Should we embrace our inner serpent? For Chinese people welcoming the lunar New Year today, snakes have positive attributes as well as scary and despicable ones.
Billions celebrate Year of the Snake
Slow down: According to the Chinese zodiac the Year of the Snake promises slow and steady development; those who are patient, strategic and willing to embrace the snake’s wisdom will find they can thrive by adapting to a slower pace in all aspects of their life. Glossary
Longevity - The fact of lasting a long time. When referring to populations and demography, it means living a long life.
Lunar Calendar - A calendar that uses the phases of the moon to mark the passage of time.
Enigmatic - Mysterious or difficult to understand.
Venom - A poisonous substance secret by such animals as snakes, spiders and scorpians.