Global meaning to the year of the Snake. What does this zodiac sign mean for the rest of us?

Chinese snake in zodiac has the same meaning in the world. In Chinese culture, if you are born in any of the year, your characteristic is a little bit similar to the characteristic of the animal which stand for your birth year, to some extent.
For instance, if you are born in the year of snake, you may be talented and are very smart. You may like reading and listening to good music. All the beauty in daily life attract you. Mystery is always left to other people.
However, Chinese astrology is not always true, so it can just be used as reference.