Snake Chinese Zodiac

Snake Chinese Zodiac: Personality Traits, Family, Career and Relationship compatibility

Snake born years

Year When Type of Snake

1905  February 4, 1905 to January 24, 1906  Wood Snake

1917  January 23, 1917 to February 10, 1918  Fire Snake

1929  February 10, 1929 to January 29, 1930  Earth Snake

1941  January 27, 1941 to February 14, 1942  Metal Snake

1953  February 14, 1953 to February 2, 1954  Water Snake

1965  February 2, 1965 to January 20, 1966  Wood Snake

1977  February 18, 1977 to February 6, 1978  Fire Snake

1989  February 6, 1989 to January 26, 1990  Earth Snake

2001  January 24, 2001 to February 11, 2002  Metal Snake

2013  February 10, 2013 to January 30, 2014  Water Snake

2025  February 29, 2025 to February 16, 2026  Wood Snake

The Snake holds the sixth position in the Chinese Zodiac animals, and it is one of the gathered strength and quiet accumulation of energy. Those people born into Snake years learn the lesson of ‘contemplation’ — the middle road of wisdom. Snakes are easy-going, calculating, quietly powerful, and conservative. The Snake’s timing is flawless; they are always ready when the time comes to act. This soul is intended to control from behind the scenes, which allow them to uphold their privacy. Those born into Snake years are seductively charming, mysterious and possess colossal wisdom. From outside, they are calm and quiet, while inside, they are intense and passionate. The Snake is famous for its physical beauty. Sage advice and perfect skin are the Snake’s most impressive gifts. These souls like an arranged environment and schedule and need the highest privacy.

From 9 a.m to 11 a.m is the best time of day for the Snake; it is the time when the yang power has fully gathered its power, and the workday begins. They are late risers, not wide-awake until the sun has risen. They need to absorb the sun’s warmness before they are ready for work. Snake souls tend to be at their best at this mid-morning time.

The Snake Essential Temperament

The Snake feels and senses its way through life. The Snake universally signifies spiritual rebirth and the investigation of life’s mysteries. The Snake is sophisticated and reserved and elegant in dress, speech, and manners. The Snake individuals do not indulge in useless talk and are careful about what they say. Some Snakes have a relaxed way of speaking, and they like to consider concepts, as well as assess and structure their opinions and personal theories before speaking.

The private and evasive nature of the Snake is mysterious, and that is the way they desire it. They hide their feelings, sharing at their own choosing. The Snake trusts on first feelings, impressions, and sympathies rather than the opinions of others. Their superbly tuned intuition may make Snakes seem to mistrust of others. Though, this is not the case: they are just selective of whom they choose to permit into their inner world.

The people born into a Snake year entertain deep opinions. They are often considered philosophers and intellectuals. They also can develop their sixth sense to the point of clairvoyance. A Snake requires to find a channel through which they can express their wealth of gifts and ideas. The Snake's favorite collectibles are rare books, precious gemstones, works of art, or collections of classical music. These items, need to be genuine, as Snakes hates fakes or reproductions.

The Dark Side of Snake Nature

In opposite to their many excellent characteristics, the Snakes can be secretive, covert, and extravagant. Snakes maintain quality, and quality can be expensive. The casual side to the Snake’s extravagance is their meanness and stingy. They protect their possessions determinedly. This protective and possessive behavior represents the Snake’s energy being directed in its most uncreative form. Expressing energy in its darkest form, this energy becomes procrastination, stubbornness, dishonesty, vengefulness, lethargy, and odd or eccentric behavior. The choice lies entirely with the individual. Taken to the extreme, criminal behavior or schizoid personality disorders may develop.

Gifts and Abilities of Snake

According to the ancient Chinese myth, the season and condition in which a Snake is born will significantly affect them throughout life. Snakes born into the summer and spring months, during the midday heat, will be prosperous and the happiest. Those souls of Snake years born at night during a cold winter storm could be exposed to danger, as the fate of the Snake is so sensitive. The first two stages of the Snake’s life should be calm, but during the final stage, their passionate nature will blaze up, producing some youthful adventure and an enjoyable reverse-aging process.

Snakes are careful about lending money, and this can cause internal conflict when someone touches their sympathies. They offered help in the form of assistance and kindness instead of cash. However, Snakes are incredibly generous with their time or advise the emotionally distressed. Many Snakes are counselors, psychiatrists, or spiritual advisors by profession. The people born into the years of Snake enjoys pleasing others and adores ornamentation. They hate being duped, taken in, or set up as an example. The Snake's favorite leisure activities include rearranging, redecorating and maintaining treasured possessions, and spending calm weekends in the country by reading, studying the arcane sciences or listening to classical music.

Children born in the Snake Year

Children born in the years of Snakes from their early years of life amaze with their judiciousness. Their behavior considered is calm, and they try to avoid the noisy company of peers. They patiently follow their goals without distracted by childish pranks. They believe that they are born for great things, and they demand a proper attitude towards themselves. They can be evil and cruel because they are capable of sophisticated revenge and deceit.

Children born in the years of Snake possess complex personalities, and they prefer to hide real feelings behind blatant calm. They are too careful and distrustful to share their experiences and problems with others. They do not appreciate sharing their parents’ affection with their siblings, and they need to feel preferred. Their parents should understand that raising a Snake child is responsible and challenging work. Their natural slowness must not be misleading; they have a strong will and a stable character. If people feel incredulity on the part of adults, and even worse, indifference, they grow up to be stale and evil people. Their mental and physical growth does not come in spurts like other children but instead develops slowly and steadily.

Children born under the sign of Snake strike the surrounding people with their ability to anticipate events. Intuition tells them the right decision, protects against dangerous situations. Though they and doubt for a long time, but always act correctly. These are excellent strategists capable of achieving unprecedented heights. They wait patiently for favorable circumstances, instead, calmly relate to failure. They know that they will be able to overcome any obstacles in life and will certainly achieve success. Children of Snake signs are too smart and wise to be one secondary role. 

Home and Family

Snakes make understanding parents and can put themselves in their children’s place. They tussle with objectivity in their parental role. Snake parents attempt to understand the perspective of their children. They want to feel their children’s ideas, understand their experiences, and appreciate their attitudes. Snake parents can keep a secret for life, so their children’s confidences are safe with them. Between mid-June and mid-July is the most favorable time of year for the Snake; when the bright, hot sun fosters growth and activity among animals, plants, and insects.

This is the time when the Snake is ready to grab opportunities for profit and ready to test ideas and fulfill private desires. Favorite places for the snake include green forest, or the opposite: a desert environment. They enjoy counting the stars under a clear sky or being comfortable and cozy in their beautifully decorated homes. Things in the Snake’s home is comfortable and aimed for pleasuring the senses. Music playing softly; deep, perfumed candles; lovely flowers; comfortable cushions; a well-filled library; and some excellent wines are characteristic of what visitors will find in the home of a Snake. Snake favorite books include nonfiction, philosophy, occult sciences, self-help, and religion.

Careers for Snake

People under the sign of Snake are brilliant, calm and rarely lose temper, often playing the role of spiritual leader in the public. At work, they are quick to respond and always able to do the work well and offer help when someone in need. Apparently, indifferent, Snakes are warm inside, and you can seek advice from them once you have trouble, as they speak without reserve. Snakes are appropriate for business development and adventurous jobs, which will bring them an enormous development. The suitable jobs for Snake include; Model, athletes, educators, TV presenters, beauticians, teachers, politicians, operators, designers, authors, publicists, psychologists, and entrepreneurs. Individuals born in the years of Snake will go ahead towards the goal once they are determined. They choose a career; they would better do knowledge-based work such as teachers, psychologists, and politicians. They are honest, yet neurotic, intelligent, suspicious, and artistic.

Thus, jobs related to culture, art, literature, aesthetic and other academic fields are quite suitable for Snake people. Snake may also engage in jobs related to research work. They are intelligent and flexible enough to manage the problems encountered, which is also a feature right for research work. Snake people have their patterns and rarely care about other's ideas and eyes. They always stick to their ideas and finish the work in their way.

Some famous and infamous Snakes include: Martin Luther King Jr., Queen Astrid, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Parker, Andre Previn, Pablo Picasso, Grace Kelly Rainier, Greta Garbo, J. Paul Getty, Mao Tse-tung, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Yasser Arafat, John F. Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Bob Dylan, Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Edgar Allan Poe, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Ryan O’Neal, Kim Basinger, Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, Aristotle Onassis, Mike Oldfield, Linda McCartney, Tim Allen, Howard Stern, Mickey Rourke, Fiona Apple, Charlie Sheen, and John Malkovich.

Lucky Signs for Snake

Lucky Numbers; 2, 8, 9

Lucky Colors; Red, Light Yellow, Black

Lucky Flowers; Orchid, Cactus

Lucky Directions; Southwest, Northeast, South

Unlucky Signs for Snake

Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, 7

Unlucky Colors: Gold, White, Brown

Unlucky Direction: Northwest

Snake Relationship Compatibility

The Snake sign of Chinese Zodiac is charming, intuitive, and sincere. In relationships, both in friendly and romantic, the Snake is possessive and insecure, but also logical and loyal. The Snake should not hold grudges or let their materialistic side get in the way of their ability to connect with others because once they open up, their relationships will be long-lasting and cozy.

Snake and Rat

They both have a complicated relationship that needs constant care to flourish. The Rat and Snake probably meet at a party, given that they both are very sociable. The Snake sensuality does not make a big impression on the Rat, and they do make an intellectual connection. The Snake loves the Rat cunning personality, while the Ray appreciates the Snake keen perceptions. Sometimes the Snake may think the Rat talks too much, while the Rat will tire of the Snake’s brooding silence. If they both form a romantic relationship, they need to make allowances for their different styles. They both do better as a friend, the Snake is content to let the Rat take center stage, while he or she operates behind the scenes. Both are good at making money and would succeed in business together. The Rat can develop smart marketing strategies, and the Snake can create the proper ambiance for the venture. Sexually, the Rat and Snake suited well. The Snakes knows what excites Rat, and always bring new games to play in the bedroom. While the Snake energy satisfies the Snake, who yearns to make love for hours.

Snake and Ox

The steady Ox and the sexy Snake can make a match if they put their minds to it. Both of these want a partner with a depth not necessarily pretty face. Ox is impressed by the Snake intelligence, and the Snake is awed by the Ox patience. The Ox works hard to make the home comfortable for Snake, while the Snake finds ingenious ways to stretch the Ox resources. The Ox wants a lover who is emotionally and physically faithful, while the Snake is steadfast in their affections, this sign has a problem sticking with one sexual partner. The Snake and Ox get along swimmingly as friends. The Snake chooses his or her partner carefully, and the Ox is one of the few sings that make the cut. The Snake and Ox both love tradition and have lots of fun heaving holiday parties and observing spiritual parties. Sexually, OX and Snake have a satisfying relationship. The Snake adores the Ox slow, sensual approach, while the Ox finds the Snake sexy wriggles a real turn on.

Snake and Tiger

Both of them admire each other, but they may have a problem forming a lasting romantic relationship. The steadfast Snake rejects to break their stride for the impulsive Tiger. Nothing angers the Tiger more than a disobedient lover. If one of the two gets more attention than the other anger will set in. It will be a problem to balance these two giant egos. They both do better as a friend; each of them likes the other courage. Both are loving traveling to far-flung places and can have lots of fun taking vacations together. Taking occasional breaks will increase the life of this friendship. Sexually, these two have some work to do. The favors slow, sensual lovemaking, while the Tiger wants robust, frenzied encounters. If the Tiger fails to meet the Snakes' needs, the Snake will find fulfillment elsewhere. This can be a deal-breaker for the Tiger, who prizes loyalty above everything. 

Snake and Rabbit

The Snake is bold and extravagant while the Rabbit is timid and frugal. The Rabbit is anxious, and Snake is confident. Though these two are different from each other in many ways, they go together like peanut butter and jelly. The Snake appreciates the Rabbit impeccable taste, while the Rabbit is enchanted by the Snake's ability to make money. If these two decide to live together, they will create a beautiful home. They both become excellent friends and lovers. The Snake has no problem boosting the Rabbit ego, and will often do battle with their friend's enemies. On the other hand, the Rabbit can help the Snake view emotionally charged situations with cool detachment. Sexually, these two get along perfectly well. The Snake has no difficulties expressing their desires, and the Rabbit does not feel comfortable with their sensual side. That’s why the former will help the latter loosen up. Both of them have fragile egos and need lots of praise and encouragement in order to perform well.

Snake and Dragon

They both make an excellent romantic match. The Snake secretly adores the Dragon dramatic flair, while the Snake’s air of mystery entrances the Dragon. The more the Snake seems disinterested in the Dragon’s activities, the harder the Dragon will work to win the Snake’s approval. Still, these two signs admire each other’s strengths and usually overlook their weaknesses. Concerning their friendship, The Dragon and Snake get along well. Both of them enjoy all sorts of gamblers such as financial, emotional and creative. The Dragon is naturally lucky and can find lots of golden opportunities. The Snake fragile ego makes this sign extremely jealous. Sexually, the Dragon and Snake emit sparks, and they both feel an immediate attraction to each other. The Dragon enjoys the Snake sinewy movement, and the Snake adores the Dragon’s fiery passion.

Snake and Snake

Both Snakes form a satisfying relationship and feel an innate trust in the other. Within minutes of the meeting, these two are entwined in a lover knot. These lovers are pleased to lie in bed for hours, just gazing into each other eyes. They both make the right amount of wealth, and the Snake has a remarkable gift of spotting hidden wealth. This talent permits these lovers to live a very wealthy lifestyle, without seeming to do a bit of work. They become well-suited friends. Both of the interest of the share in the arts, and may enjoy going to plays, concerts, and movies together. Both these possess artistic talent, and there is a good chance to collaborate on a piece of music and screenplay. Sexually, a pair of Snakes find each other pure bliss, and they never exhaust of making love and often exchange roles for keeping things exciting.

Snake and Horse

The Horse is brash and straightforward, whereas the Snake is subtle and secretive. The Snake likes to stay at home, and the Horse wants to roam the world. The Snake leads life leisure, while the Horse is a diligent worker. These two can form a romantic alliance, but they need hard work and much faith. They both are extremely attracted to one another. The Snake takes delight in the Horse humor, while the Horse likes the Snake signature style. Both are very insecure and recognize this quality in each other. Snake appreciates the Horse strong work ethics, and in return, the Horse encourages the Snake philosophy. These two signs are distant but amicable as a friend. The Snake always wants a friend who sticks in good and bad times, but the Horse is too irritated to stay in one place. Sexually, the Horse and Snake make an exciting pair. The Snake can unveil the Horse hidden powers as a lover. In exchange, the Horse will lavish the Snake with thankful praise.

Snake and Goat

These two make a fantastic romantic pair. The seductive Snake is a big fan of the Goat, and this admiration is mutual since the Goat style and charm appeal to the Snake. Both of them have a different interest; the Snake is social, and the Goat is reserved, but these two signs know to balance the respective needs of each other. The Goat has no issue with Snake going for big parties, as long as the Snake promises to discuss the event in detail. As a friend, these two suited very well. The Snake likes to kick back and relax, and the Goat is eager to create a relaxing environment for their friends. These two are perfectly happy together, and would not try to reform each other. Sexually, Snake and Goat are a perfect match. Both of them are very sensual and will pursue every opportunity to slip into bed together.

Snake and Monkey

These two are incredibly talented that like to examine questions from every angle. They share an affinity for parties. Both of them love to hear good stories as much as telling them. These similarities promise an excellent base for romance, but there are differences as well. Such as, the Snake needs plenty of quiet time to rest and relax, whereas the monkey craves a constant hive of activity. This union can last if these two are willing to compromise for the sake of their relationship. Concerning about the Snake and Monkey friendship, so they are faring better. These both like to chat about everything from movies, books to politics. They are not afraid to make provocative statements to get a rise out of each other. Sexually, Monkey and Snak have lots of fun. Both are quite athletic in bed, and also like laughing while making love.

Snake and Rooster

The Rooster and Snake form a satisfying bond. The Snake stylish ways impress the status-oriented Rooster, while the Rooster unconditional love soothes the insecure Snake. The Snake subtleties often fly right over the Rooster’s head. The Rooster straight-shooting approach can catch the Snake of the guard. Still, these two love being together and will work hard to keep each other happy. They both form a fast bond as a friend. The philosophical Snake place the anxious Rooster’s fears in the proper perspective. While the indulgent Rooster would not be shocked by the Snake startling confessions. Sexually, the Rooster and Snake have some work to do. The Snake requires to teach the Rooster to loosen up. Fortunately, the Rooster feels at comfort with this lover, and would not have an issue abandoning themselves to pleasure with the Snake. The possessive Snake would not have to worry about the Rooster straying from this union, as the bird is extremely loyal.

Snake and Dog

They both form an opposites union in many ways. The Snake has faith that all will turn out well in the end, whereas the doubtful Dog is persuaded that everything will fall apart. The Snake is sociable and loves to meet new people, while the brooding Dog favors the company of a few old friends. Despite these differences, the snake and Dog make an excellent loving couple. Respect is the primary key for these two to get along. Concerning their friendship, the Snake likes the Dog high principle, and the Dog trusts the Snake instincts. These two could meet at animal shelter or civil rights rally because they both committed to helping the underdog. Sexually, the Dog and Snake are not ideally suited. The Snake is highly attuned to physical desires, while the Dog worries too much about their performance, which can inhibit pleasures.

Snake and Pig

Pig and Snake face many challenges as a romantic couple, but both are talented in working together for good. During hard times, the Snake should take pains not to tease the sensitive Pig, or resentment could set in. Handling each other with love, these two can learn to overlook their differences and embrace their similarities instead. These two have difficulties in friendship. The Pig's refusal to do anything without compelling factual evidence can drive the Snake crazy. If these two manage to ignore each other idiosyncrasies, they might learn that they can benefit from each other company. The Snake can clarify the Pig how to become more sophisticated, while the Pig can teach to the Snake how fun it is to flounder in the mud. Sexually, they make a curious pair. These two may enjoy the warmth of sex even more than the act itself.