Chinese zodiac · sign 6 of 12
Snake
The Snake represents wisdom, intuition and mystery. It's considered the shrewdest animal of the zodiac.
- On the wheel of the twelve animals, in black: Snake.
- The red triangle links it with its two friends (三合): Ox and Rooster.
- The dotted line crosses to its opposite (六冲): Pig.
History and symbolism
The Snake in the Chinese tradition
The Snake has a special importance in Chinese culture, associated with wisdom and traditional medicine.
Traits
How it shows up
Characteristics
- Intuitive
- Strategic
- Mysterious
- Elegant
- Determined
Strengths
- Extraordinary intuition
- Strategy
- Elegance
- Determination
- Wisdom
Challenges
- Secrecy
- Jealousy
- Distrust
- Revenge
- Intensity
Snake years
Were you born in a Snake year?
The Chinese year starts with the Lunar New Year, between January 21 and February 21. If you were born in those weeks, check the exact day: your sign may be the previous one.
| Year | From | To | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Feb 10, 1929 | Jan 29, 1930 | Earth |
| 1941 | Jan 27, 1941 | Feb 14, 1942 | Metal |
| 1953 | Feb 14, 1953 | Feb 2, 1954 | Water |
| 1965 | Feb 2, 1965 | Jan 20, 1966 | Wood |
| 1977 | Feb 18, 1977 | Feb 6, 1978 | Fire |
| 1989 | Feb 6, 1989 | Jan 26, 1990 | Earth |
| 2001 | Jan 24, 2001 | Feb 11, 2002 | Metal |
| 2013 | Feb 10, 2013 | Jan 30, 2014 | Water |
| 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 | Wood |
The five elements
Five versions of the same sign
Every Snake is also born with one of five elements, which changes every two years. The table above shows which one belongs to each year.
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
What's your animal?
Calculate it from your date of birth, with the exact Chinese New Year cutoff, and see which countries, brands and people share your sign.
Keep in mind
The Snake in the Chinese zodiac is a cultural symbol. It has no connection with scientific evidence.
The Chinese zodiac is an age-old belief system rooted in Chinese culture. Molino uses it as a tool for reflection and self-knowledge. The interpretations don't constitute scientific evidence, predictions or diagnoses. The calculations are deterministic and reproducible from the year of birth.