Year of the Snake
蛇 · 巳 (sì)
Snake Personality
The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle. People born in the Year of the Snake are typically analytical and observant. They process information carefully before acting and often notice details others miss. Their intuition and intelligence serve them well in complex situations, though their private nature can sometimes be misread as aloofness.
Traits & Characteristics
Key Traits
- Enigmatic
- Intelligent
- Wise
- Graceful
- Intuitive
Strengths
- Analytical
- Perceptive
- Determined
- Elegant
Weaknesses
- Jealous
- Suspicious
- Can be calculating
Lucky Attributes
Lucky Numbers
2, 8, 9
Lucky Colors
Black, Red, Yellow
Lucky Directions
East, West, Southwest
Compatibility
The Snake in 2026 & 2027
Fire meets Fire — a year of reinforcement. The doubled element amplifies both strengths and tendencies associated with Fire. Self-awareness matters more than usual.
Fire meets Fire — a year of reinforcement. The doubled element amplifies both strengths and tendencies associated with Fire. Self-awareness matters more than usual.
Years of the Snake
The Snake recurs every 12 years. Note that the Chinese zodiac follows the lunar calendar — if you were born in January or February, check whether your birth date fell before or after Chinese New Year that year.
| Year | Element | Yin/Yang | Full Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Metal | Yin | Yin Metal Snake |
| 1953 | Water | Yin | Yin Water Snake |
| 1965 | Wood | Yin | Yin Wood Snake |
| 1977 | Fire | Yin | Yin Fire Snake |
| 1989 | Earth | Yin | Yin Earth Snake |
| 2001 | Metal | Yin | Yin Metal Snake |
| 2013 | Water | Yin | Yin Water Snake |
| 2025 | Wood | Yin | Yin Wood Snake |
| 2037 | Fire | Yin | Yin Fire Snake |
The Fire Element
The Snake's fixed element is Fire, derived from its Earthly Branch (巳). This element colors the Snake's core characteristics regardless of birth year.
In the five-element cycle: Fire generates Earth, controls Metal, and is strengthened by Wood. The birth year's element (from the Heavenly Stems) adds a second layer — which is why a Wood Snake and a Metal Snake can have quite different tendencies despite sharing the same animal sign.
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