Year of the Snake
Years of the Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
The Snake occupies the sixth position in the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to a 12-year-cycle.
You will get the following information on this page:
- Snake Years
- Lucky/Unlucky Things for the Snake
- The Snake's Personality
- Snake's Love Compatibility
- Snake's Horoscope in 2019
Snake Years
People born in a year of the Snake are called "Snakes" in China. If you were born in 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, or 2013, then you're a Snake.
The Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, which ranges from late January to mid February.
You can use our "Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign" tool to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.
| Snake Year | When | Type of Snake |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | January 23, 1917 – February 10, 1918 | Fire Snake |
| 1929 | February 10, 1929 – January 29, 1930 | Earth Snake |
| 1941 | January 27, 1941 – February 14, 1942 | Gold Snake |
| 1953 | February 14, 1953 – February 3, 1954 | Water Snake |
| 1965 | February 2, 1965 – January 20, 1966 | Wood Snake |
| 1977 | February 18, 1977 – February 6, 1978 | Fire Snake |
| 1989 | February 6, 1989 – January 26, 1990 | Earth Snake |
| 2001 | January 24, 2001 – February 11, 2002 | Gold Snake |
| 2013 | February 10, 2013 – January 30, 2014 | Water snake |
| 2025 | January 29, 2025 – February 16, 2026 | Wood Snake |
Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Snake
Things that will bring Snakes luck:
- Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9, and numbers containing them (like 28 and 89)
- Lucky days: the 1st and 23rd of Chinese lunar months
- Lucky colors: black, red, and yellow
- Lucky flowers: orchid and cactus
- Lucky directions: east, west, and southwest
- Lucky months: the 1st, 8th, and 11th lunar months
Things that Snakes should avoid:
- Unlucky colors: brown, gold, white
- Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7
- Unlucky directions: northeast and northwest
- Unlucky months: the 3rd, 9th and 12th lunar months
The Snake's Personality: Intelligent, Wise...
In Chinese culture, the Snake is the most enigmatic animal among the 12 zodiac animals. People born in a year of the Snake are supposed to be the most intuitive.
Snakes tend to act according to their own judgments while remaining private and reticent. They are determined to accomplish their goals and hate to fail.
Snakes represent the symbol of wisdom. They are intelligent and wise. They are good at communication but say little. Snakes are usually regarded as great thinkers.
Snakes are materialistic and love keeping up with the Joneses. They love to possess the best of everything but they have no patience for shopping.
Snake people prefer to work alone; therefore, they are easily stressed. If they seem unusually stressed, it is best to allow them their own space and time to return to normal.
Which Type of 'Snake' Are You?
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. For example, a Wood Snake comes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. So there are five types of Snakes, each with different characteristics:
| Type of Snake | Year of Birth | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Snake | 1905, 1965 | Orderly, intelligent, with a gift for appreciating the knowing celebrities and a refined taste |
| Fire Snake | 1917, 1977 | Smart, insightful, communicative, active, and fond of the limelight |
| Earth Snake | 1929, 1989 | Calm, with strong self-control, but not steadfast and diligent enough in work |
| Gold Snake | 1941, 2001 | Determined, courageous, confident, and able: a born leader |
| Water Snake | 1953, 2013 | Clever, creative, lively, and communicative, but sentimental |
See Chinese Zodiac Snakes of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.
Love Compatibility: Is She/He Compatible with You?
Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility within the Chinese zodiac animals takes the characteristics of each animal into account. Only those whose characteristics match can be good partners.
See below the compatibility of the Snake with other animals, and find out if the Snake is compatible with your sign or not.
- Best with: Dragon, Rooster
- Worst with: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat, Pig
The Best Careers for Snakes
Snakes are very creative and extremely diligent. Although Snakes work very hard, they have a tendency to be job-hoppers as they become easily bored. Snakes are great thinkers. Complex problems stimulate them. They're excellent problem-solvers and thrive under tight deadlines.
Good career choices for Snakes include: scientist, analyst, investigator, painter, potter, jeweler, astrologer, magician, dietician, and sociologist.
Good Health for Snakes
Snakes prefer living a peaceful life and they do not like a noisy environment. Snakes become easily stressed when their lives aren't calm or in order. Therefore, a manageable workload would be good for them rather than a challenging schedule.
Snakes need to spend lots of time relaxing. It's necessary to take vacations at the proper time. People should pay attention to the health of Snakes, especially senior members in the family.
How to Build Relationships with Snakes
People born in a year of the Snake do not have a lot of friends. It is extremely hard to get to know them because they keep their feelings locked up inside. Snakes are careful when choosing friends. They will never forgive a breach in friendship.
Once people are his/her friends, a Snake is willing to share his sorrow and happiness with them. Snakes guard their chosen friends much like valuable possessions, and they are easily jealous and even obsessive.
Snakes' Horoscope for 2019
Snakes do not have very good prospects for 2019 but all things seem difficult before they become easier. Snakes will find suitable opportunities to turn the tables.
Career Prospects in 2019
Snakes won't easily get a career promotion in 2019. The first half of the year will be a tough time for Snakes but their prospects should improve in the second half.
Although it's not a good year to get a promotion, it will be an easier year with a chance for Snakes to improve their skills and achieve more.
Health in 2019
Snakes don't have very good health prospects for 2019. There could be hidden problems with their respiratory system.
To obtain a healthier and stronger body, they are recommended to train in a fitness center.
Finances in 2019
It's not a good year for Snakes in 2019 regarding finances. They will have to do a lot of legwork with their investments to get ahead.
Love in 2019
2019 is not a good year for male Snakes as they will encounter many competitors.
For female Snakes, it's not a bad year and they will be popular. It will be easy for them to settle down in relationships with their loved ones.
Is a Snake Year a Lucky Year?
The year of one's birth sign (本命年 běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ 'origin (of) life year') is believed to be the most unlucky in the 12-year cycle. Therefore Snakes should be more careful about all aspects of their lives, including love, health, their careers and finances. Read more on How to Be Lucky in Your Ben Ming Nian.
The next Snake year is 2025. It starts on Chinese New Year (January 29).
Famous Snake Year People
- Pablo Picasso: born on October 25, 1881, a Gold Snake
- Mao Zedong: born on December 26, 1893, a Water Snake
- John F. Kennedy: born on May 29, 1917, a Fire Snake
- J. K. Rowling: born on July 31, 1965, a Wood Snake
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