蛇

Snake shé.

Thoughtful and graceful. The Snake hid on the Horse’s hoof and slid ahead at the end.

Snake years

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Each year starts at Chinese New Year (late January–February), not 1 January. Traits and lucky items are traditional folklore, for fun.