Year of the Snake
Wise, intuitive and composed.
Snake personality
The Snake is the sixth animal of the zodiac and represents wisdom, intuition and transformation. Snakes are calm, observant and private, preferring to think deeply before acting.
They are elegant and sharp-minded, but can be possessive, secretive and suspicious. Their depth is their strength: Snakes often see what others miss. Growth comes from trusting and sharing.
Strengths
- Intelligent and intuitive
- Calm and composed
- Elegant
- Determined
- Good strategist
Weaknesses
- Secretive
- Possessive
- Suspicious
- Vain
- Slow to trust
Snake in love
Snakes are sensual, loyal and selective. They want deep emotional and intellectual connection and are devoted once they commit.
Snake career
Snakes do well in research, psychology, finance, law, medicine, writing and any field requiring analysis and discretion.
Snake compatibility
Traditionally the Snake is most harmonious with Ox and Rooster, the two other animals in its trine. The classic clash is the Pig, the animal opposite it in the cycle. These are traditions, not rules, and individual elements and charts matter much more.
Lucky numbers
2, 8, 9
Lucky colors
Light yellow, Red, Black
Snake years
People born in these years belong to the Snake. If you were born in January or February, confirm the Chinese New Year date on the year page.
Snake FAQ
What are the Snake years?
Recent Snake years include 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025, with the next in 2037.
Which animals suit the Snake?
The Ox and Rooster form its trine. The Pig is the traditional clash.
Is the Snake lucky?
In Chinese culture the snake is a little dragon and a symbol of wisdom and prosperity.
The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition offered for reflection and entertainment. Other animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.