Year of the Snake
The Snake is number 6 of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Snake is linked with wisdom and mystery. Snakes are said to think deeply, choose their words carefully and trust their instincts.
| Traits | wise, intuitive, calm, private |
|---|---|
| Best matches | Rooster, Ox |
| Clashes with | Pig |
Snake years
| Year | Element | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wood Snake | January 29, 2025 | February 16, 2026 |
| 2013 | Water Snake | February 10, 2013 | January 30, 2014 |
| 2001 | Metal Snake | January 24, 2001 | February 11, 2002 |
| 1989 | Earth Snake | February 6, 1989 | January 26, 1990 |
| 1977 | Fire Snake | February 18, 1977 | February 6, 1978 |
| 1965 | Wood Snake | February 2, 1965 | January 20, 1966 |
| 1953 | Water Snake | February 14, 1953 | February 3, 1954 |
| 1941 | Metal Snake | January 27, 1941 | February 14, 1942 |
| 1929 | Earth Snake | February 10, 1929 | January 29, 1930 |
Questions
- What years are the Year of the Snake?
- Recent Snake years are 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
- Which animals are compatible with the Snake?
- The Snake gets on best with the Rooster and Ox, and clashes with the Pig.
- When is the next Year of the Snake?
- The next Snake year will be 2025, starting on January 29, 2025.