Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Snake
Si (巳), the 6th of the 12 Earthly Branches.
Quick Answer
People born in the Year of the Snake include those born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 and 2037, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Snake is the Year of the Fire Snake, from February 15, 2037 to February 3, 2038. The Snake is wise, intuitive, private and composed.
Years of the Snake
Each year starts at Lunar New Year. If your birthday falls before the start date, you belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Sexagenary Name | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Earth Snake | Ji Si (己巳) | ||
| 1941 Metal Snake | Xin Si (辛巳) | ||
| 1953 Water Snake | Gui Si (癸巳) | ||
| 1965 Wood Snake | Yi Si (乙巳) | ||
| 1977 Fire Snake | Ding Si (丁巳) | ||
| 1989 Earth Snake | Ji Si (己巳) | ||
| 2001 Metal Snake | Xin Si (辛巳) | ||
| 2013 Water Snake | Gui Si (癸巳) | ||
| 2025 Wood Snake | Yi Si (乙巳) | ||
| 2037 Fire Snake | Ding Si (丁巳) | ||
| 2049 Earth Snake | Ji Si (己巳) |
Every Snake year from 1900 to 2100 is in the full table.
Snake Personality
The Snake is associated with depth, strategy and a calm, discerning intelligence. It thinks before it moves and values privacy, and it can become secretive, suspicious or possessive.
Strengths: Insight, composure, elegance, determination. Challenges: Secrecy, jealousy, distrust.
The year element adds its own color: a Fire Snake is more outgoing and a Water Snake more reflective. Find your element by birth year in the table above.
The Snake in the Year of the Fire Horse
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Snake is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is neutral.
Snake Compatibility
The Snake's best matches are the Monkey, Ox and Rooster (Six Harmonies with the Monkey, the Metal trine with the Ox and Rooster). Its classical clash is with the Pig.
| Sign | Relationship | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey | Six Harmonies (Liu He) | The closest classical pairing: complementary and supportive. |
| Ox | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Rooster | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Rat | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Rabbit | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Dragon | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Horse | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Goat | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Dog | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Tiger | Harm (Liu Hai) | Subtle misunderstandings that need patience. |
| Pig | Clash (Liu Chong) | Opposite signs: strong attraction or friction, rarely indifference. |
Are You a Snake?
Check a birthday against the exact Lunar New Year date.
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Questions About the Snake
What Years Are the Year of the Snake?
People born in the Year of the Snake include those born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 and 2037, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Snake is the Year of the Fire Snake, from February 15, 2037 to February 3, 2038. The Snake is wise, intuitive, private and composed.
What Is the Snake Personality in the Chinese Zodiac?
The Snake is associated with depth, strategy and a calm, discerning intelligence. It thinks before it moves and values privacy, and it can become secretive, suspicious or possessive. Strengths: Insight, composure, elegance, determination. Challenges: Secrecy, jealousy, distrust.
Who Is the Snake Most Compatible With?
The Snake's best matches are the Monkey, Ox and Rooster (Six Harmonies with the Monkey, the Metal trine with the Ox and Rooster). Its classical clash is with the Pig.
Is the Snake in Conflict With Tai Sui This Year?
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Snake is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is neutral.
I Was Born in January or February. Am I a Snake?
Your Chinese zodiac animal changes at Lunar New Year, not on January 1. Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20, so anyone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year's animal. BaZi (Four Pillars) charts use a second boundary, the solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring), on February 3, 4 or 5. Look up your exact birth date to see both.
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