Snake Zodiac Sign
Elegant, insightful, and a master of subtle strategy.
Years of the Snake include 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929. Snakes hold the 6th position in the twelve-year cycle. Snakes move quietly but think deeply. They crave meaningful connections, intellectual challenge, and time to transform behind the scenes. Their calm exterior hides a fierce inner focus.
Snake Horoscope Forecasts
Most Recent Snake Year (2013 - Water Snake)
2013 is a Water Snake year with a yin pulse.
Career: Career & Ambition: Expect momentum whenever you collaborate or share ideas openly. Make space for skill upgrades and you will stand out during the busiest chapters of the year.
Wealth: Wealth & Opportunity: Budget mindfully in the first half of the year, then double down on investments that pass both your intuition and your research filters.
Relationships: Relationships & Community: Show up consistently for the people who value your heart. Thoughtful emotional check-ins will dissolve any lingering misunderstandings.
Health: Health & Vitality: Balance ambition with rest. Combine movement with calming rituals so your nervous system stays steady while you chase new horizons.
Lucky colours: Indigo, Seafoam, White
Upcoming Snake Year (2025 - Wood Snake)
2025 is a Wood Snake year with a yin pulse.
Career: Career & Ambition: Expect momentum whenever you collaborate or share ideas openly. Make space for skill upgrades and you will stand out during the busiest chapters of the year.
Wealth: Wealth & Opportunity: Budget mindfully in the first half of the year, then double down on investments that pass both your intuition and your research filters.
Relationships: Relationships & Community: Show up consistently for the people who value your heart. Thoughtful emotional check-ins will dissolve any lingering misunderstandings.
Health: Health & Vitality: Balance ambition with rest. Combine movement with calming rituals so your nervous system stays steady while you chase new horizons.
Lucky colours: Teal, Fresh Green, Ivory
Snake Lucky Items
These are the lucky items that bring Snakes luck.
Things that bring Snakes luck
- Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9
- Lucky days: 1st Lunar Day, 23rd Lunar Day
- Lucky colors: Black, Red, Yellow
- Lucky flowers: Orchid, Cactus
- Lucky direction: Southwest, South
- Lucky months: 10th Lunar Month, 12th Lunar Month
Things to avoid
- Unlucky colors: Brown, White
- Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, 7
- Unlucky direction: Northeast
- Unlucky months: 3rd Lunar Month
Snake Love Compatibility
Best Matches
Trine Partners (三合)
Natural allies who share core values and energy. Powerful and harmonious connections.
- Snake + Ox — Wisdom meets strength. Ox provides stability for Snake's depth. They build secure and prosperous life together.
- Snake + Rooster — Both value intelligence and refinement. Rooster's organization helps Snake's vision manifest. Sophisticated and successful pair.
Six Harmony (六合)
Perfect complementary match. Balances and completes each other beautifully.
- Snake + Monkey — Mental connection and mutual fascination. Both are clever and appreciate each other's wit. Stimulating and harmonious relationship.
Friendly Matches
Generally harmonious. These pairings can work well with mutual respect and understanding.
- Snake + Horse — Both passionate. Can appreciate each other's intensity.
- Snake + Dragon — Both mysterious and wise. Interesting dynamic.
- Snake + Goat — Both appreciate beauty and culture. Decent match.
- Snake + Dog — Different but can respect each other's strengths.
- Snake + Rabbit — Both enjoy peace and beauty. Can coexist well.
- Snake + Rat — Both strategic thinkers. Understand each other.
- Snake + Snake — Deep understanding but may be too similar. Secretive pair.
Challenging Matches
Harmful (六害)
Creates subtle tensions. Best to maintain respectful distance.
- Snake + Tiger — Mutual suspicion and discomfort. Tiger's directness clashes with Snake's subtlety. Creates tense atmosphere.
Conflict (六冲)
Direct opposition. Requires significant effort and compromise.
- Snake + Pig — Opposite values and approach. Snake's calculating nature disturbs Pig's trusting heart. Pig's openness makes Snake uncomfortable. Very difficult combination.
Snake Personality Snapshot
General
Snakes read energy immediately. They prefer quality over quantity, choose their inner circle carefully, and dislike being rushed into decisions.
Men
Snake men are enigmatic charmers. They protect their privacy, love deep conversations, and expect mutual respect before revealing their softness.
Women
Snake women are magnetic visionaries. They cultivate beauty, hold strong boundaries, and trust their intuition above all.
Snake Element Combinations
Layer the five elements with the animal to understand how each sixty-year cycle expresses itself.
| Animal + Element | Key Traits |
|---|---|
| Wood Snake | Wood Snakes are cultured organisers who build elegant systems around their goals. |
| Fire Snake | Fire Snakes are passionate and persuasive, with a magnetic spark under calm composure. |
| Earth Snake | Earth Snakes are reliable consultants who spot patterns and design practical paths forward. |
| Metal Snake | Metal Snakes are detail-focused, refined, and superb at negotiation. |
| Water Snake | Water Snakes are mystical creatives who feel the undercurrents before anyone else. |
Snake Years & Elements
Each cycle starts on Chinese New Year in the Pacific/Kiritimati timezone (UTC+14) so the upcoming year becomes available the moment it begins anywhere on Earth.
| Year | Element & Polarity | Cycle Start | Cycle End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wood (Yin) | January 29, 2025 | February 16, 2026 |
| 2013 | Water (Yin) | February 10, 2013 | January 30, 2014 |
| 2001 | Metal (Yin) | January 24, 2001 | February 11, 2002 |
| 1989 | Earth (Yin) | February 6, 1989 | January 26, 1990 |
| 1977 | Fire (Yin) | February 18, 1977 | February 6, 1978 |
| 1965 | Wood (Yin) | February 2, 1965 | January 20, 1966 |
| 1953 | Water (Yin) | February 14, 1953 | February 2, 1954 |
| 1941 | Metal (Yin) | January 27, 1941 | February 14, 1942 |
| 1929 | Earth (Yin) | February 10, 1929 | January 29, 1930 |