Wallpaper for the Year of the Snake, the Chinese Lunar New Year 2013. The snake is a very universal symbol, which is used with different meaning in many cultures of the world. The snake is believed to be a symbol of the wisdom, strength and energy, great cunning, embodiment of evil or sin, sexuality, esoteric spirituality, healing and knowledge. She has the ability to sheds its skin, symbol of immortality and rebirth. According to an ancient Chinese wisdom, a snake in the house is a good omen, because it means that family will not be hungry.