Chinese Snake
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Si
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Huo (Fire)
Yin Yang: Yin
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9
Lucky Colors: red, light yellow, black
Lucky Flowers: orchid, cactus
Lucky Directions: northeast, southwest, south
- Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
- Unlucky Colors: white, gold, brown
- Unlucky Direction: northwest
Snake is the sixth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Snake include 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037…
Snake carries the meanings of malevolence, cattiness and mystery, as well as acumen and divination. In some places, people believe that a Snake found in their court can bring delight. However, in most cases, this animal is considered evil, which scares people from the bottom of the heart. There are some idioms in China indicating the danger of this animal, for example, once bitten by the Snake twice shy of ten years.
Year of the Snake
- Jan.23,1917-Feb.10,1918
- Feb.10,1929-Jan.29,1930
- Jan.27,1941-Feb.14,1942
- Feb.14,1953-Feb.2,1954
- Feb.2,1965-Jan.20,1966
- Feb.18,1977-Feb.6,1978
- Feb.6,1989-Jan.26,1990
- Jan.24,2001-Feb.11,2002
- Feb.10,2013-Jan.30,2014
- Jan.29,2025-Feb.16,2026
- Feb.15,2037-Feb.3,2038
- Feb.2,2049-Jan.22,2050
Usually, people regard Snake as a cunning and sly animal, which likes hanging out in darkness. In fact, this animal is also a symbol of wisdom and wit. Therefore, people with Chinese zodiac sign ‘Snake’, sensitive and humorous, and most of them are gifted in literature and art, such as Goethe and Picasso. Suspicion is their weakness, which makes them hesitant and a bit paranoid.
- Strengths Soft-spoken, humorous, sympathetic, determined, passionate, smart
- Weaknesses Jealous, suspicious, sly, fickle, nonchalant
- Best Matches: Dragon, Rooster Their relationship develops through lasting attraction between each other. Both of them like to cooperate to make life better. They both are good at associating, and enjoy a high reputation in life circus. They can form a cozy and harmonious family.
- Bad Matches: Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Sheep, Pig They are suspicious and silent. When misunderstanding occurs, they lack effective communication and they stick on the disagreement, which give rise to more conflicts.
Elizabeth I, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Muhammad Ali, Jacqueline Onassis, Charles Darwin, Picasso, Clara Barton, Liz Claiborne, Fannie Farmer, Audrey Hepburn, Anne Frank, Ellen Goodman, Carole King, Shakira, Demi Moore, Elizabeth Hurley, Edward Furlong, Liv Tyler, Kim Basinger, Kristen Davis, Martha Stewart, Piper Perabo, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alyson Michalka, Daniel Radcliffe, Hayden Panetierre, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu of China’s Western Han Dynasty 202 BC – 9 AD), Xiang Yu (Liu Bang’s opponent), Qu Yuan (a patriotic poet in the Warring States Period 475 – 221 BC), Chairman Mao Zedong, Gong Li
| Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Snake | 1905, 1965 | Neat and precise, gifted with exceptional taste. |
| Fire Snake | 1917, 1977 | Intelligent, insightful, quick-minded, good at socializing. |
| Earth Snake | 1929, 1989 | Quick-witted, loyal to friends, sensitive, jealous. |
| Metal Snake | 1941, 2001 | Inborn willpower and courage, with strong egocentricity. |
| Water Snake | 1953, 2013 | Active, nimble, adventurous; creative with artistic talent. |
Celebrities with Chinese Zodiac Snake
Elizabeth I, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Muhammad Ali, Jacqueline Onassis, Charles Darwin, Picasso, Clara Barton, Liz Claiborne, Fannie Farmer, Audrey Hepburn, Anne Frank, Ellen Goodman, Carole King, Shakira, Demi Moore, Elizabeth Hurley, Edward Furlong, Liv Tyler, Kim Basinger, Kristen Davis, Martha Stewart, Piper Perabo, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alyson Michalka, Daniel Radcliffe, Hayden Panetierre, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu of China’s Western Han Dynasty 202 BC – 9 AD), Xiang Yu (Liu Bang’s opponent), Qu Yuan (a patriotic poet in the Warring States Period 475 – 221 BC), Chairman Mao Zedong, Gong Li
