Chinese zodiac
Year of the Snake
People born in Snake years (2001, 2013, 2025, 2037…) are traditionally associated with traits like wise, intuitive, graceful. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Snake years
197719892001201320252037
Snake traits
wiseintuitivegracefulprivate
Snake compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Snake
Which years are Snake years?
Recent Snake years: 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Snake?
Traits associated with the Snake: wise, intuitive, graceful, private.
Which animals is the Snake compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Snake matches best with: Ox, Rooster.
When does the Chinese year begin?
The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year (late January – mid-February), not January 1. Someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year’s animal.