The Snake Sign
The Snake is known as wise and thoughtful. You observe calmly and then move at just the right moment.
- Earthly branch
- 巳
- Branch element
- Fire
- Polarity
- Yin
- Six Harmony
- Monkey
Years of the Snake
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 乙巳 | Wood | 4 February 1905 |
| 1917 | 丁巳 | Fire | 23 January 1917 |
| 1929 | 己巳 | Earth | 10 February 1929 |
| 1941 | 辛巳 | Metal | 27 January 1941 |
| 1953 | 癸巳 | Water | 14 February 1953 |
| 1965 | 乙巳 | Wood | 2 February 1965 |
| 1977 | 丁巳 | Fire | 18 February 1977 |
| 1989 | 己巳 | Earth | 6 February 1989 |
| 2001 | 辛巳 | Metal | 24 January 2001 |
| 2013 | 癸巳 | Water | 10 February 2013 |
| 2025 | 乙巳 | Wood | 29 January 2025 |
Six Harmony: Monkey
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Ox and Rooster
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Pig
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Tiger
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Rat, Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Goat and Dog
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Snake?
Among them 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
When is the next year of the Snake?
After 2035, because the signs repeat every 12 years.
Which sign is opposite the Snake?
The Pig. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.