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Those born in the year of the snake, the sixth in the 12-yearly Chinese zodiac cycle, which falls in 2025, are said to be intelligent, charming and elegant – albeit extremely private and vengeful. In Greek and Roman mythology, serpents signify fertility, power and renewal, while the ancient Egyptians associated the snake with royalty and protection and its likeness…

