. Monkey have agile minds and several talents, they are able to master any subjects. Monkeys prefer urban life to rural. They shamelessly acknowledge their attraction to money.

Rooster (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) People born in the Year of the Rooster are sociable, hard working, courageous, reckless, selfish, and creative. They’re also a dreamer, fancy dresser and frequently filled with creativeness.They enjoy singing, music, and exhibit persistence in achieving personal goals. They like to speak out their minds and often persuasive to others. They make great hosts and love entertaining. They usually keep their promises and are true to their words. They like to keep their home organized and neat. They’re generous in investing profit purchasing furnishings for home or clothing on their own. But that doesn’t mean they don’t care about money, in fact, they love to compare prices and shop for bargain. Roosters possess a strong independent spirit, and they’ve difficulties to simply accept advice.

Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) People born around from the Dog are honest, friendly, and faithful to individuals they love. They’re brave, generous, persistent, reliable, and rarely withdraw from the commitment.They are also cautious; though sometimes they could put themselves in a constant worry position. They have strong morals and ethics, and are often devoted to the welfare of others and support the people around them.

Dogs are introvert and rarely show their feelings.They’re determined people, who always attempt to master a brand new subject before they begin, and try to finish the things they start.They’re also good audience a prefer to gossip.

Pig (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) People born around from the Pig are peaceful, tolerant, generous, innocent, might be too sincere and naïve sometimes to the stage to do themselves harm.

They’re wonderful buddies, straightforward, patient, rarely criticize others and also have couple of opponents.They are intellectuals with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. They enjoy simple and existing richness of life.

They possess considerable determination. If they set their minds on something,

they will continue to pursue it until they attain it. Though generally tolerant, Pigs can turn vicious when absolutely being backed into a corner. Pigs are occasionally dreamers, but sharp enough to understand what’s going on.

Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) People born around from the Rat are intelligent, intuitive.They’ve superior ability to adjust to the atmosphere.They’re positive in character, thus well-liked by buddies.They are energetic, quick to identify potential and put their creative and clever ideas into work. However, they might appear not stable, selfish and inclined to become a bit of an opportunist, thus unfit for everyone as group leaders.Rats be tolerant and smart because they are growing older.

Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) People born in the Year of the Ox are highly intelligent, and most dependable.

They strive and revel in helping others.They’re born leaders, fearing neither responsibility nor risk.They require tranquility to exercise his/her ideas. Once their thoughts are set, it’s tough to convince them otherwise.They are conservative, honest, gentle, reliable, and inspire confidence from all around you. They are a truthful, loyal and committed to their friends and business partners. They strive and like peace. Women are often good spouses who give consideration for their kid’s education. They are simple to trust others, but ought to be careful to others’ cajolery.

Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010) People born around from the Tiger are determined, brave, sensitive, independent, and able to great love. They are warm-hearted, irresistible, and passionate.

They may show selfish in the little things sometimes, but they are capable of great generosity and great love in the time of need. They like existence filled with challenges and look for for that first-hands experience.

Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011) People born around from the Rabbit are classy, modest, generous, friendly and tranquil by character. They are sophisticated, well-mannered, stylish, pay attention to details in life, and like romantic things. They are social, tactful, and sensitive to others. Rabbits are clever and ambitious, but possess a inclination to not finish the things they start.They can be lucky, enjoy quiet, peaceful lives, and steer clear of conflicts of any sort or impossible obstacles.

Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012) People born in the Year of the Dragon are intelligent, energetic, confident, and full of vitality and enthusiasm. They’re decisive, lucky and be capable of ultimately emerge from difficult situations.They are brave and often like to put themselves in protector situation, but sometime could lead to unduly demanding on others.

They’re frequently too ego to exhibit others the way in which and end up forgetting to solicit opinions and concepts from others, plus they rarely request for help.

Though want to be within the center stage, dragons have passionate and charitable sides for their personas.

Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) People born around from the Snake are charming, romantic, have excellent manners, and enjoy being in charge. They’re an art communicator and also have a good temper, yet calculating and frequently conservative and suspicious. They love books, photography, music, clothes, fine food, and luxurious furnishing surroundings. They’ve the persistence to wait for a right moment to attain their set goals.

Calm and attentive to the desires of their conquests, they’re known as experts in the art of seduction. Their intuition guides them strongly plus they be capable of select a companionship that provides them strong support and love.