#chr.

          pity the cold-blooded snakes. without arms, wings or flippers, they are forced to slink through life in a solitary quest for warmth and acceptance. shy &. insecure, they must keep a low profile to avoid the disapproving glances &. teasing of others. of course, their poisonous wit &. quick tongues help to keep tormentors at bay.

          as a child, its small frame was no defense against the taunts of the play- ground bullies, so its sharply vicious attacks were adopted as means of prote- ction. nakes have no illusions about getting breaks in life &. while they see doors opening for others, they have resigned themselves to staying in their lowly, entry level positions. so don't try &. humor the snake, for it has reconciled itself to its subservient position.

            / snake personalities are spiritual &. arty.

             with their intimate connection to the earth &. their unique perspective on life, snakes have learned to express themselves through their art. Whether writers, moviemakers or painters, they are obsessively meticulous about their craft. every now &. then, one makes an impact on the art world &. is thrust into the spotlight. but the snake recoils from the glare of publicity, &. its behavior b- ecomes even more erratic than usual. woody allen, the proverbial snake, comes to mind.

               in winter, the cold-blooded snake is miserable. it just can't cope in the low temperature that seeps in through its thin skin, affecting its mood &. sapping its energy. prone to colds and flu, they are pathetic sights as they snivel &. cough throughout the season. but  when  summer  returns  with  its warmth  &.  light, the snakes' moods brighten &. their spirits soar.

            / the snake's career.

             snakes are not fussy about their choice of jobs. as cold blooded persona- lities they perform best when given warmth &. kindness and will accept almost any job, provided they feel secure. however, if they feel mistrusted, they live up to their reputation &. return the disloyalty. consequently, they are often relegated to menial jobs in the fast-food industry or as unskilled labor.

            / snakes in the wild.

              snakes have long been feared &. often appear in art and mythology. although some are dangerously venomous, most are quite harmless &. appro- achable.

               it's difficult to determine which snake is the most dangerous to man be- cause there are so many factors involved. those with a very potent poison may not be dangerous because they rarely bite, while others with a less toxic venom might be more aggressive. nonetheless, it is generally agreed that the boomslang, mamba, cobra, &. krait are contenders for this dubious title.

               more interesting is the almost universal revulsion of snakes. fear of s- nakes might well be a genetically encoded behavior, &. although some people have snakes as pets, these reptiles continue to generate bad press in popular mythology.

           / careers &. hobbies.

   writer. artist. psychoanalyst. food industry. philosophy. swimming. scul- pture. debating. astrology.

           / love &. friendship.

      it's not easy for the snake to disguise itself. even its speech betrays its reptilian heritage -- for snakes often have a slight lisp or stutter. this doesn't do much to help their self-esteem, so they're far more likely to spend their ev- enings quietly at home, than boogeying down in a nightclub.

       for all their vulnerabilities, snakes exude mysterious sexual ooze that seeps into the senses of even the most discriminating people. this is not love that we're talking about -- it's a deep reptilian desire for forbidden fruit -- of which we are all familiar.

       when it comes to relationships, the motivations of the snake are clearly understandable. snakes seek warmth. period. even when they're in a committed relationship, if they sense more warmth in a new partner, they slither off without looking back.

       so, successful long-term unions are few and far between for the snak whose best chances are with those other social misfits: the vulture and weasel personalities. but at all costs it should avoid the sharp talons of its natural en- emies: the roosters, peacocks, eagles and owls.

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