Philosophers, theologians, political wizards, wily financers... snakes are the deepest thinkers and the most enigmatic of the Chinese cycle. They are endowed with an inborn wisdom of their very own. Graceful and soft-spoken, they love books, food, music, theatre and gravitate towards the finer things in life.

Elegant in speech, dress and manners, they don't like indulging in useless small talk or frivolities. They can be quite generous with money but are known to be ruthless when they to want to attain an important objective.

Are you a snake personality? Read your forecast for 2009

2009 is all about creating a vision and watching it come true for snakes. 'Ask and you shall receive' is the motto and you bask in the glory of many a forthcoming success in your chosen field of work. You are admired and looked upon with pride. Manifesting your own miracles is now a possibility and you feel in control of your decisions.

At work, you may be dealing with prestigious projects and important ventures. You are ready to walk that extra mile to make the extra difference in your career. Rewards and awards provide you more focus and hone your ability to make precise decisions. If in the field of software/ training/ management, you will be in the limelight for your many contributions and great work in March.

Some of you plan to take on a plum opportunity overseas in June.
Love life is filled with surprises this winter and someone you have secretly admired reciprocates abundantly.

Famous people: Indira Gandhi [Images], Mao Tse Tsung, John Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Shah Rukh Khan [Images], Salman Khan [Images], Aamir Khan [Images].
Lucky days: Monday, Tuesday
Lucky numbers: 1, 3