EDHEC China Club wishes you all a very happy year of the snake. 新年快乐! A year of wisdom and open-mindedness.

The year of the snake began on 10 February 2013 and will not be over until 30 January 2014. In Chinese astrology, the snake is associated with wisdom, learning, thought, creativity, self-knowledge, and so on. Perhaps many of the eccentricities (and brutalities) of the year of the dragon are part of the past now. Those who think, seek, and learn are privileged by the influence of the snake. Thus informed, you will certainly better understand the outlook of this year of the snake for your Chinese sign. Less speed: a great time to understand what you are doing and to reflect.

Photo: Beijing as new year festivities get underway