Monday Dec 15, 2025
Yi Si Year, Wu Zi Month, Wu Wu Day

Year of the Snake

蛇 (Shé)
year of the snake

Snake people are easygoing, intelligent and flexible. With a unique charm, they are wise, mysterious, polite and gentle and basically love reading, music and food. People of Snake sign can be suspicious and tend to hide it deep in heart, change frequently about anything and sometimes behave inhumanely to secure their ends; they are coolheaded, open-minded, possessive and jealous, and often follow the fashion.

  • 蛇 (Shé)
  • Si (巳)
  • Yin
  • Fire (Huo)
  • Samantabhadra, The Lord of Truth
  • Southwest
  • South
  • Southwest

Things that will bring snake luck:

  • 2, 8, 9
  • red, light yellow, black
  • northeast, southwest, south
  • orchid, cactus
  • Opal

Things that snake should avoid:

  • 1, 6, 7
  • White, Golden, Brown
  • Northeast,Northwest

Snake Years

Year When Stem-Branch Element Yin Yang
1929 Feb.10, 1929 – Jan.29, 1930 Ji Si Earth Yin
1941 Jan.27, 1941 – Feb.14, 1942 Xin Si Metal Yin
1953 Feb.14, 1953 – Feb.3, 1954 Gui Si Water Yin
1965 Feb.2, 1965 – Jan.20, 1966 Yi Shi Wood Yin
1977 Feb.18, 1977 – Feb.6, 1978 Ding Si Fire Yin
1989 Feb.6, 1989 – Jan.26, 1990 Ji Shi Earth Yin
2001 Jan.24, 2001 – Feb.11, 2002 Xin Si Metal Yin
2013 Feb.10, 2013 – Jan.30, 2014 Gui Si Water Yin
2025 Jan.29, 2025 – Feb.16, 2026 Yi Si Wood Yin

Snake Love Compatibility

For people of Snake sign, love relationship can fluctuate greatly, especially when middle-aged. Seemingly cold outside, they are in fact very passionate and cannot trust their partners but often fight over trifles - they just have no idea about how to get along and this can lead to serious problems in love relationship. To get along well with their partners, Snake people are suggested to communicate more to solve many problems.
  • Best with: Dragon, Rooster
  • Worst with: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat, Pig

Snake in 2026

2026 for the Snake - Year of Offending Tai Sui, Be Cautious in Words and Deeds
Those born in the Year of the Snake will face the impact of "offending Tai Sui" in 2026, leading to a relatively bumpy fortune. Work may encounter obstacles, and project progress could be hindered. Patience is needed to resolve issues step by step. Finances may fluctuate, with unstable income. It is essential to build an emergency fund and handle financial transactions carefully. Relationships may be prone to misunderstandings; singles should be wary of undesirable relationships, while married couples need more tolerance and understanding. Health-wise, pay special attention to the recurrence of old ailments, schedule regular check-ups, and maintain a positive mindset.