Snake is the sixth zodiac of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. According to the tradition, people born in the year of the snake are calm and composed, having the fighting spirit. They do not normally show off, but move forward quietly according to the plans. They have the sixth sense, super insight, and strong sense of judgment.
They have keen thinking and make prompt decisions. They have strong desires for fortune and are not short of money in life.
- Lucky number: 2, 8, 9
- Unlucky number: 7, 1, 6
- Lucky color: red, yellow, black
- Unlucky color: white, gold, brown
- Lucky direction: northeast, southwest, south
- Lucky flower: orchid, cactus
Year of Snake:
The 12 Chinese zodiac signs are assigned according to the Chinese calendar, which is different from the dates in the Gregorian calendar, especially for those were born at the beginning of the year. January in Gregorian calendar is usually November or December in the previous year in Chinese calendar.
People born within the date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Snake".
| Year | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Feb 04, 1905 | Jan 24, 1906 |
| 1917 | Jan 23, 1917 | Feb 10, 1918 |
| 1929 | Feb 10, 1929 | Jan 29, 1930 |
| 1941 | Jan 27, 1941 | Feb 14, 1942 |
| 1953 | Feb 14, 1953 | Feb 02, 1954 |
| 1965 | Feb 02, 1965 | Jan 20, 1966 |
| 1977 | Feb 18, 1977 | Feb 06, 1978 |
| 1989 | Feb 06, 1989 | Jan 26, 1990 |
| 2001 | Jan 24, 2001 | Feb 11, 2002 |
| 2013 | Feb 10, 2013 | Jan 30, 2014 |
| 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 2037 | Feb 15, 2037 | Feb 03, 2038 |
| 2049 | Feb 02, 2049 | Jan 22, 2050 |
| 2061 | Jan 21, 2061 | Feb 08, 2062 |
| 2073 | Feb 07, 2073 | Jan 26, 2074 |
| 2085 | Jan 26, 2085 | Feb 13, 2086 |
| 2097 | Feb 12, 2097 | Jan 31, 2098 |
Strength for people born in "Year of Snake":
- They are mysterious and romantic, but having mature attitude towards life;
- They are calm and composed, and having the spirit of fighting to carry out all the time;
- Move forward according to the plan, and do not like to show off;
- Think carefully before the actions, understand own abilities and pay attention mental health;
- Have keen thinking and can make quick decisions.
Weakness for people born in "Year of Snake":
- Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy;
- There is a soft side in personality, not easy to get close;
- Skepticism, and sometimes too pride of themselves;
- Difficult to get along with people around;
- Stubborn and hard to refuse to admit defeat, even the attitude is courteous.
Personality:
People born in the year of snake are cool in the appearance but warm in the heard. They have plans and goals, and be able to achieve success step by step.
They are idealists, self-motivated, and strive for whatever they like. They are enthusiastic about research, and because of the curiosity, they like to investigate before they believe it.
Both men and women pay attention to dress and appearance. They like buying expensive goods instead spending money on daily necessities.
Love Compatibility：
In ancient Asian countries, the zodiac signs are important for young people because parents use the zodiac signs as references for their marriages. They believed some zodiac signs are good for marriage, while some others are not.
People born in the year of snake are best compatible with those born in the years of ox or rooster, and are not compatible with those born in the years of pig or tiger.
