Alright, let’s talk about this 1821 Chinese zodiac thing. I heard some folks sayin’ it was the year of the snake. Yeah, a snake. You know, the slithery kind. 1821, the year of the snake, that’s what they say.
Now, I ain’t no fancy scholar or nothin’, but I can tell you what I heard from my grandma and her mama before her. They always said the snake year folks are smart. Real smart, like they know more than they let on. And they can talk, oh boy, can they talk! They could sell you the shirt off your back and you’d thank ‘em for it.
And determined? Don’t even get me started. Once a snake person sets their mind to somethin’, good luck tryin’ to stop ’em. They’re like a dog with a bone, they just won’t quit. But they ain’t all tough and hard, you know? They got a soft side too. They care about folks, especially their own kin.
- Smart
- Good talkers
- Determined
- Caring
Grandma used to say the Chinese calendar is different from ours. It’s got somethin’ to do with the moon and all that. And they got these animals, twelve of ‘em, that go in a cycle. Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. That’s the order, just like I learned it when I was a little tyke. Every year gets an animal, see? And 1821, that was the snake’s turn.
Now, some folks get all worked up about when exactly the year starts and ends. They got charts and dates and all sorts of complicated stuff. But me? I just figure if you were born in 1821, you’re probably a snake person. Unless you were born right at the very beginnin’ of the year, then maybe you’re still a dragon from the year before. It’s kinda like straddlin’ the fence, you know?
They say the snake is the sixth animal in the cycle. That means it comes after the dragon and before the horse. Makes sense, I guess. Snakes are sneaky, they slither around quiet-like, then the horse comes gallopin’ in, all loud and proud. It’s all part of the bigger picture, they say. This whole Chinese zodiac thing, it’s supposed to tell you about yourself, your personality, your luck, all that stuff. Me, I take it with a grain of salt. But it’s fun to think about, ain’t it?
I remember this old calendar my grandpa had. It showed all the years and the animals, and it had these little pictures too. The snake picture was kinda scary, to be honest. But my grandma, she always said snakes weren’t nothin’ to be afraid of. They just want to be left alone, same as most folks. And if you leave ‘em alone, they’ll leave you alone. Good advice, that is, for snakes and for people.
So, 1821, the year of the snake. What does it all mean? Well, I reckon it means different things to different folks. Some people believe it can tell you your future, who you’ll marry, how much money you’ll make. Me? I just think it’s a way to remember the years and to connect with somethin’ bigger than ourselves. It’s a story, a tradition, somethin’ that’s been passed down for generations. And that’s worth somethin’, ain’t it?
And if you were born in 1821, well, you’re a snake person. Go on, slither through life, be smart, be determined, and be kind. That’s what I say. And don’t let nobody tell you otherwise.
This here Chinese zodiac, it’s got more to it than just the animals, you know. They got seasons too, just like us, spring, summer, fall, and winter. And they got these feasts, celebrations they call ‘em. Lots of different ways to mark the time and the year. It’s a whole different way of lookin’ at the world, I guess.
But for now, let’s stick with the snake. 1821, the year of the snake. Remember it. It’s a part of history, a part of the story. And we’re all part of the story, ain’t we? Every last one of us.
Tags: [1821, Chinese Zodiac, Snake Year, Chinese Astrology, Animal Signs]
